Relationships & Family
It’s been fun!
This week marks two long years since I inked my first post. And it’s been fun! Although this one might be my last… at least for a while. I started this little blog with the intention of…
Gardening can be fun for your kids too
One of the things my dad has always enjoyed was his garden. And up until last year, at the ripe age of 82, my old man was still out there every day, picking at and tending to…
Using free money to pay for my children’s education
Saving for your child’s education can be a bit of a challenge at times when so many other financial forces and obligations are pulling at and stretching your wallet. And then there are some parents who feel…
Save money when travelling with children
If this year’s cold winter has provided any benefit, it’s that it’s made me think more about how I want to spend the spring and summer. While we all dream of the warmer sun vacations of years…
5 financial lessons to pass onto your kids
Teaching your kids about money and money management, are important life skills and they’re also important because you want your children to avoid the many financial hardships and pitfalls that many kids or adults of today are…
The secrets to a financially happy marriage
My parents who will be celebrating 50 years of marriage this year, would probably be better suited to be giving advice on the secrets to a successful marriage. But today, I’d like to share some secrets to…
A Happy New Year
I love January (although, I could probably do without the weather). It’s a month that’s become a symbol of renewal. While many of us use the month of the December and specifically holidays as an excuse to…
There’s no place like home for the holidays
This year’s been an exciting one, albeit a very hectic one. I’m really looking forward to the holidays. I could really use that downtime to spend with my family. Sometimes it feels like we’re spinning our wheels,…
Money for nothing and your gifts for (practically) free
According to a new BMO Holiday Spending Outlook survey, the average Canadian this year, plans to spend $678 on gifts this holiday season. This is obviously largely dependant on the number of people you’re buying for, which…
A take on taking parental leave: a dad’s perspective
Confession: I took 6 weeks of parental leave. I know it’s not much of a confession. But as a guy, there’s still some stigma surrounding putting your family ahead of your job. Although most younger co-workers were…
