02.27.14
For as long as I can remember, I’ve known of the importance of smoke alarms and how having one can save our lives and our family. I also know how annoying a smoke alarm can be when the batteries [...]
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In my early teens, my mom bought a cat that she absolutely adored. In fact, I had a sneaking suspicion she loved that cat more than me. Perhaps my first clue was her lack of sympathy for my [...]
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In a recent survey conducted by Harris-Decima for Rogers, almost half of Canadian smartphone owners said they keep their device with them pretty much 24/7. Hmmmm, turns out I’m just another sorrowful statistic! In all fairness, we live in [...]
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When I started in insurance, I discovered how important the old saying, “You’re only as good as your Plan B”, really is. A well thought out practical plan can mean the difference between coping with a disaster and [...]
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I’m not sure if it is pure coincidence, the company I keep, or my age bracket, but a few of my friends have recently bought homes with mortgage-helper renter suites. My friends had no problem renting the suites, but [...]
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Don’t get me wrong, I’m a firm believer we learn from our mistakes. I like that with age, comes wisdom (for the most part) and I rarely look upon my experiences with regret. How else would I know [...]
Read More 11.06.13
In the spirit of charity and to hopefully brighten the lives a few people, this November we are hosting The Great Schill Give-a-Thon. From November 11-22 we be collecting clothes and food at all our branches for the Atira Women’s Resource Society and Coquitlam Share Society in support [...]
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While the concept that giving to others can make you feel good about yourself is not revolutionary, there are several more subtle ways that giving to a cause can benefit your psychological, spiritual and emotional well-being. We’ve all [...]
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Studies have shown that the leading cause of stress during the holiday season derives from money problems. Ugh! If you’re anything like me, you’re not one of those smart, savvy shoppers, incorporating the gift giving season into her budget [...]
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As winter approaches many of you will light up those fireplaces and wood stoves that have been dormant all summer. Keep these tips in mind while you burn this winter. Be sure fireplaces and stoves are installed correctly. Wood [...]
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