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New Year’s Resolution Success

With the holidays fast approaching, many people start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Embracing a healthier lifestyle is often at the top of the list. Preparing meals at home, exercising more often, and getting more sleep are great goals that will serve you well in the long run. For New… Read more

Long Distance Moves with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

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Moving companies will not move some items. For local moves, you can easily load specialty items in your car and drive them to your new home, making several trips in one day. You cannot do that with long-distance moves. It is certainly not possible if you are moving abroad. Some… Read more

Why We Should Be Right-Sizing Our Homes

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It’s true, we can all get caught up looking at the big houses on TV shows and in magazines. Great rooms, two story foyers, mudrooms and ample lawns. In fact, you may live in one now. But, does it really reflect how you live day-to day? The idea of right-sizing… Read more

Quick Guide: Clearing Out Your Freezer

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How long does food really last in the freezer? I’m sure you’ve wondered about this from time to time when you open the door and inspect some freezer-burnt packaging. Many people are very good at keeping track of their food. However, others toss things in their freezer (with good intentions)… Read more

3 Reasons a Huddle Room is Good for Business

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Does your office have a huddle room? Many organizations destined for success create special places for employees to collaborate. These spaces go by many descriptors – huddle rooms, collaborative office spaces, think tanks, brainstorm rooms and so on – and can be fantastic for office productivity. Here are a few… Read more

How to Save Money When You Move

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Without a doubt, moving homes can be an expensive endeavour. From renting a truck and purchasing packing materials to cleaning your old home, it becomes a pricey day. But with preparation, there are always ways to alleviate the costs. Here are some of my top tips to help you save… Read more

What to Do With Old Postage Stamps

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While you may not be a stamp collector, you may find yourself wondering what to do with old postage stamps. Perhaps you’ve inherited them, discovered old letters in a drawer, or even stashed some exotic stamps away over the years because they looked kind of cool. However, if you do… Read more

How to Be Productive in an Open-Concept Office

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The office world has changed a lot over the decades. Many once-divided, walled corporate offices have become open-concept collaborative spaces where you can often hear your neighbour drinking their morning coffee. Are people more or less productive in open-concept office spaces? It depends on the individual. But if you are… Read more