In late 2020, we had a run of bad luck at our house. In a three-month period, we replaced our water heater, our stove and our washing machine. That experience made me wonder if anything is built to last in our disposable world.
5 ways a budget can help you
Do you know where your money is going? Think about it for a minute. Do you really have a clear picture of how much you’re spending every month and what you’re spending it on? Today, I continue my Financial Literacy Month series with a look at the dreaded “B word”. It’s a word that strikes fear into many people. Yes, I’m talking about why you need a budget.
What I learned from the 31-Day Declutter Challenge
If you want to declutter and need a little boost to get started, a 31-Day Declutter Challenge may be just what you need. I completed this challenge in late 2020. It helped get me serious about simplifying life and clearing the clutter. Read on to find out how the challenge works, what I hoped to accomplish, and what I learned.
5 ways to take control of your money
Money! It’s a word that evokes an emotional reaction from most people. November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, so for the next few weeks I’m turning my Monday posts over to money talk. Today we’ll get the conversation started with 5 things you can do today to take control of your money.
How to green your cleaning routines
It’s time to dish the dirt on cleaning. Let’s face it, it’s a necessary evil that no-one really enjoys. The November goal in our Year of monthly waste reduction goals is to reduce waste in our cleaning products. Today’s post will focus on how you can green your cleaning routines and adopt sustainable methods that will reduce waste, protect your family’s health, and save you time and money.
Terry Fox – Inspiration in the fight against cancer
Forty years ago, a young man set out to walk across Canada. What made this journey special was this brave young man had lost a leg to cancer at the age of 18. As Terry Fox dipped his prosthetic leg into the Atlantic Ocean to start his Marathon of Hope, no-one could have predicted the effect he would have on the lives of so many.
7 ways to sneak cancer-fighting turmeric into your diet
Today, I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with a look at another food with cancer-fighting properties – turmeric. Just a daily teaspoon of this golden spice could reduce your risk of cancer.
If you love Indian food, you’re probably already getting your daily dose of turmeric. If not, read on to learn about turmeric, how it fights cancer, and 7 easy ways you can sneak this fragrant spice into your diet.
How a breast self-exam saved my life!
Breast cancer screening guidelines in both Canada and the United States no longer recommend women of any age do a regular breast self-exam. As an otherwise healthy woman with no known risk factors who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 46, I have a huge problem with this.
Evaluate Your Life Day – Free Printable
It’s Evaluate Your Life Day This is a day to pause and ask the big question “How am I doing?” If it sounds a bit overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. Like many daunting tasks, it’s easier if you break it down into small steps.
In today’s post, I’ve got a free printable checklist you can use to quickly assess seven important areas that affect your overall wellbeing. The checklist will help you get started on creating an action plan to make changes.
Improve your health by eating more garlic
Garlic. There’s no better way to add extra flavour to your favorite dishes. With Halloween on the way, repelling evil spirits and vampires might be top of mind. But garlic can protect against more than just scary creatures. Eating garlic is good for your health.