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Master your credit score with Borrowell
There are many things that we should have been taught in school and monitoring your credit score is one of them. I certainly remember an era when checking your credit score without affecting it was impossible and I would just hope for the best when I needed a loan. However, there are now many ways to check your credit score and to stay on top of it. Let me introduce you to Borrowell; I’ve been using their services for over a year now and I am obsessed with my credit score! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission, at no extra…
How to host the best dinner parties – Part 1
Someday, COVID-19 will only be a bad memory and we’ll be able to see people again! In the meantime, you could start preparing yourself mentally to host the best dinner parties in your home. I have interviewed my grandma, Renée,…
Side hustle ideas for extra income in 2021
If the pandemic taught us something, it’s that we can’t rely on one source of income only. As a single mom (my fiancé and I are miles away from each other because of the Canadian-US border closure), I understand how…
Pros and cons of buying vs leasing a car
Now that the new year is finally here, we will start seeing more and more ads to buy the latest model of every single car available. Getting a car is an important transaction that will give you the freedom to…
The best 2021 day planners and agendas
I don’t know about you but I basically write my life in my planner, or my agenda whatever you call it! I can’t go anywhere without it, or I will forget what I have to do on that day. As…
New Year Resolution: working on your finances
“New year, new me” – all of us on January 1st every year. For the longest time, my New Year resolution was to lose weight and get back in shape. Let’s say it didn’t work for 2020; the pandemic got…
Shared custody and the Holidays
For the first time ever, I will be spending Christmas alone due to the COVID-19 restrictions in Quebec. Not only that, but my kids will be with their father on Christmas, from December 24th at night to January 1st. Shared…
Gift guide for the Hamilton superfans in your life
How many of you have watched Hamilton: An American Musical 932,084,230,984 times and listen to the soundtrack on repeat? *raising my hand as high as I can* If you know someone obsessed with the musical, just you wait, I have…
10 children’s books to put under the Christmas tree
Books are by far my favorite gifts. Remember the library in Beauty and the Beast? It’s been my lifelong dream. As I mentioned in the post 7 non-toy gift ideas for kids, reading is very important for kids, whether you…
Tips for safe road trips during the Holidays
The holidays this year might be a little different. No one is sure if we’re gonna be able to visit our relatives and have these big Christmas dinners. But if we can, you must be prepared to drive on icy…
6 tips to protect your finances during the Holidays
Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones is a great feeling. However, you should stick to a strict budget to ensure you don’t start the new year deeply in debt. This year, the Holidays will definitely be different. Here…
