Monthly Archives: May 2011

Review: Dry Shampoo (a girl’s best friend)

(Photo source) I have a confession to make: I have washed my hair everyday, since grade 5. My hair gets super oily the next day, and it’s really yucky. And so I wash it, and the cycle continues. Oh, and … Continue reading

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Link Love

Some of my favourite posts  :) Life 6 Steps to Getting a Raise by Jen.  This girl has so many great articles!  Check her out! Going Cable Free, Geek Way by Geek in Heels.  My BF has a similar set … Continue reading

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PF Confessions: Shopping Ban Thoughts

(Photo source) I am almost half way through my shopping ban 2011!  Yay, for me! For those who are new here, I embarked on a shopping ban this year – no new clothes, no new make-up and no new accessories.  … Continue reading

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PF Confession: Thoughts on “No Spend Days”

I first heard of “No Spend Days” from reading various pf bloggers’ spending recaps.  The idea never occurred to me before, as I think I spend on an as-needed basis, and I analyze my monthly overall spending, anyway.  But I … Continue reading

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PF Confessions: Make-up Wish List

(Photo source) I am (almost) completely clueless when it comes to make-up.  I hardly wore any in high school (does clear nail polish and eye liner count?), and I started wearing a bit more in college. I wear some make-up … Continue reading

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Link Love

Some of my favourite posts  :) Life Is an MBA worth it?  J.D. discusses the pro’s and con’s, and what to look for if you are pursuing an MBA. It’s expensive to be social.  Well-heeled talks about how she loves … Continue reading

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Review: Bridesmaids

This weekend BF and I decided to go splurge and see a movie in theatre (gasp)! I’m not a huge movie buff, but I usually like seeing a few a year.  There is something really nice and simple about sitting … Continue reading

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TD Canada Trust Rant

I am so mad at TD Canada Trust right now.  Really mad. Super mad. I just ran out of cheques.   The annoying thing about TD is that they charge for ordering cheques.  In fact, they charge $35 for 50 cheques … Continue reading

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A Free Car Costs me $2,900+

This year, I went car-free for a few months.  In this post, I calculated the cost of car ownership and decided that owning a car was too expensive for me and I would stick with using public transportation. Then, I … Continue reading

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Link Love

Some of my favourite posts. This one will be short and sweet  Personal Finance Where are you going?  I love Gail!  She is awesome and talks a bit of her past and how we should all focus on how to … Continue reading

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