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For the longest time, I have been a committed user of OGX shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments. I have tried numerous versions of their products, and while I certainly do not have anything negative to say about the brand, I found my hair was simply getting tired of the same product. I decided to switch … More Product Review: Marc Anthony Deep Repair Aloe Vera Jasmine Hair Care

Spinach is such a versatile vegetable. When consumed raw, it fails to have a strong taste, meaning it is easy to mix it into other foods for an extra health boost without altering the overall taste of whatever you are adding it to. It is great in smoothies, pastas, casseroles, and of course simply tossed … More 3 Reasons Why You Need More Spinach In Your Diet

Job interviews have always seemed so daunting to me, and I believe a lot of persons feels the same way about them as I do. They are intimidating because they are an assessment of you as an individual in regards to a specific position or occupation at a place of work, and being interviewed by … More How to Prepare For A Job Interview

Although it is probable you have heard it time and time again, I truly cannot stress the importance of family, and ensuring you maintain a healthy relationship with family members. Working with my sister this morning in her garden, on top of working alongside my dad and mom daily has allowed me to acknowledge just … More The Importance of Family

Before you read the title and swallow some of the throw up that may have made its way into your mouth, hear me out – chickpea cookies are the bomb. My incredibly thoughtful sister loves to bake, and it was upsetting her that I was unable to eat a majority of the sweets she made … More Chickpea Cookies

I think it is fair to state that the Kardashians are who truly got the trend of waist training to become acknowledgeable in society. Prior to them advocating its benefits and effectiveness, the only waist training I was familiar with were the corsets women wore centuries ago. Waist training, in my opinion, is such an intriguing … More Waist Training: Is It Worth It?

The Dixie Chicks are a female country music trio that have, and likely will always have, a special place in my heart. I have been listening to their music since I was a young girl, courtesy of my parents’ stellar taste in country music, and I can honestly say that I believe their music will … More The Dixie Chicks

Being an avid coffee drinker myself, I hear more often than not that I drink ‘too much coffee’. Hearing this multiple times prompted me to do some research on the topic to determine just how much coffee is truly too much, or if a maximum amount is even stated. I started drinking coffee when I … More How Much Coffee is too Much Coffee?

Earlier today, while eating lunch with my family, the topic of chivalry became the focus of our discussion. We were questioning whether or not the existence of chivalry in society today has died off, or if it still alive and well. We determined that it has not yet died, but that it is certainly less … More Is Chivalry Really Dead?

A couple of years ago, my older sister, Danielle, made it her goal to become the owner and operator of her own small business. Danielle has always been intrigued by the idea of being her own boss, which is likely why she decided to compose a business she could call her own. With all of … More Profile: Danielle Arva, Owner of Earthly Delights Business

With this past Sunday being my twenty-first birthday, I asked my parents well in advance for a gift I knew I would make frequent use of. I typically try to avoid requesting specific things for my parents to give to me as gifts, but my mom was pretty stumped in regards to what to get … More Product Review: Nicole Guerriero Gold Bellami Hot Tools Kit

I think it is arguable to state that most individuals have heard at some point in their existence that facial exfoliation is a necessary component of keeping skin clear, clean and healthy. Facial exfoliation is the act of using an exfoliant, or a scrub of some sort, to rid your face of excess dead skin … More Facial Exfoliation: Good or Bad?

Spinach, blueberries, acai, kale… it is probable that when these specific fruits and vegetables are acknowledged, we unconsciously identify them as Superfoods. A Superfood, in basic terms, is a food that contains numerous nutrients and vitamins that are positive contributors to a persons overall health. All Superfoods deserve ample recognition for the powerful benefits they … More Kefir: Not Your Average Superfood

Coming home from Toronto yesterday, my sister showed me an article on CNNPolitics.com all about Air Force General Lori Robinson. I made a mental note to read the entire article when I got home, because I figured it would be a great topic to write a blog post on. Gregg Birnbaum and Ryan Browne are … More Lori Robinson: America’s First Female Combatant Commander

My fantastic sister surprised me early this morning with two tickets of admission to the Generation Beauty/Ipsy Convention in Toronto. The tickets were an early birthday present, as my actual birthday is tomorrow, but I was so thrilled to receive such a wonderful gift. Danielle (my sister) and I took the train to Toronto, and … More Generation Beauty Toronto

As I have previously mentioned in numerous posts here On The Edge of Everything, being positive and having an optimistic attitude in regards to your life is key in order to be truly content. So often negativity lures us into its tempting hold, and it can be difficult to break free from a pessimistic perspective. … More 5 Things You Can Start Doing to Live A Happier Life

Few things are worse than when you wake up after a decent night’s sleep, peer into the mirror with groggy, goober-filled eyes, and see that you look as though you haven’t slept since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. It happens to the best of us. It can be a huge inconvenience, however, when you are … More How to Appear More Awake in 3 Simple Steps

Bananas are a wonderful thing. I am not exaggerating when I say I eat 3-4 bananas a day, and while I am not suggesting that you do the same, I am suggesting that you open your minds to this wonderful fruit and embrace the many benefits it has to offer. According to the US Department … More Bananas: More than your Average Fruit?

The Widow by Fiona Barton is a fictional text I picked up several weeks ago in the Limeridge Mall. I have been searching for a good read since completing the school year, and it is exciting to be able to select a novel of my own choosing to read as opposed to an assigned course … More Book Review: The Widow

Cosmetic products are a wonderful thing. They present ample opportunity for self expression, art, boosting ones confidence, and are furthermore an enjoyable thing to experiment with, in my own opinion. Something I have learned over time with my own use of cosmetics is that a lot of products contain ingredients that are unsafe, harmful, and … More What’s Really in your Makeup?

Mother’s Day is a celebration that, in my personal opinion, should be recognized and celebrated more than one day of the calendar year. Father’s Day as well, actually. I understand that the point of Mother’s Day is to acknowledge all of the things our mothers do for us, but I think it goes a lot … More Mother’s Day

Assertiveness may be recognized as the personality characteristic of being self-confident or assured in oneself. On the surface, it may seem as though being assertive is a positive trait to possess. However, it can also be recognized as being aggressive, or even as being a bully. Being assertive is a valuable trait to possess in various environments, … More Assertive Women in the Workplace

Yesterday evening, I was conversing with a good family friend. Him and I both deal with anxiety, meaning when we discuss the topic, we are able to relate to one another and make sense of some of the things we encounter in terms of anxious thoughts throughout any given day. Mike, our good family friend, … More Anti-Anxiety Technique

I get it. Summer is approaching, and the temptation to sport a golden brown skin tone is strong. Having a tan is a wonderful thing, and don’t get me wrong, I myself tan tremendously in the summer from working outside in the sun throughout the day, and yes, I do wear sunscreen. However, tanning beds … More The Dangers of Tanning Beds

I’m not one to beat a dead horse, and if you follow my blog, you are aware that on numerous occasions I have discussed the importance of wearing a primer under makeup. I will refrain from getting into the details of that again to spare you an eye roll, but I have discovered a new … More Product Review: Physicians Formula Argan Wear 2-in-1 Argan Oil & Coconut Water Primer

Today after coming in from working outside and helping my mom prepare dinner, I began to brainstorm an example of a quick and simple dinner that anyone could make on the average weekday. Simple and quick does not always have to be something to fear in regards to a meal. I feel as though a … More Simple and Quick Weekday Dinner

The title of this post is going to contradict my post from two days ago titled ‘Controversy in Country Music’, but that’s what writing is about – challenging opinions and perceptions in order to unveil new perspectives. It is always beneficial to challenge your own beliefs of something in order to gain progression and insight about … More A Change for the Better in Country Music

I was reading an article in the latest Macleans magazine by Michael Friscolanti. The article is titled “A Temporary Fix”, and it brings attention to the mistreatment of migrant workers in Canada on behalf of the Temporary Foreign Worker’s Program (TFWP). This article is essential in terms of bringing awareness to Canadian companies that fail to treat … More Migrant Workers in Canada

I was listening to the radio in my truck a few days ago, and the broadcaster was discussing the controversy that occurred when Garth Brooks released the music video for his song ‘The Thunder Rolls’ in 1991. The video was named the Country Music Association’s Music Video of the Year, but despite its success, Brooks encountered … More Controversy in Country Music

With the summer months approaching (though rather slowly here in Canada, might I add), I figured it would be appropriate to write a post about 3 simple and beautiful braided hairstyles for all us gals this summer. Nothing is worse than having sticky, sweaty hair plastered to your face/back when it is 30 degrees outside, and … More 3 Easy Braided Hairstyles for Summer