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Frugal Luxury living doesn’t mean you must compromise the small things you enjoy to save a few dollars. Times have changed, and we find ourselves forgetting what is most important. Living comfortably is equally important as saving for emergencies and retirement. In Canada, the average cost of living for 2022 was: The monthly cost for a single person, excluding rent, is $1,245. The monthly cost, excluding rent, is $880 for a single student. The monthly cost for a two-person family, excluding rent, is over $2,500. The monthly cost for a family of four, excluding rent, is over $5,000. For students,...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes An easy, soft glazed cake that tastes like a combination of the apple fritter and dutchie donut from the original Tim Hortons. I never set out to make a copycat Tim Hortons apple fritter or dutchie, but according to Mrs. CBB, this is close to what I achieved. Considering I’ve never tasted a dutchie donut before but loved the apple fritter, I can lean more toward that side of her review. I’ll have to trust her since she has experience with the original Tim Hortons baking in the 90s. I hope you enjoy a trip...

When anyone thinks of Adam Sandler, they are most likely to picture a funny man doing a madcap slapstick comedy or a hilarious rom-com. Primarily known for his iconic comedy roles, Sandler is a versatile actor who often does not get the credit he deserves for his dramatic acting chops. In fact, the actor has given Oscar-worthy performances in a few of his recent drama films and shouldn’t be boxed in in a certain, stereotypical image. Image credits: Instagram/Adam Sandler Recently, the actor was presented with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in Washington. The presenters included Drew Barrymore, Conan...

So you always take a trip to the carwash and have your car cleaned. Sure it saves you time but it doesn’t save you money. You also miss the chance to personally know the ins, outs, proper maintenance and care for your own car. Don’t you think it’s time you get moving and take care of your car personally? Do this by learning how you can clean your car easily – without going to the carwash.  How To Clean Your Car Without Going To The Carwash This time, skip the carwash and its cost Easily take care of your car...

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Grocery receipt errors are costly for Canadian consumers and grocery stores. Consumers must read their grocery store receipts as frugality and food security will remain important for Canadians in 2023. With food costs steadily rising in Canada, we can’t afford to not review grocery store receipts for errors. I’ve dedicated the last 11 years of blogging to learning about grocery shopping in Canada. You’ll find hundreds of grocery shopping tips on this blog, but the most significant issue has always been pricing errors. Today, I will discuss what to look for on your grocery receipt,...