This year’s costume? A zebra. I bought it last year when all the costumes were on sale. It was one of the last available in Jaia’s size (or the size I thought she’d be at this time this year) and it was warm and fuzzy - my only two criteria. A zebra wouldn’t have been my first choice...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Posted in Jaia, Life
In the past few months, I haven’t been paying as much attention to forgetful.ca as I’d like to. But like an old friend, I’m happy that when I do come around again, the blog is happy to welcome me back. With open arms. My very own Giving Tree. A few times in the last couple of weeks, I questioned...
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Posted in Gadgets
So excited. When we moved into out 15 year-old house, we knew there would be a bit of work to do. Then, as we settled in, we discovered there was even more that we might want to update than we originally thought. Other than the paint colour and main level flooring, almost everything needs a...
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I’ve never known a kid who likes to laugh as much as this one. Just one more thing to love about her…
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Monday, October 6, 2008 Posted in Money
“English” “Customer Retention” “I’m planning to switch to Bell HDTV. What can you offer to keep me?” “Free HD PVR rental for 2 years and $10 monthly credit for 1 year? Sold.” Feel free to use this template to save yourself $718 like we just did!
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Friday, October 3, 2008 Posted in Money
Change in value of 29 select financial firms over the past 12 months. Excerpted from Michael Berry’s morning notes. We personally have lost some money on paper, but have also invested in the past week while things have been “on sale”, in preparation for the launch of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) on 1-Jan-08. Don’t wait...
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The other day Dan was making dinner and I was sweeping the main floor. Jaia was in between the kitchen with dad and the living/dining area with me, dragging her giant Elmo around by his leg. Suddenly she stopped at a photo on the side table beside the couch and leaned in to get a...
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