Discover practical tips about life in Canada, including finances, traditions, holidays, travel ideas, and settling advice.
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 …
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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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Self-care routine should be easy. Let’s face it: as moms, we do not have the time for elaborate procedures and generous chunks of time to indulge in relaxation techniques. Here is a list of enjoyable things I do to relax and refresh divided into daily, weekly and monthly activities that I find pleasure in. A …
Let’s talk about the word self-care today. Self-care: Compound Noun Self-care as an adjective: Example sentences: Self-care practice is gaining more and more popularity because people are afraid of burnout. Synonyms of self care: Care given to oneself, especially to maintain one’s physical or psychological well-being: personal care, self-aid, self-help, care, maintenance, mental health care, …
Remembrance Day is observed in many Commonwealth countries (the countries that were part of the British Empire), to remember those who died in war or served in the military. Canadians have celebrated it all over Canada each year on November 11 since November 11, 1931. Remembrance Day is the anniversary of the Armistice agreement of 1918 that …
Let us talk about the word ‘remember.’ Remember: verb Remember: commemorate, recall, recollect, bear in mind, call to mind. Opposites of remember: forget, miss, misunderstand, repress, disregard. Remembrance: noun The photo album makes a nice remembrance of the wedding. to remember + (Object) e.g. to remember it it, that, someone, word, thing, name, this, anything, all, to remember + Adverb …
Most children I know wait for Halloween all year long! They literally count the days until it comes. It is one of the most exciting days in a year for them. It is more exciting than Christmas or Easter, and for some even more exciting than their birthday. Let’s explore these safety tips to make …
(close to the GTA) We are so fortunate to live in Ontario, because not only are we close to the conveniences of a big agglomeration, but we are also surrounded by nature. We have the best hiking trails at our fingertips in Ontario. It is the hiking season, so let’s explore the most spectacular views …
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Let’s talk about the word ‘hike.’ Hike: Noun We are going to go on a hike at the weekend. It is a beautiful September day. 2. an increase in the cost of something, especially large or unexpected a pay/wage hike ThePM is worried that business owners and corporations might cut jobs in response to a wage hike . a …
What is financial health? Financial health is the state and stability of your monetary affairs. There are many factors contributing to healthy financial situation. Some of the strongest indicators of financial health are: How to evaluate your financial situation? To better understand your financial situation, carry out a self-assessment and answer these key questions: What …
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