My parents have abided by a consistent array of food selections for lunch for as long as I can remember. They always have a bowl of soup of some sort, followed by a sandwich of some variety, and conclude with a little sweet treat. My dad has always enjoyed desserts with a lot of fruit … More Let’s make some apple turnovers
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?
I’m currently in the process of re-watching one of my favourite shows, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, for the umpteenth time. I watched the episode a few nights ago, for anyone else who watches it, when Captain Holt loses his captaincy and is replaced by the lovely Captain Kim. Charles, desperate to reinvent his character and impress his … More Do the right thing
Today’s post will wrap up our cleaning series. I could have gone longer with them, but I do not want to bore anyone, let alone irritate my readers with redundancy, so I figure four is more than enough. A number of these hacks from tasteofhome.com are ones I haven’t yet seen, and I hope the … More Check out these cleaning hacks that actually work (part four)
I had a relatively severe eating disorder when I was in high school. I was officially diagnosed with Anorexia and Binge eating disorder once I began my recovery, and I recognize now that I also had Orthorexia, however, the term had not yet been coined when I was ill. I have lost count of how … More The danger of of using medical terms loosely
I started to make dinner before I sat down to write this post, and one of the things I am currently cooking as I simultaneously write this is smoked cheddar sausage. I should arguably clarify that I am personally not cooking the sausage; my air fryer is. Blaine and I love smoked sausage, and we … More How about a Smoked Sausage Skillet for dinner tonight?
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)
Life is full of surprises, as most of us know. At times, things are excellent; everything is falling into place, and optimism seems to flow more freely from us when we are excelling. At other times, things are pure shit; nothing can go right no matter what you do, and it seems easier to lay … More The endless agony of trying to decipher life’s injustices
I’ve read on more than one occasion that people who are able to relax while watching true crime productions are more than likely not terribly well mentally. Seeing as my husband and I both find watching true crime documentaries relaxing, I suppose if things do go south, at least we will be in the thick … More ‘This is the Zodiac Speaking’: A chilling take on one of America’s most notorious serial killers
While there is always room for improvement, I like to think I am in relatively decent shape in terms of fitness. I have always been an active person, and I’ve been involved with sports since I was a wee yapper; fast-forward to the present, and I work out daily, run a few times a week, … More The importance of caring for your core
When it comes to chilli, most people have the image of a warm, rich, red and savoury version that comes to mind, and understandably so; chilli, oftentimes, does meet these credentials, and it is this particular version of chilli we tend to associate with the name itself. There are other types of chilli in existence, … More Let’s make White Chilli
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?
When my teammates quite literally surrounded me and took away my keys, I was somewhat forced to call my sister and ask her if there was any way she could come to the field, pick me up, and take me to the nearest hospital. My sister is incredible, and she did just that; we ended … More How much do you know about concussion recovery? (Part Two)
My title today is rather laughable, but I do implore you to offer me some pity credit considering the alliteration is not too shabby. If you’re currently asking yourself hasn’t she already written about pimple patches?, the answer to your question is yes, I have. Possibly more than once, to be fair. But, I do … More Pursuing perfection in pimple patches
I occasionally get asked how long I have been blogging for now, and every time I do, I experience a fleeting moment of internal panic because I’m not entirely sure how long I’ve been blogging. I know I started back in university, perhaps in my second year, and have continued writing daily blog entries up … More Looking to broaden your blog? Read this
Motivation is a bit of a fickle concept when you delve into its intricacies. It’s something we all understand to be positive, and certainly an advantageous trait to possess, and despite our best intention to keep the fire lit and maintain the motivation, slipping up and falling off the wagon is a lot easier than … More Finding Your Fire: A How-To Guide
Anyone who has ever injured their ribs can attest to just how miserable rib injuries are. Whether you’ve broken them, cracked them, dislocated them or torn the cartilage around them, any rib-related injury is very painful, and there isn’t a whole lot you can do for these types of injuries, either. I’ve had issues with … More Are you familiar with Slipping Rib Syndrome?
When it comes to fashion, I have no shame in admitting that I’m not as up-to-speed on current trends and themes as I might like to be. I’ve always had an interest in fashion; when I was younger, I was obsessed with the television series America’s Next Top Model, and I remember being positively enthralled … More What’s your style?
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that my love and admiration for manatees stems from when I was a child, and I wasn’t lying. After writing yesterday’s post, I was inspired to see if I could locate a manatee stuffed animal I got when I was about ten from Epcot in Disney World. I can remember … More How well do you know manatees? (part two)
Thanks to my European background, I love me a solid pierogi as much as the next person. They’re delicious, versatile, and simple yet packed with flavour, and if you, for some unbeknownst reason, have yet to savour the remarkable flavour of these puppies, please do so at your earliest opportunity. I’ve been eating pierogies since … More Air fried… piergoies?
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that the cat situation in my and Blaine’s home could be better as of late. We rescued a feral kitten, Timmy, and despite Timmy’s best efforts to befriend our other, older cat, Lionel, Lionel is not having any of it, and the two of them haven’t necessarily gotten off to … More Here’s how to introduce a kitten to an older cat (part two)
Quite a while ago now, I purchased the Revlon Salon One-Stepâ„¢ Hair Dryer and Volumizer. To be honest, I forgot I owned it because I think it was misplaced when Blaine and I moved into our home; I was pleasantly surprised to discover it a couple of days ago, and because Blaine and I recently … More Revlon’s Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer: hit or miss?
As per yesterday’s post, today is a continuation of the topic of collagen and whether or not you should incorporate it into your daily supplement routine. I’m not a doctor by any means, nor am I a medical expert, so be sure to do your own research and consult with your family doctor prior to … More Here are some benefits collagen offers
I mean, to answer my own question I proposed in my title and really keep this post to the barest minimum, yes, I do think comedy can go too far, depending on the subject matter at hand. But, I do think we can delve into the topic a little further, so stick around yet, if … More Can comedy go too far?
While I don’t manage to make a trip out to the nearest Costco as often as I should, especially in the summer months here on the farm, I am fortunate enough to have a mom and sister who, before going to Costco for themselves, always ask me if there is anything I might need for … More Looking for a tasty treat? Look no further
I’ve found myself, at several different points in my life, absolutely astounded when discovering things I believed to be true are, in fact, absolutely false. And I’m not the only one, I imagine; it is a humbling experience to realize something we were convinced to be true for the entirety of our lives is actually … More Fact versus fiction: common misconceptions
It truly blows my mind how many people I encounter that have lived in either the city of Brantford itself or Brant County for years that are not familiar with the Brantford International Villages festival. It’s been around for a while (since 1974, to be exact), and the Villages are something that is rather near … More If you haven’t heard of the Brantford International Villages festival, read this
As of late, Duolingo has somewhat taken the language world by storm. If you haven’t heard of it, not to worry – I’ll fill you in to the best of my ability. I just heard about this app a few months ago, and because I’ve always to be able to speak Spanish to be able … More Have you tried Duolingo?
Mental health issues have, unfortunately, become something that a lot of us are far too familiar with, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Whether you were already dealing with mental illness and have found your condition to be intensified thanks to the coronavirus, or if you have never experienced mental illness prior to this pandemic … More The importance of patience when it comes to mental health recovery
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