Blaine and I are both rather ill currently with this awful bug that seems to be taking out entire households in a single sweep. Blaine started feeling rough on Christmas Day, and myself a few days after him; we are both ridden with the plague, and it hasn’t exactly been pleasant, to say the least. … More Skunk sprayed your dog? Read this
One of the several long-term side effects I deal with courtesy of having Lyme disease is tremendous neck tension. I have tension in my shoulders and upper back as well, but my neck takes the cake. I honestly crack my neck roughly 10 times a day (ask Blaine if you don’t believe me), and the … More Stiff neck? Read this
Quite a while ago now, I purchased the Revlon Salon One-Step™ 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?
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
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?
When Blaine and I first moved into our home, there were a variety of cleaning products we needed and didn’t yet own. A vacuum cleaner was one thing we needed sooner than later, and after we purchased one, I realized I could benefit from a smaller handheld vacuum to do spot clean-ups. I ended up … More Need a handheld vacuum? Read this
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
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
When it comes to makeup-removing products, I can’t exactly say I’m an active player in the game. Please don’t come for me, skin professionals and those who work in the beauty realm, but I’ve never really made use of actual makeup-removing products when it comes to removing my makeup. I’ve always relied on my regular … More Drunk Elephant Slaai™ Makeup-Melting Butter Cleanser: an honest review
Long hair and knots tend to coincide with one another, but long hair is not the only requirement to experience knots; I’ve had hair that has a tendency to knot my entire life. I can recall literally ripping the top half, meaning the bristles, of a brush right out of its handle when I was … More Frustrated with knotted hair? Read this
Skincare is a bit of a fickle topic for me. When I tell you I sincerely do not wish to ever know the dollar value of how much damn money I’ve invested in skincare products over the years, I mean it with tremendous tenacity; I would probably shit if I were to ever find out. … More What’s your skincare routine?
Come summertime, it can be difficult trying to ensure you’re consuming enough water and electrolytes when you’re working outside in the heat. We know maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance is significant when you’re sweating excessively, but a lot of us are unaware of how to go about getting these electrolytes back into our bodies, and … More Need an energy boost? Try Nuun Sport
I like Oreos, but I wouldn’t say I love them. They’re tasty, don’t get me wrong, but when it comes to original Oreo cookies, personally, I’d rather nibble on a homemade chocolate chip cookie. Blaine likes Oreos, so I purchase mini snack-sized ones for him to take in his lunch when he is at work. … More Oreo showdown: which flavour is best?
I composed a post a short while ago discussing niacinamide and some reasons as to why one might use it, either topically and/or via supplement. I wasn’t overly savvy with all things niacinamide prior to writing a post about it, but after I learned a little more about it and some of the benefits it … More Read this before you use Niacinamide
Steamed dumplings have held their place close to my heart for quite a few years now. If I remember correctly, I believe the first time I ever sampled steamed dumplings was at The Mandarin, a well-known buffet-style restaurant here in Ontario, Canada. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t tried steamed dumplings sooner considering their phenomenal, dynamic … More If you’re a fan of dumplings, read this
If you took one look at me, you probably wouldn’t believe me when I tell you I tan relatively easily in the summer months here in Ontario. I say you arguably wouldn’t believe me because I’m fair; I have blonde hair and blue eyes, and normally speaking, we fair folk aren’t super friendly with the … More Want a tan without the sun? Read this
Remember when FitBit came out and it was all the rage? I know, it seems like eons ago. Regardless of the length of time that has passed since FitBits were still considered relevant, they very much were, at one point, and everyone and their mother had one, myself included. I enjoyed using it, and while … More Move over, Apple Watch
If you’ve been in the beauty game for a while, you’re undoubtedly familiar with e.l.f. Cosmetics and probably don’t need to read this post, although I encourage you to do so regardless. If you’re newer to the beauty game, allow me to introduce you to this wonderful cosmetics company called e.l.f. Cosmetics. e.l.f. has been … More Let’s hear it for e.l.f. Cosmetics
I’ve been sporting a pair of Vessi running shoes for a few years now, and I’ve enjoyed my time with them. I imagine they would still be going strong if our dog, Lenny, hadn’t selected them as her newest target in the chewing game, but alas, she did, and I found myself desperately needing some … More Need some new kicks? Read this
Allow me to begin this post by stating if you’re debating whether or not to spend the money and invest in a pair of Airpods for yourself, don’t. I’m saying this because I, like many others, fell victim to Airpods when they first came out and purchased them hurriedly because they were the wireless headphones … More Looking for some wireless headphones? Read this
Upon sitting down to compose today’s post, I was once again met with some highly discouraging writer’s block. I think I sat and stared at my laptop screen for 15 minutes until, out of desperation, I turned next to Blaine (he was watching television in our room) and asked him for some inspiration. He pondered … More Need a new mattress? Read this
If you have oily skin, you may be inclined to believe that your skin doesn’t require any additional moisture. The idea makes sense, really; if your skin already resembles the bottom of a pan after cooking bacon, you’re probably not thinking about when to reapply said grease. While this belief makes sense in principle, it … More Looking for a reliable face moisturizer? Look no further
Blaine and I have been parents to our pup, Lenny, for a little less than two months now. She has certainly shown her true colours in the last while, to say the least, and while Blaine and I are thrilled she has become comfortable with us, we aren’t the biggest fans of her chewing tendencies … More Is your dog a chewer? Read this
Earlier this week, my sister accompanied me on a much-needed Costco trip. I haven’t been to Costco for a hot minute, and I like to visit a few times a year to stock up on certain items, and also to peruse the shelves and see what is new and exciting. When my sister and I … More Need some energy? Try a ZOA
Anyone who has the (hopefully) pleasure of knowing me is certainly familiar with my snacking antics. I eat a lot, I eat regularly, and I love fruit, therefore a common snack food I enjoy is 100 per cent fruit bars that don’t contain any additional sugar. I have never been able to comprehend why the … More SunRype versus That’s It: a fruit bar showdown
I am not someone who supports the idea of technological advancements costing actual living people jobs. I think it’s rather shitty, as do a lot of people, and with the way things are going, I imagine we will see even more jobs lost to automation in the near future. The one and only exception I … More Struggling to keep your floors clean? Read this
Prior to living with my husband, I’ve never given much thought to who might require the services of a reflective surface while showering. As a woman, the regions of my body that require hair removal aren’t anywhere close to my face, therefore I’m not someone who needs a mirror in the shower as I’m not … More As it turns out, shower mirrors are great gadgets
For the first time, Blaine, myself, his brother, his sister-in-law, and his sister participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange for Christmas that just passed. Normally, we set a budget and get gifts for all of us, from all of us, but this year, we decided to switch things up and try our hand at … More Here’s why you need to get yourself a Lindo Eco Clean Face Brush
If I had to guess, I would wager that between myself and my family, we, collectively over the span of a few years, have probably gone through half-a-dozen Keurig machines. I won’t lie to you; considering my family’s track record with these devices, I really didn’t have a whole lot of faith in them. I … More What’s your go-to Keurig pod?
I have expressed my love for Morroccanoil hair products a few times already here on my blog, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. I have yet to try a product made by this brand that is anything short of great, and it treats my hair rather nicely, if I may say so. I’ve … More Here’s why you should bless your hair with some Morroccanoil Treatment
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