Having Lyme disease, I have to be careful when it comes to cleaning products. I have a bit of a heightened sensitivity to certain ingredients in common cleaners that has developed after being diagnosed with Lyme; I never used to have any sort of issue with any product in the past. As annoying as it … More Looking for an all-purpose cleaner? Look no further
I can’t exactly say I anticipated writing a post about Windex and the different formats it comes in, but here we are. As I’ve mentioned a few times here on my blog, sometimes it can be quite challenging to come up with ideas I haven’t yet written about, so when one hits me with inspiration, … More Windex wipes versus spray: which one reigns supreme?
Yesterday’s post focused on the concept of a Gua Sha in addition to its history and a general overview of some of the ways in which it is commonly used. As I said, I wasn’t too savvy on the use of a Gua Sha or the benefits it offers with consistent use, so I wanted … More What sorts of benefits does a Gua Sha offer?
From time to time I do myself a solid and explore convenience stores in search of new and exciting takes on the common chocolate bar. Is this a bit of a niche, if not, a bizarre hobby? Perhaps. But, I will say that I have collected a handful of chocolate bar special editions over the … More Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup … lava cake?!
I believe I have mentioned before that I like to reference Buzzfeed articles from time to time in an attempt to keep up with what are, supposedly, unbelievably great products. I’ve managed to collect a few items over the years from these sorts of articles that have proven to be excellent purchases, hence why I … More If you like spice, you need this oil
When I was in my second year of university at Brock, I found myself in a rather grand predicament towards the end of the first semester. Exams were roughly two weeks away, from what I can remember, and upon packing up my things to head back to St. Catharines after coming home to see my … More Are Apple Mac’s worth the money?
I suppose I should initiate this post by explaining what Milia is, in case anyone is unfamiliar with the term. If you have not heard of Milia before, fair enough; this is perhaps a result of you having great skin and not encountering a tremendous amount of acne in your life. Milia is a form … More Read this if you have Milia around your eyes
I have come to realize that I am somewhat peculiar in terms of my snacking preferences. At least, I think so; in the evening, before I go to bed, I like to enjoy a wee snacky snack, and I look forward to it daily. However, the reason I say my snacking tendencies are a little … More Craving a snack that checks all the boxes? Read this
When Blaine and I initially moved into our home, it was a bit of a mad rush in a sense to determine what we needed and required in regard to cleaning supplies. I had a few things ready to go, but not all of the essentials, and for the sake of saving time, I somewhat … More Dryer sheets versus dryer balls: which is better?
While grocery shopping a few days ago, I made my way to the condiments aisle because I needed to replenish my ketchup stock. I am a feign for ketchup, and have been since I was child; I know there are plenty of people out there who find ketchup positively revolting, but I do not, and … More Pickle ketchup: a killer combination
I grew up with an electric stove in our home, and I didn’t know anything different until I moved out of my childhood home and into my current home with Blaine. We decided to purchase a gas stove, and while I’m not exactly sure why we decided on gas seeing as Blaine also grew up … More Gas versus electric: which stove reigns supreme?
I wrote a post a short while ago reviewing a product from a company called Tallow Twins. Tallow Twins, and the two awesome gals who founded it, are local to me; I recently started using their tallow-based For the Face moisturizer, and because I am so happy with the results, I figure it’s only fair … More Looking for an exfoliant? Look no further than Tallow Twins
Everyone and their mother seems to be talking about beef tallow as of late, and for good reason; it has exploded into the beauty realm with an undeniable presence, arguably a result of the incredible benefits it offers to those who make use of it. I try my best to shop and support local whenever … More Move over, moisturizer: Tallow Twins’ For the Face has you covered
I occasionally find myself perusing through random Amazon items when I’m high, as reluctant as I am to admit it. I have absolutely no inclination as to why this is a thing, but when I’m high, I enjoy online shopping, and once or twice I may or may not have ordered items that are entirely … More Ceiling fan … filters?!
I drink a borderline inconceivable amount of water in a day, and if you don’t believe me when I tell you how much, I won’t be disheartened as most people, including my former doctor, don’t. I drink two to four gallons of water a day. How do I know this? My water bottle holds one … More Feeling parched? Try this for a hydration boost
I have never used pre-workout at any point in my life with the exception of this past summer. Granted, I’ve always been familiar with it and what it does, but I never really saw a reason for me to use it personally. Playing rugby this past summer certainly shifted my perspective toward pre-workout, however. Back … More Looking for some pre-workout? Try this
The issue of not being able to fall asleep is a widespread and incredibly frustrating one. There are few things worse than lying in bed, wide awake, while the clock ticks away, serving as a stark reminder that you have to be awake in a matter of hours without getting any sleep. It absolutely sucks, … More Trouble falling asleep? Read this
Suppose I were to sample a group of random people and inquire as to whether or not their favourite component of making cookies when they were children was sneaking chunks of raw cookie dough behind their mother’s back. In that case, I suspect the overwhelming majority would agree. Most folks I know love cookie dough, … More As it turns out you, can enjoy raw cookie dough with this product
I have never, at any point in my life, been someone who identifies as a ‘Lululemon girlie.’ If you haven’t heard that expression before, consider yourself lucky; essentially, the phrase refers to a woman who prefers to dress herself head to toe in Lululemon. I have no issue whatsoever with Lululemon girlies. The reason I’ve … More Need some runners? Consider Lululemon
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that I recently visited Costco with my sister. The trip was originally intended for her; we went to pick up some items she needed for an upcoming catering job. I was tagging along, and so I deemed it only appropriate to venture into the store with her to keep her … More Craving something sweet? Read this
I am not certain if everyone can relate to my experience with this, but it seems to me as though the summer months, as wonderful as they are, are an almost guaranteed ticket to the Dry Hair Express. Granted, I do work outdoors, so my hair is exposed to the sun and its rays to … More Dry, brittle hair? Read this
By no means am I proud to admit that within the past year or so my teeth haven’t been looking their best. I was fortunate enough to have braces when I was a kid (before braces, you could have driven a semi through the gap between my front teeth), and while my teeth are still … More Stubborn teeth stains? Try this
Goldfish crackers were a tremendous component of my childhood, and I would wager that a lot of people can relate to this. Goldfish crackers seem to be a major hit amongst children and adults for that matter – I still enjoy them today, although perhaps not as often as I did when I was a … More Goldfish … but vanilla cupcake flavour?
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
If you’ve played sports at any point in life, there is, unfortunately, a relatively strong chance you’ve incurred some sort of knee injury – if you play contact sports, it’s almost a guarantee. I injured one of my knees years ago playing rugby, and now that I’m playing again, that same knee has been re-injured. … More Sore knees? Try this brace out
In my post a few days back discussing the growth of mould in water bottles and how to go about avoiding this happening, I mentioned how steel water bottles are arguably best in terms of mould prevention. Stainless steel, specifically, is non-porous, meaning it is the best material a water bottle can be composed of … More This should be your next water bottle
My sweet tooth and I became acquainted at quite an early age. I’m pretty sure I’ve liked chocolate since the moment I could stomach it, and I don’t expect my love for it to waver anytime soon. Believe me or not, but I swear the following information is true: according to my parents seeing as … More Craving something sweet? Read this
Fragrance is something I’ve always been an avid fan of. If I recall correctly, I believe I started wearing perfume when I was in the seventh grade; I received a bottle of Juicy Couture perfume as a gift from a lovely young man, and ever since, perfume and fragrance are things I always have on … More This is your sign to get yourself a candle warmer
In the context of physical activity, pulled and sore muscles are almost inevitable. Perhaps we failed to warm up properly before going a little too hard in practice; maybe we added more weight to our deadlift. Regardless of the reasoning behind strained muscles, anyone who has experienced the discomfort can attest to how irritating it … More Sore muscles? Read this
I wrote a post a while ago discussing Native soap and my honest opinion of it. If you didn’t read it, not to worry; I absolutely love the stuff, and not only because it smells so heavenly. The only reason I decided to purchase some was because it was on sale – that is what … More Looking for some better-quality soap? Read this
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