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8 Things I Learned About Buying a House
This past Spring I bought my first house. Goodbye savings, hello 30 years of financial responsibilities! Fortunately, I know a fair bit about the home-buying process. Not because I have a ton of personal experience, but because I work for a real estate investor and spend the majority of my day researching and writing about […]
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The Magic Kingdom – It Really is the Happiest Place on Earth!
We did it! Six days and five nights in Walt Disney World. It was just as magical as I remember and I’m pleased to report that the rest of my family felt the same way. It was their first visit and, needless to say, we’re already planning our next visit back. We made it to […]
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5 Things to Bring in a Walt Disney World Day Pack
We are less than a month away from our trip to Disney World, which means it’s time to start packing. Isn’t it a little early, you ask? According to every blog post I’ve read, the answer is NO! I’m a very easy-going traveller, and I’m accustomed to packing the night before and heading on my […]
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Photo of the Day: Paradise in Utila
I was scrolling through some old photos this morning and stumbled across this one I took two years ago in Utila, Honduras. I was sitting on the beach at Neptune’s and was struck by how postcard-perfect the view was. It’s been two long years since I’ve seen the ocean, and methinks it’s time to go […]
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Disney World Itinerary – Am I Crazy?
I’ve really gone and done it this time. I got a decent tax return this year and instead of doing something responsible like paying off my car or adding to the renovation fund, I’ve booked a six-day, five-night trip to Disney World for my family. I’ve been thinking about it for awhile, and when I […]
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We’re Coveting: A Stay at the Don Cesar
We’re in the midst of grappling with an issue that tons of families deal with when planning a Disney World vacation – what to do next? Given the high cost of taking the kids to Disney, we can only afford to do it for a few days (not to mention our sanity can only handle […]
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The Taste of Nostalgia: Twinnings Black Currant Tea
We had a tradition in my house growing up. Every night before bed my mum and I would have a cup of tea. For a long time it was orange pekoe, then for awhile it was earl grey, and then we discovered our absolute favourite, Twinnings Black Currant. A black tea with a subtle fruit […]
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8 Reasons Why Dogs are the Best
Four months ago I brought home a 3-month old rescue puppy. Best. Decision. Ever. It had been three years since my 14-year-old Siberian Husky passed away and I had been terribly lonely without a four legged friend in the house. Circumstances prevented me from getting another dog until this past summer, and now that I have […]
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5 Places to See the Fall Colors in Southern Ontario
Few things are as beautiful as the natural transformation that happens every Fall. If you’re lucky enough to live in Southern Ontario be sure to check out these spots – 2.5 hours or less from Toronto – for some truly impressive fall colors. Mount Nemo The Niagara Escarpment is truly magnificent, and one of the […]
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5 Reasons to Visit Banff in the Summer
There are a hundred or more reasons why visiting Banff, Alberta at any time of year is a marvelous idea. Most notably because it’s one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts the majestic rocky mountains, glacier-fed lakes, and wildlife sightings like you’ll see nowhere else. In winter […]
