You've heard that we need to start being more eco-friendly. The environment is in danger, and you know that, you just don't really know how to help. Well, that's okay because here are just some of the many ways you can start living a more eco-friendly lifestyle today. Use these ec0-friendly ideas to help. … [Read more...] about 8 Ways You Can Start Being More Eco-Friendly Right Now
Weekly Recap
Weekly roundup: Happy July 4
Happy July 4th weekend dinks. Don't you just love having a day off? I always get a little bit excited on Thursday afternoons when I know I don't have to go to work on Friday. Don't get me wrong, I love my job but I love sleeping in even more. Even though we get two days off for the weekend every week having an extra day is absolutely fantastic because it opens a door of … [Read more...] about Weekly roundup: Happy July 4
Weekly roundup: Why you should always act like you’re sick
Good morning Dinks and happy Friday. I'm happy to say that the dreaded three week cold/flu/stomach ache I told you all about last week has finally started to come to end. Thank you to everyone who sent over their best wishes and homemade remedies for recovery. I'm finally feeling better. I still have a little cough, but it's improving every day so that's nice. It's … [Read more...] about Weekly roundup: Why you should always act like you’re sick
Weekly roundup: Help I’m sick!
Good morning Dinks. I had another doozey of a week. I've been sick for over 10 days. Three weeks ago I went to my doctor with a sore throat and he told me that I had an ear and throat infection. Enter 10 days of antibiotics. Usually I love taking medicine because it means I'll be feeling better soon and always a good thing. I'm sick a lot. A lot. Thanks to Canadian … [Read more...] about Weekly roundup: Help I’m sick!
Weekly roundup: Finding $600 and $1 trip to the dentist
Happy Friday Dinks. Remember when I first started this weekend roundup and I wasn't sure it was going to be sustainable because honestly, how many interesting things can happen in one week. Well there's never a dull moment in my life - and that includes my money. First I couldn't check into a hotel Remember last week when my credit card was frauded? Well Nick and I … [Read more...] about Weekly roundup: Finding $600 and $1 trip to the dentist
Weekly roundup: I had a breakdown in Bed, Bath & Beyond
Happy Friday Dinks. We are about to get in to the difference between men and women when it comes to home decor, shopping and mental stability. Earlier this week Nick and I decided to take a trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond so we could finally start decorating our apartment. We're starting to decorate our new apartment When we moved back in October and since we needed to … [Read more...] about Weekly roundup: I had a breakdown in Bed, Bath & Beyond
Weekly Roundup: My Credit Card Was Stolen
Happy Friday Dinks. It's definitely a happy Friday for me because I'm off work. Monday is a holiday up here in Canada and I decided to take a nice little extra long weekend and tack on the Friday. Isn't that nice?! For the first time in a long time I am staying put for my mini vacation. I usually like to get away whenever I can but I'm happy in our new apartment (we … [Read more...] about Weekly Roundup: My Credit Card Was Stolen
Weekly roundup: Putting out good money karma
Happy Friday Dinks. I know I usually make polite conversation and share my favorite links from around the web with you on Fridays, but today we're going to do something different. I'm going to roundup the best and worst things that happened to me over the last week. As a financial planner I'm around all things money-related in my professional life. However after 5 pm … [Read more...] about Weekly roundup: Putting out good money karma
Weekly roundup: May, Tax Refunds and the Middle Class
Good morning Dinks and Happy May 1st. April showers bring May flowers, or at least that's what they say. I absolutely love May because it's a sign of sunnier, brighter, warmer days to come. Oh and then there's Cinco de Mayo - and you know me, I never need an excuse to eat Mexican food. Enjoy these good reads from around the web and enjoy the first weekend in … [Read more...] about Weekly roundup: May, Tax Refunds and the Middle Class
Weekly Roundup: Sleep, Rich People and Student Loans
Happy Friday Dinks. Do you have big plans for the weekend? Last weekend I took two three hour naps so this weekend I'm hoping to have a little more awake time. I didn't think I had a stressful week and I didn't think I was tired, but come Saturday AND Sunday around 4 pm my body had enough. I slept from 4 pm to 7 pm each day. I guess the body wants what the body wants. … [Read more...] about Weekly Roundup: Sleep, Rich People and Student Loans