Fragrance is something I’ve always been an avid fan of. If I recall correctly, I believe I started wearing perfume when I was in the seventh grade; I received a bottle of Juicy Couture perfume as a gift from a lovely young man, and ever since, perfume and fragrance are things I always have on … More This is your sign to get yourself a candle warmer
I haven’t exactly hidden my love and adoration for television series and films set in the Medieval and/or Renaissance era. From Vikings to Saxons, to Royals and Earls, I can’t get enough of this period in history, and I am rather grateful there are so many television and film productions available that take place in … More Is ‘Bridgerton’ worth the hype?
I’ve said it before and I shall say it again – casseroles have certainly garnered a rather shitty reputation in the culinary world, and I cannot understand why. I could understand someone pulling their nose up at a casserole if they, in the past, had a poor experience with one; however, most folks I meet … More Burrito casserole? Yes, please
I figure most of us have heard the expression ‘keyboard warrior,’ or something along those lines. If you haven’t, not to worry, as you’re likely already familiar with the concept, just unfamiliar with the terminology. A keyboard warrior refers to someone who can seriously dish it out online. They are folks who tend to use … More The dangers of non-verbal communication
When my sister and I were a lot younger, we would often visit medieval and Renaissance fairs courtesy of my mom and our aunt. My mom’s sister and her kids (my cousins) would usually accompany us, and we had a hell of a time. If I had to guess, we probably visited one every summer … More Have you been to Wentworth Medieval Faire?
I occasionally get asked how long I have been blogging for now, and every time I do, I experience a fleeting moment of internal panic because I’m not entirely sure how long I’ve been blogging. I know I started back in university, perhaps in my second year, and have continued writing daily blog entries up … More Looking to broaden your blog? Read this
The concept of asking for help is one I would wager the majority of us struggle with. Many of us associate asking for help with weakness, or insecurity, and it isn’t difficult to figure out why; social constructions have enabled us to confuse our perception of asking for assistance as pleading for help, and these … More Don’t be afraid to ask for help
I think it would be safe to say that most people are in collective agreement that canine instincts are some of the best in existence when it comes to animals. Dogs tend to sense, feel and detect things we as humans often miss or overlook, and sometimes, the accuracy of canine instincts is astounding. My … More The marvel of canine instincts
Beer is not exactly the initial thought that comes to mind when I contemplate bread, but hey, I firmly believe in abstaining from knocking on something until you’ve tried it. You never know what you could be missing out on by pulling your nose up toward something foreign. I was scrolling through some recipes via … More Let’s make some … beer bread?
My mom, sister and I recently had a conversation about water. Riveting stuff, I know. My sister, me, and my dad all drink ridiculous volumes of water. I probably drink two to three gallons a day, my sister more, and my dad is usually about level with my consumption. My mom, on the other hand, … More Bored of water? Try these tricks to jazz it up
When I took the time the other day to use my infrared sauna, I suddenly decided that instead of continuing to watch something I had previously started, I wanted to watch something entirely new. I’m not a spontaneous person whatsoever, but every now and then, I surprise myself, regardless of how mild the spontaneity is. … More Have you seen ‘The Legend of Tarzan’?
I’m a little ashamed to admit that I was quite late getting around to engaging in the General Tso’s Chicken game in the context of Western Chinese food up until quite recently. I’ve always had my favourites when it comes to Western versions of Chinese food; chicken balls, chow mein, almond soo guy and egg … More Homemade General Tso’s Chicken: a must-try
I don’t mind donuts, but they’ve never been a personal favourite. I much prefer other sorts of pastries to donuts, for example, cookies or cupcakes, to name a couple, and while I have sampled some over the years that were decent, I’m just not a huge donut gal. My sister would throat-punch me if she … More President’s Choice Flake Outs croissant donuts: are they worth buying?
I’ve been hesitant to share this information with the public for different reasons, but the time has come to be transparent; after a ten-year hiatus, I’ve returned to the game I love to play the most – rugby. I started playing when I was in grade nine and played all throughout high school. Additionally, I … More Making comebacks in adulthood: challenging, but not impossible
I was first introduced to Lebanese cuisine when I wasn’t yet a teenager. The circumstances surrounding my introduction to this fabulous cuisine weren’t ideal; my mom was going for chemotherapy treatments and was continually encountering issues with parking at the hospital. One day, she went into a Lebanese restaurant that was within close vicinity of … More Here’s how to make a wicked Tabbouleh salad
If you find the title of today’s post a wee bit confusing, I doubt you’re alone in thinking that. Vulnerability and beauty, as two separate entities, are not exactly paired together too often, nor are they typically affiliated with one another – beauty is something with positive social connotations associated with it, whereas vulnerability is … More The beauty of being vulnerable
This past Wednesday was my 29th birthday. I don’t feel obligated to hide or shield my age from the public quite yet as I haven’t yet hit 30; I can’t for certain say I won’t start to withhold my age after I pass the 30 threshold, but for now, let us enjoy some transparency regarding … More Here’s to birthdays
If you own or use Netflix, there is a strong probability you’ve heard something or another about a series that recently premiered titled Baby Reindeer. Categorized as a dark humour-drama-thriller mini-series, it stars Richard Gadd as Donny and Jessica Gunning as Martha. A significant detail to note is that Gadd, the lad who plays Donny, … More This is why you should watch ‘Baby Reindeer’
Seeing as yesterday’s post involved a detailed discussion about foil packet meals, I deemed it only appropriate to share a recipe for a foil packet creation with all of you. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, the flavour combinations and possibilities are borderline endless when it comes to foil packet dinners, and they’re handy as … More Let’s make Potato-Sausage Foil Packs
When I was about 12, I entered my culinary era in life; I was captivated by food and cooking and was absolutely certain that I wanted to be a chef. Obviously, plans changed, but I am quite grateful that food became such an avid interest of mine at a young age. It proved to be … More In a pinch for dinner? Make some foil packets
I have my favourites in the realm of muscle rubs, much like anyone else, I would imagine. I prefer using muscle rubs and ointments as opposed to actual pain medication, for example, Advil or Tylenol, and normally speaking, ointments prove to be effective for me when it comes to muscle strains and tears. I’ve been … More Muscle rubs: what you should know
In the instance you were entirely unaware, today is Mother’s Day. If you haven’t gotten/done anything for your mom, please use this post as a friendly reminder to go and do so. I’ve said it before and I’ll probably never stop saying it, but as corny and typical as it sounds, I firmly believe mothers … More Happy Mother’s Day
Coffee is one source of tremendous joy for me in my own life. I love the stuff, I drink far too much of it, and I have been for years now. Do I plan on changing my ways anytime soon? No, I do not. I was a little curious, however, when I heard something about … More Is your coffee causing you stress?
Many moons ago now, I was playing, in my opinion, the greatest game known to mankind – rugby. I started playing when I was in grade nine; I desperately wanted to try out for the team, despite having never played before, and while my mom was absolutely against the idea, I spoke to my Dad … More Sports: more than just a game
My husband and I are avid watchers of true crime documentaries. Blaine likes them slightly more than I do; he will quite literally put on a serial killer special right before bed to fall asleep. I’m not entirely sure if I should be concerned about his preferences, but so far I haven’t noticed any red … More Have you seen ‘Unlocked: A Jail Experiment’?
I feel as though I’ve been on a heck of a tear in regard to the subject matter for these last few posts; I am well aware that I’ve been discussing injuries, muscle soreness and pain relief for a few consecutive days, but hear me out. If you follow my blog to any extent you’re … More What’s your go-to muscle relief?
In accordance with my observations thus far, Chinese food is a cuisine that quite literally appeals to just about everyone. I should clarify that when I say Chinese food, I’m referring to the Northern American version of it as opposed to authentic Chinese food; whether it be chicken balls, fried rice, egg rolls, or chow … More How about some Steak Fried Rice for dinner tonight?
In the context of physical activity, pulled and sore muscles are almost inevitable. Perhaps we failed to warm up properly before going a little too hard in practice; maybe we added more weight to our deadlift. Regardless of the reasoning behind strained muscles, anyone who has experienced the discomfort can attest to how irritating it … More Sore muscles? Read this
Motivation is a bit of a fickle concept when you delve into its intricacies. It’s something we all understand to be positive, and certainly an advantageous trait to possess, and despite our best intention to keep the fire lit and maintain the motivation, slipping up and falling off the wagon is a lot easier than … More Finding Your Fire: A How-To Guide
Like I said in yesterday’s post, issues with ribs are anything but pleasant. The biggest issue with rib injuries and their associated pain is the fact that we use our ribs and their related muscles and tendons a hell of a lot more than we realize throughout a given day; once a rib, or several … More Slipped Rib Syndrome: what you should know
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