I am struggling to acknowledge the fact that Christmas is only a few weeks away, and I doubt I am alone in my struggle. Time seems to be passing quicker and quicker all the time, and it quite honestly feels as though we just had Halloween. I enjoy Christmas as much as the next person, … More Christmas gifts: list or no list?
Upon doing a Google search to find some lovely Christmas-inspired recipes to share with all of you, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. So many of the recipes marketed as being ‘Christmasy’ are anything but, including the one I will share with you today. I have no clue what constitutes Four Cheese … More Let’s make four-cheese sausage rigatoni
If I am correct in my recollection, I believe charcuterie boards exploded onto the food scene during or shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Granted, charcuterie boards have been around the block a time or two, and they certainly are not new in terms of their construct; they serve as a fantastic appetizer or meal option … More Christmas … charcuterie boards?
If I had to guess, I suspect most people, at some point in life, have been able to relate to the notion of feeling overlooked, or even invisible. Perhaps this occurrence is happening at home within a familial setting; it could be taking place in the workplace; it might be presenting itself in your romantic … More The significance of recognizing your own worth
I’ve read on more than one occasion that people who are able to relax while watching true crime productions are more than likely not terribly well mentally. Seeing as my husband and I both find watching true crime documentaries relaxing, I suppose if things do go south, at least we will be in the thick … More ‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’: A chilling take on one of America’s most notorious serial killers
While there is always room for improvement, I like to think I am in relatively decent shape in terms of fitness. I have always been an active person, and I’ve been involved with sports since I was a wee yapper; fast-forward to the present, and I work out daily, run a few times a week, … More The importance of caring for your core
In the realm of essay writing, transitional sentences are kind of a big deal. I realize essay writing is not something that applies to most people, unless you happen to be a student. However, understanding how to go about writing a proper transitional sentence is something I consider to be a life skill, and while … More Here’s how to master a transitional sentence
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
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