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Gardening Help?
In an effort to eat a little fresher and healthier, I planted a small potted herb garden in my bathroom window. Everything seems to be doing pretty well there, except for my basil plant. It’s either got some kind of illness or bugs, I’m not sure which. Here are some photos of the leaves. They…
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SoftPaws: For a Kitty-Cat Manicure
Thanks to Janine’s post on the subject I was reminded of this odd-yet-intriguing product for your cat. I’ve seen SoftPaws floating around in various pet stores over the years and always wondered what kind of person would do that to their cats. I thought it was just another trend, like dressing your little dog in…
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Finally Getting EI
After a few tense weeks with absolutely no contact from EI, I found out today via their online portal that I’ll finally be getting some payments. Looks like I might even get a little more than the max since I think I qualify as low income… LOL. No payments as of yet, but next week…
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My Recipe is Featured on Dishing For Dana!
Hey everyone, You may or may not have heard about Dana’s (The Broke-Ass Bride) plight, but she is having to undergo her TWELFTH surgery for an autoimmune disease that is attacking her eyes. At this point she has a ton of medical bills (poor thing lives in the US!) and will have yet more costs…
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Review: Snakes & Lattes Cafe, Toronto
I have a new favourite cafe where there is rarely a seat, the service is slow and the coffee mediocre. BUT THEY HAVE BOARD GAMES. THOUSANDS OF THEM. I love the concept of Snakes and Lattes, a board game cafe located just west of Bathurst station on Bloor St. In Toronto. A $5 cover…
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Product Review: Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste + Advice
I haven’t received any new or noteworthy products lately, so I’m reviewing an oldie, but a goodie! Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste (in any variation) Now, in my books, any toothpaste is a good toothpaste. Years of working at a dental office and being curious have taught me loads about dental care and health and how frickin’…
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The Original Hipsters
Your dad ate local fair trade produce before you did and he has dirt under his finger nails to prove it. Your dad had a green thumb and leather tanned neck. He worked in the garden and grew his own food, not because he had to, but because he wanted to. So hipsters, next time…
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April Hosting Recap
I know it’s a little early to be posting this, but I’m not accepting any more bookings this month so I already know how much I’m making. Ahhh, April is a beautiful month! Total Guests: 8 (or 10 if I include doubles) Total Bookings: 8 Total Nights Booked: 35 Total income: $1,829 Income Year To…
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FUNemployment Update
Sooo…. yeah…. I still don’t have a job yet. Not that I haven’t been trying. I’ve been to a job fair, had my resume reviewed and have been applying to a bunch of jobs I would like to do. No hits yet. I’m kinda bummed but otherwise doing OK. I posted a couple of weeks…
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Bachelor #1 WTFery!
bahahah I just had to share this. Remember my post about Bachelors #1 and #2? #1 guy just called me! WTF! He said he was calling “to apologize”…. though for what I don’t know! At first he said he was sorry for not calling me sooner, but I really wonder. It’s been over a…