Category: Useful Advice

The following is a sponsored blog post by Enercare Canada. I was recently visited by a door to door hot water tank dealer who quite literally tried to

Fall brings so many treats to the Barrhaven community. Our grocery stores are filled with fresh local fruits and vegetables, Halloween is just around the corner and our

Trains. Planes. Buses. Cars. Lawn mowers. I’m sure you could think of a few more items to add to this list. Let’s face it, if you’re looking for

Rogers cable is partnering with Shaw cable to bring Canadians a new “made in Canada” streaming video service similar to Netflix. The service is called Showmi and will

I often come across tweets originating from Barrhaven residents complaining of dropped cell phone calls. Turns out, it's a real problem for our community. Barrhaven does indeed suffer

Fall is almost here, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year when it comes to eating fresh locally grown food. You might also know that

Grow your own Organic Micro-Garden! No soil. No weeds. No pesticides. No backyard needed. By adding nothing other than water and sunlight to your Sam’s

What do a washing machine, a can of Red Bull, and a box of kids toys have in common? How about a freshly baked batch of cookies, barely

Barrhaven has come a long way when it comes to fine dining. Yes, the community is dotted with its fair share of fast food outlets and chain restaurants,

It’s been a great summer for local farmers and Barrhaven retailers are beginning to source fresh veggies and fruits from local growers. Whether you’re heading out to your

Sooner or later, it happens to all of us. Despite claims to the contrary, the glass that protects our mobile devices is somewhat brittle and does shatter rather

Ithaca is mostly known as the home of Cornell University. But it also happens to be home to some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the northeastern

My name is Beth Sheffield and I am here to offer pet lovers an alternative to large group walks and group care. I have witnessed more than my

It’s pretty hard to find anyone who doesn’t enjoy reading a great book on a nice summer day. While most people prefer fiction, I’m more of a non-fiction

The Ottawa Bluefest is a great summer event - but let's be honest, they need to re-brand themselves as the yearly event has morphed into what is arguably

Job interviews can be nerve racking affairs, but it doesn't have to be that way. Today I want to share two key strategies that will greatly enhance your

Unlike utilities, most of us don't get a monthly bill for our reading material (newspaper subscriptions would be an exception to this rule). We mostly buy magazines as

This is my second post in my series on reducing monthly reoccurring costs. In my first post, I discussed alternatives to Cable TV. In this post, I’ll discuss

A little over two years ago, I cancelled my cable TV subscription. It was a great decision, and I’ve never regretted doing it. I’m still enjoying great TV

Saunders Farm is growing again this Fall with its brand new night time festival called Fright Fest. The festival features five fright sites, a new tavern, live