For those who know me personally, you’re aware of the fact that my hair is quite long. The ends hang past the top of my ass, and it actually gets caught in my pants after using the bathroom, to give you an idea of the length. I’ve had long hair for a few years now, … More Want to curl your hair without using heat? Read this
As it turns out, there is quite a bit to know about armadillos if you happen to be in the armadillo knowledge game. I feel a bit badly admitting this, but given the nature of these critters, I really didn’t think there was a whole lot to know about them. Evidently, I was entirely incorrect, … More All hail the almighty armadillo (part two)
There are a select few species of animals in existence that I personally get quite a kick out of. Whether it be because I consider them to be adorable, quirky or interesting, there are animals that I will always love and be intrigued by, and armadillos happen to be one kind I’ve always enjoyed. I … More All hail the almighty armadillo
Honesty, while in principle should not be, is perceived as a fickle concept by a lot of folks. We know and understand that being honest is always best, even if the truth is difficult to admit or hear. Still, despite comprehending the altruistic core of honesty, many of us tend to manipulate it to suit … More Honesty: a double-edged sword
I’ve never actually made beef Wellington, but I have sampled it. I realize that doesn’t do this particular post any justice seeing as it is a recipe post, and I’m not going to pretend that I have, in fact, used this recipe to compose a Beef Wellington. But, I suppose my intention is to encourage … More Let’s make Beef Wellington
I have been hearing and reading about osteopathy quite a bit as of late. The practice isn’t exactly new; rather, I think a lot of people, like myself, weren’t entirely aware of what exactly osteopathy encompasses, and whether or not it is something we should consider. An osteopath is similar to a chiropractor in the … More Should you try osteopathy?
As much as I enjoy watching series and movies dealing with significantly heavy subject matter, I do like to spice things up and throw a dash of comedy in here and there. Currently, I’m rewatching Vikings (shocking, I know), and I recently started Peaky Blinders which I am thoroughly enjoying thus far. If you’re familiar … More Derry Girls: a hidden comedy gem
Back in February, Blaine and I welcomed our lovely little pupper, Lenny, into our family. When we first brought her home, she was about nine months; she turned one in May, and while she is still a young dog, we have already had the pleasure of witnessing her mature, grow and show her intelligence, which … More Rescue dogs: what we don’t always know
I recently came to the realization that over the last few years, I’ve subconsciously begun to embrace my vulnerability. I realize that’s a rather loaded sentence in regard to heavy subject matter, but hear me out. I’ll do my best to explain. For the longest time, whenever someone asked me how I was, I always … More Embracing vulnerability
A while ago, I watched a video discussing the concept of setting boundaries with individuals and not allowing them to take advantage, and something that was said in this particular video truly resonated with me – the man narrating the video said something along the lines of “not enough people have been told it before, … More Just say no
If you follow my blog to any extent, by now you’re arguably well aware of the fact that I have a tremendous interest in Vikings and the Viking era in history. If you’re new here, welcome, and brace yourself for future Viking content following this post – I can guarantee there will be more at … More Vikings and their common misconceptions
I’m not a huge potato chip eater. My mom never really bought chips nor kept them in the house when my sister and I were growing up, much to my dad’s dismay, and I think an absence of them has allowed me to carry on through life without giving much thought to them. I like … More Love Fritos? Make this recipe tonight
I am an avid pickle lover – always have been, and arguably always will be. My preference is dill, and while I’m not a huge fan of sweet, or bread-and-butter pickles, if they’re the only pickles available, I will lower my standards and eat them. I’m all for pickle-inspired dishes, too, since we are on … More Costco Partini Fried Dill Pickle Chips: hit or miss?
Not too long after Blaine and I moved into our home, I noticed a sweet cat hanging around our property. I later figured out she is female, and I will get to that shortly, and despite my best efforts to be able to handle her, I came to the ultimate conclusion she is too feral … More Welcome home, Timmy
I wouldn’t consider myself a romantic person. I never really have been, and I doubt I ever will be; I have no issue whatsoever with romance, and I think romantic gestures can be incredibly sweet, but personally, I’m kind of shit at the whole romance thing. Thankfully, Blaine isn’t much of a romantic either, which … More It really is the little things
For anyone who may be unaware, Secret Santa is a term that was coined to refer to a gift exchange among a group of people. Essentially, you’re given the name of a person to purchase a gift for without revealing to that person you have their name. Some folks pull names out of a hap, … More Switch up your Secret Santa this year
The concept of air purifiers is not one that I ever had much interest in prior to being diagnosed with Lyme disease. Air quality is important, granted, but I didn’t give too much thought to filters and purification systems until Blaine and I began renovating our home and I started experiencing Lyme flare-ups. When we … More Considering purchasing an air purifier? Read this
A few weeks ago, in an attempt to formulate a topic idea for a blog post, I found myself Googling absolutely arbitrary things to provoke some inspiration. Eventually, and not surprisingly, I started looking up some farming facts and statistics, and believe me or not when I say I truly had no clue how dangerous … More Do you know just how dangerous farming can be?
Up until recently, I have never been someone who has had the privilege of healthcare benefits. Blaine was kind enough to list me as his sole beneficiary at his work long before we were ever actually even engaged, and because of this, I’ve been using Blaine’s benefits for a couple of years now. It has … More Should you consider massage therapy?
I feel as though the title of today’s post appeals to the vast majority of people as opposed to a minority because it seems as though we are all trying our best to save some extra money here and there. This realization is equally harrowing as it is realistic – in one sense, it is … More Trying to save some money? Read this
I’ll begin this post with utmost transparency – the recipe I will be focusing on and sharing with all of you today is one I haven’t yet had the opportunity to make. I was planning on making this dish this past weekend, as Blaine and I were set to have friends over for dinner, but, … More Let’s make creamy chicken pasta
On our way home from The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto a few days ago, my family and I found ourselves getting a wee bit hungry. My dad mentioned earlier on in the day that he had a place in mind for a dinner spot, although he was being a bit secretive about it, … More Have you visited Jake’s Grill and Oyster House?
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has a special place in my family’s heart. We have been going for years, since my sister and I were babies, and have kept the tradition going strong for many years. I will admit that I haven’t been to The Royal in a hot minute – my mom and sister … More Have you been to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair?
Yesterday’s post offered a general synopsis of the practice of Reiki and what it encompasses. I explained in yesterday’s post that because I don’t know too much about Reiki, I wanted to learn more to educate myself on the topic, and hopefully you as well. After I posted yesterday’s entry, I found myself continuing to … More Does Reiki actually work?
I’ve always enjoyed educating myself about things relative to health and wellness that I am not terribly familiar with. I like learning about alternative and holistic approaches to medicine as I often find new methods interesting, and furthermore, I like to question whether or not I think they could benefit me. I am familiar with … More What the heck is Reiki?
When it comes to sleep, the absence of it is arguably one of the worst things a human being can experience. I’m not referring to having one or two shitty nights of sleep a year; I’m referring to people who suffer from insomnia and other sleep-related issues that make the concept of it seem near … More Not sleeping? Read this
Blaine has been rather forthcoming with his excitement regarding a documentary that recently premiered via Netflix. Titled Sly, the documentary is all about Sylvester Stallone – his life, his family, his wins and his losses. Blaine absolutely loves Sylvester Stallone because he is a tremendous fan of the Rocky movies. To be honest, I think … More Who are your ‘idols’?
Blaine and I have a good friend, Nic, who has been asking us to join him for bowling for a while now. We did make plans a few times, only for them to fall through for a variety of reasons, so when we made the plan to finally go this past weekend, we agreed nothing … More Bowling: quite literally fun for everyone
Sometimes, late at night, if I can’t sleep, I’ll hit up Pinterest for some new and enticing recipes. If one is having difficulty falling asleep, is using a smartphone the best idea? Absolutely not, and I am aware of that, but thank you in advance, Becky. Moving on. For whatever bizarre reason, scrolling through Pinterest … More Let’s make garlic butter pasta
Courtesy of my delightful chronic Lyme disease, I make frequent use of an infrared sauna made by Therasage. I wrote a post detailing the functions and benefits of using an infrared sauna, which I encourage you to read if you haven’t already, and I’ve been using my Therasage sauna for over a year now. I … More Therasage: excellent products, excellent customer service
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