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Nine Great Gift Ideas for Mother's Day Under $40
Filed under: HolidaysThere's no question that mothers deserve our respect and admiration and I'm quite sure that they would be quite happy with any expression of thanks we cared to offer on their...
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Buy Snacks, Toys and Other Trip Diversions at the Dollar Store
Filed under: Family Finances, Food & Drink, Saving, Shopping, TravelPlanning a trip this summer? Don't blow a chunk of your vacation budget on toys and snacks at an airport gift shop. Save your...
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From the Dollar Store - Mother's Day Gifts for $5 and Under
You may not have a lot of cash to spend this year, but you can still give your mom a thoughtful gift that shows you care. Here are five fun Mother's Day gifts under $5 from the dollar store, each one...
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Bike Safety - It Doesn't Cost a Lot to Keep Your Kids Safe
Filed under: Economizer, Health, House & Home, ShoppingWe all have pet peeves. Now that spring has sprung, one of my major ones as a driver has resurfaced yet again; people, both young and old,...
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Ideas For Backyard Entertaining on the Cheap
Filed under: Family Finances, House & Home, ShoppingWhatever the calendar says, you know summer has arrived when people start wearing sandals and lighting up their barbecues. If you'd love to have...
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Help Your Graduate on Their Way - Seven Practical Gifts $10 or Under
When it comes time to give someone a gift, I've always been the type to go for the practical, rather than the merely decorative. A gift can be both, of course, but my thinking is it should, first and...
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Five Fun and Frugal Gifts for Father's Day
Filed under: Food & Drink, Shopping, Pop's WalletFather's Day is coming up once again and it's not too early to start thinking about what to get the special man/men in your life. If, indeed, you...
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Cheap Thrills - Everything Your Kids Need for Summer Fun
Filed under: Family Finances, ShoppingAs a kid, my fondest memory of the start of summer, apart from no more school, consisted of a new pair of flip flops and an inflatable beach ball. There was more...
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Teacher Gifts That Get an A+ From Teachers
Filed under: Shopping, Back to SchoolThere are no mugs on this list. Most teachers have enough mugs to start their own coffee shop. Bath soaps and candles could be a problem for someone with allergies...
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A Guide to Shopping for a Rental Property
Filed under: House & Home, Real Estate, Your HomeYou could be a young person shopping for your first apartment or you could be empty-nesters looking to downsize from a house to something that...
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Why Estate Planning Should Include Your Four-Legged Friends
A recent article in the Toronto Star suggests that estate planning should include our four-legged friends. It's something I'd never thought about before but what would become of Christie (the dog) and...
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Dollarama Set To Add $3 Merchandise In August
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Family Finances, ShoppingAs far as Canadian dollar stores go, Dollarama is at the top of the heap. According to a recent financial report, first quarter profits...
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Save on Camping Gear at the Dollar Store
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Family Finances, Shopping, HolidaysFor many families, camping is a fun and economical vacation. After tents and cook stoves have been bought, there are still lots...
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Bartering Is Back: How Can It Work For You?
Filed under: Shopping, Weird & WonderfulBartering is simply the trading of goods and services without the use of money. It's been around since time began, though modern society has largely shunned...
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Senior Discounts May Be A Bust For Boomers
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Health, ShoppingThe Baby Boomer generation is aging and since they represent a large percentage of the population - more than eight million were born within a...
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You Can Now Get Your Vitamins at the Dollar Store - But Should You?
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Health, ShoppingRecently, I discovered a selection of vitamins and minerals on Dollarama's shelves. The dollar store has slowly been adding more medicinal products...
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Five Things You Should Never Share: Part One - Social Media
Filed under: Identity Theft, Technology, Holidays, Your HomeStaying safe these days means more than just protecting yourself from disease by eating properly and getting enough exercise. In these days...
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Save Money on Back to School Basics at the Dollar Store
Filed under: Budgeting & Planning, Shopping, Back to SchoolWhenever you head out to shop for something specific, comparison shopping is always a good idea. Perhaps this is especially true when it...
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Impressive $3 Items at Dollarama
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Family Finances, House & Home, ShoppingWhen I spoke to public relations for Dollarama near the end of June, I was told that the addition of $3 items would be a...
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Six Tips for Hiring a Reputable Mover
Filed under: Consumer Complaints, Shopping, Your HomeOntario's Ministry of Consumer Services has some sobering news. They receive almost 300 inquiries and complaints about movers every year. Those...
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