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Small Gems Found in the Amazon

5-Mar-20235-Mar-2023 BradicalRandom Reviews

For this review we decided it would be good to share a few of the smaller items we’ve found on Amazon. These are items we used more than we realized we would, items we think would make great gifts, items that are just plain helpful. O’Keeffes’ Hand Cream: Ah winter… how my hands loathe the cold and dry air you bring. I’ve been adverse to hand creams because I always found them greasy, sticky, or, most importantly, ineffective. But with my job and being out in the cold half the time I found the last few years my hands have […]

Mission: The Public Bathroom

26-Sep-202226-Sep-2022 Alida_CRandom Reviews

Public Bathrooms are a necessary but not an enjoyable adventure. Though some are just fine using the communal lou, for others its a process. You got the squatters, the tons of toilet paper as a layer, the sanitizers or maybe you do it all. Though one of my favourite bathrooms I went to had a button on the floor that moved a plastic layer for a clean seat. Anyway point of my story is some of us like a little protection. And one thing I like is toilet seat covers. I do see them more in the States then in […]

These are a few of my Favourite Teas

15-Jul-202215-Sep-2022 Alida_CRandom Reviews, Random Thoughts

Its summer time! Time to enjoy some of the simple things in life while taking the time to relax, so I am sharing my favourite teas. Having a warm cup of tea can make a world of difference. Whether it’s a little caffeine to wake you up or some thing to ease you into your evening. So if you need some ideas for tea check this list out. My Favourite Black Teas Tetley Earl Grey VanillaThis one has been my weekend morning fav for a while. It just adds a little sweetness to the classic Earl Grey. King Cole Orange […]

TurboTax and Canada Workers Benefit: An intuitive story

21-Apr-202221-Apr-2022 Alida_CRandom Reviews, Random Thoughts

Okay so this review is going to be more about an experience I had with TurboTax and the Canada Workers Benefit. For those who don’t know about the Canada Workers Benefit, it is a credit you can get if you or your family is low income (Made $32244 or less in 2021). For more information I have linked the direct page on the CRA website. You can apply and claim this by filling out the Schedule 6 form in your Tax Package. TurboTax is great for those who are not trained in taxes, it makes it really easy especially since […]

Buying Iced Tea

18-Dec-202015-Sep-2022 Alida_CRandom Reviews, Random Thoughts

Let’s talk about Iced Tea! This might sound a little strange but I am extremely picky when it comes to iced tea in its different forms. I like it in different ways, whether bought powdered, liquid, frozen concentrate or from a soda fountain, that to me doesn’t matter. It really comes down to my taste buds. So when it comes to powered iced tea I like Nestea Iced Tea. Plain and simple. But for some reason many of the stores in my area do not carry the original product anymore. Many are made with other sweeteners. Though these other options […]

Define my Creative Terms

8-Jun-201412-Nov-2020 Alida_CPrevious Blog, Random Thoughts

My line of art is photography. I am in no way a professional but I really enjoy it. Overall though I appreciate all arts. I appreciate artists that make custom jewelry that sells on the street to the greats like Leonardo da Vinci. I think that everyone one has the potential for being creative and being artistic. Even if it’s only a stick figure or sticking your right foot in and shaking it all about. You have to use your wonderful human brain (Right/Left brain and synapses) to do those things. I have been going to Color Me Mine a […]

How Clean is Your Contigo?

2-May-20145-Nov-2020 Alida_CPrevious Blog, Random Thoughts

So just a short story today about cleaning my Contigo travel mug. First I love my Contigo. I use it for water and hot beverages. I tend to only drink my hot beverages at a certain temperature, Not Hot but warmer then warm. Well in a paper cup or mug that temperature could only last a minute, BUT with my Contigo it lasts for like an hour. Or at least feels that way. Okay enough with the plug about Contigo, I’m sure you get how I love it. Now on to the story. I used my travel mug the other […]