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October Buys that will save you Fistfuls of Dough

Knowing when to buy things can save you a ton of money over your lifetime. Patience is rewarded when you buy things at the right time (especially on big purchases) and you won’t suffer buyer’s remorse. Waiting for the best time to make your purchases will get you what you want with change left over! New Cars With the New Year just around the corner, most prospective car owners want to hold off buying to get next year’s model. This means that you can get incredible savings on new cars from deal

DIY Halloween Haunted House for under $30

This Halloween, turn your humble abode into a pit of seething horror for the neighbourhood kids with a few simple house-of-horror pranks. You can give your kids a thrill or create the ultimate Halloween party location without spending a fortune. The first step is to demarcate the path through your house of horror. You may choose to do this in your garage, in your garden or make a pathway through your living room by using garbage bags which can be split open along the sides for added length. Lay

6 tips for a great sleep (and don't we all need one?)

So you’ve counted sheep, had three glasses of warm milk and a turkey sandwich and you’re still staring at the ceiling? Not getting enough sleep has devastating consequences on all aspects of your life. Your body is not able to repair itself and your immune system is depleted, leaving you vulnerable to disease. When your brain is not adequately rested, you will have difficulty concentrating, retaining information or being your wickedly imaginative self. Stress levels go through the roof when you

How to move you regular workout indoors (5 easy steps)

One of the most challenging things about the weather getting colder is, in my mind, continuing to be motivated to work out. This is already a challenge for me, and I feel like it takes me a couple of months just to get a workout routine down. Not to mention that, in the summer, it’s WAY easier to just get outside and do stuff. That, and the heat, mean you’re generally in pretty good shape by summer’s end. But then there’s fall, with its bulkier clothing, heartier food, and promotion of sitting

Fall farmer's markets across Canada

One of the saddest things about letting go of the summer is the end of farmer’s market season. There’s nothing quite like a sunny weekend morning spent strolling among delicious (and cheap!) fresh fruits and veggies, trying different local farmers’ and producers’ wares. But fear not, fine folks! Because in many Canadian cities, there are fall farmer’s markets that last until its too cold to be outdoors. And the change in seasons means there’s also a change in tasty goodies, too. Here are a few f