When I was a kid, I organized my candy before I ate it. These days, I alphabetize my spices, and arrange my books and clothes by colour. I describe myself as a wannabe-minimalist, and I’m at my happiest when I’m decluttering and organizing.
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In Part 1 of this series, we looked at our finances at the high-level. We took a snapshot of our current financial picture, and examined where our money is going. Then, we identified our priorities going forward, and made sure we were protected with appropriate […]
This stage of life can be a strain on a family’s finances. Kids are expensive. Childcare alone can easily cost more than your mortgage. You might be living on a reduced income, due to maternity leave(s) or a modified schedule at work. You may be […]
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Christmas is all about traditions, and one of the best things about having a young family is getting to pick and choose the traditions that your kids are going to grow up with. One of my favourite traditions that we’ve embraced with our kids is […]
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Nothing’s worse than coming home from work to tired, hungry kids, and no plan for dinner. In our house, meal planning is an absolute necessity. Without a meal plan we eat way too much convenience food, and spend way too much money. Meal planning doesn’t have […]
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