Monthly Archives: February 2011
Aeroplan VISA Gold Credit Card
To keep or not to keep? Last year, I thought that I needed to be a grown up and signed up for the CIBC VISA Aeroplan Gold credit card. There was a introductory bonus of 15,000 Aeroplan points for new … Continue reading
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Growing up Poor
(source) Today I read posts by two very brave young women who wrote about growing up in poverty and why they are motivated. You can check out A Gai Shan’s post here, and Sandy’s post here. Their stories inspired me … Continue reading
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Travel Frugally not Cheaply
I love to travel, and I know that I’m really lucky to be able to travel as much as I do. I’ve backpacked through Egypt, Germany, and Southeast Asia. I’ve also traveled and lived in various places in North & … Continue reading
Groupon Newbie Fun Fact & Happy Weekend
source This weekend in Canada is a long weekend. Happy Family Day to all Canadians. Happy President’s Day to all Americans. And Happy weekend to everyone else. Update: I should really get my statutory holidays straight before wishing the entire … Continue reading
Book Review: The Joy of Less
This Christmas, I bought myself Francine Jay’s wonderful book to help me on my journey to a more minimalistic life. This book is great for beginner aspiring minimalists, such as myself. Reading this book, felt like having a conversation with … Continue reading
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February Goal: File 2010 Taxes
This year, I plan on completing my 2010 taxes by the end of February. I am hoping for a tax return, and by getting them done early, the earlier I can get my money back and make it work for … Continue reading
Shopping Ban: January Fail
This year, I decided to embark on a self-imposed shopping ban. You can read more details about it here, and here. To sum it up, no shopping for clothes, jewelry and make-up for a whole year. I am allowed 3 … Continue reading
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Thoughts on Compounding Interest
Today I read an article which discussed the power of compounding interest and gave a very compelling example of its importance. If you recall from my post on my motivation by fear, one of the reasons behind me focusing on … Continue reading
500 Things Challenge: January 17th to 31st
In my journey to a more minimalistic lifestyle, I am embarking on a 500 Things Challenge. This challenge may eventually become the 1,000 Things Challenge – depending on my de-cluttering itch. Basically, this year, I will try to get rid … Continue reading
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Cash is Closer to Home
A post on the allure of using smart phone mobile payments from blogger Shopping to Saving caught my attention. Basically, she wrote about a Starbucks application which can be used as payment at Starbucks. Even though I think this is … Continue reading
