Shopping for groceries on a budget has become increasingly challenging in recent times. I want to assure you that it’s still possible to save on groceries in Canada in 2024! Here are some tips to help you prepare for shopping and spending less to feed your family in Canada: Check Your Pantry, Fridge & Freezer … Read more
Being frugal is all about making smart choices with your money. Frugal living is not being cheap, it is about being aware of living costs and choosing where you spend your money. It means being intentional with your financial decisions and finding ways to save money without sacrificing quality or enjoyment. Here are 8 practical … Read more
Some of the lesser planned for expenses of the holidays and how to help cover those costs without having a huge impact on your December budget.
This is the outline for the interview that aired on CBC Information Morning 106.1 FM Moncton in February 2013, just 6 weeks after we had our second child. I sat down with Jonna Brewer to discuss how we kept a tight budget and saved when preparing for and after baby arrived. (Information and links updated in 2021)
These are my tips on how to save and budget for your new addition.
Sponsored by Quber, all experiences and wording are my own.
Grab a toonie from the savings jar! That’s how we don’t save in this house, and I am sure we are not alone. The jar is there, and when the kids need a loonie for PJ day at school, or I want a coffee on my way to skating lessons, we grab the change out of the jar. So much for saving, or even having a goal associated with that jar, it’s just there…
We all want to save for something, no matter how big or small, but how often do we actually set a value and timeline to that savings goal? Or how often do we grab from those savings, to use elsewhere?
What if I told you there is an app that will challenge you to be more aware of your transactions, to cut back on extra spending, and automatically saves that money in a virtual money jar? It is here, and it is so much fun!
Quber is the ideal app to help you change your spending habits, set savings goals and watch them materialize through actual goal-specific savings on a timeline.
Jan 16-22 Our Weekly Meal Plan Last week I started posting our weekly Meal Plan with you and explained a bit about the process. This week is more condensed. If you wish to know more about how to meal plan, please click here. This week I went to Costco for some veggies and stoking up … Read more
Vacation Planning Tips I love doing day trips in the summer with my family, and there are many affordable options around our province and neighboring provinces. If you cannot afford to plan a big trip, or do not have the time to take a week or two off, day trips can be a very fun … Read more
Cellphone Savings! As of Today, June 3, 2015, this applies to all cell plans regardless of when they were signed. The wireless code will allow individual and small business consumers to: • terminate their wireless contracts after two years without cancellation fees • limit data charges in excess of the usage defined in their plans … Read more
GREAT FIND from Shelley G: SAVE ON GAS at Canadian Tire Sobey’s flyer, page 11. Purchase a $50 Canadian Tire GC, receive 15% off, final price $42.50 This card IS accepted at the Canadian Tire gas bar.
Judy’s Freezer Meal Workshop with Sunset Gourmet Products Contributed by Judy Brander The question is – What is it and will it be a time & money saver? What is it: “What’s for dinner?” Is that a question that is asked at your home each day at 4:00pm? Eating at home saves you money and … Read more