Affordable Summer Dates
Summer is here and love is in the air. If you’re looking for some great date ideas for that special someone, summer is a fantastic time to create memories without breaking the bank.
One of the easiest ways to accomplish both of these things is simply to head outside. Take your date to the beach and play Frisbee in... >Read More
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Save the Earth? Why?
A few days ago on April 22, Canada celebrated Earth Day, with events organized all around the country. The charitable organization behind these events describes their mission as "To improve the state of the environment by empowering and helping Canadians to take positive environmental action."
We all agree that the Earth is worth saving. It's...... >Read More
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Freddie Mac acting CFO found dead
Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like the economy is going to get better anytime soon. Today it was announced that the world economy is projected to contract by 1.3 per cent this year, which makes this the most severe recession since World War II. (Source: CBC)
It was also revealed today that the Chief Financial Officer of Freddie Mac Corporation,...... >Read More
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Is it finally time for a family budget?
It's one of those things that you may have considered doing but never actually got around to: Doing a family budget. Like sticking to a diet or keeping your office desk clean, it's something a lot of us talk about but for whatever reason it never seems to happen.
It may be finally time to do a family budget. The... >Read More
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Luxury redefined: Fixing our gadgets
I was surprised to read an article on CNN.com the other day saying that repairs of tech gadgets on the rise. For many years now it has become cheaper to throw something out rather that fix it. I don’t know if this is because the gadgets themselves are more complex or because we’ve been trained by advertisers that this... >Read More
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Spring Cleaning Can Earn You Cash
This year, turn your spring cleaning into a mission to find sources of cash, since almost all of us are looking to raise some money in the recession.
The newspaper and Internet are tried-and-true spots for selling furniture and finding a market for, say, your old camping equipment, musical instruments or kitchen appliances.
Local shops also...... >Read More
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High food prices: A threat to health
Some consequences of the economic downturn are obvious, such as lost jobs and plunging stock market values. But others are more subtle but also important, as described in the article "High food prices threat to health" from the Toronto Star:
There are "startling discrepancies" in the cost of basic, healthy food at grocery stores across Canada, according...... >Read More
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Doing Much with Little
It’s easy to think that charity is something someone else should do,... >more
Top Books to Read Before it's Too Late!
Lately we've talked a lot about great books for summer reading, first... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)