In conversation with someone recently, I was presented with a term I had never heard of before. Called oil pulling, the person I was speaking with recommended it to me because I was telling them about how I’ve recently started to have some issues with my own teeth in the context of staining. I was … More What the heck is oil pulling?
It is my sincerest wish that these posts discussing low-maintenance plants assist others as much as they have assisted me with my own knowledge of which plants are best suited for those of us who significantly lack a green thumb. If anything, I think I possess a black thumb with my own personal history of … More Looking for some low-maintenance plants? Read this (part two)
My recent posts about plants that possess the ability to purify air while simply existing inspired me to pursue the topic of plants for today’s content. As opposed to further investigating the superpowers of plants, for example, their ability to rid roxins from the air, I thought I would share some low-maintenance plants for anyone … More Looking for some low-maintenance plants? Read this (part one)
The cleanliness and purity of the air we breathe is a topic that poses tremendous relevance to us all, unless you’re superhuman or some shit and don’t require oxygen to literally exist. Air and water are two things we as human beings require to survive, and the cleaner the air, the better, relatively speaking. Air … More Looking for cleaner air in your home? Consider these plants (part one)
Within the past few months, I’ve made a personal effort to consume more protein. It isn’t at all a matter of me not enjoying protein, because I’m a meat feign; rather, because I have increased my physical activity and another rugby season is approaching, I figure it might do me some good to build up … More Let’s make protein pancakes
Today’s post wraps up our four-part series pertaining to Easter and some perhaps uncommon knowledge affiliated with the holiday. If you enjoy Easter, here is hoping you enjoyed this series. If you don’t, no judgment, but I wager you arguably have not been enjoying this Easter saga if you have been following along. #sorrynotsorry Again, … More How much do you know about Easter? (part four)
I have no shame in admitting my love for chicken nuggets. Will I be a 30-year-old woman this May? Yes. Are chicken nuggets commonly associated with children? Yes. But, despite this belief that adults cannot dabble in the pleasure of what is chicken nuggets, I gladly challenge the stigma and will savour and enjoy a … More Here’s how to make the Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets
I think we could arguably all admit to being a little neglectful here and there when it comes to vehicle maintenance. When a light appears on the dash, we may or may not pretend we haven’t seen it for a couple of days; if a strange sound starts to omit from the rear end, perhaps … More If your airbag light is on in your vehicle, please read this
If I could time travel and had the opportunity to visit and tell my teenage self that I would develop an appreciation for history in the near future, I think I would have popped myself square in the teeth, without hesitation. When I was younger, I positively despised anything historical (that’s a bold assertion, but … More “Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb”: An enthralling watch
I recently wrote a post discussing a young woman who pushed herself to the absolute limit mentally and physically and ended up having a heart attack. The source of this information was an Instagram reel, and the woman explained how she now has a stint in her chest due to damage from the heart attack. … More Burnout: know the signs (part one)
While it certainly should be common knowledge that overworking ourselves is an excellent means to achieve burnout, I’m not entirely certain it is. Or, perhaps I should acknowledge how most of us are aware of the implications of pushing our bodies and minds too far, yet we tend to ignore this ideology when it comes … More Looking to avoid burnout? Listen to your body
When Blaine initially suggested writing about pigs, as I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I was not anticipating having to allot two posts to the subject matter. But, as it turns out, there is more to know about pigs that one may suspect, hence why we are here, on day two of our conversation pertaining to … More How much do you know about pigs? (part two)
For most of my life, I’ve been told I am a rather expressive person. Based on the wrinkles on my face that have made their presence known before I’m even 30 years old, I’m inclined to agree with the fact that I am expressive. Depending on who I am with, my voice can also become … More The connection between neurodivergency and tone of voice (part one)
Yesterday’s post covered the basics of sushi, and today’s will explore this delightful food to a further extent regarding the many different types of sushi that we savour and enjoy. Well, allow me to clarify my former statement; for those of us who are privileged to enjoy sushi, as opposed to being repulsed by it, … More How well do you know your sushi? (part two)
I sympathize with sushi in the sense that I often find it at the receiving end of utter disgust, which, really, is an unfortunate reaction to something so damn delicious. There are enough people out there who would rather put their hand through a meat grinder than consume raw fish, and that’s fine; to each … More How well do you know your sushi?
Most of us are familiar with the significance of staying hydrated. Seeing as we are mostly composed of water as human beings, it makes sense that water is something we should be putting back into our bodies, consistently, throughout a given day. Despite the majority of us being well aware of the importance of drinking … More Struggling to drink enough water? Read this
I rarely use Amazon on a desktop, and, if I had to guess, I would wager most folks are like me in this regard and normally use Amazon through their phone as opposed to a computer. It isn’t at all a matter of me having an issue with using the site on a computer; rather, … More If you use Amazon Prime, read this
Now that we have thoroughly covered the basis of sciatica in terms of a foundational understanding of what it is, what it encompasses, and how to go about treating it, today’s post will specifically address the relief component. Unfortunately, when it comes to sciatica relief, stretches only do so much. But, when you’re in pain, … More Try these stretches for sciatica relief
I managed to fracture the tip of my left pinky and tear the tendon clean off the bone of my finger back in December. I jammed my pinky off of a rugby ball, and while it hurt like a bitch at the moment, I really did not think this injury would be worthy of much … More Mallet finger? Here’s what to expect
While I would wager most of us are familiar with the term imposter, I’m not exactly sure how many of us can say we have heard of, or, furthermore, know a thing or two about Imposter Syndrome. Like the name of the condition itself suggests, Imposter Syndrome involves being under the impression that any success … More Are you familiar with Imposter Syndrome?
Trivia is not something I would say I dabble with to any extent, really; I don’t think I can count the one or two random occasions during which I participated in a game, especially since I really cannot comprehend how damn long ago they were. I guess that doesn’t make me the best host for … More Let’s play some Trivia
Yesterday’s post focused on the concept of a Gua Sha in addition to its history and a general overview of some of the ways in which it is commonly used. As I said, I wasn’t too savvy on the use of a Gua Sha or the benefits it offers with consistent use, so I wanted … More What sorts of benefits does a Gua Sha offer?
Please do not fret if you read the title of today’s post and felt your eyebrows creep into your hairline as a result of your surprise. I wouldn’t think that the term Gua Sha is one with a universal understanding, but, because it has and continues to gain tremendous popularity within the beauty community, I … More What the heck is a Gua Sha?
The Classics are, in my opinion, a rather broad area that I suspect a lot of people don’t entirely understand. For whatever reason, a lot of us tend to get a little awkward at the mention of the term because we associate it with superiority, or something perhaps high-ranking, but I think a lot of … More Are you a classics fan?
Continuing with our conversation that began yesterday regarding common misperceptions and myths that exist in the exercise realm, I thought I would share a personal experience before we get into the nitty-gritty. When I was in high school, I was, I suppose you could say, at my peak in terms of athleticism. I was heavily … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part two)
After I wrote a post a couple of days ago regarding how both cycling and running are excellent forms of cardiovascular activity, despite a common misperception that running is more effective cardio-wise, the topic prompted me to consider just how many myths exist in the fitness world. Granted, myths exist in every realm. But, I … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part one)
I have grown to appreciate sandwiches on a significantly higher level compared to when I was younger. I’m not exactly certain as to why, but I wasn’t the biggest fan of them when I was a kid; don’t get me wrong, I ate them and enjoyed them, too. Now, however, I find myself wanting to … More Switch up your typical sandwiches with a some BLT Waffle Sliders
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
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
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?
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