It Was a Rainy Night
As part of my job as a senior editor at Canadian L...
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Last minute Father's Day gifts you can make
It’s almost Father’s Day and time is t...
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Touring Toronto's most inspirational gardens
The Toronto Botanical Garden‘s “Throug...
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Two easy ways to prepare rhubarb
I just love the tart flavour and subtle pink colou...
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Editor's pick: The best hair ties
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5 steps to your best bikini body
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How do hybrid and electric cars measure up
You want to do your part for the environment, but is paying a little extra for an eco-friendly set of wheels worth it? While the price tag on these cars remains higher than their non-hybrid cousins, some provinces offer rebates for buying hybrid or electric vehicles. But what we wanted to know was how they [...]
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3 ways to refresh your home without breaking the bank
The holidays are upon us. I bet your weekends are starting to book up. Company’s coming to spread good cheer and good wishes. And they are always welcome but as I look around my home, it looks like it’s been neglected; even a little beat up. It’s hard to keep up with two small boys [...]
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RESP’s – Saving for your child’s education
September is like New Years for me. The kids are back in school, fresh start, filled with hopes and new adventures. Both my boys are in school for the first time this year. Yeah! Junior Kindergarden and First Grade – here they come. This time of the year I start thinking about their futures – [...]
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Women buy more red cars
How patriotic of you, ladies! A recent Leger Marketing survey, for Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd., reveals that Canadian women are much more likely than men to buy a red car (13.8 per cent vs. 8.9). How important is colour when it comes to buying a new car? According to Ford‘s internal research, 40 [...]
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Travel Talk: Haida Gwaii Diary – There Be Lions!
Sea Lions of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia Haida Gwaii (formerly called the Queen Charlotte Islands) had long been on my travel bucket list. Mere mention of the mythical archipelago of 150 or so islands 75 kilometres off the coast of west coast of northern British Columbia always conjured up for me images of lofty old-growth [...]
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Free shipping to Canada: It’s a big deal
Here’s a great guest post from consumer savings expert, Andrea Woroch. More Canadians are shopping online than ever before, despite perceived shipping problems from e-commerce companies. We research products online but buy them in-store According to a 2010 study by the JC Williams Group, more than 55 per cent of Canadians initiate purchases via the [...]
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Travel Talk: Best Time to Visit Italy
La Vita Bella – but when? Reader question: “When is the best time of year to travel to Italy? What is the best central location for traveling around?” -Wanda Ball, New Brunswick Dear Wanda, Italy should be on everyone’s bucket list. You’ll have an amazing time. There are more ways to answer your question than [...]
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6 great Canadian online shopping sites
1. Dealuxe Finally! A place to shop for (or “window shop” for) fancy clothes here in Canada. This recently-launched shopping destination offers contemporary luxury clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories and cosmetics from swish brands. Watch for exclusive deals every Thursday. Returns are free! And: Invite your friends to Dealuxe and earn $10 every time someone you [...]
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Travel Talk: Savvy Tips for Intrepid Explorers
Hitting the road in yours 20s could be your smartest career move! Katy Rockett pretty much slays the popular George Bernard Shaw quote that “Youth is wasted on the young.” You could argue that it was in her youth that Katy, who now works in the marketing department for Intrepid Travel, kick-started her career. Many [...]
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6 ways to save like an extreme couponer
Here’s a terrific guest post from consumer savings expert, Andrea Woroch. With the start of TLC’s latest “Extreme Couponing” season, it’s a good time to review some basic tricks that these coupon pros use. Read on for six ways you can save like an extreme couponer. 1. Start small Don’t try to go extreme all [...]
