Raise a Money-smart Kid
Take a moment to think about your financial habits – good and bad. Do they mirror things your parents did? Was your father a diligent saver who was certain to be ready for that “rainy day”? Or did your family value new things, even if it meant going into debt? Understanding the origin of your financial habits and values... >Read More
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What I Mean to Say Is…
Words are powerful. They start can start a revolution, they can start a family, they can change a nation, they can end a war. We decorate our walls with words, some of us tattoo them on to our bodies. In the moment it can be hard to find just the right words which might also be why we like... >Read More
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The Gift of Time
What one gift that everyone wants? The gift of time. Time is the main ingredient in building lasting relationships. Your time is a gift you can give your spouse every day.
My goal for this month is to learn more about my husband. My relationship with my husband is an important one. I’m constantly reminding myself of that and the... >Read More
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Control your Credit Cards
Today, the number of credit cards in Canada had grown to almost 65 million while the value of annual purchases made with credit cards increased more than ten times. The hard truth: More credit cards mean more credit card debt per person. Many Canadians are swamped by their monthly credit card obligations. Credit card debt is painful because often...... >Read More
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Living Small, Loving Large
Are you called or are you driven? Do you feel like your life is out of control, or can you peacefully move forward, knowing God is leading? I want to look at that question in relation to our finances. But before we do that, look at this picture of a house:
Small, isn't it? And yet the majority of North... >Read More
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A Penny Saved: Ten Painless Ways to Save
In these uncertain economic times, we’re all looking to save a little money, especially if we can do it without changing our lifestyle. Here are ten ways you can do just that. Taken together and applied over even a few months, they could make a noticeable difference to your family’s budget.
The “small stuff” pays off. Pennies and nickels...... >Read More
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Allowing Kids to Fail
Every now and then, an idea explodes through our collective consciences, challenging our notions about how life works. It happened in the fifteenth century when Galileo argued that the earth was round. It happened in the eighteenth century when upstarts in North America decided they wanted to govern themselves. And I hope, for some of you parents,...... >Read More
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10 Great Reasons to Eat Dinner as a Family
I have my meals planned this week. But rather than posting my... >more
Feeling Grief
Grieving is a unique experience. It’s a process that is as individual... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)