The notion of starting up a business is, in my own opinion, rather daunting. This may be because I don’t have a tremendous amount of first-hand experience in business management, but I honestly feel as though even if I did, the idea would still seem unsettling. My parents and my older sister are business owners, … More Yes, you really can start your own business
When it comes to concussions, I am saddened to admit I’m no stranger to them. I’ve had at least three to date, and while I’m sure I’ve had more, I can only say I’ve had three with confidence because those three occasions were the only times I actually saw a doctor to be assessed. Two … More Post Concussion Syndrome: how much do you know?
Living in the country is truly wonderful. It’s far quieter and more private than living in a city or residential area, and the views are unmatched. I wouldn’t trade living in a rural area for anything, and there are certainly more pros to it than there are cons. One negative to living in the country … More Uber Eats in rural areas: yes or no?
For anyone unfamiliar with the terminology pump-up song, please do not stress. In essence, a pump-up song is a tune that gets us going in one way or another; most athletes rely on music to light a fire under their ass prior to going out and competing, and songs that have the ability to ignite … More What are your go-to pump-up songs?
I would like to begin this post by offering my sincerest apologies to any of my readers who may be of Italian descent. It is highly probable you read the title of today’s post and experienced true anguish, and for this, I apologize; pizza is not something that is typically prepared in an air fryer, … More Air fryer … pizza?
Not to age myself, but going back quite a few years ago, I once worked as an intern for CAA in St. Catharine’s, Ontario. The internship in question was a mandatory component of the post-graduate public relations program I was enrolled in at the time at Niagara College. I absolutely loved my internship at CAA. … More Looking for a design program? Consider Canva
I would not consider decision-making one of my strengths. That is not to say I am hopeless when it comes to making a choice, because I’m not; rather, I am someone who likes to take some time to consider all possibilities in a particular situation before I come to a final conclusion, and I think … More Here’s how to make tough choices
Without providing you with much context, a couple of evenings ago, I found myself perusing the internet looking for some sort of dinner experience. Not catering in the traditional sense we all know and understand, but rather, something a little different to spice things up. Is there a particular reason why I was seeking out … More Looking for a creative twist on your typical dinner party? Read this
Whether you’re 10 or 80, mac and cheese is arguably a dish that appeals to all. I find it a tad annoying so many people associate macaroni and cheese with childhood; yes, this is a dish that typically appeals to children, but that does not mean it can’t also be enjoyed well into our adult … More Let’s make Queso Mac & Cheese
I am not certain if everyone can relate to my experience with this, but it seems to me as though the summer months, as wonderful as they are, are an almost guaranteed ticket to the Dry Hair Express. Granted, I do work outdoors, so my hair is exposed to the sun and its rays to … More Dry, brittle hair? Read this
Unsolved Mysteries is not, by any means, a new series. From what I could find online, the American series first debuted in 1897 and ran until 2010, and it was picked up again in 2020 with new episodes. The original creators of the show were John Cosgrove and Terry Dunn Meurer, and it originally starred … More Unsolved Mysteries: a must-watch
Hamburgers are one of my favourite foods to enjoy in the summertime, as they are for many people. I don’t know what it is about biting into a tasty, juicy burger on a warm summer evening, but that shit slaps, and while burgers are also delicious in the winter months, they’re always better on a … More How about some Smash Burger Tacos for dinner tonight?
Animals have been a central component of my family since I could walk. Our family dog, Ducky, was the first pet I ever had, and funnily enough, she and I were born in the same year. She was a part of our family until she was about 13, and it was at that same age … More The privilege of owning animals
Pain is arguably something we all inevitably experience at some point or another. It seems to be a component of life itself; unless you have some sort of genetic condition in which you’re immune to pain, we are all prone to meeting it. Obviously, being in pain is not something most of us desire, unless … More What’s your go-to pain relief?
Despite the tremendous progress mental health discussions and acceptance have made in the last few years, I can’t help but feel as though the term therapy still has a negative connotation attached to it. I would wager I’m not alone in thinking this, either. Perhaps our instinct encourages us to feel ashamed or embarrassed about … More Unsure if you should see a therapist? Read this
As much as I love dessert, I don’t know if I would be capable of consuming literal cake to start my day off. I used to eat a huge breakfast when I was younger; some days I would eat an entire box of cereal. Currently, I’m enjoying having a lighter breakfast as I don’t feel … More Cake for breakfast? Why not?
Yesterday’s post started our discussion of something referred to as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a commonly misunderstood and quite rare genetic disorder. Don’t stress if you’re unfamiliar with it, because I would wager most people are; I was, too, until I began educating myself on the matter because I may have it myself. There are two categorizations … More What the heck is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? (Part Two)
When it comes to the medical realm, I figure it is more than safe to say that most terms and diagnoses sound completely foreign to anyone who isn’t involved in the realm themselves. There are some words I’ve heard over the years that sound anything but English, and I’m sure there are just as many … More What the heck is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
I try my best to cook with as much creativity as I can muster for myself and my husband, but more often than not, I find myself unintentionally getting into a bit of a cooking rut. Blaine, my husband, is a picky eater which doesn’t help the cause by any means, but additionally, we both … More This could be your new go-to dinner
I’ve found myself feeling rather overwhelmed with a variety of different things going on in my life at present. I won’t go into details, but the situation is far from ideal, and it could be one that continues for an extended period of time. A couple of days ago, I quite literally completely broke down … More Feeling emotional? Let it out
The concept of success is a bit of a bittersweet one. Granted, when we hear the word success, we automatically think of positivity, or an accomplishment, and these traits typically are what success embodies. What many people fail to remember when it comes to success, however, are the sacrifices and obstacles that were overcome in … More Here’s how to succeed without surrendering
For anyone unfamiliar with Hoizer, don’t stress. I will admit I pity you if you haven’t heard of this incredible musician, but no hard feelings or anything of the sort. Referencing his Wikipedia page, Mr. Andrew John Hozier-Byrne (hence his stage name) is a singer, songwriter, and musician of Irish descent who hails from Newcastle. … More Let’s hear it for Hozier
One could say I’m subliminally pushing creativity onto you, my beloved readers, in the form of pasta as of late. A few days ago, I shared a recipe for a dill pickle pasta salad, and I stated in that post that the pairing between pickles and pasta is not one I’ve ever seen before. As … More If you thought dill pickle pasta was odd, how about corn pasta?
Anyone who plays sports, to any extent, is arguably familiar with the saying ‘don’t get in your head,’ or something similar to it. Granted, we shouldn’t really aspire to be in our own heads with anything we do in life, meaning we should trust ourselves and our decisions and avoid anxiety in the process. In … More The power of mentality in sports
I consider myself rather fortunate in the sense I’ve never been someone who experiences anxiety toward the medical realm. That is not to suggest I enjoy seeing doctors for whatever reason, because I wouldn’t say it’s my favourite past time; rather, whenever I do have to see a doctor or undergo some sort of test, … More Read this if you suffer from medical anxiety
I am a sucker for anything dill pickle-flavoured. I’ve loved dill pickles for as long as I can recall, and when I spot something dill-pickled flavoured, you can bet that I grab it to sample it and hopefully enjoy it. One area of food I have yet to see a lot of dill pickle infusion … More Dill pickle … pasta salad?
By no means am I proud to admit that within the past year or so my teeth haven’t been looking their best. I was fortunate enough to have braces when I was a kid (before braces, you could have driven a semi through the gap between my front teeth), and while my teeth are still … More Stubborn teeth stains? Try this
Stretching is a concept most of us over the age of 5 are familiar with, but I imagine if I were to ask a random group of people if they stretch as often as they should the answer would be no. For those of us who do stretch on a regular or semi-regular basis, it … More Here’s why you really should stretch
The ideology of practicing what we preach is one that I try my best to apply to daily life. I feel as though it somewhat correlates with treating others the way you wish to be treated, which is another frame of mind I try to put into practice in life, and I figure the two … More Setting an example for success
It seems as though evenings in which Blaine and I are able to watch a movie together without him falling asleep are becoming more and more distant as of late. I don’t mean to sound as though I am blaming him – he works long, tiring days, so it makes sense he is pooped at … More Have you seen ‘Instant Family’?
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