Today we celebrated in our city’s traditional Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day with thousands running a 5K for charity, later celebrating with a parade and bar hopping, decked out in festive attire and drinking plenty of green beer. While the day might focus on those dressed in green and packing the local bars and restaurants, … … Continue reading
One of the best ways to boost your finances, and help others at the same time, is to make charitable donations. When you make it a priority to donate to charity, you are in better control of your finances, and you help make the world a better place. Choosing a charitable cause isn’t always easy, … … Continue reading
I have always thought that giving back to the community and to the world is an important endeavour. After all, we need to look out for each other and giving back makes you feel part of something bigger. Furthermore, giving back builds up good karma, if you believe in that sort of thing. We all want … … Continue reading
While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. My dad worked first as a meat cutter and then at a factory. During the recession in the ’80s, he was unemployed for nearly 2.5 years. My mom was an at home day care provider. We got our clothes as hand me down from older … … Continue reading
One of the great things about a new year is the fact that you can look at where you’re at, decide where you’d like to be, and then make a plan to improve yourself. It’s true that you can set goals anytime of the year, but the advent of a new year provides you with … … Continue reading
Last fall, I was contacted by World Vision to host a review and giveaway on my blog for one of their Christmas presents. (People can choose to buy a present through World Vision; part of what they pay goes for the present, and the rest is given as a donation to someone in need.) I … … Continue reading