helping canadians be savvy, informed and thoughtful about their money
Posted in Uncategorized on May 31st, 2009
Anybody remember The Lord’s Day Act? It has a fascinating history in Canada, and was ultimately thrown down in 1985 by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms – believe it or not, by a drugstore in Calgary.
It was one thing to be struck down, but another for retailers to start keeping their shops open. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 28th, 2009
Photo Credit: Silver Fox
I popped by one of my all-time-fave-blogs (along with squawkfox ’s), called Wisebread today and their post was especially useful: a primer on Bargain Shopping. It’s worth the 4 minutes it will take you to read, so pop by if you can.
One of their pointers was to look [...]
Posted in Life In Yellowknife, freebies or nearly, fun with money on May 27th, 2009
I love free stuff! Or living large while spending little!
So here are some upcoming events for Canadians:
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES this weekend for Williams Lake Folks:
Friday/Saturday May 29/30
DRIVE-IN
Sunset Time: 21:15
Movie 29th: ET
Movie 30th: American Graffiti
Location: Williams Lake Stampede Park (800 McKenzie Ave South)
Courtesy of FreshAir Cinema
CLUB FATASS is a misnomer! It’s a free [...]
Posted in econ 101 on May 26th, 2009
Most of us have heard of Adam Smith’s theory of invisible hand. (If you haven’t, the gist of it is: Left to pursue our personal self-interest, we will also inevitably help the greater good as well.)
Here’s a lesser-known theory by WiIlliam Lloyd, a contemporary of Smith. It’s called The Tragedy of the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 25th, 2009
Yellowknife. What a place. Here I thought I was coming up here for a new job, and I’m a new mom.
It happened this way. I dragged my heels and went to church reluctantly and late. Then three things happened: I made 2 friends, and I discovered that Tony Campolo, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20th, 2009
It was easy to suggest Free Things To Do in Vancouver.
Yellowknife’s harder. There ain’t no Stanley Park or Starbucks here!
Thankfully, Yellowknife has a thriving citizen-engagement culture, so I’ve found a couple free activities that I really enjoy:
1. Cinema Politica shows films that are eye-opening and informative, at least once a month. It’s [...]
Posted in praxis on May 18th, 2009
Folks, I’m middle aged. Despite the Norwegian dna which keeps me looking thirty-something, I am not.
I’m a fourty-something.
I recently had a birthday up here in Yellowknife. Because I scarcely know anyone, there were not the usual celebrations, but there was time to reflect on the cost/benefits of my aging. Happily, by [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 8th, 2009
Only the Aussies! I love it!
Posted in praxis, smart shopping on May 7th, 2009
If Franke James can do it, so can I! (and we’re both saving money, too)
What Franke James did was, The Hardest Thing First. In her case as an urban dweller in Toronto, the hardest thing was
Photo Credit: Franke James, creative commons
My hardest thing? I’m going to dry my laundry on a clothesline.
Given I live [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 7th, 2009
Javaroma is now hiring:
General Manager
We are looking for someone with restaurant management experience and an entrepreneurial streak to take the reins of our very busy coffee shop. Our GM must be a hard working individual who can both lead by example and take a step back to analyze and optimize our operation. Compensation will include [...]
