Tips for living well on a tight budget
When you’re a senior on a fixed income, a student on a budget, or a family with strained resources, it can be challenging to manage your money responsibly and still feel like you’re enjoying life and not missing out. A tight budget is limiting,...
Waking up in winter: How to avoid sleeping in
Waking up in the winter can feel difficult some days. Well, most days, if we're being honest! It's dark, and everything outside the duvet is freezing cold; it's no surprise that we just want to stay in bed.
Of course, this is not feasible for...
Avoiding office colds: How to stay healthy at work in winter
Working in an office can be great at times. You'll be surrounded with colleagues you can socialise with, who will be there to support you if you're having trouble with your job, and are always willing to share the best gossip. However, when winter...
Cyber Monday how-to’s
By now you’re probably very familiar with the Black Friday phenomenon. It’s the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, and it marks the official start of holiday shopping season. So named because it’s a very profitable day for retailers, it’s a...
8 Ways to get your wallet ready for holiday season
In addition to being the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can also be the most expensive! From gift giving, to decorating, to hosting parties and overnight guests, it can seem like your wallet is never closed during the holidays.
Before things...
How to encourage others to make a difference
The phrase, “there is strength in numbers” is especially true when you’re talking about the power to make a difference in your community and around the world. The efforts of just one person can still change lives and make a positive impact for years...
Listen up! Host an evening of old time radio fun
Chances are that your parents or grandparents have regaled you with stories about how they gathered around the radio with family and friends, listening excitedly to the tales unfolding before them. Little Orphan Annie, Jack Armstrong the All American Boy, and The Lone Ranger...
Navigating grief during the holidays
The holidays are meant to be a happy time filled with special moments shared with the people you love most. But when you’re grieving the loss of someone special, the idea of finding any joy during your holiday celebrations can seem like a nearly...