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Posted in fun with money, smart shopping on Nov 30th, 2009
So like any Canadian with a penchant for shiny, bright objects, I’m considering the Kindle as a Christmas present for, well, myself.
I divested myself of a household full of books a few years ago (yes, it hurt) in favour of Audible.com. But I miss reading.
It’s available from the States for $259USD (approx $275 Cdn) [...]
Posted in fun with money, pleasure of $, praxis, smart shopping on Nov 2nd, 2009
Photo Credit: mysza
One of my girlfriends dreads gift shopping events – birthdays, weddings, and above all else, Christmas. She feels like whatever she purchases just won’t cut it with the recipient. Similarly, a former client of mine deliberately traveled out of town on any occasions involving gifts, holding the firm view [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, fun with money, philosophy of $, pleasure of $ on Aug 29th, 2009
Photo Credit: Angie22
I saw Twilight this weekend. Allegedly it’s as popular with the yummy-mummy crowd as its original teenage target market.
I can see why. While the acting was wooden and the dialogue banal, there’s no question that the eye-candy factor was off the scale. More importantly, and I expect this is the [...]
Posted in Life In Yellowknife, Uncategorized, fun with money on Jun 20th, 2009
I did a lot of free activity today – gardening, walking around town, chores — but for my fit in 15, I wound down for the day with some yoga in the privacy of my own home, for free, thanks to iTunes vidcast of YogaToday. (free always pleases this money coach, naturally)
It felt soooo good. [...]
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 fun with money on Nov 14th, 2008
Posted in fun with money on Oct 24th, 2008
Will you be wanting fries with that?
Posted in Uncategorized, fun with money on Oct 23rd, 2008
In these days of financial tension, even the most spendthrift types among us are becoming more conservative with spending.
Life can still feel good. Here are some five ways to get back in touch with what we already have, and enjoy.
Squawkfox, who writes clearly and intelligently about stocks, bonds, and inverse ETFs, also includes posts about food [...]
Posted in fun with money, smart shopping on Sep 26th, 2008
OK, I really want to know:
1. Do you think most people really do hate banks? Or do we just lash out from time to time? Do credit unions have a better reputation, or are they the same as banks?
2. Is it possible that a bank could be more than just a financial-transactions-kinda place for [...]
Posted in fun with money on Sep 19th, 2008
