I feel as though my reading preferences have become notoriously predictable here on my blog thanks to my Read or Rid series. If you haven’t figured it out yet, my reading genre preferences tend to be fantasy, historical fiction and, as of late, classics. I’ve always stated that I would like to read more literary … More Read or rid: ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley
I’ve mentioned in a couple of different posts that I am attempting to familiarize myself with what are considered literary classics, and while I still have a very long way to go, I am pleased that I have several under my belt. My mom recommended John Steinbeck’s works to me because she has read many, … More Read or rid: ‘East of Eden’ by John Steinbeck
Blaine and I have been chatting about going out for dinner together for a few consecutive weekends in a row now, only to have to change our plans due to unforeseen circumstances and alterations in events. We determined this past weekend that we were finally going to go, come Hell or high water, and I … More Have you been to Wimpy’s Diner?
While The Catcher in the Rye was not a mandatory component of my high school curriculum, I know plenty of people who did have to read it in their high school years, my sister included. I’m not sure why I didn’t have to read this for English class, but because it is such a well-known … More Read or rid: ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger
After being tossed around by numerous doctors and surgeons, I was finally seen by one who confirmed my ACL is completely torn. The MRI findings suggested it was almost a complete tear, but, as it turns out, the thing is completely dicked. My meniscus is also completely torn, and I also learned when the injury … More Is a custom ACL brace worth it?
I’m not exactly proud to admit this, but I consider myself to be an out-of-sight, out-of-mind person when it comes to specific cleaning jobs. For example, the outside of my microwave is spick and span, because that is what is visible to the human eye most of the time; the inside, however, has seen better … More Procrastinate cleaning the inside of your microwave no longer
When my dear friends and I met for our last book club meeting, I was selected, at random, to be responsible for choosing the next book we would read and discuss. I had been eyeing a text on Goodreads for a while, and because it sounded incredibly interesting, I opted for ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa … More Read or rid: ‘Yellow Wife’ by Sadeqa Johnson
When my dear friend, Jheri, loaned me her copy of a book titled Finding Flora, I knew immediately upon reading its synopsis that it would be one I would thoroughly enjoy. I don’t believe I was aware, however, of how much of an impact this text would have on me prior to reading it, and … More Read or rid: ‘Finding Flora’ by Elinor Florence
Goodreads, as fantastic as it is, is not something I started making use of until I joined my book club. I knew it existed, but I never bothered to really investigate it or look into it in detail until my friends in my book club strongly recommended using it. I haven’t looked back ever since, … More Read or rid: ‘Broken Country’ by Clare Leslie Hall
My dear friend was next in line to nominate a title for our book club’s monthly read, and she opted for one she had read a little while ago and rather enjoyed – Red Rising by Pierce Brown. I had never heard of the book prior to my friend choosing it for our book club … More Read or rid: ‘Red Rising’ by Pierce Brown
If you use Netflix to any extent, you might be familiar with a television series titled Outlast. The first version of it came out quite a while ago, and I can remember watching it with Blaine; we enjoyed it, but I wouldn’t say it was our favourite show that we have ever seen for reasons … More Are you a fan of ‘Outlast’?
When I was in my teens, I had a hell of a time with armpit sweat. I figure it is worth stipulating that despite the monsoon stemming from my armpit region, odour was never an issue for me, as odd as that sounds. I would sweat so badly that the stains were down to my … More Sweaty armpits? You need to try this product
Without sounding like a broken record, allow me to share that I recently came across yet another Buzzfeed article product winner, and I would like to share this product with all of you. I am in my 30s, and I still experience acne. It positively sucks, and while I’ve tried just about every bloody product … More Clogged pores? This product is a game-changer
If you happen to reside within Brant or Norfolk County, here in Ontario, Canada, there is a strong probability that you have heard of Kai Cafe. Located at Sam’s Place Farm Market in Scotland, Ontario, Kai Cafe is serving up Hawaiian-inspired coffee and other drinks and goodies, and if you haven’t yet been, consider this … More Have you been to Kai Cafe?
Hairbrushes, while rather important, are not something I dedicate a tremendous amount of thought towards. I’ve been using the same Wet Brush for probably about ten years now, and I wasn’t really anticipating an upgrade anytime soon. I’ve mentioned before that I occasionally dabble in Buzzfeed articles that list products available on a variety of … More What’s so special about a KITSCH brush?
Before anyone jumps down my throat in an attempt to berate me about eating chocolate bars, which, as most of us are aware, contain a plethora of shit that should arguably not be classified as food, allow me to state that balance is key. A heavily processed chocolate bar here and there is a chance … More Chocolate bars: which one reigns supreme?
I don’t venture out to my local Costco as often as I might like, but because of this, I tend to make the most of my visits whenever they do happen. I normally give Blaine a heads up when I am headed there so he doesn’t check our bank account and faint; so far, my … More Costco product review: Nutrius Brazilian Body Wash
While I am struggling to pinpoint the exact date, I believe it was last summer that I started using DoorDash. I have an Amazon Prime account, and for a short while, Amazon and DoorDash teamed up to form a partnership of sorts; if you had a Prime membership, you were able to sign up for … More DoorDash: yay or nay?
I have made my love for Sarah J. Maas’ books more than apparent here on my blog. The A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series is what I started with, and after flying through those five books, I knew I needed to get my hands on more material by Maas. I read the entire … More Read or rid: ‘House of Earth and Blood’ by Sarah J. Maas
Electrolytes are arguably a component of your life if you live a relatively active lifestyle. If you do lead an active and busy life and you don’t use electrolytes, consider this post as a gentle, suggestive sign that perhaps you should. I went without them for years and can absolutely notice a difference in how … More What is your go-to electrolyte?
I think it would be reasonably safe to assume that when most of us think of McDonald’s, cookies are not exactly the first thing to come to mind. McDonald’s is known for its fast food, arguably most for its hamburgers and chicken nuggets, so it makes sense that baked goods aren’t usually the first items … More McDonald’s cookies: yay or nay?
I have been consuming copious volumes of fruit for as long as I can remember. Fruit is almost always my go-to choice for a snack, and because I eat so damn much, I try to snack on fruit as often as possible in hopes of not rivalling the circumference of a killer whale. At this … More Fruit snacks: which brand reigns supreme?
In case anyone is curious, I have decided that it is a personal goal of mine to read all of Kristin Hannah’s works at some point or another. I’ve made mention of wanting to do this in previous posts, but now that I have actually decided, I feel obliged to share the news with all … More Read of rid: ‘Between Sisters’ by Kristin Hannah
Before we delve into today’s topic, allow me to stipulate that when I say toilet stains, I am not referring to actual shit stains. Rather, I am referencing stains that occur as a result of minerals, limescale, and hard water. By no means am I attempting to suggest that human shit can’t cake itself onto … More Tired of toilet stains? Read this
I am, and arguably always will be, a sucker for fragrance. One of my favourite scents of all time happens to be vanilla, which my mother conveniently despises, so, naturally, when I was still living at home, I had to barricade myself and my scents to my own secluded corner in my bedroom in hopes … More Looking for something lighter than perfume? Read this
I’ve never really been someone who deals with drastically dry skin, thankfully, on any part of my body. Sure, my lips get chapped when it’s extremely cold outside, and sometimes my hands start to resemble a reptile, but for the most part, I’m relatively well moisturized without having to use moisturizer itself. My cuticles, on … More Dry, cracked cuticles? Read this
My brother and sister-in-law were kind enough to include some gifts for our dog, Lenny, this past Christmas, when we exchanged gifts with one another. Blaine and I certainly weren’t expecting anything for Lenny, but the thoughtfulness of the gesture is sincerely appreciated, and one of the items for Lenny was a brand of dog … More Looking for some high-quality dog treats? Read this
I will be entirely transparent and admit that when Bridgerton first premiered as a television show on Netflix, I absolutely assumed I would not like it, and therefore boycotted it for quite some time. It was a stupid assumption on my behalf, because I didn’t allow myself to investigate what the show is actually about; … More Have you seen season four, part one, of Bridgerton?
In our home, we have a sort of parallel between our two cats. Lionel is a tuxedo cat, and this year he will turn 12, which is hard to believe; our other cat, Timmy, is orange through and through, and he is two. As much as Timmy enjoys Lionel’s company, I don’t believe Lionel feels … More Trying to occupy a busy cat? Get them this toy
My book club and I are meeting soon to discuss this month’s chosen book, The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. This might sound a little odd, but as soon as I learned the title of our chosen text, I had a sneaking suspicion it would be a damn good book, and I wasn’t … More Read or rid: ‘The Lion Women of Tehran’
