Did you know that Canadian Postal Outlets can charge you pretty much anything they want for shipping?
Apparently postal outlets are not obligated to follow the price of stamps and postal products that are legislated by Canada Post. That means that they can charge extra fees and apply additional service fees to products that they sell.
So, if [...]
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Extra Charges at Canada Post Outlets?
Organized Packing When Moving Helps You Save
Moving to a new home in the near future? If so, you have a lot of work ahead of you! In my experience, it really pays to plan early and carefully for the move. And I cannot stress the importance of packing your things in a neat and organized manner if you want to save [...]
Finding a Good Rental
So, I am back after taking February off to move to a new home. I wrote another article last January with some saving tips when moving (see: Moving On The Cheap) and now I’d like to write about my experience of looking for a new place to rent. I believe I did a few things that [...]
Moving on the Cheap
Having moved several times in my life, I know moving can be expensive. My family will be moving to a new apartment in just a little over a month and already I am starting to organize our stuff, pack and make moving arrangements. I believe that the earlier you start to prep for the big [...]
Holiday Shopping: Some Tips To Keep Your Cash and Purchases Safe
These tips were originally posted in August, but as the Holiday and Christmas Season is the biggest time of year for shopping, I thought it might be worth posting them again (some have revisions) as reminder to us all…
a. I bring a couple of big, sturdy bags with me where I can stuff several stores’ [...]
Recycled Gift Wrapping
Starting to buy your holiday presents and paraphernalia? If you’re like me, you are. The holidays can be very expensive and if your wallet could feel pain, this will be the time of year it would. But the holidays can not only tax your wallet, but Mother Earth as well. Tons of wrapping paper and [...]
Shop at Local Craft Fairs for Gifts
Tis the season, the Christmas craft fair season! I visit and buy many of my gifts at local craft fairs and farmers markets because I like to support small businesses and my fellow Canadians in their money endeavors.
Another benefit I see to buying at craft fairs are that most likely, the item bought will [...]
Early Holiday Shopping Equals A Little Less Holiday Stress
Yes, I know, Halloween has just passed and already I am writing about Holiday shopping. But for good reason! My family celebrates Christmas and we have dinners, get-togethers, gift-exchange, etc. And since I tend to be a little obsessive about giving gifts people will cherish (or at least like), I have to [...]
A Bottle of Spaghetti Sauce
Last night my partner made dinner; spaghetti and meatballs. He used a bottle of Ragu Pasta sauce and added chopped green peppers, mushrooms and meatballs. But he also added water. It would have been an awesome meal except for the added water in the sauce. Instead of a lovely sauce that [...]
Very Affordable Halloween Costume - Beaker of the Muppets
Uh-oh no costume yet? Halloween is only 4 days away but it’s not too late to make yourself a very cute and affordable Beaker Costume. Really easy, it only takes around an hour to make. Here’s how to make his head…
Materials:
Pink poster board - $0.50 at Dollar Store
Orange flat foam material - $1 per pack at Dollar [...]
