In a previous blog, I wrote about doing something nice for someone else. Whether you know them or not. What about Charities? What can you do to help someone else is need? Sure, you can always donate hospital beds and if you ask people for who they prefer, you hear it all. Cancer Society, Heart…
DetailsNovember 14th – 18th is Credit Education Week in Canada. I’ve got some concerns with this event. Not only does the list of named sponsors, and keynote speakers raise questions about how serious they are about educating Canadians on credit, but the event has also created a counter movement led primarily by Gail Vaz-Oxlade who…
DetailsThe most wonderful time of the year is approaching! It’s my favourite holiday by far and I get giddy with Christmas around. At first when I was thinking “I shouldn’t write a blog about Christmas yet! My poor readers are going to think I’m crazy!” Then I did something which I think everyone should do…
DetailsHave you ever opened your fridge at home and were welcomed by a lovely smell of old food? Or have you ever gone into your fridge to grab something in particular and it had gone bad? Try to follow these tips to ensure this doesn’t become a regular occurrence. Every piece of food you throw…
DetailsHalloween this year is quickly approaching. For many people this is one of their favourite holidays of the year. People love to get dressed up out of the norm – show their creative side, silly side and perhaps perform some “tricks” to scare those around them. Don’t let your bank account trick you into draining…
DetailsHave you ever gone above and beyond for someone just “because”? Or has anyone done that for you? Have you ever heard the saying; “do one nice thing for someone a day”. It’s simple really – hold the door for someone, help someone carry something that you can tell they are struggling with. One thing I do…
DetailsNow that I have your attention – it is possible to have your money sitting in an inactive account in a bank you used to bank with. Mind boggling isn’t it? It was recently brought to my attention that there is a Government website where you can search your name and see if there is…
DetailsIt’s so easy to think negatively – and quite frankly more people are pessimistic as opposed to being optimistic in the world these days. Everything is sad, turn on the T.V. and you see the news. Front page of the newspaper. Your friends, colleagues, family, clients, almost everyone you talk to there is something wrong.…
DetailsConsidering I never met the guy, hearing about Steve Jobs passing last night really busted me up pretty bad. I never bought an Apple product, in fact I think some of the people that are fanatical about Apple in general are just plain nuts. He was however an epic visionary, and leader. He was criticized as…
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