When I saw the title of the recipe I will be sharing with all of you today, my mouth quite literally began watering a little bit. I can’t say that this is something that happens often, because it isn’t, so when this occurred, I knew I had to share this recipe with all of you … More How about some Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Banana Bread?
Going out to eat is something I very much enjoy, yet don’t do as often as I might like. I think most people would agree with me on this; not having to cook your own food is always a pleasure, and even more so when said food is delicious. I went for dinner a few … More Have you been to Sociable Kitchen and Tavern?
This past Saturday, my family and I had a lovely dinner at Speekeezie’s restaurant in Brantford, Ontario. This place has held a special place in all of our hearts for many years now, and we tend to go there to celebrate occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. On this particular occasion, we were celebrating my mom’s … More Have you been to Speekeezie’s in Brantford?
I normally designate Sundays as my cleaning day each week. This past Sunday, I ended up doing more cleaning than I initially planned; I spent the majority of the afternoon cleaning various things in the house, and by the time I was finished and saw that the time was already 5:30pm, I quickly realized I … More Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen: yay or nay?
For anyone unaware, allow me to inform you that the Women’s Rugby World Cup is currently underway in England. It’s one of my dreams to watch a professional rugby game at some point or another in my life, and watching a World Cup game would be something not easily forgotten. There is no protective equipment … More Have you heard about these innovative mouthguards?
I positively love dumplings. My passion for them may stem from my Eastern European heritage, and I am more than grateful for it; Hungarian food is some of the most comforting food in existence, in my humble opinion, and you can bet your bottom that many of the dishes include dumplings. I mean, could more … More Let’s make Dumpling Soup
I’m currently in the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD. I’ve suspected for a while now that I have it, but the intensity of my suspicions skyrocketed in the months after I had a severe concussion at the end of last summer. There is a correlation between head trauma and the onset of mental illness, … More ADHD: so much more than being fidgety
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 have been feral for pasta from a very young age. To my knowledge, most kids are fans of pasta, but my love for it did not at all cease, and I’m still bonkers for it in my adulthood. It got to a point in our home when I was a child that my mom … More Let’s make homemade pasta
I am choosing to be vulnerable in this post, and I hope that in doing so I am not judged too harshly, because I am going to admit something that is now rather embarrassing for me to acknowledge as a seasoned pot smoker. While it is difficult for me to admit this, I think I … More Know your green
The chosen book for our next book club meeting is “The Girls I’ve Been” by Tess Sharpe. This was not my chosen book, as we all get to select one throughout our member rotation, if that makes sense, so I was not sure of what to expect going into it. This book is considered YA … More “The Girls I’ve Been”: Read or rid?
As stated in yesterday’s post, today’s will be a continuation of our discussion about self-defence, and how crucial it is to understand how to defend yourself. In this day and age, assault and harassment occur more often than not, especially if you’re a woman; I’ve lost count of how many harrowing incidents I have had … More Know how to protect yourself (part two)
A few days ago now, my family and I were chatting about the reality of being a woman in this sick and twisted world and how we must always stay vigilant when it comes to our safety. I’ve had more close calls than I can count, some of which honestly shook me to my core, … More Know how to protect yourself (part one)
If you were to ask any random individual the last time they took pause and slowed down to recognize and appreciate their surroundings, I would wager they would not be able to tell you. And, I think this lack of awareness applies to most of us seeing as it is so, so simple to get … More The significance of slowing down
I have been seeing and hearing quite a bit as of late about how children’s sports are becoming a little too intense, both for the kids in question and for their parents. My husband has heard from a few people he knows that hockey, specifically, is one of the worst sports environments for children because … More Why are we ruining sports for kids?
It has been a particularly hot summer here in Southern Ontario, and anyone who works outdoors can arguably attest to this. It’s been brutal at times, and when you factor in the lack of rain, the combination becomes borderline intolerable. I am a heavy sweater in normal temperatures, so you can imagine how moist I … More Read this before your next Costco run
People pleasing is something a lot of us struggle with. A surface-level glance at the notion might prompt one to think, ‘people pleasing doesn’t sound like a bad thing,’ and you wouldn’t be entirely wrong. People pleasing is absolutely beneficial to everyone, aside from the person doing the actual pleasing. I feel like a bit … More Breaking the cycle of people pleasing
I tend to avoid speaking and writing honestly about how I am doing because the genuine answer is usually not wonderful, both mentally and physically, as a result of having Lyme disease. But, as of late, the mental burden has become a bit overwhelming, so I figured I would engage with some catharsis through a … More The mental toll of chronic illness
I mentioned in a post a few days ago that I was reading “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman with my gals in our book club. I was roughly halfway through the text at that point, but I have finished it since then, and I wanted to discuss it in another post for different … More “The Thursday Murder Club”: so much more than a book
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
I recently shared an Instagram reel with a couple of people, and not for good reasons. Watching this Reel, I was absolutely appalled by the narration provided by @yourbestiemisha; in the Reel, he describes a situation he was directly involved in, and it struck a nerve with me, personally. This kind lad begins the Reel … More Where has humanity gone?
When I think of summer desserts, one of the first things that comes to mind is peach cobbler, and I couldn’t tell you why. Peach cobbler is delicious, yes, but oddly, I’ve only had it a handful of times throughout my life, so I’m not entirely sure why it presents itself so prominently in my … More Let’s make some peach cobbler
This might sound a little ridiculous, and I do ask that you abstain from judging me to the best of your ability before I delve into the topic of this post. I am willing to bet most of us are somewhat familiar with the idea that exists within the title of today’s post; what we … More You get what you give
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
I mentioned in a post a few days ago that I am participating in a book club for the first time ever in my life. The club in question was formed by a few of my rugby teammates, and there’s roughly ten of us in total; each book we pick to read is suggested by … More ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ by Richard Osman: read or rid?
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?
I’ve mentioned here on my blog more than once how I was an avid reader as a child and into my teenage years. Upon studying English in university, I quickly lost my love for leisurely reading because I was expected to read so many materials, texts, novels, etc., as part of the curriculum, and my … More Book Club: yay or nay?
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
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