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Guest Posts
Read my guest posts:
The OM of Money and read about the effects that yoga can have on your finances.Find out if it pays to become a vegetarian
Ottawa Life Magazine
Read some of my articles featured in Ottawa Life Magazine:
For richer or for poorer: tales of financial infidelity
Monthly Archives: February 2011
RRSP Contribution Deadline
Just a quick reminder on this lovely Sunday afternoon that Tuesday March 1, 2011 is the deadline for making Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions for the 2010 tax year. The maximum contribution limit is $22,000 and such a contribution … Continue reading
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Gymboree Play and Music
Last night I settled in to watch Dragon’s Den on CBC. While I am definitely not as harsh or as rich as Kevin O’Leary, I do agree with him on the value/yield investment model. Why invest into a product that … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Activities
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The Day After Family Day
As some of you may know, it was Family Day in Ontario (as well as other Canadian provinces) yesterday. Many enjoyed a day off from work to spend quality time with their loved ones. I myself spent the morning threading string through … Continue reading
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New Custom Header
A huge thank you to Zach Flaman who designed the new custom header for this site. From painting, to graphic design and illustrations, he does it all. He is a talented artist who strives for quality, originality and visual appeal … Continue reading
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Invest in Your Health
Most Canadians enjoy a pretty cushy health care system. It is true that we suffer through long waiting times, especially for specialized treatments, surgeries and/or medication. But, comparatively we fare quite well. Unfortunately, no structure is 100% stable. On February … Continue reading
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Latest Quick Tip
Save on liners for your kitchen compost bin! Check out the latest quick tip to learn how to make your own. MM
Valentine’s Day: It does not have to be such a rip off
As most of us know, Valentine’s Day weekend has arrived. Whether you are part of a couple and looking forward to this day of love, or you are single and absolutely dread the cheesy, commercialized holiday, here are some ideas … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Activities, Local Resources
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How To Pay Down Debt
Whether it be student loans, a mortgage, car loan, credit cards or a line of credit, most of us have acquired debt over time. How much debt depends on lifestyle, choices and life’s inevitable wild cards. If you are at … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Debt, Lifestyle, Saving
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The Three Little Pigs: What you should have learned
Books have been a part of my children’s bedtime routine since they were 3 months old, respectively. And, after years of mind-numbingly pointing out images to my babies, I have finally graduated to reading actual stories. You know, the kind … Continue reading
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Featured Recipe
Looking for meal ideas? Check out Tal Ronnen’s Celery Root Soup with Granny Smith Apples, featured in the recipe section. Enjoy! MM
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