4 Ways I Am Coping with Being Stuck at Home

By Michael Cusden in Food, Parenting, Toronto
Coping with being stuck at home

As we come up on one year of basically being stuck at home, I wanted to share four ways I am personally coping for the sake of my mental health.

We all have our own situation. Small businesses closed, others working from home, online school, no eating out, can’t see friends and family and the list goes on. Just walking outside feels like a luxury at this point.

I have written before on the benefits of us all being at home, but what about me? How am I personally getting my mind through the day? What small things are bringing me happiness?

Oh and to avoid anyone saying, what about your wife and kids bringing you joy, that of course should go without even being said. They get me through the down days and I do the same in return.

This post is about me and my solo time activities that take my mind off of vaccine roll outs, shots in arms (or lack of), daily pressers, washing hands and worrying about an unknown future.

It truly is a full-on battle for proper mental health and whatever you can find to bring you even 10 minutes of “normal”, I say go for it.

Here are just 4 of the ways I am coping with being stuck at home.

Continue reading

4 Simple Tips for Fall Fun Giveaway

By Michael Cusden in Food, Reviews

Do you love fall? Do you love shifting your life from the warm summer days to cozy autumn evenings?

LTD Commodities wants to share a few tips with you for fully embracing the season, including cozying up your bedroom and getting outside for weekend activities.

They even want to give a cooking-themed package to one of our readers to help get you all set for fall.

Continue reading

Meatloaf On The Big Green Egg

By Michael Cusden in Big Green Egg, Food

meatloaftop

With summer in full swing, so has the grilling of smoking of fine meats and veg. Common choices are chicken, burgers, ribs and hot dogs. But what about a classic cold weather dish on the Big Green Egg?

I am talking about meatloaf. A simple but tasty dish that everyone loves.

For most, meatloaf is one of those winter meals that falls under the category of comfort food. Well we all can use some comfort in the summer as well right? Cold beer, good friends and a giant helping of smoked meatloaf that just melts in your mouth.

What I like most about making meatloaf whether it is for the oven or smoker, is that is it easy to make and once it is cooking, there is nothing to do.

Continue reading