If you need a credit card but can’t get one because of poor credit, are worried about the temptation to overspend or don’t trust banks, prepaid credit cards may be the answer for you. Prepaid credit cards are similar to secured credit cards but they work a little differently. With a secured credit card, you [...]

Canadian moms, take note!  My friend Jill at UrbanMommies (a fellow #McD_Mom in the program with me) is looking for moms across Canada who may be interested in receiving free samples, coupons, and other great perks in exchange for filling out a simple survey online.  I figured I might know a few!! Everyone who fills [...]

A few days before Christmas, I was doing some online banking and looking at our credit card statement, which threatened to Grinch-out my holidays.  So I closed my laptop and promised myself that in the New Year, I would look at ways to pay off credit card debt. There’s no secret way to accomplish this… [...]

Toon Boom has launched a fabulous contest just in time for Valentine’s Day.  How would your sweetie like to get an iPad as a gift this Valentine’s Day?  Shhh, I won’t tell if you keep it for yourself! Using Toon Boom’s new app, Flip Boom Doodle (say that three times fast!), you can create an [...]

After the success of the 1st OutGROW OutPLAY sale in Saskatoon last fall, consigners and shoppers alike are eager to take part in the spring sale coming in April! January is all about organizing, purging, and reassessing – so many of my friends are doing this and I’ve been busy at this task too! While [...]

Heads up moms (and dads!)  If you have a Jake and the Never Land Pirates fan in the house you’ll want to take note.  Starting January 23rd, everyone in the house can rock out with Jake and the Never Land Pirates when the show celebrates Pirate Rock Week! During that week, Disney Junior will be [...]

Are you a fan of Joe Fresh? Here in Saskatchewan, you can find Joe Fresh clothing at Superstore and it’s been a welcome addition to low-cost clothing options for families in Canada over the past few years.  Surprising isn’t it?  A brand at the local grocery (er…everything!) store is among the faves of moms when [...]

I know fitness and losing weight is on the minds of many of us in January – did you know that most resolutions are broken by January 24th, though?  Instead of focusing on a specific resolution/goal, I think it’s best to just give yourself the freedom to make better choices.  In general.  Yep, that’s it!  [...]

Liked the first set of easy household tips I posted a few days ago here?  I got these in an email forward and thought they were brilliant!  Here are 10 more for you! Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie dough over the top and you’ve got delicious ice cream bowls! Can’t find a [...]