Archive for May, 2013
Lifestyle
Spring is near: How to create your own cleaning products
The key to living the good life on a budget is being able to cut where it doesn’t hurt. That means, changing the way you spend your money in areas of your life where you will not notice a huge difference when spending less. I d...
Saving
Spring is near: How to organize a clothing exchange
Keeping with the theme of spring purging, consider a clothing exchange between friends. We all have those items that have been lingering in our closet for a few years (or sizes) too long. You know, the articles that are in grea...
Lifestyle
Spring is near: How to organize a successful garage sale
This week I will be featuring a series on spring. I figure if the forecast won’t nudge the warmer weather along, my writing may help eradicate the catatonic effect that winter is having on my brain. Once spring does arriv...
Saving
Your 2010 tax return: 5 ways to help you save!
It’s that time again! That’s right, tax time. Have you been procrastinating? The deadline to file your 2010 tax return is April 30, 2011. I know it’s a headache, searching through receipts and statements piled...
Budget
Coupon clipping: time vs savings
Reading through Macleans last week, I was very interested by an article on coupon clipping. In How to get groceries for (almost) free, readers are privy to the spending habits of Kathy Spencer, a stay-at-home mom who describes ...
Saving
The Art of Haggling
Most of us have tried our hand at haggling in a market at least once in our life, but very few know that the price of goods can be negotiated in many places other than in these open-air bazaars. I admit that I still shy away so...
Beyond the Blog
Guest Post
If you are interested in reading about the effects that yoga can have on your finances, please read my guest post on FruGal‘s blog. Thanks to FruGal for including me in her exclusive series. I hope you enjoy it. MM
Recipes
Recipe: Zoned Muesli
It’s important to start every day with a wholesome breakfast. I realize this sounds preachy, but think about it from a miser’s perspective. If you do not take the time to eat breakfast at home, it is almost certain ...
Health
Running: an affordable form of exercise
Years ago I discovered running. I was 30 lbs overweight, had started eating better and was now searching for a way to challenge my ticker and hopefully uncover some toned, muscular legs. A close friend of mine was very much in...
Saving
Stop flushing your money down the toilet!
I am often shocked at how easily some people waste water – it being, by far, our most valuable resource. In a public washroom the other day, I heard water running. I had a look around only to see a tap running full blast with ...
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