The recent earthquake in December caused quite a stir, with many running out to buy emergency kits for the home. It was scary but thankfully not disastrous. However, it did highlight that preparedness is half the battle. The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and … Disaster Planning for Seniors
According to Statistics Canada, the typical Canadian family spends over $1,600 a year on home utility bills, and a large portion of that energy is wasted. Not to fear: there are several things you can do each month to conserve energy and reduce the strain on your wallet. Conduct a Home Energy Audit An … Double Up on your Money and Energy Savings
Intact Insurance – one of our Insurance providers – has recently been informed that a few customers have been fraudulently contacted by someone identifying themselves as an Intact Insurance employee looking for credit card information. The person calling indicates that the account is in arrears and in order to keep it current, payment is requested … Scam Alert
From retaining strength to reducing wrinkles, the foods you eat can positively impact your long-term health. Consider incorporating the following superfoods into your diet to support super health. They happen to be super tasty too! Avoid full-fat dairy and lots of red meat. These foods can cause premature wrinkling and inflammation connected to the slowing of … Super Foods for Super Health
It’s almost back to school time. Make sure your kids know the-ins-and-outs of biking safety, especially if it is the way they get to and from school. If nothing else, a refresher never hurts. It’s almost back to school time. Make sure your kids know the-ins-and-outs of biking safety, especially if it is the way … Kids’ Biking Safety
Fantastic… you’re considering renting out your home for a little extra moola while away for an extended period of time or for a big event nearby that’s causing the demand for lodging. Kudos to you and that money-making entrepreneurial mind. Though this seems like an ideal solution for those with extra room to spare, it … Renting Your Home? What You Need To Know…
We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of a major emergency? Suddenly these tools can become vital in helping you and your family deal get in touch and stay informed. So here are … Using Technology During A Disaster
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 heard the saying, “giving is receiving”. Turns out, it carries merit. It’s so easy to accumulate stuff. … Top 10 Reasons to Give to a Charity
Several years ago I found myself reading a silly little novel Confessions of a Shopaholic [bang head on wall]. Clearly, this is time out of my life I’ll never get back, but I didn’t bring this up to make you all privy to my terrible choices. I bring it up because recently, while scrolling the headlines, an … Top Tips to Avoid the Debt Trap
Although there are no sure-fire recipes for good health, the mixture of healthy eating and regular exercise comes awfully close. Singing the praises of a good diet is a key part to good overall health. However, this article is where physical activity gets its due. Regular exercise or physical activity helps many of the body’s … Want to Live Longer & Feel Better?
