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in lifehackSurprise Energy Hogs: How We’re Lowering our Electrity Usage
When I opened my last electric bill, I did an inside happy dance. We had the lowest usage yet in the new house. Our current month’s bill showed 20.22 kwh/day usage in the hottest month of the year down from 38.84 kwh/day in February. I think I even bragged to my better half. Our decision […] More
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in lifehackFast, Cheap and Easy Meal Ideas: Spinach and Tomato Pasta
At one point in time, our family had fresh organic product delivered once a week. We didn’t get to decide what went into our box and sometimes we’d end up with something we’d never seen before. One week there was some leafy green thing, I can’t remember its name, but it was pretty close to […] More
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in lifehackBe Confident Managing Your Money With These Three Simple Rules
Be Confident Managing Your Money With These Three Simple Rules Trying to pay off debt, save for big purchases, and plan for your future all at once can be overwhelming. With so many different strategies out there, It can be tough to even figure out where to start. It’s easy to get discouraged. It’s not […] More
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Fast, Cheap and Easy Meal Ideas: Oatmeal Banana Cookies
Basically these cookies turn into a meal at our house because we eat the whole batch. So, I felt like they’d be a great first entry in my collection of Fast, Cheap and Easy Meal Ideas. These cookies really satisfy my coffee and pastry breakfast cravings but don’t get sickening quick like a coffee and […] More
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in lifehackCheap Places to Take Your Kids: IKEA $1 Breakfast
If you’re fortunate to live around an IKEA and have small kids, you’ve got a great opportunity for a cheap outing. It’s not the healthiest meal option out there, but I’ll be honest with you: I don’t always eat healthy food. Surprise! Today the Little Miss and I met with our friends at the local […] More
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3 Canadians Who Can Increase Your Financial Literacy
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. Before the month comes to an end, I wanted to highlight some of the Canadian* influences that have helped me on my financial literacy journey. A Thanksgiving of sorts. While Canadian readers may be familiar with the list, Americans and readers from around the world might see a […] More
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in lifehackA Simple Life Without The Chickens
It seems that there are many definitions of a simple life. Some go back to basics and live on a rural homestead with free range chickens. Some sell their possessions and travel the world. Some live in tiny spaces where extra possessions just won’t fit. While I do daydream about each of these lifestyles, realistically […] More
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