I’m not entirely sure what the hell has happened to us as a collective society within the span of the past few years, but it certainly isn’t good. I think perhaps using COVID as a reference point helps me attempt to designate when we all started acting and behaving like childish, demanding assholes, and that’s … More Enough with the entitlement
Allow me to admit that the title I’ve come up with for this particular recipe may not have the most allure, but please believe me when I say I was attempting to go for a name that is as realistic and descriptive as possible. I don’t think things are going to get any better in … More Let’s make Lauren’s Cheesy Beef Fries
Agriculture, like any other sector of the business world, has its highs and lows. Regardless if you’re a cash cropper or involved with livestock, you’re going to have days that are great, and you’re inevitably going to have days that are pure shit. Sometimes I can’t help but speculate as to whether or not the … More The importance of challenging agricultural misconceptions
I drink a borderline inconceivable amount of water in a day, and if you don’t believe me when I tell you how much, I won’t be disheartened as most people, including my former doctor, don’t. I drink two to four gallons of water a day. How do I know this? My water bottle holds one … More Feeling parched? Try this for a hydration boost
When it comes to genetics, I inherited most of my bodily traits from my mom and her side of the family. My mom, my aunt, and a few of my cousins all deal with poor circulation, as do I; my mom recently saw a specialist who recommended Niacin to her, so I wanted to do … More Poor circulation? Niacin could help
If you fail to be familiar with something known as Hashimoto’s Disease, don’t fret; I don’t believe it is a widely known and understood diagnosis, although it arguably should be, and I will gladly provide you with a general overview of what it is, entails, and some other relevant information to the condition. The reason … More What is Hashimoto’s Disease?
Anyone who suffers from a chronic illness can attest to how miserable it can be. For anyone who has the pleasure of not being chronically ill, allow me to say I envy you, and furthermore, that you probably have absolutely no inclination as to what it is like being sick or in pain all of … More Chronic pain and illness: an inconvenient burden for some
I like to think I have a relatively broad taste in music, and I can thank my parents for this. Growing up, my parents exposed me and my sister to a wide range of musical genres; country, classic rock, Motown, and classical, to name a few. My favourite genres now in my adult years are … More Disco Inferno: an enjoyable experience
I believe I have roughly six seasons of rugby under my belt. I might be off in my estimation by a year or so, either way, but regardless of the exact duration of my career, I like to think I possess a wee bit of knowledge of the game and its rules. By no means … More The perks of stepping outside your comfort zone
Before anyone comes for my throat because it technically is not yet Fall, allow me to stipulate that I am entirely aware of this. It is still summer, and while Fall might not be here just yet, the sight of leaves changing colour and slowly falling has me excited for my absolutely favourite season a … More What are your favourite Fall activities?
I have never used pre-workout at any point in my life with the exception of this past summer. Granted, I’ve always been familiar with it and what it does, but I never really saw a reason for me to use it personally. Playing rugby this past summer certainly shifted my perspective toward pre-workout, however. Back … More Looking for some pre-workout? Try this
More often than not, I find myself scrambling to figure out what to make for dinner and get it on the table for me and my husband. It’s difficult to attempt to allot enough time to cook when two adults in one home both work full-time, so occasionally, my meals are not as elaborate as … More Looking for a simple dinner recipe? Read this
The idea of having floaters in one’s eye arguably seems like an extremely abstract and foreign concept to anyone who has never experienced them. If you’re someone who does not have floaters in your eyes, I envy you; if you are like me, however, and do have floaters in your eyes, you can attest to … More If you have floaters in your eyes, read this
I am an avid Amazon user, and while some folks might judge me because of that, I’m really not terribly concerned; I shop locally whenever I can, but as a matter of convenience and with two working adults in one household, sometimes Amazon comes in clutch. I’ve had mostly pleasant experiences with Amazon delivery drivers, … More How are your experiences with Amazon delivery drivers?
This past Sunday, my parents graciously took Blaine and me out for a lovely dinner. Before getting married, and when the economy was a little better, my family and I would go for dinner almost every weekend. I’ve grown to miss it quite a bit since moving out, so any opportunity I have to go … More Have you been to Crazy Canuck Smokehouse in Brantford?
I honestly feel as though cottage cheese is the recipient of a lot of unwarranted flack. I’m not entirely sure why, but the majority of people seem to be repulsed by the stuff and would rather stomach rancid lunchmeat. You’re quite welcome for that gnarly visual. I wouldn’t say I’m cottage cheese’s number one fan, … More Cottage cheese … pancakes?
This past weekend, Blaine and I had the pleasure of attending a wedding of longtime friends of ours. Blaine has been friends with the groom for many years; I went through high school with both the bride and groom; and furthermore played rugby with the bride back in high school. Needless to say, the couple … More Have you visited Stonewall Estates?
In yesterday’s post, I discussed acupuncture and provided a generalized synopsis of what it entails and some of the benefits it offers. I’ve had acupuncture done on my neck twice now since getting whiplash, which is what inspired the subject matter of yesterday’s and today’s post, but prior to a few weeks ago, I had … More The pros and cons of acupuncture
Acupuncture, while not at all a new concept, is one I have recently started to dabble in. I will admit that acupuncture is probably an avenue I would not have explored independently; rather, the specialist I am seeing for my concussion practices acupuncture, and he recommended trying it for my neck because I have whiplash … More Have you tried acupuncture?
Without creating or causing any unnecessary concern, I think it would be appropriate on my own behalf to acknowledge that I have dedicated a solid amount of writing material toward true crime shows as of late. I’m not exactly sure of how to offer an explanation for this uptick, aside from the fact that I … More Haven you seen ‘The Staircase’?
In case you’re new to my blog, allow me to say hello, and furthermore add that I recently got a severe concussion. If you follow or read my blog to any extent, you’re already aware of this, and I apologize for the redundancy. I got the first concussion toward the end of July and the … More The frustrating reality of concussion recovery
I would not be terribly surprised to learn that some people are not familiar with the expression red flag, aside from its literal, physical meaning. When people use this term, they’re not referring to an actual flag that is red in colour; rather, they’re referring to something or someone that has done something they don’t … More What do you consider as red flags?
Brain health, as a general concept, is a rather important one. I think we should probably all aspire to enhance our overall brain health and function seeing as our brains are so significant in regard to what they do, and, thankfully, there are more materials available now than ever before to do just that. I … More Looking to boost your brain health? Read this
I’ve said it before and I will say it again; regardless of how much preparation you undertake prior to visiting Costco, you will always end up grabbing items you were not planning on getting. You don’t go to Costco with a list – Costco provides you with your list. Or, rather, you don’t tell Costco … More Lucky Charms Pillsbury Soft Baked Cookies: yay or nay?
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?
Upon contemplating whether or not I have ever encountered someone who is not a fan of Alfredo pasta of some variation, I came to the realization I haven’t, and for good reason; Alfredo is one of those things that most of us can unanimously agree is delicious, and from childhood through to adulthood, it always … More Let’s make Chicken Alfredo
The issue of not being able to fall asleep is a widespread and incredibly frustrating one. There are few things worse than lying in bed, wide awake, while the clock ticks away, serving as a stark reminder that you have to be awake in a matter of hours without getting any sleep. It absolutely sucks, … More Trouble falling asleep? Read this
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
I may shock some people with this information, but I have never had a Crunchwrap from Taco Bell. It is not at all a matter of not liking Taco Bell, or being unwilling to try a Crunchwrap; rather, when it comes to fast food, McDonald’s is usually my go-to, so I couldn’t even tell you … More When two worlds collide: let’s make Big Mac Crunchwraps
As I stated at the end of yesterday’s post, today’s will be an extension of our discussion pertaining to common knowledge that is not, in fact, so common. I figure putting this information out to the public is beneficial for anyone who was not familiar with it, and furthermore, to serve as a refresher for … More How good is your ‘common knowledge?’ (part two)
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