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Be playful with Halloween

Be playful with Halloween

I love seeing the costumes at school and the families travelling together from house to house in the early evening. Children love Halloween for many different reasons and we can find ways to be playful with them. You may have your own celebrations and traditions for this holiday and you can find ways to make it fun.

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Pet Costumes

Pet Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner……do you have your whole family fitted? Pets are such a big part of our family that we want to include them in everything we do. It’s no wonder Pet Costumes are getting more popular. Here are a few places you can get your special family member Halloween ready under $20!

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Help a neighbour out

Help a neighbour out

This time of year, people are busy raking leaves and preparing their yards for the approaching winter. Help a neighbour with their yard work.

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Love Your Hobby? Here’s How to Turn it Into a Business

Love Your Hobby? Here’s How to Turn it Into a Business

Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life. While that’s what we are told, very few people do what they love as a career. That being said, it is completely feasible to turn your beloved hobby into a full-on career. Whether it’s pottery, fashion, cooking, sports or whatever else, there is a business opportunity out there waiting for you. 

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Birds Of A Feather

Birds Of A Feather

Associate with others who think positively. When others are positive you find yourself feeling more positive. Where do you want to make some changes so that you have more positive people in your life?

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Ghosts In The Graveyard

Ghosts In The Graveyard

As a child I loved playing the game “Ghosts In The Graveyard”. My friends and I could often be found playing this game around our houses. It was always great fun to see who found the ghost and who was able to run back to the safe place the fastest!

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Give a little

Give a little

Homelessness is a big issue for many communities. Make or buy a blanket to take to your local homeless shelter or keep them in your vehicle and pass them out when you see someone in need.

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Survey Reveals Top Financial Concern of Today’s Retirees

Survey Reveals Top Financial Concern of Today’s Retirees

Prior to my talk at a recent speaking engagement, I walked around the room, consisting mostly of retirees and pre-retirees, asking everyone what they considered to be their top financial concerns. My unofficial survey results revealed the top two concerns being, not surprisingly, the fear of running out of money and poor or declining health. During my talk, I shared with the group a way to have increased confidence about the long-term outlook of your retirement money using what we call a Nest Egg Stress Test.

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Positive Words Can Change Everything

Positive Words Can Change Everything

Use positive words when you are speaking about yourself. Instead of saying “I can’t”, use “I can”. For example: Replace “I can’t walk all that way” with “I can walk for 15 minutes”. What can you do that you are proud of?

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Witches Brew

Witches Brew

With Halloween just around the corner, I had to share this easy fun family recipe!

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