If you consider yourself a people pleaser, welcome. You’ll find you’re among friends here seeing as I myself am a bit of a people pleaser, although I like to think I’ve improved a little bit over the past few years. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, a people pleaser is exactly what the name suggests … More Stop pleasing people at your own expense
Cinnamon is a spice I sincerely wish I could use more of when cooking. I love it, and I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember; there may have been a brief period when I was a child during which I despised cinnamon, but that may have been the result of confusing … More How beneficial is cinnamon?
Today, on November 11, we remember. We remember the selfless men and women who made tremendous sacrifices for the future freedom of individuals they would never know. Never meet. We remember the atrocities of war and the remarkable resilience and bravery of the soldiers who fought battles on our behalf. Who fought battles for themselves. … More We Remember
When Blaine and I initially moved into our home, it was a bit of a mad rush in a sense to determine what we needed and required in regard to cleaning supplies. I had a few things ready to go, but not all of the essentials, and for the sake of saving time, I somewhat … More Dryer sheets versus dryer balls: which is better?
Allow me to stipulate that I used a short form in my title if you’re pondering what in the heck The Royal is. The Royal in question refers to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that takes place annually in Toronto, Ontario, and it has been something my family and I have frequented since my sister … More Have you been to The Royal?
I am a born and raised Catholic, and attending church weekly with my mom is a time we both cherish and appreciate. I would consider my mom’s faith to be a bit stronger than my own in the sense she is normally chomping at the bit to see any sort of religious movie when they’re … More Is ‘Conclave’ worth seeing?
When it comes to chilli, most people have the image of a warm, rich, red and savoury version that comes to mind, and understandably so; chilli, oftentimes, does meet these credentials, and it is this particular version of chilli we tend to associate with the name itself. There are other types of chilli in existence, … More Let’s make White Chilli
I’ll begin this post by being transparent and stating that up until recently, the title of this post would arguably make anyone who knows me personally label me a hypocrite. The reasoning behind this is that while I was an avid reader when I was younger, I took a rather lengthy sabbatical and only began … More You really should read
I have come to the realization that for people who play rugby, no other sport comes close in comparison to the rush you experience whilst playing. I’ve also come to the additional realization that for people who do not play rugby, it arguably seems borderline insane and absolutely barbaric. For those of you who don’t … More Here’s why you should consider playing rugby
I’m currently in the process of re-watching the documentary on Netflix titled Simone Biles Rising. If the name didn’t give it away, this four-part series is about Simone Biles, arguably the best gymnast to ever exist, and the struggles she has encountered throughout the duration of her gymnastics career. If you haven’t watched it, I … More It’s easy being the underdog
The post I wrote a couple of days ago discussing the reality of being a young woman, or a woman, for that matter, in this world, prompted me to write another post dealing with similar subject matter, but perhaps in a more constructive sense. Allow me to acknowledge that by no means am I a … More Self-defense tips for young women, from a young woman
Chicken pot pie is a comfort food for a lot of people, and understandably so; I enjoy it, and while I wouldn’t say it is my favourite or my go-to, on occasion, a chicken pot pie absolutely slaps, and I have to say Swiss Chalet’s is rather scrumptious. I went through a phase during which … More Let’s make Chicken Pot Pie Soup
** Please be advised that this post deals with heavy subject matter, for example, sexual assault. ** Being a woman in the current state of the world is not easy, and before I get any men on here attacking me or counterarguing that men don’t have it the easiest, either, allow me to clarify something; … More The reality of being a young woman in this world
While grocery shopping a few days ago, I made my way to the condiments aisle because I needed to replenish my ketchup stock. I am a feign for ketchup, and have been since I was child; I know there are plenty of people out there who find ketchup positively revolting, but I do not, and … More Pickle ketchup: a killer combination
I would wager that many people would agree with me when I say that most days there doesn’t seem to be nearly enough hours in the day. Tasks and responsibilities pile up, and oftentimes, despite our best efforts, our to-do list seems to be infinite and only expanding, while our list of tasks we completed … More Are you familiar with this time-saving hack?
I grew up with an electric stove in our home, and I didn’t know anything different until I moved out of my childhood home and into my current home with Blaine. We decided to purchase a gas stove, and while I’m not exactly sure why we decided on gas seeing as Blaine also grew up … More Gas versus electric: which stove reigns supreme?
In lieu of yesterday’s post discussing knotty hair and how irritating it is to deal with, today’s will provide you with a solution to the endless battle of attempting to drag a comb through your locks without it snagging painfully. I was reading a Buzzfeed article listing some of Amazon’s best-selling products, and because I’ve … More This brush might change your life
I’ve been dealing with knots in my hair since I was a child. I’ve been told I have fine hair, and a lot of it, and apparently, those of us who possess fine hair are more prone to encounter knots. I think at times I’ve worked my way through entire areas of brush in my … More Tired of tangled hair? Read this
Beans, for a reason unbeknownst to me, are often on the receiving end of a lot of scrutiny. I struggle to comprehend this blatant bean bullying (how’s that for some alliteraiton?) considering beans are extremely inexpensive, nutritious and filling, but I figure people who write them off without giving them a fair chance don’t deserve … More Let’s make Cowboy Beans
While the production line has finally ceased, my mom and sister have been hard at work over the last couple of weeks making homemade tomato sauce, using tomatoes from my sister’s garden. When myself and my cousins were smaller, my dad’s side of the family would come together to make tomato sauce, but once we … More Here’s how to make the best homemade tomato sauce
Plenty of people make use of melatonin as a sleep aid, myself included. When I was a child, I had zero issues pertaining to sleep, whether it be falling asleep or staying asleep. In my adult years, I can’t say my sleep is poor in general, because it isn’t; rather, there are some nights in … More Did you know this about melatonin?
For some bizarre reason, I have always been drawn toward bread pudding. The reason I say it’s bizarre is that I’ve never even had it before; I have no idea what it tastes like, but I am convinced I would love it, and when an opportunity presents itself, you can bet that I will take … More Let’s make bread pudding
I wrote a post a short while ago reviewing a product from a company called Tallow Twins. Tallow Twins, and the two awesome gals who founded it, are local to me; I recently started using their tallow-based For the Face moisturizer, and because I am so happy with the results, I figure it’s only fair … More Looking for an exfoliant? Look no further than Tallow Twins
Most folks living in Brant and/or Norfolk County are familiar with Waterford Pumpkinfest. It’s been around for as long as I have, and when my sister and I were younger, our family would go each and every year to partake. Pumpkinfest is a big deal for Waterford and the surrounding areas because, to my knowledge, … More Waterford Pumpkinfest: a true community initiative
A little while ago, I wrote a post about Niacin. The purpose of the post in question was to discuss how Niacin can be beneficial to individuals who suffer from poor circulation; I do, thanks to my mom’s genetics, and she recommended I try some to see if it makes a difference for me, as … More What the heck is a Niacin flush?
If you find yourself working in a trade, there is a strong probability you own some sort of clothing article from Carhartt, and understandably so; their products have a reputation for being warm, durable, and lasting quite a long time, and when you work in the trades, all of these characteristics are more helpful than … More Is Carhartt worth the price?
When one resides on a working farm, finding kittens here and there is not a terribly uncommon occurrence, especially if livestock is present. Stray cats often seek shelter in barns on farms where there is heat from materials like hay and straw and typically choose to nest in these areas prior to delivering kittens, if … More Caring for kittens
While grocery shopping a few days ago, my eyes spotted an item that I normally likely would not buy. The item in question was pizza spring rolls; the only reason I even glanced in their direction was because they were on sale, and upon further inspection, and recognizing a great price, I deemed them consumable … More Have you had Pizza Spring Rolls?
A few nights ago, I came to the sudden realization that spooky season is officially underway and I hadn’t yet watched a horror movie. I brought this to Blaine’s attention and we agreed we would watch one together, and ended up choosing one called The Deliverance via Netflix. I had heard a thing or two … More Have you seen ‘The Deliverance’?
The notion of wasting time is arguably not one we wish to affiliate ourselves with. Wasting time equates to minimal productivity, and social constructs have influenced us to be anything but. However, in this day and age, I would argue most of us inevitably waste time on a daily basis thanks to one major culprit, … More Feeling like there are not enough hours in the day? Read this
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