Category Archives: Consumer
Paying Full Price
“I never pay full price for anything,” is a popular humble-brag: I am declaring myself a whiz at negotiating, or using the marketplace in my favour. I am saying I have the best research skills or I know all the
Paying Full Price
“I never pay full price for anything,” is a popular humble-brag: I am declaring myself a whiz at negotiating, or using the marketplace in my favour. I am saying I have the best research skills or I know all the
Autopilot Style
Lately I feel like I’m on autopilot with my wardrobe. One day this week, I ran an errand before work. I was wearing dark-wash jeans and a grey turtleneck. Before work, I planned to add my blue cardigan, but it
Autopilot Style
Lately I feel like I’m on autopilot with my wardrobe. One day this week, I ran an errand before work. I was wearing dark-wash jeans and a grey turtleneck. Before work, I planned to add my blue cardigan, but it
Fitbit: 6 Months Later
I’ve had my Fitbit over 6 months now so it’s time for a second review. Is it going to stay the course? Gadget Fun Factor: Is the Fitbit fun to own? You bet! It’s fun to look around a room
Fitbit: 6 Months Later
I’ve had my Fitbit over 6 months now so it’s time for a second review. Is it going to stay the course? Gadget Fun Factor: Is the Fitbit fun to own? You bet! It’s fun to look around a room
Banking Overhaul
I like doing business with my bank, and when Rom arrived in Canada, I recommended he deal with them too. Recently, however, he’s been getting better services and products than I have! What gives? The answer: Although I review my
Banking Overhaul
I like doing business with my bank, and when Rom arrived in Canada, I recommended he deal with them too. Recently, however, he’s been getting better services and products than I have! What gives? The answer: Although I review my
YNAB 2016 Budget App Review
YNAB (You Need a Budget) is the best budgeting system I’ve ever used. But – I won’t be subscribing. This is clearly not a sponsored post. I am a personal finance and budget geek. I’ve kept track of my spending
YNAB 2016 Budget App Review
YNAB (You Need a Budget) is the best budgeting system I’ve ever used. But – I won’t be subscribing. This is clearly not a sponsored post. I am a personal finance and budget geek. I’ve kept track of my spending
Tim’s Cups, Candy Wrappers and Poo Bags
On my first visit to London, I quickly spotted a cultural difference between North America and the UK. There is much less of an eat-on-the-run mentality. Where I travelled, there were no drive-throughs for coffee or fast food. Even in
Tim’s Cups, Candy Wrappers and Poo Bags
On my first visit to London, I quickly spotted a cultural difference between North America and the UK. There is much less of an eat-on-the-run mentality. Where I travelled, there were no drive-throughs for coffee or fast food. Even in
This Year in Money
Hi! The categories for my financial review were inspired by Asian Pear in this blog post (I will link to the 2015 version when it arrives: soon, I think!) Budget Method and Tools Around November each year, I think about
This Year in Money
Hi! The categories for my financial review were inspired by Asian Pear in this blog post (I will link to the 2015 version when it arrives: soon, I think!) Budget Method and Tools Around November each year, I think about
Grocery “Reveal”
Every year I tally up the actual foods we bought during the year, and not just what they cost. I had a look over 2015 and thought about what we can do differently. If anyone asked me, I would say we are
Grocery “Reveal”
Every year I tally up the actual foods we bought during the year, and not just what they cost. I had a look over 2015 and thought about what we can do differently. If anyone asked me, I would say we are
Full Year Grocery Hand-Over Results
Last January I asked my spouse, Rom, if he would take over grocery shopping for the year. He was up for the challenge. He kept the same budget we had in 2014 which was $500 a month for groceries, snacks,
Full Year Grocery Hand-Over Results
Last January I asked my spouse, Rom, if he would take over grocery shopping for the year. He was up for the challenge. He kept the same budget we had in 2014 which was $500 a month for groceries, snacks,
Wardrobe Report 2015
Nearly year-end and it’s time to sum up how I’ve fared with my apparel this year. Let me go back to the beginning. I set a budget of $900 for clothes this year and I spent $1516. And am I well-dressed?
Wardrobe Report 2015
Nearly year-end and it’s time to sum up how I’ve fared with my apparel this year. Let me go back to the beginning. I set a budget of $900 for clothes this year and I spent $1516. And am I well-dressed?
An Exacting Life 