If you have the (debatable) privilege of knowing me on a personal level, you are well aware of my fascination and appreciation for all things Viking. I can thank my sister and her educational background in history for prompting my interest in this facet of history, because she is the one who told me to … More Read or rid: ‘The Last Kingdom’ by Bernard Cornwell
A clogged toilet, despite being something none of us arguably wishes to deal with on any given day, is sort of an inevitable aspect of life. Shit happens, no pun intended, and when you see that murky toilet water rising toward the surface of the bowl, it’s never a good feeling. Our toilet was clogged … More Clogged toilet and no plunger? Read this
I consider being born and bred on a farm to be an absolute blessing in many different ways, but having an awareness of threats and a knowledge of safety is one of the biggest perks, in my humble opinion. From a very young age, caution was instilled in me in the context of being attentive … More Protect yourselves, ladies
In the unlikely instance you’re a cellar dweller and have not seen the light of day in many moons, you are likely aware of the fact that Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey premiered a few months ago. My mom and I went to the theatre to see it, and it was absolutely brilliant – it is … More Read or rid: ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer
I think one could successfully argue that, in the context of glass cleaners, the ones that contain harsh chemicals, of course, seem to work best. I’ve tried a handful of natural and chemical-free glass cleaners over the past few years, and while the one from Attitude works rather well, it still doesn’t do as good … More Tired of your glass-cleaner leaving streaks? Try the E-Cloth
Our family farming operation has tremendously benefited from the help and assistance of our seasonal migrant workers for as long as I can possibly recall. One of our workers was employed on our farm before I even existed, and I view all of them as family. They are incredible people, and we would not be … More This is your sign to make tomatillo salsa
If you have visited a McDonald’s location in the past little while, you have arguably noticed that their Monopoly partnership is underway. To my knowledge, this collaboration has been a thing for quite a while now, although I only started engaging with the Monopoly perks last year. To be honest, I deemed the entire thing … More Is McDonald’s Monopoly actually worth doing?
Allow me to begin this post by asserting that I am not a medical professional whatsoever. I’m not here to tell anyone what to do with their own body and/or health, and I certainly don’t wish to share false information with anyone on the matter of health, seeing as it is a rather significant concept … More Trying to dodge cold and flu season? Get yourself some oregano oil
Anyone who has the (debatable) privilege of knowing me on a personal level is well aware of my love for both onions and pasta. Any dish that combines both of these things is a guaranteed hit in the opinion of my tastebuds, and I know I am not isolated in these preferences – onions and … More How about some One-Pot French Onion Pasta for dinner tonight?
Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray has me feeling a wee bit befuddled, to be completely honest. I still don’t know how to feel about it, despite finishing it a few weeks ago, and I’m frustrated with myself that my brain can’t determine whether or not I truly enjoyed it, although I do wonder … More Read or rid: ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Oscar Wilde
If you’re a reader of any sort, and especially if you’re a fan of the fantasy genre, there is a strong probability that you have heard of a book titled Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. To be honest, there is a good chance you have caught wind of it even if you don’t consider yourself … More What has happened to genuine human goodness?
I would argue that mashed potatoes are a dish that just about any sane person savours and enjoys. It is often present at holiday gatherings and is considered to be a staple on tables when celebrating events like Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas, and I have yet to meet a soul who does not enjoy them. … More How about some Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole for dinner tonight?
As I sat down to compose the third installment in this winterization of your home series, I did consider the possibility of people reading these posts and deeming this knowledge to be common sense. If this is the case, I applaud you for being well-versed in this information, but I figure there has to be … More Is your house ready for winter? (part three)
Yesterday’s post offered some important information regarding how to go about preparing your home for the approaching Winter months. I stated yesterday that if you happen to reside in a climate that is warm year-round, this information won’t be terribly applicable to you and your living situation. However, it doesn’t hurt to educate ourselves about … More Is your house ready for winter? (part two)
This post will not be applicable to everyone who reads it, but for those of us who live in a climate where Winter is very much a thing, I figure these posts will be helpful in terms of preparing your humble abode for the approaching frigid weather. Obviously, if you live in a climate that … More Is your house ready for winter? (part one)
I’ve made mention of the fact that joining a book club has significantly broadened my reading choices and genre preferences, and I am not mad about it by any means. For years, I essentially only read fantasy, and when some of my closest friends introduced me to Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, I haven’t looked back … More Read or rid: ‘When the World Fell Silent’ by Donna Jones Alward
I will be entirely transparent and admit that I arguably do not wash my hair as often as I should, especially since I live and work on a farm. I’m not a foul, uncleansed beast by any means, but because my hair is rather long, washing it is a bit of an ordeal I would … More Yay or nay: Cake Beauty’s Do Gooder Volumizing & Style Extending Dry Shampoo
A few days ago, our family and workers came together to engage in our annual harvest party to celebrate the end of our tobacco harvest. This has been a tradition on our farm for as long as I can recall, and it is an evening we all look forward to. In the past, my mom … More Let’s make Chinese Beef and Broccoli
My husband and I don’t get a ton of opportunities to watch an entire film together because of our work schedules. Any time we have an evening during which we are both home and not occupied, we try to make the most of it and watch something together, and such an occasion occurred a few … More Here’s why The Blair Witch Project is the GOAT of horror movies
My husband and I came to the jarring realization a few months ago that despite being together for 13 years, we have not once gone to the theatre to see a movie together. I’m not proud of this observation, nor am I asking for anyone’s judgment on the matter. Rather, when Blaine and I acknowledged … More If you own a dog, you need to see ‘Heart of the Beast’
I have been with my husband for roughly 13 years – we have been married for four, and together for 13. When my husband informed me a few months ago that he couldn’t recall the last time he had his eyes checked out, I deemed it more than necessary that he make an appointment sooner … More Here’s your reminder to go get your eyes checked
Each and every time I hear the word “Guinness,” a large component of my rugby team comes to mind. Beer tends to be a common association with the sport, especially since after games, both teams come together for what is often called a “beer-up,” during which players socialize, chat and drink, despite beating the ever-loving … More How about some Guinness Beef Stew for supper tonight?
As useless as doomscrolling Instagram reels can be, every now and then, the practice does seem to pay off by unveiling some genuinely useful information you arguably would not have been familiar with otherwise. I recently had such an experience, and I would like to share my findings with all of you, because they’re rather … More Have you heard of ‘Be My Eyes’?
YouTube has become quite a close friend of mine as of late. I use Spotify mainly for music purposes, but the platform does offer, depending on what plan you opt for, an allotted amount of audiobook hours every month. I’m quite pleased with the audiobook options that are available to listen to via Spotify, but … More Read or rid: ‘Agnes Grey’ by Anne Brontë
Anyone who knows me on a personal level is more than aware of my opinion towards adult acne. For context, I’ve had acne since I was a teenager, and to be honest, there are many days during my current adult years when I find my skin is worse now than it was when I was … More Read this if you have acne-prone skin
One goal that has been present in my life for quite a long while now is to, one day, write a book. Plenty of people have this same goal, and while I’m sure there are people out there who claim they desire to do so but don’t actually plan to commit to the idea, I … More Trying to write a book? Read this first
I’ll begin this post by stating that I had high hopes for Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck after reading The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden, and was left feeling rather disappointed upon the completion of Of Mice and Men because of how thoroughly I enjoyed the other two. Out of all … More Read or rid: ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck
While I am not a tremendous fan of pumpkin in any sense of the word, I do acknowledge that Fall is here, and with it comes an uptick in cooking and baking with this particular type of squash. I suppose I should assert that I absolutely appreciate pumpkins in a carving sense, but that’s about … More Pumpkin … penne?
I know, I know. Five days of one consecutive topic is a wee bit redundant, but after today, we will chat about something else. I figure at least the material I am sharing is educational, even if it is repetitive, and, honestly, there are far worse subjects to beat senselessly. I’ve genuinely gained some interesting … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part five)
I can’t exactly provide a solid explanation or the reasoning behind it, but now that I am in my 30s, my appreciation and interest in history have positively skyrocketed when I consider how I felt about the topic in high school. I can recall complaining to my parents that history was the dullest subject I … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part four)
