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Effortless meal planning in 5 easy steps
Nothing is guaranteed to throw my week off more quickly than not doing a meal plan! Having meals planned out and the ingredients on hand to make them has become the foundation of my week; If a meal plan isn’t in place, then somehow the rest of the week I feel like I’m playing catch up. Meal planning also helps to: Whether you’re new to meal planning or looking to refine your process, hopefully this post provides some helpful ideas! Step 1: Understand what you’re looking to achieve Before getting started it’s important to know what the aim of the plan is. Are you meal planning to save money, eat…
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Easy Ways to Work Exercise into your Daily Routine
It’s that time again. A new year means we’re all going to be inundated with ads and information about exercise. I do agree that a new year is a great time for a fresh start, but all of these exercise ads can make me feel pressured or guilty or otherwise not that great. Added to that, it can feel daunting to work exercise or any physical activity into our already busy schedules. Exercise doesn’t have to be unattainable, though, so I wanted to share some ways I work it into my day. Please remember that no exercise advice or suggestions of physical activity from me should be considered expert advice.…
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10 Practical tips to save money on heating this winter
Introduction If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, then winter is slowly taking hold for you as it is for us here in Southwestern BC. Winter brings with it cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, and…cold! As temperatures drop, energy bills tend to rise, leaving everyone searching for ways to stay warm while staying on a budget. With some simple changes and a bit of planning, it’s possible to keep warm while keeping our wallets happy. And an important bonus to reducing energy use is a reduction in our carbon footprint as well! In this blog post, I’m exploring ten practical ways to reduce energy use and save money on heating this…
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8 thoughtful and budget-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas
Celebrating Valentine’s Day One of my favourite takes on Valentine’s Day is found in the show “Parks and Recreation”, where Amy Poeler’s character hosts a “Galentine’s Day” each year to celebrate her best girlfriends, complete with handmade (sometimes over the top) gifts and a fantastic brunch! Valentine’s Day so often seems to be associated with romantic love but I think the day is a great opportunity to let all of the important people in our lives know how special they are. So what can you do to celebrate those around you? I’ve shared some ideas below that you can pull together at the last minute and on a budget! Some…
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10 Fun and Frugal Summer Activities to do With Kids!
You wouldn’t know it based on the cool and rainy weather we’ve been having in southwest British Columbia, but summer is almost here! I’ve been brainstorming some budget-friendly summer activities to do with my kids and thought I’d share them with you as the end of school is just around the corner! See these past posts for other fun seasonal activities: 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities To Do With Kids 10 Activities to Do At Home With Kids This Christmas 10 Fun and Frugal Spring Activities To Do With Kids Fun Summer Activities 1. Visit a local waterpark or outdoor pool on a hot day: In my home city…
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10 Fun and Frugal Spring Activities To Do With Kids!
Spring is in the air here in Southwestern BC and with it comes festivals, holidays, and lots of fun and frugal things to do! Today I’m sharing a few of my favourite (and budget-friendly) spring activities. Check out these past posts for other fun seasonal activities: 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities To Do With Kids 10 Activities to Do At Home With Kids This Christmas Cherry Blossoms Cherry blossoms are one of my favourite parts about spring! Many trees in my area turn into fluffy clouds of pink and white and just make me so happy every time I see them. Many areas of the world celebrate this time…
