I would wager that anyone who considers themselves remotely savvy in the health and wellness realm is familiar with, or has at least heard of, to some capacity, red light therapy. I feel as though I’ve been seeing the term more and more frequently just this year, and witnessing an uptick in knowledge pertaining to … More Should you consider red light therapy?
I am entirely aware of how delayed I am in getting around to watching an episode from a commonly known television series titled Love is Blind, thus there is no need to remind me. To be honest, when the series first premiered and I read about it, I was rather presumptuous and deemed the show … More ‘Love is Blind’: an interesting approach to love
As I mentioned in a post a few days back, I bonked my nose rather forcefully over the weekend. I wasn’t sure if I broke it, and after waiting for a few days without tremendous improvement, I decided to go get it checked out. My nose and it’s shenanigan’s is not what this post is … More Are you self-aware?
Lasagna, understandably, is a fan-favourite in the food realm. It is commonly acknowledged as a comfort food, and for good reason; layers of cheesy noodles filled with beef and smothered in a savoury tomato sauce? Yes, please. A few days ago, I threw a frozen lasagna I grabbed at some unknown point in the oven … More Let’s make skillet lasagna
My nose and I encountered a rather rough force over the weekend. I was at our chicken barn unloading large plastic bins from the box of my truck; these bins have a lid that opens like a flap, and they were on their side lying in the back of my truck. I managed to get … More Know your nose
When it comes to chocolate bars, I certainly have my favourites. Reese’s peanut butter cups are probably my number one choice, but, more specifically, the mega cups with actual Reese’s Pieces on top; I’m also a tremendous fan of Hershey’s Cookies and Cream bars, and Kinder Bueno’s. Despite having my go-to’s, in the instance I … More Let’s try rare chocolate bar flavours
Whether you’re a fan of country music or not, there is a strong probability that you’re aware of Toby Keith’s recent passing. Toby was an American country music singer and songwriter, in addition to being a record producer, actor, and business owner. I wouldn’t say I’m a tremendous fan of Toby, but he certainly put … More Remembrance: not just a concept of death
Acne, sadly, is one of those things that no one particularly wishes for, yet it seems to find its way into most of our lives regardless of how much we may try to resist its presence. It commonly begins in adolescence and throughout puberty, but for the most part, it is supposed to stop, or … More Know your pimples
I named this personal recipe on a bit of a whim simply to be able to insert a title for today’s post, but I do think my choice of ‘sausage sliders’ has a nice ring to it. Knowing my luck, sausage sliders are probably very much a thing already, and I’m here just perpetuating their … More Let’s make sausage sliders
I’ve dabbled in the mascara game over the years, and I like to think I’ve found one that trumps them all. Yes, I realize that is a subjective stance, because beauty is existential, but for me, personally, one mascara reigns supreme. As opposed to revealing this mascara in question right this instant, I thought I … More What is your mascara preference?
I don’t need to remind anyone who owns pets that the idea of having clean floors for an extended period of time is a distant, borderline unattainable one. When I say pets, I’m mainly referring to dogs, because I certainly feel as though dogs are a bit harder on flooring than cats are, especially in … More Mop and vacuum simultaneously with this genius tool
I certainly am not expecting anyone to know what exactly Hungarian Haluski is, regardless if you have a Hungarian background or not. Hungarian Haluski is a savoury dish. I was unaware of what its name was, but I was familiar with the dish as my Nagymama had made it before, and since she, my sister. I … More Let’s make Hungarian Haluski
I am a smoker, and I’ve been a smoker for about ten years now. Acknowledging the length of time I’ve already been smoking is a bit jarring, if I am completely honest, but I should clarify that during the first few years of smoking, I was only having one or two a day, which is … More Looking for healthier vape alternatives? Read this
I would argue that the vast majority of us prefer not to deal with conflict if we don’t absolutely have to. And, really, my argument is logical in its preposition; humans don’t typically crave conflict, or confrontation, hence why so many of us get rather uncomfortable when faced with either. Comfort, on the other hand, … More Comfort: are you helping, or hurting?
I will be entirely transparent with you – I had absolutely no idea what the hell I was going to write about for today’s post, and I had to turn to Google for some inspiration. It’s just one of those days in which the cogs in my cranium have ceased. You all know the feeling, … More How do you care for yourself?
This past weekend, my mom and dad, my sister, me and Blaine ventured across the border to visit Buffalo, New York. The reason for the trip was that this little getaway was generously gifted to Blaine, Danielle and me as part of our Christmas gift; my parents had already stayed at the Salvatores Grand Hotel … More Need a getaway? Visit Salvatores Grand Hotel
Today’s discussion of all things cold brew coffee is a continuation of yesterday’s post addressing the same subject matter. Without trying to give the impression of stark ignorance, I had no idea cold brew coffee is so intricate, hence why I’ve dedicated two posts to the topic; I am pleased, however, that I was inspired … More How much do you know about cold brew coffee? (part two)
If you were to split me open right now, there is a strong chance that coffee as opposed to blood would come spilling out. That’s a rather bold way to open this post, but now that I have your attention, let’s proceed on the topic of coffee, shall we? Anyone who knows me can attest … More How much do you know about cold brew coffee?
Given the state of the healthcare system here in Ontario, I don’t need to remind any Ontarians of just how bad it is. To broaden the scope a bit, healthcare system issues seem to be becoming a worldwide, universal problem, and I am well aware that Ontario isn’t special in its shit healthcare construct. I … More Be your own health advocate
I was absolutely delighted to learn that a rugby documentary was recently added to Netflix. Rugby is popular and is well-known around the world, but here in North America, I sometimes feel as though the sport is slept on a wee bit. It doesn’t garner the fans nor the attention that the NFL or NHL … More If you’re a rugby fan, you need to watch ‘Six Nations: Full Contact’
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)
This past weekend, I went with my mom and dad to theatres to see Ferrari. My dad is a tremendous car and motorsport buff; he has a car collection of his own, along with a pulling tractor, and between his ’55 Thunderbird, ’66 Cobra, ’69 Camaro, and my mom’s ’67 Mustang, it is safe to … More Ferrari: family over Formula One
I can recall attempting to make monkey bread when I was probably about 12 years old. I don’t think it turned out so well, but up until now, I was under the impression monkey bread is always sweet, made with cinnamon. My understanding of monkey bread has shifted, however, thanks to a recipe I came … More Let’s make savoury monkey bread
When I studied at university, I majored in English, which most of you already know, and I minored in women and gender studies. One of the key teachings we discussed in my women and gender courses was the concept of victim blaming, and if you’re unfamiliar with it, allow me to explain. Victim blaming is … More Netflix’s American Nightmare: victim blaming at its finest
I follow a handful of health and wellness advocacy accounts on social media, mainly Instagram, that I like to check in with from time to time. One account in particular I really enjoy because of her content is Mik Zazon‘s because she and I share a few similarities; she, like myself, was an athlete, and, … More Have you heard of somatic therapy?
Allow me to begin this post by stating that I am not a professional when it comes to making a solid first impression. I don’t think such a profession exists, to be entirely honest, although if it does, I’m sure the job title is a bit more eloquent. I’ve never been a shy person, and … More Here’s how to make a strong first impression
I know I’ve mentioned several times here on my blog my history of mental health issues – anxiety, depression, OCPD, PTSD and eating disorders, to name a few. What I am uncertain of, however, is if I’ve gone into much detail regarding what prompted my onslaught of mental illness, and while I won’t write you … More The subjectivity of coping with trauma
You really cannot go wrong with a calzone, in my own humble opinion. You can’t really go wrong with pizza, either, for that matter, and since calzones are, in my own interpretation, a modified version of a pizza in a way, it makes sense both types of foods are so sought after. I don’t eat … More Let’s make homemade calzones
Ahhhh, motivation. ‘Tis a fickle thing, for many people, and for others, it’s almost considered human instinct. I’ve come to the realization over the years that people are typically on either extreme end of the motivation spectrum; they’re either tremendously lacking motivation, or, they’re so motivated that they border on becoming obsessive toward something. There … More Struggling to stay motivated? Read this
I deemed the official start to soup season on the first day of winter, but given the frigid temperatures here in Ontario as of late, I think now is an even more appropriate time to enjoy some hot, steamy soup. That said, soup can be consumed and enjoyed at any temperature or season. Just asserting … More Let’s make homemade chicken noodle soup
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