Yes, it’s January. But the yucky winter weather doesn’t mean we have to slump into the cracks of the couch, not to be seen until the sun shines again. It doesn’t even mean we have to stay inside. The gloomy skies and winter chill may have you feeling a touch grouchy—it’s OK, it happens to…
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You think you’ve tried couponing. After all, you’ve clipped your weight in coupons from the Sunday paper. You’ve blown through dozens of ink cartridges printing them online. Sure, every now and then, you save a few dollars. But you usually end up sprinkling your coupons in the bottom of your purse, jamming them into…
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Toddlerhood is an exciting time for your little one. They’re growing fast and learning new things even faster. They have boundless energy and are curious to explore their surroundings. Of course, there are times when they can’t do whatever they want. The Big Bad Parent (that’s you) sometimes has to spoil their fun, and a…
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Buying secondhand is a great option for the thrifty shopper. If you have a thriving online buy-sell community like VarageSale nearby, it can make picking up previously loved furniture, toys, sports equipment, electronics and appliances enticingly easy. And while buying used items has clear fiscal advantages (who couldn’t use a little more room in their…
Read MoreSome parents are hesitant about introducing their kids to the concept of money at a young age. While innocence is a gift, it’s important to instill the value of money in children and demonstrate the basic financial concepts of earning, spending and saving. Financial literacy simply means learning how to manage your money effectively—in essence,…
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You’ve likely put some thought into your New Year’s resolutions already. Have you resolved to make more cash in 2016? Regardless of whether you want to tuck more cash away for a rainy day or achieve another aspiration (like finally taking that family vacay to Disney World), financial goals often top people’s resolutions list. Luckily,…
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For the second year in a row, admins of the Clarington, ON VarageSale community got together to rally their members and organize donations for a charitable organization that was especially close to their hearts. “This year we … teamed up with the Refuge,” says Beth. An organization in Oshawa that helps homeless youth, the Refuge provides…
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Cleaning your space can often be a stressful and tedious task (Who really loves cleaning? We sure don’t!). But tidying up really doesn’t have to translate to hours of scrubbing and excessive amounts of elbow grease. People waste many minutes, and hours in some cases, when they clean due to their own disorganization. The key thing that’s…
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Winter is coming, and that means it’s almost time for winter break! Kids are elated over their well-deserved time off from school, but many parents would probably love to just head indoors and hibernate. However, munchkins may instead grant their parents the title of CEO of Entertainment. Sound like your household? Never fear—here are some ideas to help you deliver some…
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Cracking open a good book is a great way to recapture some of that pre-child “me time.” Reading is also an excellent way to lower stress levels, and we all know relaxed moms can better handle all those crazy challenges thrown their way on a daily basis. The following list of five fiction titles are…
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