Budgeting Tips for the Wedding Party
With wedding season coming near, those that are in wedding parties might be hit with more expenses than imagined. A recent TD survey found that almost 40 per cent of Millennial and Gen X Canadians who...
View ArticleMonth In Photos: May 2015
May 2015 was a month of ‘Mexico’. Technically we were only there for a week, but looking at the photos I took over the course of May – Mexico was the biggest highlight for sure. So, when putting...
View ArticleLet it Go, Let it Go
Recently I tore through our house in a mad fury, making piles marked “toss,” “donate” and “keep.” I wish I could say my actions stemmed from some of that refreshing springtime energy, but, in fact, it...
View ArticleParenting and The Wishing of Time
I was half-asleep warming bottles while two tiny voices cried for hunger in the stillness of night. Soon calm rested in their tummies and all you could hear was slurping. The small smiles overflowing...
View ArticleBike Safety for Kids
After a long winter, one of the many things we’ve been looking forward to – is riding bikes. It’s a great feeling to trade those boots for sandals and the sleds for bikes. Not only is biking a great...
View Article5 Reasons To Give Kids An Allowance
As a parent you want to teach your children to be financially responsible. Knowing the value of money and the responsibility that comes with it, are key lessons for adulthood. One of the best ways to...
View ArticleMonth In Photos: June 2015
June 2015 marked the official start of summer vacation. My oldest daughter completed Grade 5, which means she’s now off to {*gulp*} middle school. Actually, I still call it Junior High, which I’m...
View ArticleHow to Organize a Garage Sale
Knowing how to organize your garage sale will mean the difference between making a little money – and a lot of money! A garage sale is a perfect way to add some extra resources to your vacation fund,...
View ArticleSo I Don’t Forget
I must have the worst memory in the world. Sometimes my husband will say things like, “remember that restaurant we went to years ago, when we travelled to …“. And, I have no clue what he’s talking...
View ArticleMonth In Photos: July 2015
June 2015 was one that was spent almost entirely outdoors enjoying the wonderful summer sun! The month started with Canada Day celebrations, camping and trips to the lake to cool off. We took one...
View ArticleTips to Get Organized for Back to School
I hate to say the words that mark the end of Summer, but we need to talk about it. Back to school. Yes, that was as painful to write as I imagined. I love everything about Summer holidays, those...
View ArticleLiar Liar Pants on Fire
Oftentimes I feel like this parenting thing is drowning me slowly. No matter how diligent I can be, I miss appointments. I forget to remind my kids to brush their teeth {because after 10 and 6 years,...
View ArticleExpect the Unexpected: When Life Happens Out of Order
‘Expect the unexpected‘ is a great motto for life, and not just a favourite tagline on a TV reality show. When I has just graduated from school, I thought I had my life map all planned out. Just as my...
View ArticleWhen a Child Gets Lost
It doesn’t matter how diligent you are as a parent, at some point, you will lose your child. Losing sight of your child is an experience that you’ll never forget, the panic hits like a truck and shakes...
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