At the end of every holiday season, I promise myself that next year will be different. Next year, I will be organized and I will make a list. Next year, I will start my holiday shopping in August and finish by Novemb...
As holiday shoppers brave the crowds in the malls this holiday season, there is a new way for them to make sure they are moving through the checkout more quickly – by making sure they know the PIN for their chip card. Canadian financial ins...
A recent survey by Deloitte in Canada showed that 44 per cent of Canadians are planning to spend less on holiday shopping this year than in previous years. As people look to tighten their belts, financial expert, columnist and TV host Alison Grif...
It's that time again – as September draws near, parents and students await the beginning of the school year, and all that it entails. One back-to-school activity that few can avoid is shopping. Whether it's in search of school uniforms, new...
As the new school year approaches, many local area parents and students are finding that last year's backpack has a broken zipper, clothes are now too small, and pens have dried up. With school-aged kids, the shopping list fo...
The kids are out of school, the temperature is slowly rising and the lazy summer days are upon us. For many, this means one thing: it's vacation season. Every summer, many Canadian families choose to visit different parts of the country, the conti...
As the school year winds down, parents across Canada may start to dread the endless choruses of 'I’m bored' from their kids on summer holidays. While day camps, summer school, family trips or part-time jobs may be on the agenda, the break fr...
Consider these suggestions to help you locate the perfect holiday gift
'Tis the season to be jolly, but with the holiday season upon us, last-minute shoppers may be more frazzled than festive. Sure, it's the thought that counts, but even th...
