While the sensation of being stuck in a rut is one that tends to be rather miserable and bleak, I would suggest trying to find comfort in knowing that you are certainly not alone in your feelings. I could argue that there are phases of life during which avoiding the idea of being stuck in … More Stuck in a rut? Read this
As we wrap up our series regarding unkillable plants, within reason, allow me to stipulate that if, after attempting to nourish one of the plant varieties mentioned in these posts you’re still not having much luck, there is no shame in owning fake plants. I say this because our entire home is furnished with fake … More Black thumb instead of green? Read this (part four)
There is hope for those of us who consider ourselves to possess black thumbs as opposed to the traditional green ones, as it turns out. I have never been great with houseplants, and because I figure there are plenty of other people in the world who, like me, unintentionally murder plants (I sincerely hope so, … More Black thumb instead of green? Read this (part two)
I always joke that despite my mom having one of the most prominent green thumbs when it comes to plants, I happen to possess a black thumb, meaning I tend to kill just about every houseplant I’ve attempted to nurture. By no means am I intentionally killing plants; rather, I tend to do the opposite … More Black thumb instead of green? Read this (part one)
Yesterday’s post served as a sort of introduction to the topic of how hypermobility can affect breathing, and today’s post will be an extension of this conversation. I didn’t want to overwhelm anyone by providing too much information in a single post, which is how I navigate the length of most of my entries. So, … More Struggling to get a full, deep breath? Read this (part two)
In addition to not wanting to possess a bored pup because of their tendency to become destructive when they’re not stimulated, I figure most folks, like myself, would feel like better as a pet parent knowing how to entertain their dog. I know I don’t particularly feel too great when I know my dog could … More Here’s how to stimulate a bored dog (part two)
I figure it might be helpful to dedicate a post to how to keep a dog’s interest piqued now that we have established the signs dogs tend to exhibit when they’re feeling bored. While it’s helpful to be familiar with the behaviours dogs tend to display when they’re feeling bored, not knowing how to correct … More Here’s how to stimulate a bored dog (part one)
Today’s post will be an extension of yesterday’s conversation regarding how to go about resetting or healing a dysregulated nervous system. If you suspect your own nervous system is in disarray, I encourage you to read this post and the two before it to learn more about signs that the nervous system is asking for … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part two)
It seems to me as though just about any woman I speak to as of late, with whom I have a somewhat personal connection, has low iron. I reference the personal connection aspect because I’m not exactly approaching strangers on the street and demanding to know their iron levels. Men can also be low in … More Struggling with low iron? Try this supplement
As it turns out, however, there is one small trick we can try to alleviate the tremendous load existing inside our domes, and it is incredibly simple in its essence – writing our thoughts down on paper can be a game-changer when dealing with a shrieking brain. Check out the following information regarding the benefits … More Brain feeling overloaded? Try writing down your thoughts
Strong intuition is, in my own humble opinion, a rare and incredibly valuable skill to possess. Without sounding like an arrogant fuck, allow me to state that I feel as though I have a decent amount of intuition, and it has been of tremendous aid to me on several occasions in life. If you’re unsure … More The power of intuition
Anyone who possesses long hair can attest to the fact that designating efficient hairstyles when it is hotter than hell outside is not the simplest task. The main goal is to get the hair off of one’s neck, and/or out of their face, but aside from a top knot or a messy bun, long-haired folks … More What is your go-to summer hairstyle?
These past few months have not been wonderful for my husband and me in terms of getting sick. We were both sick around Christmastime, then again a few weeks later; Blaine ended up falling victim to yet another bug a couple of weeks ago, and he ever so kindly passed it along to me. Both … More What the heck is colloidal silver?
I figured I could extend the topic of how to go about avoiding sickness into two separate posts, so here we are. In yesterday’s post, I explained how oregano oil and sweating are two things I swear by that help to lessen cold and flu symptoms when they decide to pay my body a visit, … More What do you do to ward off illness? (part two)
These past few weeks have been quite literally plagued with sickness for my family and me. I started to feel not so great about two weeks ago, and rather quickly and ever so generously shared my sickness with my dad. He, in turn, gave it to my sister, who then gave it to my mom. … More What do you do to ward off illness? (part one)
When I began this mini series, if you will, addressing helpful health hacks to share with all of you, I was not intending to extend the subject into three separate posts. But, because the material I’m referencing is, in fact, useful information, and not entirely abstract to our lives, I figured I would extend our … More Are you familiar with these health hacks? (part three)
I would wager most of us, at this point in life, have heard of or are relatively familiar with the idea of tough love. In the unlikely instance you don’t know what tough love comprises, it’s the idea that sometimes we have to be brutally honest or harsh with someone we care deeply about, and … More The importance of tough love
I’ve had issues with iron in my body for most of my life. It’s always been on the lower end of the spectrum as opposed to the higher, and after getting some bloodwork done recently, I discovered that, currently, it’s lower than ever before. Rather than throwing back yet another drug, I wanted to see … More Trying to boost you iron levels? Read this first
Continuing our chat about how to stay warm when you’re outside in freezing temperatures, I sincerely hope this information is actually useful to anyone reading this post. Having to spend extended periods of time outdoors when it’s so cold that snot is freezing to your face as quickly as it seeps out of your nostrils … More Feeling chilly? Try these warmth hacks (part two)
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)
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
I recently had a conversation with a good friend that inspired today’s post. I won’t go into detail regarding what our conversation was about to protect the privacy of my friend, but in essence, we were chatting about how jarring the truth can be when it is something we have forcibly denied for an extended … More The difficulty in accepting hard truths
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
I recently saw an Instagram reel that broke my heart. In the video, a woman is describing her struggles with general socializing with others; she explains how for most of her life she has been told she is annoying, despite her best efforts not to be, and how when she tries her damnest to justify … More Stop trying to explain yourself to people who don’t matter
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?
I will wager that the concept of cleaning a mattress is not exactly something we often contemplate, until the time comes at which our full attention is given to whatever has soiled our mattress. Obviously, a mattress should undergo a good clean here and there, but perhaps not as often as your bathroom, if that … More Dirty mattress? Read this
While the production line has finally ceased, my mom and sister have been hard at work over the last couple of weeks making homemade tomato sauce, using tomatoes from my sister’s garden. When myself and my cousins were smaller, my dad’s side of the family would come together to make tomato sauce, but once we … More Here’s how to make the best homemade tomato sauce
A little while ago, I wrote a post about Niacin. The purpose of the post in question was to discuss how Niacin can be beneficial to individuals who suffer from poor circulation; I do, thanks to my mom’s genetics, and she recommended I try some to see if it makes a difference for me, as … More What the heck is a Niacin flush?
I spend more time looking at Instagram reels than I would like to admit, but, occasionally, you stumble across one that actually shares some rather significant information. I came across one of these said reels yesterday and immediately shared it with my sister and husband; I was entirely unaware that iPhone offers this feature, and … More Is this emergency service enabled on your iPhone?
The idea of starting a business in contemporary society is, arguably, a daunting one. Given the state of the current economy, it is safe to say things have certainly been better in years past; this economic decline is not specific to businesses, as many other elements of society have been affected, but businesses are a … More If you’re a small business owner, you need these tools
