Savings
Summer is just around the corner! That means it is almost time to take some mini-breaks from work and have some fun. We always look forward to fun date nights, without the kids, but not the cost. We have found …
Last year, I did something different and calculated all my expenses for the year. I usually just budget for monthly expenses and leave it at that but this time, I was eager to see how much certain things have cost …
Every year we are working on eating healthier and saving money, at the same time. In our current environment, this can really be a huge feat sometimes! Gardening can save you money. If you are striving to eat healthier, while …
Having multiple children can make life a little bit chaotic at times. That doesn’t change the fact that we, as parents, still have to teach them as much about life as we can while they are with us. Some of …
So, you just bought a cute character home in a central neighbourhood. Tree-lined streets, beautiful architecture and a short commute to work – what’s not to like about that? Enjoy the honeymoon while it lasts – a few years in, …
Saving money doesn’t come easily to some people. How much you can save depends heavily on your budget. Some people feel like they don’t have enough left over to save each month. Others may have committed to saving a fixed …
Spring is almost here and I am so excited! Not only is the weather starting to warm up a little bit, but now is the best time to begin starting your garden for the year. I will be the first …
Teaching children about money and budgeting are some of the most difficult lessons for me to teach them. Not only are these topics extremely diverse and complex, but children are fairly impetuous creatures and want everything right away. Seeing down …
Let’s face it. We are all busy! Some more than others and it can vary day to day. But being “busy” isn’t a good enough excuse to not talk about your household budget with your partner. After all, if we …
Whether you have a family or not, summer can be chock full of good times! But those good times can get pretty expensive if you don’t plan ahead of time. Which is why purchasing some of your summer supplies now …
