Saving Money

This week I’ve visited both Global Calgary and Breakfast Television Calgary to talk about how to save money at the grocery store. Here are some of my favourite tips from my segments and a few more that didn’t make it in (those segments are short, yo). I hope they help you shave a bit off… Read more about 13 Tips To Save Money at the Grocery Store

It’s back to school time and BOY is it expensive. School fees, supplies, clothes and activity fees can leave you (and your bank account) reeling. We know that you don’t want to cut back on your kids’ fun, so here are some great tips for affording extracurricular activities to make it a little less painful. But… Read more about 6 Tips for Affording Extracurricular Activities!

Times are tough in Calgary right now. The drop in the cost of oil has meant that many companies are cutting wages or worse, laying people off. Unfortunately a layoff can often come out of left field and leave you wondering how to keep your personal finances in the black. For me, money worries can lead… Read more about Safeguarding Your Personal Finances During an Economic Downturn

Being a grown up is hard. When I was a child, I couldn’t wait to grow up. In my mind it meant that I could do whatever I want and eat ALL THE CHOCOLATE. I didn’t realize that it also meant learning to pay bills, live within your means and realizing just because you could… Read more about Do You Feel Financially #LifeReady

  Last week I admitted that I haven’t been excited about cooking lately. Recipes with long and unique ingredient lists are just not my thing right now. Instead, I have focussed on keeping my kitchen stocked with things that I can use to make quick dinners that my family loves. While it may lead to… Read more about What to Keep On Hand for Quick Dinners