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Archive for December 2010

toolkit 150x150 New Years Resolutions Toolkit Start the Year off Right

As 2010 draws to a close, and many of you are setting your resolutions and goals for the next year, I thought I would share some of the tips we discussed this last year and how they might help you with  your 2011 resolutions. Trust me, there is something for everyone.Get ActiveExercise and Time- Making ...

New Year’s Resolutions for 2011

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Yes it is that time of year again where we all vow to make positive changes in our life. You know, I have never been much into new year's resolutions. I have always found them futile. It seems that by the second week of January, everyone has rebounded back to their old habits and forgotten ...

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Categories : Get Organized

Is Being Green Futile?

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
planet 150x150 Is Being Green Futile?

As many of you know, I am a large proponent of living green. In fact it is one of my newest passions. Both my husband and I have been working on converting our home to a green home, one that is free of chemicals and toxins that are bad for us as well as the ...

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Categories : Go Green

Are “No Preset Limit” Credit Cards Really Better?

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
Credit cards 150x150 Are “No Preset Limit” Credit Cards Really Better?

Many years ago, American Express was the first to offer cards with no preset spending limits (their Green, Gold, and Platinum charge cards). More recently, the Visa Signature and World MasterCard tiers (mostly seen on travel credit cards) were launched with this same feature. It’s marketed as a special benefit to have, but are we ...

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Categories : Money Tips

Thanks to Personal Dividends for including my post How Will Your New Spouse Affect Your Credit Score in this week's Carnival of Wealth. Please check out the carnival.

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Categories : Appearances In

Many thanks to Nick at Step Away From the Mall for including my post Exercise and Time- Making Them Both Work in this week's Festival of Frugality. There were many great posts in this week's festival so check them out when you have a chance.

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boxing day 150x150 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales

Depending on where you live you may already be flooded with flyers and advertisements for Boxing Day shopping. This is one of the biggest retail events of the year. In some ways I think it is busier than Christmas.  If you are going to head out shopping this year, take these 10 tips with you.1. ...

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Categories : Go Green, Money Tips
christmas 150x150 20 Ways to Spend Time With the Family Over the Holidays

One of the things I love about the holidays and I believe is the most fundamental and an important part of them is spending time together as a family. The holidays are not about presents, parties, or people off doing their own thing. It is about bonding, having laughs, and cherishing those we have in ...

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Categories : Go Frugal

8 Tricks to Travel Healthier

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
suitcase 150x150 8 Tricks to Travel Healthier

Many of us are traveling to visit family over the holidays which as always, is loads of fun. But getting there usually isn't. Our health usually takes a toll.  Here are some tricks we have used to stay healthy when we travel:1. Maximize long layovers. It seems that no matter where you want to fly ...

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Categories : Get Healthy

Thanks to Tom at Canadian Finance Blog for including my post 4 Traits of Successful People in this week's Canadian Finance Carnival. Please check out the carnival. There are a ton of great reads.

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