less stuff,more travel
In the first post of the Heritage Funds RESP Savings Tips series, I discussed the staggering costs that we are dealing with as our eldest child entered the University of Ottawa this fall. It was both cathartic and frightening to put pen to paper and numbers to calculations. In our daughter’s quest for post-secondary education, … Read more
I am a big fan of The Healthy Shopper Spring and Fall choices. I have been reviewing their products for over a year now and to be honest with you, there has not been a product that they have introduced to me that I haven’t like. It is all very high quality and delicious. Although … Read more
It seems like a thousand years ago that we had a very long winter with an awful lot of snow. It does not matter in the least that we have no snow on the ground at this time because we all know that it will come back. It will be here soon enough and there’s … Read more
Great holiday gift ideas from Best Buy It is the last weekend before Christmas. Are you ready yet? Have you made a firm dent into your family’s wish list? I have to say that we still have a few more gifts that we would like to pick up. I have to say I have a … Read more
There is nothing better that you can give a new parent, a grand parent or a blogger (#HintingSeason is in full effect) for Christmas (or birthday or anniversary or I just want to celebrate the moments in our lives). The reason is a phone camera is pretty wonderful and convenient but there is nothing like … Read more
4M Organizing your Food Storage Containers Two weeks ago, I reviewed the wonderful Lunch Blox system by Rubbermaid and this week we continue with a review of the Easy Find Lids system from Rubbermaid. I love Rubbermaid, I have said it before, it’s nice to see them on social media*. They have been … Read more
Can you remember what Christmas was like when you were a kid? Do you remember the Christmas tree decorating, the smell of the turkey in the oven? Do you remember what you got for Christmas? I remember when I was about 7 years old wanting a tea set that had a set of plates, tea … Read more
Charity begins at home That is a lesson we want to teach our children everyday. What does that mean exactly? Does it mean that I take care of my family needs first and foremost, above all else? No. Taking care of my family is a given not an added burden. Is giving to charity (whether … Read more