I would argue that we are living in a world that has never before been so heavily inundated with dieting messaging. Diets have been in existence for a hot minute, but their prevalence has absolutely skyrocketed over the past few centuries; you can bet your ass ancient civilizations were not counting calories in their day. … More Do yourself a favour and stop trying fad diets
I’ve been working as an English tutor for a few years now. I can thank my husband for encouraging me to post a tutoring ad on Kijiji many moons ago to begin the process of acquiring clients, and without his idea, I’m not entirely sure where I could be with my tutoring business. I’ve worked … More Interested in becoming a tutor? Read this
While I’m not certain, I suspect the term ‘self-care’ would sound like a foreign concept if you could go back in time about fifty years and ask any random individual about it on the street. I would wager that any generations succeeding the baby boomers would not be familiar with this term, arguably because self-care … More Here’s how to practice affordable self-care (part one)
The idea of feeling unsafe near and around men is arguably something all women can say they relate to. Perhaps in varying degrees of severity, but regardless of the extent to which a woman can relate to this fear, the relevance is staggering. I do not hate men, nor do I believe them all to … More It isn’t all men, but …
Allow me to begin this post by asserting my absolute and utmost respect for anyone trying to learn the English language, because it is hard as hell. I can’t personally say I know this through experience because English is my first language, but I have worked with enough individuals through tutoring who are attempting to … More Trying to learn English? Read this
Despite feeling a twinge of guilt for extending this Halloween knowledge miniseries into three separate posts, I’m really not feeling too torn up, seeing as it is my favourite time of year, and I have been anything but subtle about my love for Halloween. There is a lot more information relevant to Halloween than I … More Test your spooky season knowledge with these Halloween facts (part three)
Halloween is, without a doubt, my absolute favourite time of year. This is arguably related to the fact that Fall is my favourite season, and I have absolutely no shame in admitting I prefer Halloween to Christmas (no insult intended, Jesus). I don’t exactly know why, but I have always loved Halloween; if I had … More Test your spooky season knowledge with these Halloween facts (part one)
I’ve been using Spotify for a few years now, and I’m quite liking it for the most part. I can’t say I appreciate how their prices continue to increase annually, but that’s everything, it seems, and I’m also not a huge fan of their limited audiobook access (you get so many hours of listening each … More Have you tried Spotify’s AI DJ?
My husband and I have had a variety of robotic vacuums since moving into our home three years ago. Initially, we had a Roomba, and it worked fine. At least, it did prior to attempting to suck up a solid heap of dog shit, and while my husband dutifully tried to clean every last morsel … More Are Eufy robot vacuums worth the money?
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah was recommended to me by several gals in our book club. Both of these ladies told me this book is the best they have ever read, meaning my expectations were quite high prior to starting it, and I didn’t know much aside from the fact that the story takes place … More ‘The Nightingale’: the book that will change your life
Creatine is not new, but as of late, I’ve been seeing more and more material about it in my social media feeds. I don’t know much about it myself, but everything I have read about it seems to indicate it is quite beneficial to those who use it, so I wanted to educate myself more … More Curious about creatine? Read this
My parents have abided by a consistent array of food selections for lunch for as long as I can remember. They always have a bowl of soup of some sort, followed by a sandwich of some variety, and conclude with a little sweet treat. My dad has always enjoyed desserts with a lot of fruit … More Let’s make some apple turnovers
I will be transparent and admit that when I posted part one of this haunted locations series, I expected it to end after part two. But, I don’t like to jam a shit load of content into posts and cause readers to feel overwhelmed, so I figured it made more sense to break the material … More Seeking out a spook? Consider visiting these locations (part three)
When it comes to spooky, the more the merrier, in my opinion, with the exception of demonic entities because I do not fuck with that shit. I’ve been fascinated by the supernatural realm for some time now, and while it scares the living shit out of me at times, I also respect it and understand … More Seeking out a spook? Consider visiting these locations (part one)
Sayings, or expressions, if you will, have always been a thing of interest for me, personally. I wouldn’t say I necessarily use a lot of them myself, but every now and then I’ll throw out one of my personal favourites and have everyone’s attention. It’s brilliant. Idioms can be great, but they can also be … More What are some of your favourite sayings?
I’ve never really been someone who engages with meditation and/or mantras, but that does not mean that I don’t respect and have an interest in both. Despite what society has conditioned us to believe, just because you don’t particularly like or find allure in something someone else does not automatically equate to writing the thing … More What’s your mantra?
While it isn’t quite yet officially Fall, allow my excitement to pique in advance because it is my favourite season. I have always loved Autumn for different reasons, but one of the biggest reasons is the desserts that are often associated with this time of year. As a side note, I’m not entirely sure who … More How about some Baked Apple Cider French Toast for brunch this weekend?
I think we can all agree that despite our best efforts in the kitchen, meals can become a bit redundant and boring over time. We often slip into a pattern of preparing the same dishes over and over, and while there is nothing wrong with repetition, sometimes we’re seeking out something new and exciting to … More Looking for some dinner inspiration? Look no further
I will begin this post by acknowledging the fact that at some point or another, I have already written a post about my own at-home workout routine. As of late, however, I have had a few people asking me to share it with them, and for this reason, combined with the fact I have made … More Looking for an at-home workout routine? Look no further
Now that our official rugby season has come to an end, I thought it might be worthwhile to go for a massage. I say official season because while we don’t have any more games until next year, we do have a winter touch league that some of us participate in. In touch, there isn’t direct … More Feeling sore? Consider visiting Massage Addict
I’ve been known to not be the greatest at paying attention to my surroundings. I’ve garnered a number of injuries over the years that I don’t think anyone would be able to achieve (that is not a brag), thanks to being inattentive, and seeing as I work on a farm, this isn’t exactly the best … More Broken toe? Read this
Math and I have never been friends. I’ve struggled with it from an early age, and, throughout school, I had straight A’s in everything but math. It was enough of a concern for me that I chose not to take math in grade twelve for two reasons; first, because I was pursuing English and didn’t … More It’s never too late to learn
No one enjoys feeling rough in an emotional context. At least, I would like to think no one does, unless you’re a sadist or some shit. But, realistically, we are not going to live every day feeling our absolute best, and there will inevitably be days throughout life in which we feel lower than low. … More The importance of feeling your feelings
If you’re unfamiliar with what a Baker Cyst is, I am inclined to say consider yourself fortunate. I say this because, if you’ve never heard of such a thing, I suspect you have never had one yourself, and that is no bad thing. Neither of my knees is in great shape, but the right knee … More What the heck is a Baker Cyst?
While yesterday’s post discussed black mould in the home, and the indicators to look for if you’re suspicious you may have some in your dwellings, today’s will focus on the physical symptoms that can present themselves when someone is exposed to black mould. It is important to note that for some people, black mould may … More Knowing the physical symptoms of black mould exposure
Illness triggered by exposure to mould is not a new concept by any means. But, as of late, it seems to be working its way into discussions in the medical realm more and more, and personally, I’m glad to see this surge in awareness and education pertaining to mould, because certain kinds really can be … More Mould: more than just a fungus
As wonderful as summer gatherings are, sometimes, trying to determine what sort of dish you’ll be bringing to the festivity in question is more complicated than the plot of Game of Thrones. You want to pick something that appeals to the masses, but without said dish being overdone, or redundant; by the time you figure … More How about some ‘Mom’s Molasses Ham and Beans’ for your next summer cookout?
The Appalachian Mountains, according to britannica.com, are a “… great highland system of North America, the eastern counterpart of the Rocky Mountains. Extending for almost 2,000 miles (3,200 km) from the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador to central Alabama in the United States, the Appalachian Mountains form a natural barrier between the eastern Coastal Plain and the vast Interior Lowlands of North America. As a result, they … More The dark side of the Appalachian Mountains
My grandmother taught me at a very young age to always abstain from using the word hate. She told me it is a harsh and cruel word that should not be used to describe one’s feelings toward anything, and while I do try my best to abide by her teachings, there are absolutely some things … More Two effective phrases to use when dealing with a narcissist
My husband and I had a conversation a few days ago that inspired today’s post. We were chatting about how if either of us found ourselves out of work (which we both sincerely hope does not come to fruition), we would use the free time to learn something new, for example, a skill. We both … More Learning: an infinite and incredible thing
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