Rachel‘s 2020 Resolutions

I am one of those people who like to create resolutions upon the commencement of a new year. I like the idea of a fresh start and a clean slate; I like self-reflecting on what I have done well and where I have fallen short. For the past few years, I have tried several times …

Bride on a Budget 2019

The average wedding in Canada costs easily between $20,000 to $30,000 and that is a lot of moolah! Below are some examples of others who have researched the cost of saying “I do”: When it comes to planning your wedding, a key component every bride should remember is this is YOUR wedding.  I recently was …

The Similarities Between Dieting & Budgeting

Last night I snacked on celery & carrot sticks with salsa because I had no points left for the day. Earlier I had an English Muffin (four points) and two tablespoons of cream cheese (five points), which was the bulk of my supper. I had a peach for dessert (zero points). If you haven’t already …

Save a Few Dollars! 

The above photo is of the Halifax Central Library courtesy of Halifax Public Libraries .  This particular beauty is located on Spring Garden Road in down town Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Not only is it a spectacular architectural masterpiece, but it is full to the brim with stuff that you can borrow for free!!!   I …