The post I wrote a couple of days ago discussing the reality of being a young woman, or a woman, for that matter, in this world, prompted me to write another post dealing with similar subject matter, but perhaps in a more constructive sense. Allow me to acknowledge that by no means am I a … More Self-defense tips for young women, from a young woman
Chicken pot pie is a comfort food for a lot of people, and understandably so; I enjoy it, and while I wouldn’t say it is my favourite or my go-to, on occasion, a chicken pot pie absolutely slaps, and I have to say Swiss Chalet’s is rather scrumptious. I went through a phase during which … More Let’s make Chicken Pot Pie Soup
** Please be advised that this post deals with heavy subject matter, for example, sexual assault. ** Being a woman in the current state of the world is not easy, and before I get any men on here attacking me or counterarguing that men don’t have it the easiest, either, allow me to clarify something; … More The reality of being a young woman in this world
While grocery shopping a few days ago, I made my way to the condiments aisle because I needed to replenish my ketchup stock. I am a feign for ketchup, and have been since I was child; I know there are plenty of people out there who find ketchup positively revolting, but I do not, and … More Pickle ketchup: a killer combination
I would wager that many people would agree with me when I say that most days there doesn’t seem to be nearly enough hours in the day. Tasks and responsibilities pile up, and oftentimes, despite our best efforts, our to-do list seems to be infinite and only expanding, while our list of tasks we completed … More Are you familiar with this time-saving hack?
I grew up with an electric stove in our home, and I didn’t know anything different until I moved out of my childhood home and into my current home with Blaine. We decided to purchase a gas stove, and while I’m not exactly sure why we decided on gas seeing as Blaine also grew up … More Gas versus electric: which stove reigns supreme?
In lieu of yesterday’s post discussing knotty hair and how irritating it is to deal with, today’s will provide you with a solution to the endless battle of attempting to drag a comb through your locks without it snagging painfully. I was reading a Buzzfeed article listing some of Amazon’s best-selling products, and because I’ve … More This brush might change your life
I’ve been dealing with knots in my hair since I was a child. I’ve been told I have fine hair, and a lot of it, and apparently, those of us who possess fine hair are more prone to encounter knots. I think at times I’ve worked my way through entire areas of brush in my … More Tired of tangled hair? Read this
Beans, for a reason unbeknownst to me, are often on the receiving end of a lot of scrutiny. I struggle to comprehend this blatant bean bullying (how’s that for some alliteraiton?) considering beans are extremely inexpensive, nutritious and filling, but I figure people who write them off without giving them a fair chance don’t deserve … More Let’s make Cowboy Beans
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
Plenty of people make use of melatonin as a sleep aid, myself included. When I was a child, I had zero issues pertaining to sleep, whether it be falling asleep or staying asleep. In my adult years, I can’t say my sleep is poor in general, because it isn’t; rather, there are some nights in … More Did you know this about melatonin?
For some bizarre reason, I have always been drawn toward bread pudding. The reason I say it’s bizarre is that I’ve never even had it before; I have no idea what it tastes like, but I am convinced I would love it, and when an opportunity presents itself, you can bet that I will take … More Let’s make bread pudding
I wrote a post a short while ago reviewing a product from a company called Tallow Twins. Tallow Twins, and the two awesome gals who founded it, are local to me; I recently started using their tallow-based For the Face moisturizer, and because I am so happy with the results, I figure it’s only fair … More Looking for an exfoliant? Look no further than Tallow Twins
Most folks living in Brant and/or Norfolk County are familiar with Waterford Pumpkinfest. It’s been around for as long as I have, and when my sister and I were younger, our family would go each and every year to partake. Pumpkinfest is a big deal for Waterford and the surrounding areas because, to my knowledge, … More Waterford Pumpkinfest: a true community initiative
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?
If you find yourself working in a trade, there is a strong probability you own some sort of clothing article from Carhartt, and understandably so; their products have a reputation for being warm, durable, and lasting quite a long time, and when you work in the trades, all of these characteristics are more helpful than … More Is Carhartt worth the price?
When one resides on a working farm, finding kittens here and there is not a terribly uncommon occurrence, especially if livestock is present. Stray cats often seek shelter in barns on farms where there is heat from materials like hay and straw and typically choose to nest in these areas prior to delivering kittens, if … More Caring for kittens
While grocery shopping a few days ago, my eyes spotted an item that I normally likely would not buy. The item in question was pizza spring rolls; the only reason I even glanced in their direction was because they were on sale, and upon further inspection, and recognizing a great price, I deemed them consumable … More Have you had Pizza Spring Rolls?
A few nights ago, I came to the sudden realization that spooky season is officially underway and I hadn’t yet watched a horror movie. I brought this to Blaine’s attention and we agreed we would watch one together, and ended up choosing one called The Deliverance via Netflix. I had heard a thing or two … More Have you seen ‘The Deliverance’?
The notion of wasting time is arguably not one we wish to affiliate ourselves with. Wasting time equates to minimal productivity, and social constructs have influenced us to be anything but. However, in this day and age, I would argue most of us inevitably waste time on a daily basis thanks to one major culprit, … More Feeling like there are not enough hours in the day? Read this
Each and every time I hear carbonara, I think of my dad, without fail. My dad is not a huge pasta lover, but he has always thoroughly enjoyed carbonara; when we went to Italy as a family a few years back, he took advantage of the carbonara (who can blame him?), and despite attempting to … More Carbonara … pizza?
While I may not be as much of a girly girl as I once was (check out yesterday’s post to understand that reference), I can still appreciate some valuable tips and tidbits of information coming from the beauty realm. Also, I’ve always despised the saying ‘girly girl’; please forgive me for using that term. Anyways, … More Check out these beauty tips
When I was in my teens and early adult years, to say I was borderline obsessed with keeping up with new and emerging trends in the beauty community is an understatement. I can thank my sister for her influence in this regard; she is exceptionally talented with makeup and is well-versed in skincare, and watching … More How beauty savvy are you?
I consider grilled cheese, as a meal, to equate to macaroni and cheese, as a meal, when you’re in your adult years. I’m not exactly sure why, but it seems as though social norms have encouraged us to associate specific foods and dishes with childhood, and I’m simply not a fan; there is absolutely no … More How do you like your grilled cheese?
Everyone and their mother seems to be talking about beef tallow as of late, and for good reason; it has exploded into the beauty realm with an undeniable presence, arguably a result of the incredible benefits it offers to those who make use of it. I try my best to shop and support local whenever … More Move over, moisturizer: Tallow Twins’ For the Face has you covered
While I’m not entirely sure if driving anxiety is a technical term for what I’m about to discuss, for now, we’re rolling with it. I like to think perhaps I’ve coined a new definition for something I personally experience, but perhaps I’m just being hopeful. Over ten years ago, I was in a rather awful … More Driving anxiety: can you relate?
A few months ago, while scrolling aimlessly through my Facebook feed, I stumbled upon a post that a gal I went through high school made. She had posted a photo with a caption detailing how she completed a brief survey and was selected to win a 100-piece emergency kit, and encouraged her Facebook friends to … More Are you prepared for an emergency?
Pumpkin is not something I am the biggest fan of regarding taste; I love pumpkins themselves as decoration and such, but when it comes to consuming it, I’ve never loved it. Whether it be pumpkin soup or pumpkin pie, it just doesn’t do much for me, and I would much rather savour some mashed potatoes … More Let’s make Pumpkin Pasta
The notion of masking is a prevalent concept in the mental health world, although it does relate more to ADHD or ADD in comparison to other diagnoses, from what I have read (and I am not an expert). Masking involves changing ourselves physically, emotionally, and psychologically to best suit our surroundings. I suppose an easier … More Masking: are you a culprit?
I occasionally find myself perusing through random Amazon items when I’m high, as reluctant as I am to admit it. I have absolutely no inclination as to why this is a thing, but when I’m high, I enjoy online shopping, and once or twice I may or may not have ordered items that are entirely … More Ceiling fan … filters?!
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