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Life Matters
Every May, we’re faced with the age-old dilemma of what to do or buy for the person who has loved us, sacrificed for us, and worked tirelessly to give us the best life she could. That’s a tough favor to pay back! What could we possibly do to properly recognize the efforts that were made for our benefit? The truth is that we can’t!
Did you know that the Cinco de Mayo holiday does not in fact celebrate Mexico’s independence, but instead celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French army (led by Napoleon III) at the Battle of Puebla?
Figuring out how to put a baby to sleep (and keep him or her asleep) is a dilemma that has faced generations of new mommies and daddies. With the stress of being a new parent, you desperately need that time when your baby is sleeping to recoup and recover, so that you can be the best parent you can be.
If the words “budget” and “retirement planning” give you heart palpitations, there’s good news. The kind of tracking and planning that used to rely heavily on spreadsheets or equally complicated tools can now be achieved on your smartphone or tablet. Yes, you read that correctly. If you need help with your money anxiety, there’s an app for that.
Procrastinating is a habit that builds over time and becomes reinforced by repetition. You procrastinate enough times, and you become a procrastinator. Some people have been procrastinators for so long that they feel like they are almost incapable of completing any task unless they are under the gun.
There’s a dangerous misconception out there that success in the business world requires a singular focus, long hours on the job, and always putting your personal life last. Fortunately, in recent years, the concept of work-life balance has been proven as a better way to succeed both personally and professionally.
Disciplining yourself to save at a young age is a challenge; you’re likely earning a modest income and yet you’re faced with big expenses like college loans, weddings, house down payments, and the like. Saving for your golden years may seem like a lot less of a priority than dealing with present concerns and you’re probably telling yourself that you’ll make up for it down the road by saving more.
Europe has a lot going for it: stunning landscapes, delicious food, medieval castles, world class museums, and amazing shopping. There are magnificent hotels if you’re able to spend, or plentiful hostels if you’re on a shoestring budget. But one of the things we love most about Europe is how unbelievably easy it is to get from country to country.
Winter is such a magical season and here in the Great White North we get plenty of it! There are unlimited ways to enjoy the winter weather – skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating but one of our favorite ways to celebrate the season is attending winter festivals. Festivals are family-friendly and get you outdoors to appreciate the splendors of the season. This winter, you’ll find winter festivals taking place all over Ontario, both leading up to and following the holiday season. Here are our picks:
Every family has one, that person who goes all in on whatever the latest and greatest diet is. The keto diet seems to be having its moment now and so the odds are good that you’ve got someone in your circle who is eschewing most carbs and loading up on their proteins and fats.
