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Can you believe this is my third year writing a Word of the Year post? I havent always been consistent with blogging so I love finding little trends like this to build off of. I started choosing a word of the year in lieu of making new years resolutions because I realized I sucked at keeping up with my resolutions each year. Im happy to report that since starting with selecting just a word for the year and building goals around that word Ive been way more successful. In fact, 2019 and my Year of Yes was probably one of...

Great way to stay organized this new year! Head over to GroopDealz where you can get this 18-Month Desk Calendar for only $5.99! (Reg. $14.95) Details include: Dates include January 2020 June 2021, thats 18-Months! Its Ocean Berry color scheme coordinates with the 2020-21 edition of the Reminder Binder spiral bound planner with the same dates create a fabulous planning powerhouse when used in unison with the planner! Its big enough to provide lots of notes space but small enough to take it from the office to the kitchen table for your Sunday night planning session. Repurpose every page by...

What do a dentists chair and a desert island have in common? Theyre both preferable to the absolute chaos and agony of moving. Research shows that 6 out of 10 people rank moving as the most stressful life event. More stressful than a divorce, even! And no amount of coffee runs, to-do lists, or yoga breaks will 100% alleviate the pain of getting your stuff from points A to B. However, there are ways to work smarter, not harder, over the course of a daunting move. Lots of people have survived this before. Some of them have even shared their...

BEST OF CBB WITH A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED READERS Another year has come and gone and as we head into 2020 I wanted to review the best of 2019 on Canadian Budget Binder. First off, I want to thank every one of you for subscribing to this blog. Im humbled to have you all here along for the ride so we can work through this fascinating world of Golden Finance together. Eight Years Of Finance Canadian Budget Binder will soon be celebrating 8 years of Food and Finance on the web and is my pride and joy. Why? Because I...

What are the must-have planner accessories for any beginner planner? Planning can feel overwhelming when youre just getting started, but using these accessories can make planning easier and more effective. In a recent blog post, I shared my top recommendations of the best planners in 2020. Really, you cant go wrong with any of them! Once you have purchased your brand new planner, its time to personalize it with some must-have planner accessories! In my opinion, this is where the magic really happens. Must-Have Planner Accessories Today I am sharing some of my favorite go-to planner accessories to help you...