In a Moneyville article about cloth diapers, a writer lays out the math on why she thinks cloth diapers are more expensive than disposable. While cloth diapers are certainly not right for every family, they make the most financial sense Read More
Walmart recently asked me to participate in their #WalmartFrugalHeroes Challenge. They sent me a $100 gift card and challenged me to spend in on a specific goal. They suggested feeding my family for a week, buying a summer wardrobe for Read More
I love to travel and I love to cook – so a vacation built around exploring the culinary delights of a country is my dream holiday! When Sobeys West asked me to help them promote their Tastes of the World Read More
Do you file your own taxes? I used to, before I had my retail store. Since my accountant handled my corporate taxes, it just seemed easier to have her do our personal taxes too. However, after closing up shop, I Read More
Videotape your parents talking about childhood memories and give the recordings to siblings or grand children. Make a calendar with pictures of family members. Mark it with important family birthdays and anniversaries. Assemble the recipes for your family favourites and Read More
As a Canadian, I just can’t get too worked up over Black Friday deals. I’m completely done with responding to retailers’ demands to shop the sales. The sales last longer, happen earlier and occur more frequently than ever before. I’m Read More
The super awesome women over at Urbanmoms.ca have launched a new area of their website, Let’s Talk Money. I’ve posted articles about teaching teens financial literacy, spouses who aren’t honest about money, how to turn kids clutter into cash, and Read More
In the Financial Post, there’s an article I read every week, and disagree with every. single. week. It’s called Family Finance, and it looks at the financial situation of a Canadian family and makes recommendations on whether they’re ‘retirement ready’. Read More
I recently received a press release titled, “Well-Meaning Parents Often Fail to Teach Vital Values, Author Says.” I assumed the author was a self-help guru, but it turns out she pens writes fantasy novels for young adults. Rachel Albert is Read More
No money for a gym membership? No problem! Thanks to the internet, you don’t need to spend much to keep your workout routine fresh and exciting. Below are some suggestions. If you’re in a biggish city, sign up for onespout Read More
