In the context of physical activity, pulled and sore muscles are almost inevitable. Perhaps we failed to warm up properly before going a little too hard in practice; maybe we added more weight to our deadlift. Regardless of the reasoning behind strained muscles, anyone who has experienced the discomfort can attest to how irritating it … More Sore muscles? Read this
I wrote a post a while ago discussing Native soap and my honest opinion of it. If you didn’t read it, not to worry; I absolutely love the stuff, and not only because it smells so heavenly. The only reason I decided to purchase some was because it was on sale – that is what … More Looking for some better-quality soap? Read this
A few days ago, I was fortunate enough to meet a friend for coffee who I don’t have the pleasure of seeing nearly as often as I would like. She and I have known each other our entire lives and grew up together; she is actually the reason I started playing rugby, and that is … More Have you visited Pies and Tarts from the Heart?
As I explained in yesterday’s post, Keurig and I share a long, complicated history. I’ve been through a few, to say the least, and after the last one crashed and burned, I knew it was time to move on from Keurig and spread my wings in the coffee maker realm. My sister, bless her, was … More Move over, Keurig: This should be your next coffee maker
I have no shame in admitting I may or may not have a slight addiction to coffee. No one believes me when I tell them this, but, believe it or not, I do not, and never have, consumed coffee for its energy-giving abilities; I quite literally drink a coffee every evening around 10pm. As much … More Calling all coffee lovers
Quite a while ago, I wrote a post discussing how I had gotten into the habit of brushing one of our cats, Lionel, daily. I unintentionally got into this habit by, one day, randomly trying out my own hairbrush on Lionel to see how he would react; he absolutely loved it, much to my surprise, … More If you own a cat, read this
I’ve dabbled in using apple cider vinegar for a variety of reasons here and there over the past few years. At one point, I was drinking it diluted in water, and now, I’m actually using it as a skin toner; I’ve used it to tackle dandruff before, and I still do occasionally if I need … More Apple cider vinegar: what can’t it do?
My nails and I have come a long way over the years in terms of the quality of our relationship. When I was younger, I had a nasty habit of biting and chewing my nails, in addition to the skin alongside them. Most of my nails were bloodied stumps more often than not, and because … More Dry, cracked nails? Read this
I’ve been seeing advertisements for Native soap via my social media platforms for quite some time now. I can recall initially seeing ads for Native deodorant, and apparently, now we have progressed into soap; regardless of the hygiene hierarchy, I couldn’t really understand what all the hype was about this brand until I discovered it … More Native soap: is it worth the hype?
When it comes to chocolate bars, I certainly have my favourites. Reese’s peanut butter cups are probably my number one choice, but, more specifically, the mega cups with actual Reese’s Pieces on top; I’m also a tremendous fan of Hershey’s Cookies and Cream bars, and Kinder Bueno’s. Despite having my go-to’s, in the instance I … More Let’s try rare chocolate bar flavours
I’ve dabbled in the mascara game over the years, and I like to think I’ve found one that trumps them all. Yes, I realize that is a subjective stance, because beauty is existential, but for me, personally, one mascara reigns supreme. As opposed to revealing this mascara in question right this instant, I thought I … More What is your mascara preference?
I don’t need to remind anyone who owns pets that the idea of having clean floors for an extended period of time is a distant, borderline unattainable one. When I say pets, I’m mainly referring to dogs, because I certainly feel as though dogs are a bit harder on flooring than cats are, especially in … More Mop and vacuum simultaneously with this genius tool
I’m a sucker for proven, high-quality hair products, and if you follow my blog to any extent whatsoever, you’re already well aware of this. My hair is quite long (past my ass), and while I am fortunate in the sense my hair is relatively unproblematic, meaning I don’t typically experience any major issues with it, … More Dry, brittle hair? Read this
Claw clips have been around for a while now, but as of late, they seem to be gaining popularity. I can remember my mom always wearing her hair in a claw clip when I was a wee gal, and we’re talking 20 years ago, roughly. It almost seemed as though, for a while there, claw … More Looking for a sturdy claw clip? Look no further
I am blessed in the sense I am not someone who often deals with dry, cracked skin. My hands tend to dry out once the cold weather hits, as do my lips, but after some exfoliation and moisturization, neither cause me any excessive trouble. With my hands occasionally getting on the crispy side, I do … More Dry skin? Try Moroccanoil
I’m relatively sure that I have already written a post discussing large water bottles, but because it was a while ago and I’ve since updated my hydration mechanism, I figure we can revisit the topic once again. If I remember correctly, and if I did already write a post discussing a particular water bottle I … More Looking for a large water bottle? Look no further
Blaine and I are both rather ill currently with this awful bug that seems to be taking out entire households in a single sweep. Blaine started feeling rough on Christmas Day, and myself a few days after him; we are both ridden with the plague, and it hasn’t exactly been pleasant, to say the least. … More Skunk sprayed your dog? Read this
One of the several long-term side effects I deal with courtesy of having Lyme disease is tremendous neck tension. I have tension in my shoulders and upper back as well, but my neck takes the cake. I honestly crack my neck roughly 10 times a day (ask Blaine if you don’t believe me), and the … More Stiff neck? Read this
Quite a while ago now, I purchased the Revlon Salon One-Step™ Hair Dryer and Volumizer. To be honest, I forgot I owned it because I think it was misplaced when Blaine and I moved into our home; I was pleasantly surprised to discover it a couple of days ago, and because Blaine and I recently … More Revlon’s Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer: hit or miss?
For those who know me personally, you’re aware of the fact that my hair is quite long. The ends hang past the top of my ass, and it actually gets caught in my pants after using the bathroom, to give you an idea of the length. I’ve had long hair for a few years now, … More Want to curl your hair without using heat? Read this
When Blaine and I first moved into our home, there were a variety of cleaning products we needed and didn’t yet own. A vacuum cleaner was one thing we needed sooner than later, and after we purchased one, I realized I could benefit from a smaller handheld vacuum to do spot clean-ups. I ended up … More Need a handheld vacuum? Read this
The concept of air purifiers is not one that I ever had much interest in prior to being diagnosed with Lyme disease. Air quality is important, granted, but I didn’t give too much thought to filters and purification systems until Blaine and I began renovating our home and I started experiencing Lyme flare-ups. When we … More Considering purchasing an air purifier? Read this
Courtesy of my delightful chronic Lyme disease, I make frequent use of an infrared sauna made by Therasage. I wrote a post detailing the functions and benefits of using an infrared sauna, which I encourage you to read if you haven’t already, and I’ve been using my Therasage sauna for over a year now. I … More Therasage: excellent products, excellent customer service
When it comes to makeup-removing products, I can’t exactly say I’m an active player in the game. Please don’t come for me, skin professionals and those who work in the beauty realm, but I’ve never really made use of actual makeup-removing products when it comes to removing my makeup. I’ve always relied on my regular … More Drunk Elephant Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser: an honest review
Long hair and knots tend to coincide with one another, but long hair is not the only requirement to experience knots; I’ve had hair that has a tendency to knot my entire life. I can recall literally ripping the top half, meaning the bristles, of a brush right out of its handle when I was … More Frustrated with knotted hair? Read this
Skincare is a bit of a fickle topic for me. When I tell you I sincerely do not wish to ever know the dollar value of how much damn money I’ve invested in skincare products over the years, I mean it with tremendous tenacity; I would probably shit if I were to ever find out. … More What’s your skincare routine?
Water filters are important, sure, but up until recently, I can’t say I’ve devoted a tremendous amount of time to thinking about them and the benefits they offer. Since I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, however, the concept of water filtration and its importance has a lot more significance to me than it did, and … More Should you be using a water filter?
Come summertime, it can be difficult trying to ensure you’re consuming enough water and electrolytes when you’re working outside in the heat. We know maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance is significant when you’re sweating excessively, but a lot of us are unaware of how to go about getting these electrolytes back into our bodies, and … More Need an energy boost? Try Nuun Sport
If you, like me, are a young, adult woman who still experiences acne, then this post is for you, my fellow friend. Well, really, this post is for anyone who experiences acne. I just figured the hook I used was stronger than a generic, all-encapsulating one. Acne sucks, and I don’t need to remind anyone … More Clogged pores? Read this
If anyone would like to take this opportunity to applaud me for composing such a delightfully witty and whimsical title for today’s post, now is your chance. Now that we have gotten that out of the way, let’s get into it, shall we? I’m not a huge cake eater. I do like cake, don’t get … More Craving cake but no time to bake? Read this
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