When it comes to the paranormal realm, the term ‘paranormal’ itself is a blanket term. The word paranormal can refer to a plethora, and further, a wide range of entities and energies, and the term itself refers to anything that cannot be explained, or justified, with reasonable scientific understandings and observations. Most people, when they … More Know your ghosts
If you happened to laugh when you read the title of today’s post, I wouldn’t be surprised, nor would I be offended. I wouldn’t say conversation pertaining to baked potatoes and our dressing preferences for them are a highly sought-after topic of conversation, but I still figure it’s worth chatting about. Initially, I was planning … More How do you dress your baked potato?
My husband, Blaine, and I have been together for over ten years now. We will celebrate our second wedding anniversary this summer, but he and I started dating when I was 19 and he was 20, and neither of us had been in a serious, committed relationship prior to the one we forged together. We … More Relationship issues? Read this
When it comes to trauma, avoidance is a tactic a lot of us partake in, and understandably so. Trauma can occur in a variety of ways and forms and can vary in severity, but it always encompasses a negative experience or event; trauma is not typically associated with positivity. Because trauma is not a pleasant … More Trauma and avoidance: a deadly combination
Without sounding like someone who neglects their health, I started experiencing pain in my lower back and deep within the front of my hips, simultaneously, a few months ago. I didn’t think much of it at the time, and figured I had tweaked some muscles working out or doing something on the farm. The reason … More Sore back and hips? Read this
When I wrote yesterday’s post about Easter, I was not, initially, anticipating dedicating a second post to the topic. Without sounding ignorant, I honestly did not realize just how much history there is to the holiday known as Easter, and because I was seriously lacking in my Easter knowledge, I figured there are plenty of … More As it turns out, Easter history is quite interesting
Happy Easter, everyone! I realize today’s holiday is not one everyone celebrates, but for those who do, I hope the day is wonderful, and for those who don’t, I also hope your day is wonderful. When I think of Easter, I think of my mom. Easter and springtime are her favourite times of year because … More Happy Easter
After writing yesterday’s post discussing helpful knowledge we should all try and know, I realized that one sole post simply was not enough to do the topic justice. I started thinking about how sharing this information could quite literally save a life somewhere, someday, and this thought then prompted a question – just how many … More Are you prepared for an emergency?
A couple of days ago, my mom, sister and I were having an interesting discussion pertaining to absolutely random knowledge we have learned that just might come in useful one day. I was explaining to my family how I recently watched a video detailing what to do, and what not to do, should you ever … More How savvy are you in random, useful knowledge?
When it comes to therapy, I would wager that there are more methods available today than ever before. I almost feel as though I’m hearing about a form of therapy for the first time on a monthly basis, and that is not a complaint; I think if we are able to develop and construct therapy … More Is somatic therapy for you?
I’ve made mention of the fact I dabble in some English tutoring here and there; I’ve been tutoring for roughly two years now, if I remember correctly, and I can ultimately thank my husband, Blaine, for inspiring me to do so as I believe it was his idea originally. I’ve worked with a variety of … More Writing exercises: kid edition
Easter is just around the corner, and whether or not you celebrate this holiday, I think it is fair to say that the food associated with Easter is worth savouring regardless. Perhaps you have an entire spread planned, or maybe you’re going with something lighter, like finger foods; whatever your plans are, however, you might … More Wake up to some Easter Breakfast Casserole with this recipe
As I explained in yesterday’s post, Keurig and I share a long, complicated history. I’ve been through a few, to say the least, and after the last one crashed and burned, I knew it was time to move on from Keurig and spread my wings in the coffee maker realm. My sister, bless her, was … More Move over, Keurig: This should be your next coffee maker
I have no shame in admitting I may or may not have a slight addiction to coffee. No one believes me when I tell them this, but, believe it or not, I do not, and never have, consumed coffee for its energy-giving abilities; I quite literally drink a coffee every evening around 10pm. As much … More Calling all coffee lovers
When it comes to dessert, chocolate is just about always my preference. I’ve loved chocolate my entire life, and I doubt that my fixation will alter anytime soon; I’m rather rigid in my love and dedication for chocolate, and nothing can take the special place it holds in my heart. I was raised on authentic … More Let’s make Skillet Apple Cake
A child’s imagination really is a thing of wonder. I like to believe that the reason children are able to construct such wild and creative creations in their minds is because they haven’t grown up and therefore haven’t had their minds corrupted by the plethora of unfortunate happenings in this world. I’m not alone in … More The importance of supporting imagination in children
I haven’t discussed anything related to the paranormal realm for quite some time now, and for this reason, allow me to state that I am not a supernatural professional. I’m not a ghost hunter, nor am I a paranormal investigator, a sensitive or a psychic; I just happen to be fascinated by the supernatural world … More Recognizing the severity of the supernatural
I recently came to the troubling realization that the majority of recipes I share here on my blog are food dishes as opposed to dessert recipes. Is this acknowledgement a riveting one in its nature? Absolutely not. But, I certainly don’t want to give anyone the impression that I’m not a fan of dessert, because … More Read this for some Easter dessert inspiration
If you use Netflix, there is a strong probability you’ve heard of a recently released film titled Damsel. If you don’t use Netflix, there is still a strong chance you’ve heard something about this film because it seems to be all over social media at any given moment, based on what I’ve seen on my … More Have you seen ‘Damsel’?
Despite our greatest efforts to avoid them, bad days are something most of us have in common. As human beings, it is natural to experience a fluctuation in emotions, to a reasonable extent, and our emotions vary depending on what sort of situation we might be facing on a given day. Some days we are … More What do you do when you’re feeling down?
I feel as though the term ‘casserole’ has a bit of stigma attached to it. I realize that is a slightly dramatic statement, but hear me out; plenty of people pull their noses up at the idea of casseroles and write them off as being disgusting, and I’ve honestly never understood this judgment. I suppose … More Let’s make Cheeseburger Casserole
Most of us are familiar with the ideology that because the past is, quite literally, in the past, it isn’t something we should affix a tremendous amount of our efforts or attention to. In a general sense, this mindset makes sense – what occurred in the past is done, and it cannot be changed no … More Is leaving the past in the past always a good thing?
I think it is pretty well safe to say that people involved with the agricultural industry to any extent are animal lovers. Whether you work directly with animals or indirectly, they’re a tremendous component of the farming world, and I think my agricultural background, thanks to my family, is the main reason as to why … More Healing through animals
In the unlikely instance you consider yourself a cellar dweller and don’t see too much of the light of day, there is a strong chance you’re aware that the Oscars, otherwise known as The Academy Awards, were this past weekend. I don’t think I’ve ever actually sat down to watch the Oscars, but I know … More All love for Mr. Cillian Murphy
Quite a while ago, I wrote a post discussing how I had gotten into the habit of brushing one of our cats, Lionel, daily. I unintentionally got into this habit by, one day, randomly trying out my own hairbrush on Lionel to see how he would react; he absolutely loved it, much to my surprise, … More If you own a cat, read this
My family has been involved with our local Hungarian Hall in Brantford, Ontario, for quite literally decades now. My father was a Csárdás dancer for the hall when he was a boy, up until his teenage years; my uncle and aunt also danced, and my Aunt was an ambassador for the hall one year; my … More Finding happiness in past memories
I’ve dabbled in using apple cider vinegar for a variety of reasons here and there over the past few years. At one point, I was drinking it diluted in water, and now, I’m actually using it as a skin toner; I’ve used it to tackle dandruff before, and I still do occasionally if I need … More Apple cider vinegar: what can’t it do?
Last week, I went to my dentist for my annual checkup. I was hoping I wouldn’t have any cavities that needed attention, and, thankfully, I didn’t; I was a little surprised, however, to hear from both the hygienist and the dentist that I have a lot of staining on my teeth, but not necessarily where … More Yes, flossing really does make a difference
I wouldn’t consider myself a tremendous fan of Marvel and superhero movies, but I do like to dabble in them here and there. I can say I have not seen most Marvel films, but out of the ones I have seen, they’re usually damn good – the special effects in particular. Blaine fell asleep quite … More Morbius: hit or miss?
When it comes to dinner prep in our home, I could certainly improve. I try my best to give some thought well in advance to what I will be making for dinner on a given evening, and although I’ve compiled a series of notes in my head, I often forget to actually follow-up on these … More Cheesin’ for chilli cheese fries
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