What makes a great neighbourhood
This past Sunday, Brian and I got a chance to sample food from local restaurants and browse the goods of many local vendors during Car Free Day Vancouver. It’s an annual event held around several Vancouver neighbourhoods and encourages residents (and visitors!) to leave their vehicles at home,...
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Evening wear can be some of the most expensive clothing you can buy. If you consider yourself to have a fuller figure then you may be nervous at the prospect of attending an...
Dealing with a collections age...
Yesterday, I received a surprising phone call from a collections agency stating I allegedly owed $211 on a past Telus account (phone/internet/cable company). Naturally, I was somewhat shocked – I’m a personal finance blogger, how the hell am I being...
Recipe Idea: Garlic pork shoul...
Having the most frugal grocery budget in the world isn’t going to help you any if you can’t put together at least a few healthy, tasty, and cheap eats! Every few weeks, The Outlier Model features a cheap recipe idea, along with the cost breakdown.
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Updates: May 26 to June 1
I’m still getting used to the idea that it’s June already. After a heat wave in April, May was a bit cold and damp which hasn’t been good for our little tomatoes and leafy vegetables. It’s supposed to heat up now for a bit, but we need to get...
What to do if you have receive...
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Good health is something most of us take for granted. But when things go wrong we rely on medical experts to put them right. Whatever the problem, patients need to have confidence...
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According to a paper by Value Chain Management Centers, about $27 billion in food ends up in Canadian landfill and composts. It’s an important issue because a lot of resources are invested into producing food. If instead, some money was spent preventing food...
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In a few weeks, I’m going to be getting my first ever yearly performance review at work. I have been at the new job for about 7 months now. While I feel like I’ve learned a lot and been able to accomplish a lot of things, there’s still so much...
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I’m not sure why it is, but every few months, I seem to hear another story about the lack of password security. Passwords are important! They literally hold the key to your email, your bank account and basically any type of account you may have online.
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I’m not sure why it is, but every few months, I seem to hear another story about the lack of password security. Passwords are important! They literally hold the key to your email, your bank account and basically any type of account you may have online.
Numerous lists of “most common...
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While on Christmas vacation, I indulged in some of my more less-productive pursuits, including… watching TV.
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While on Christmas vacation, I indulged in some of my more less-productive pursuits, including… watching TV.
*gasp – shock – awe*
One of the things I watched was A&E’s television show, Hoarders. Basically, the show is a stylized documentary series which depicts the stories of...
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Last year, Brian and I travelled to Germany for three weeks in the summer. It was an amazing trip and we are itching to go back! We budgeted spent $3000 each, including all accommodations, food, flight, and spending – not bad! We spent some money on attractions and events, but there are there...
Last year, Brian and I travelled to Germany for three weeks in the summer. It was an amazing trip and we are itching to go back! We budgeted spent $3000 each, including all accommodations, food, flight, and spending – not bad! We spent some money on attractions and events, but there are there...
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This past weekend, Vancouver had it’s annual car-free day, with street festivals being held all over the city. Brian and I braved the crowds and had a beer out on the street while enjoying a bit of sun and warmth. When the patios and beer gardens come out, it’s a sure sign of impending...
This past weekend, Vancouver had it’s annual car-free day, with street festivals being held all over the city. Brian and I braved the crowds and had a beer out on the street while enjoying a bit of sun and warmth. When the patios and beer gardens come out, it’s a sure sign of impending...