With just over two weeks to go until Christmas, you’re probably making a list and, thanks to the high cost of living, checking it more than twice. If you’re looking for ways to save money this Christmas, you’re in the right place.
Throwback Thursday – Say NO to Black Friday
Tomorrow is Black Friday, but did you know it’s also Buy Nothing Day?
Today’s Throwback Thursday post is from 2021. It looks at alternatives to Black Friday shopping for those who want so simplify life and tame the out-of-control consumption that’s harming our health and our planet.
Throwback Thursday – On FIRE (Financial independence and retiring early)
Financial independence is a fabulous goal, and something we should all be working towards. But, what about the other half of the F.I.R.E. movement? In an age of longevity, is retiring early realistic?
Today, I bring back a post from 2021 that looks at the pros and cons of F.I.R.E., and whether it’s a realistic goal for the masses.
Throwback Thursday – Breast cancer screening could save your life
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month’s Throwback Thursday posts feature some of the pieces I’ve written based on my personal experience with breast cancer. Today’s post from 2020 looks at the importance of taking charge of your health with regular breast cancer screening.
Throwback Thursday – Know your breast cancer risk factors
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month’s Throwback Thursday posts will feature some of the pieces I’ve written based on my personal experience with breast cancer. Today’s post from 2021 looks at breast cancer risk factors.
Throwback Thursday – Can a daily dose of exercise prevent cancer?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month’s Throwback Thursday posts will feature some of the pieces I’ve written based on my personal experience with breast cancer. Today’s post from 2020 looks at the benefits of a daily dose of exercise.
Throwback Thursday – Don’t say this to someone with cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month’s Throwback Thursday posts feature some of the pieces I’ve written based on my personal experience with breast cancer. Today’s post from 2021 looks at some of the things people said to me following my cancer diagnosis that were far from helpful.
Throwback Thursday – Every Child Matters
Every Child Matters! September 30 is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, it’s a day to remember the Indigenous children who never made it home from Canada’s residential schools.
Throwback Thursday – Simple and fun autumn activities
Fall, or perhaps you call it autumn, officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday. To celebrate the arrival of this wonderful season, I bring back a post from 2022 with 31 simple and fun autumn activities for the whole family.
Throwback Thursday – It’s almost time for the Terry Fox Run
True heroes are rare in today’s world. Terry Fox was the greatest hero Canada has ever known. This year’s Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, September 17. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2020 looks at Terry’s life and legacy.