How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For parents. Kids are going back to school and life will resume some semblance of a normal routine. There is one snag in the celebrations though and that’s...
View Article8 Easy Ways to Cut Your Monthly Expenses
I promise you: it doesn’t have to involve getting rid of your lattes. The key to cutting expenses out of your budget is to do it in a way that is sustainable. Example? Most of us can’t go cold turkey...
View Article10 Ways to Save Money on Food
Brought to you by Freshco. & TheCO. When you’re working on your household budget, you have to look at two types of items: ones you can cut and ones you can’t. Food is a necessity. We need it to...
View ArticlePay Back Friends & Win with PayPal
I’ve been using PayPal for 10 years and love it. I highly recommend everyone signs up for an account. It’s free to use, secure and has a ton of awesome features that can help simplify your life. Before...
View Article20 Free Budgeting Printables
So you want to save money, but don’t know where to start. Easy – get a budget! I started budgeting and actively saving money a few years back and it’s helped alleviate financial stress. I never used to...
View ArticleBuying a Home: How to Save for a Down Payment
It’s the biggest investment most of us will ever make but it shouldn’t involve skipping all of the little luxuries. The real estate market in many parts of Canada is a wild ride of high prices and...
View ArticleFree Budget Binder
I’m coming at you today with an excellent resource to help you organize your household finances. This free Budget Binder has 20 printables for you to use in your home. Pick and choose which ones you...
View Article7 Budgeting Hacks to Save You Money
I used to laugh at my Mom when she would comparison shop for something she was thinking of buying, even relatively little items that don’t seem to warrant the effort. But as she pointed out, the...
View ArticleHow to Save Money Shopping Online
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ebates.ca. All opinions are 100% mine. Online shopping is the norm for me. We live in a small community with limited access to stores so I rely on...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Back to School Shopping
Though I am excited for the kids to be going back to school this year, I am not looking forward to the extra expenses it will bring. Let’s face it – the back to school season can become...
View ArticleBlack Friday Shopping Tips for Canadians
It can be a savings bonanza for Canadian shoppers, but only if you follow some basic rules! Black Friday. The one day in the year when running over your fellow man or woman to acquire one of one...
View ArticleStocking Stuffers for Under $10
Get something for EVERYONE in the family, including Fido! As the gift giving season gears up, one of the easiest set of presents are the stocking stuffers! Get it done early and you’ll have the...
View ArticleThings To Do During a No Spend Month
Sometimes the best way to get family spending under control is to go cold turkey. Living within a budget is a tough sell at the best of times. Something always comes up to mess with our good...
View Article4 Frugal Habits That Will Save You Money
Saving money is a long term strategy: getting into the right habits will help you along the way. My mother is fond of a saying: waste not, want not. When I say ‘fond’, I mean she likes to repeat it...
View ArticleSave More, Spend Less 30 Day Challenge
When was the last time you considered your spending habits? For some, the way they spend their money is always on the top of mind. There are plenty of people out there who always know the balance in...
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