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I find dimes on the ground all the time. Especially since they phased out the penny a few years back, here in Canada. Occasionally I’ll find a nickle or a quarter. But 99% of the time, I find dimes. Exciting stuff, I know. My husband always humours me when I proudly announce that I found another dime that day. And I get it. It’s 10 cents. If I saved up...
Imagine yourself waking up on a Monday morning. Do you jump out of bed with a smile on your face, excitedly anticipating the work-week ahead of you? Or do you lay there as your alarm goes off, seriously contemplating just rolling over and going back to sleep? Maybe you’re already counting down the minutes until the clock strikes 5 pm on Friday. Hopefully your answer is closer to the first...
If you are unemployed, you need to financially survive this trying time. Your new full time job is to find a job. Unfortunately, looking for work is a “job” doesn’t pay anything. Not having any income is a serious problem. And a major cause of stress. How are you going to keep a roof over your head? Or food on the table? Making your finances a priority matters now...
Pets are the best! Not only do they provide love, companionship and entertainment, but studies have shown that owning a pet is also good for your health and for your quality of life. They can help reduce your depression, anxiety, stress, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, ease pain, improve your mood, and can help improve children’s development and immunity. But owning a pet can also be expensive. Especially with...
It’s no secret that I kind of hate where we live. 5 years ago, my now husband and I moved into a 3 bedroom townhouse, where we started our lives together as a new couple. Within 3 months of moving into our townhouse, however, we discovered mold. And since then, we’ve discovered mold numerous times and in numerous places. Our property management company have been, to put it nicely, complete...