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I have always valued the gifts of quality time or the gifts of experience over chocolates and roses for Valentine’s Day. Here are fifteen ideas that may take your Valentine’s Day experience to a different level of enjoyment. No matter your age, career level or financial status, these ideas will bring a smile to your …
Mahayana New Year falls on January 25th this year. The term Mahayana means ‘Great Vehicle’ in English. It refers to Buddhist philosophies and practices observed in Northeast Asia, in places such as Tibet, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia, as well as North America. Mahāyāna Buddhists believe that every individual can achieve enlightenment during his/her …
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We all know about Toronto, Ottawa and Blue Mountain as great winter spots. You may not have imagined that Hamilton is the less common, but not less fantastic winter gateway in Ontario. Here is a list of some of the things you can do in Hamilton: Fun Outdoor Adventure Best Places to Visit Another thing …
With rising prices, augmented mortgage rates, and the cost of living reaching an all-time high, you may be looking at your bank account statements and asking yourself how to survive in these difficult times. You are not the only one. Many people are struggling to stay afloat. Here are my five top tips on how …
We are all accustomed to making New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of the new year. We often ask ourselves: “What didn’t we achieve last year?” and ” Can this be made into our new, New Year’s resolution?” But maybe, instead of beating ourselves up about what we haven’t achieved, we can try a new …
A Twist on New Year’s Resolutions: ‘glimmers’ of joy. Read More »
Christmas is a festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God. It is second most important Christian holiday. It is observed on December 25th, but many people celebrate it with a supper on December 24th, because this is when Jesus is believed to have been born. Let me give you a glimpse …
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Stress-free Christmas is a dream that many mothers don’t know how to achieve. Here are some easy tips to follow to make this Christmas manageable and enjoyable. Plan ahead The importance of planning at stressful times of the year cannot be underestimated. Sit down and think about your goals for the holidays, write them down …
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To enjoy the Christmas break to the fullest, you need to plan some enjoyable Christmas break activities. Here is the list of some of the most exciting indoor and outdoor activities for the wintertime. For the little ones…. Science for the Season at the Ontario Science Centre If you have some time on your hands …
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The gift-giving season is just around the corner. Some of us are great at giving gifts and some of us aren’t. If this is your first year in Canada, or if you are still confused about gift-giving customs, here are some general rules on how to give presents in Canada. Gift-giving rules depend on the …
Canadian culture: the do’s and don’ts of gift giving Read More »
Setting up a smart budget is very similar to setting smart goals. The SMART budget should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. Setting up a SMART budget doesn’t have to be difficult when you follow these five smart tips. Tip One: ask yourself why you want to budget Smart budget should be relevant, so …
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