Hamburgers have become a bit of a challenge for me in regards to my diet. I love hamburgers, don't get me wrong, however unless I am eating homemade beef burgers I can never be entirely sure that I am eating a gluten-free patty. For this reason, I typically consume turkey or chicken burgers, but poultry … Continue reading Bison Meat: The New Ground Beef
On Friday evening, after I returned home from working at Pita Pit, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by my great aunt Lucy and uncle Gary. Lucy is my Oma's youngest sister of fifteen children, and I rarely get to see her and her husband because of distance barriers. The two of them occasionally … Continue reading The Power of Re-Connection
Decorating any space can present a multitude of challenges, cost being one of them. For many persons, decorating fails to be something they are able to afford as a result of other life expenses, however decorating does not have to be a pricey ordeal. I thought I would propose some inexpensive DIY decor ideas that … Continue reading Inexpensive Decor Ideas
With summer comes the pressure to achieve a so-called "beach body", and while I am not particularly a fan of this societal expectation and feel as though individuals should embrace their bodies in every season, a lot of persons are attempting to get into shape before their first trip to the beach. For that reason, … Continue reading The 5 Best Exercises for Glutes
It is safe to say that we currently live in a society that is entirely dependent on technology when it comes to communication. So often we rely on mobile devices and computers to text, email and call persons regarding work, school, even details of our personal lives, and it is arguably difficult for some individuals … Continue reading Where Did the Words Go?
Having a sister who coincidentally happens to be a makeup expert certainly has it perks. Not only has my sister taught me everything I know about makeup products and application, but she furthermore gives me products she no longer uses or has duplicates of. One of the more recent freebies I received from her is … Continue reading Product Review: Benefit’s ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Colour
I have been asked different times by friends and family about what exactly is involved with or required for an individual to start their own blog. I try to give them the best information I can, but I though composing an entire post regarding the subject may be beneficial for any other persons wondering as … Continue reading How to Start a Blog
J.K. Rowling is undoubtedly responsible for sparking my passion towards reading and writing. As a child her Harry Potter texts were the first books that I truly immersed myself within, and my love for this series continues to this day. I have re-read each and every Harry Potter book at least five times, and I … Continue reading Book Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
John Deere is arguably one of the largest and most successful agricultural corporations in history. The company manufactures and produces not only agricultural equipment, but furthermore construction machinery, forestry equipment, diesel engines, drivetrains including axles, transmissions and gearboxes used in heavy machinery, and lawn care and maintenance equipment. As of 2016, it ranked #97 within … Continue reading John Deere
Healthier alternatives in regards to fast food are tough to designate. I would argue that for a majority of individuals, the phrase "fast food" brings to mind the image of a greasy hamburger and heavily salted fries. While this may be the most common food combination offered by fast food chains, it does not apply … Continue reading Pita Pit: Fresh, Healthy Thinking
A couple of days ago my boyfriend and I watched the film Deepwater Horizon. It depicts the true story of the oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico resulting from the oil rig Deepwater Horizon, and because I found the film to be so enthralling I thought I would do some research and … Continue reading Deepwater Horizon
This past semester I was enrolled in a fourth year English course titled London: Monster City. Within the course I was asked to read and analyze a variety of texts composed by or about early London, England, and the course content was absolutely fascinating. For one of the final assignments I had to analyze several … Continue reading Mudlarking
Making use of my diffuser prior to going to sleep at night has quickly become one of the most relaxing things I can do before bed. I find the gentle whirring noise of my diffuser to be weirdly soothing, and the light scent of essential oils throughout my room is a pleasant thing snooze off … Continue reading Product Review: Mystic Moments Essential Oils of Italy
Yesterday I celebrated my 22nd birthday. I was, and remain to be overwhelmed with the amount of kind words and messages I received from a multitude of friends and family, and I am incredibly thankful for this recognition. I can recall being younger and feeling as though my birthday was the most significant day of … Continue reading Birthday’s
The area in which I reside is not exactly brimming with restaurant possibilities. Most of the eateries in the city of Brantford are chains (with a few exceptions), and after a while chains can become rather boring. Myself and my family prefer to experiment with more versatile and unique cuisine options when it comes to … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Stillwaters Plate & Pour
Today marks the 2017 calendar date of Mother's Day. It is my assumption that this is common knowledge, and if not I hope reading this post prompted the realization that you need to do something kind for your own mother today. Realistically, however, I would argue that every day is a form of Mother's Day, … Continue reading Mother’s Day
The bond and relationship established between an animal and its owner truly is like no other. If you are fortunate enough to have a familiarity of what this bond consists of, consider yourself lucky. Animals and pets are, in my opinion, one of the greatest blessings that an individual can have in their life, and … Continue reading The Passing of Pets
Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, or CIAW, is an annual occurrence intended to generate a better understand of the struggles and frustrations associated with infertility amongst couples and single individuals. This year, CIAW runs from May 7th to the 13th, and I thought I would compose a post addressing the topic of infertility to acknowledge the men and women … Continue reading Canadian Infertility Awareness Week
Although I have now completed the course, I was enrolled in a fourth year English class this past semester at Brock titled King Arthur in Young People's Literature. The course was taught by professor Ann Howey who specializes in children's literature at Brock, therefore the course and her teachings were incredibly insightful and allowed me … Continue reading The Negative Depiction of Female Characters in Young Children’s Literature
I have always found it rather bothersome that farmers seem to be forgotten when it comes to appreciating specific occupations in contemporary society. There are particular careers that undoubtably receive more recognition than others, for example doctors, police officers and teachers, and as much as I, too, appreciate these occupations, I definitely think farmers should … Continue reading The Lack of Appreciation Regarding Farmers in Contemporary Society
Giving persons advice regarding the relationship they have with their partner can be a fickle thing. Considering all relationships are unique and contain different dynamics, it can be difficult to determine any sort of advice to abide by because all persons value different things in the relationships they maintain individually. I titled this post as … Continue reading 3 Tips for A Healthy Relationship
The messy bun is a hairstyle that many men and women have been sporting over the past decade or so. It requires minimal effort and can be executed quickly, making it ideal for persons who cannot be bothered to spend time and effort on styling their hair. I myself can thoroughly appreciate the concept of … Continue reading A Sophisticated Take on The Messy Bun
With the surplus of rain that the region of Ontario has been experiencing over these past few days, I have found myself feeling quite frustrated with the inability to work outside. It is difficult to work with machines when the ground is so saturated with excess water, therefore I have found myself primarily house-bound, trying … Continue reading 30 Things To Do On A Rainy Day
It is rare for me to be able to say with confidence that I have been completely and totally dedicated to using a particular cosmetic product. I am quite picky when it comes to what I apply to my face, therefore when I do come across something that seemingly agrees with my skin and presents … Continue reading Product Review: Clinique’s Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion
Arrogance is arguably the one personality characteristic I cannot tolerate in a person. I find it so uncomfortable to be conversing with or around an individual who feels as though they are superior to others in any or all regards, and therefore refrain from interacting with such persons. Confidence, on the other hand, is something … Continue reading Confidence Versus Cockiness
Wearing a facial SPF has always been an issue for me. I have sensitive, oily and acne prone skin, therefore it is difficult to designate a facial SPF that won't make any of my pre-existing skin concerns worse. Wearing a facial SPF and furthermore SPF in general when out in the sun is so important. … Continue reading The Best Facial SPF’s for Acne Prone Skin
It seems as though more and more best-selling novels are being made into films and furthermore television shows and series. In some cases, these adaptations are successful and allow a text to appeal to a wider audience, however I would argued that in a majority of situations, film adaptations of books fail to represent said … Continue reading Books Versus Film Adaptations
I am individual that consumes copious amounts of coffee. Arguably, I drink too much coffee, however if excessive coffee drinking is my biggest vice, I am not overly concerned. I thought I would discuss Keurig coffee machine systems in this particular post because of how often I use my own. I was having an insightful … Continue reading Keurig Coffee Machines
Yesterday afternoon my mom and I took a trip to the nearest Costco. Granted, it was not the best idea to visit the store on a Sunday afternoon considering it was an absolute nut house, however the trip was certainly beneficial in terms of the products we purchased and the money we saved in doing … Continue reading Costco
Having pets is a truly wonderful and rewarding experience. They are loyal companions to you in your everyday living, and chances are you've given them "people" food at some point or another, people food meaning food from your own plate. A majority of individuals are unaware of what food can or may be poisonous to … Continue reading Can I Feed My Cat That?
