Spices are a fabulous thing to add to a majority of different culinary dishes and creations. They come in essentially every flavour and are each unique in terms of taste, however I would argue that a lot of individuals are reluctant to incorporate spices into their cooking dishes because there are so many to choose … More How to Use More Spice
Several years ago I sprained my right foot rather badly and tore different ligaments in the process. I was still experiencing a lot of discomfort in my foot several years after the initial sprain, and after seeing a specialist I learned that I actually had a stress fracture in my foot the entire time. I … More Foot Sprains
Finding a gluten-free cereal that tastes difficult can be quite a challenge. I have found a fair few that I really enjoy, specifically the Power O’s brand (which I addressed in a separate post), but I am not the type of person that can eat the same cereal for months on end. I needed change, … More Product Review: Kashi Indigo Morning Organic Corn Cereal
This past Tuesday marked my final day of schooling at Brock University. I finished writing my final exam at 9:30pm, and as I walked back to my truck, I was overcome with nostalgia and a bittersweet sensation regarding my final day of university. Don’t get me wrong – I am thrilled to be finished university. … More Brock University
It is common knowledge that each calendar season presents new hair, makeup and clothing trends that can be incredibly bold and eccentric. I thought I would do some research to determine what the proposed 2017 spring hair trends look like and potentially gain some inspiration myself. Braids: I would argue that braids seem to make … More Spring Hair Trends
Before I offer my own instructional guide regarding how to write a formal essay, please keep in mind that I am by no means an essay expert. Essay expectations and structure can vary depending on subject matter, requirements or even the preferences of a specific instructor, therefore the following is a rough template to potentially … More How to Write a Formal Essay
While I by no means am able to identify as a makeup expert, I have certainly become more informed about cosmetic products over the past couple of years. My makeup knowledge is because of my sister (she is incredibly talented with makeup and has taught me everything I know), and because of the insight I … More Makeup: More than Products
This past week my mom and I went to theatres to see the film The Zookeeper’s Wife. My mom really wanted to see it, and after giving the trailer a view I agreed to accompany her as the story behind the film looked quite intriguing. The film is based off of a non-fiction text written … More Film Review: The Zookeeper’s Wife
Classic rock music has always been something I enjoy. I am thankful that my parents introduced me to this type of music from a young age, and because of their efforts I was able to listen to and fall in love with the music by Queen. Queen, a British rock band, originated in 1970 and … More Queen
As I have stated here on my blog approximately fifty times, I am intolerant to dairy. It is hard and can make cooking and/or eating a challenging affair on occasion, therefore I thought I might provide some information about dairy-free milk alternatives for any other persons with intolerances or allergies to dairy. There are ten … More Dairy-Free Milk Alternatives
I am a tremendous fan of the style and elegance of Hunter boots, therefore it truly pains me to be writing this post. However, after purchasing two separate pairs and having both tear/crack on me, I have come to the realization that someone needs to advocate on behalf of the poor quality of these boots. … More Hunter Boots: Not Worth the Money
For university and college students, April unfortunately marks the commencement of exam season. It is a simultaneously wonderful and terrible time of year because it signifies the end of a year but also the beginning of many sleepless nights and countless cups of coffee. Let’s face it – exams suck. With that being said, I … More Study Tips
Action movies are, for my personally, a hit-or-miss film genre. I find that they are either executed very well or very poorly, with no in between area, and therefore are not something I typically gravitate towards when selecting a film to watch. My boyfriend loves action movies, so when it was his turn to choose … More Film Review: Lone Survivor
Although Mother’s Day is not for another month or so, I thought I would offer some unique and creative DIY gift ideas ahead of time. Mother’s Day gifts are always tricky. It is difficult to determine what to give the woman who has given you so much, therefore I think personalized or homemade gifts are … More DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Honey, for some individuals, is an essential dietary staple. It is a healthier alternative to standardized sugar in terms of serving as a sweetener and can be used in a variety of culinary dishes to present a unique and delightful flavour. In addition to being a tasty ingredient, honey offers a multitude of health benefits … More Manuka Honey
Last weekend my mom and I watched a documentary on Netflix titled Farmland. It features several different farmers and the particular sector of agriculture they associate themselves and their farms with, and it inspired me to discuss the disconnect that exists between rural and urban environments. One of the main themes of the film is … More The Disconnect Between Rural and Urban Environments
I received a sample of the Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon with one of the last online Sephora orders I placed. I am a sucker for free samples, therefore when a high end or highly reputable product is offered as a free sample with a purchase through Sephora, I take utmost advantage. Despite this … More Product Review: Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon
There are more and more sugar substitutes and alternatives being developed in contemporary society. Sugar is an integral component of the foods we consume on a daily basis, therefore it is important to be aware of what sort of sweetener is being used in the foods we are eating. Aspartame is arguably the most popular … More What is Aspartame?
I was fortunate enough to discover the brand Glutino a couple of weeks ago while grocery shopping for school. I was scrounging the gluten free frozen food section, attempting to locate a specific type of wrap I have been enjoying as of late, and instead came across Glutino’s white sandwich loaf. Gluten free bread is a hit … More Product Review: Glutino Bread
Okay, perhaps you looked at the title of this post and thought to yourself, “Man, she must be struggling to come up with blog post ideas”. Perhaps this is true, however I try my absolute hardest to compose posts on versatile and new material, and because I have not yet dedicated a post to rice … More The Versatility of Rice
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of thirty-one year-old Amy Bleuel, a mental health advocate and the founder of the Project Semicolon. Project Semicolon was created by Bleuel in 2013 when she encouraged persons impacted by mental illness to draw a semicolon on their wrist and post a photo of the drawing … More Amy Bleuel and Project Semicolon
So often I stumble across articles on my social media feeds that are structured as letters by the author to the author in a future tense, therefore a letter to oneself. I think this concept is unique and furthermore fascinating, and my roommate actually encouraged me to compose one of my own (thanks Mckenna!). There … More A Letter to my Future Self
Face wash is, for me personally, a crucial component of my daily skin cleansing routine. I wash my skin every morning and evening and am very selective about the products I use, making sure to follow a careful cleansing process that involves a cleanser, a toner, a moisturizer and a serum. I am sure to … More Product Review: Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Foaming Gel
A few years ago I purchased myself a Himalayan salt lamp. I think I used it for a month or two before I retired it to a lonely cupboard in my bedroom dresser, however after reading about the many positives this item offers I may have to consider bringing it out of hiding. Many persons … More The Benefits of Owning a Himalayan Salt Lamp
Agriculture and farming is perceived to be a male dominated industry. It has been associated with masculinity throughout history and such association still exists in contemporary society, making it difficult for women in the field to challenge this stereotypical interpretation of the industry. I recently read an article on CBC.ca by Courtney Markewich discussing the … More The Underrepresentation of Women in Agriculture
We’ve all been there. You’re conversing with someone and you catch a whiff of your own breath and have to suppress the urge to gag because the scent is so foul. While bad breath can and typically is rather embarrassing, it certainly is not abnormal nor is it impossible to prevent or manage. The following … More How to Combat Bad Breath
Relationships are a fickle thing. It is difficult to determine a specific set of characteristics of requirements that should exist between two persons in a relationship because relationships are entirely subjective – they vary and range for each and every person and cannot be characterized or generalized because of the individuality they possess. Because they … More Relationships: When Are They ‘Over’ ?
On Saturday evening a couple of my roommates and I went to theatres to view the 2017 film release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The movie features Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast and is an adaptation of the 1991 original film. Let me start off by stating that I am by … More Film Review: Beauty and the Beast
Several days ago my roommate and I were discussing the societal attitude girls tend to have towards one another. We were sitting in our living room in our student home and a group of girls walked past our main window, and we were disgruntled because they gave us a rather nasty look and stared at … More Mean Girls
Calorie counting is a strategy recommended by several different diet plans and regimes. It involves recording and keeping track of the amount of calories you consume in a single day and determining an appropriate, or inappropriate amount of calories to ingest. In a broad perspective, calories counting likely seems like an effective means of regulating … More The Danger of Counting Calories
