tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27297966970099366212024-03-27T21:57:22.993-07:00Canadian Senior SavingsMoney saving tips for Canadian seniors and their families.@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-55430888053039107152024-03-27T21:23:00.000-07:002024-03-27T21:56:50.968-07:0010 Side Hustles Canadian Seniors Can Start - No Vehicle Required!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Many Canadian Seniors Have Side Hustles - Could One of These Ease our Budget Too?</span></h1><div>Frequently side hustle lists include many requiring vehicles, but what if you do not drive, or you simply cannot afford the vehicle upkeep? Relax! This list of side hustles that Canadian Seniors are doing does not require a car or any other vehicle! </div><div>This post was inspired by an excellent free webinar I attended the other day..</div><div>This webinar got me thinking - "I wonder if there is a list of side hustles that Canadian Seniors are doing that don't require a vehicle?</div><div>So I felt led to ask Copilot - The new AI-enhanced Microsoft search tool to give me a hand. </div><div>I asked, "What are some side hustles that Canadian seniors who do not drive can start now?"</div><div><br /></div><div>This article is a combination of the answers I received to that question, my personal experience, and a few more queries I put out on the internet.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Side Hustles Canadian Seniors Can Start Now Without a Driver's License<span><a name='more'></a></span></h2><div><br /></div><div>Some side hustles Canadian seniors who do not drive can start include: </div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li> <b>Become an AVON Representative Online. </b>Joining Avon Canada is free. They also give you a free store. You can <a href="https://www.avon.ca/becomearep?rep=sholer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find out more about becoming an AVON representative here.</a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYMGwGNfpdevjq7eCPOpK1iWeGh9EGNAwDG7iGmFg6W53VB0PYqcMIL2HwWSZkiL0VmGlBg9Eat_EC2ZwBREKfOFfjOufSmjXpiPUTK0Hp-FZLIZzRi1GS-TjxeNnzDhVZof9HvzO9Z89THFri1lWOZL_B7k-MTO8KhInbm0wCAdW_rOHqWk_Y3Be1kI/s1024/Designer%20(7).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="“A senior Canadian male Avon Representative selling Avon Products Online. He is pictured in his home office, surrounded by Avon products. He is looking at his computer screen, possibly managing his online Avon shop.”" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYMGwGNfpdevjq7eCPOpK1iWeGh9EGNAwDG7iGmFg6W53VB0PYqcMIL2HwWSZkiL0VmGlBg9Eat_EC2ZwBREKfOFfjOufSmjXpiPUTK0Hp-FZLIZzRi1GS-TjxeNnzDhVZof9HvzO9Z89THFri1lWOZL_B7k-MTO8KhInbm0wCAdW_rOHqWk_Y3Be1kI/w320-h320/Designer%20(7).png" title="Senior Canadian Male Selling Avon Online by Copilot AI" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Senior Canadian Male Selling AVON Online</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><b>Sell Crafts Online. </b>Create crafts and sell them in an online store like Etsy, or Gunroad or through other social media platforms.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQLGCi0PSCiB-K1coOUhU__n0Gi4lFhxsAlHqiQ_ZhNGbTeBbgHlDAschyLJ_pCcS4T0fEDkUHzMWss7E1PA8zleoc0xRjwmjLXZk3nK3tOTK_a7jcb_BDCaDXfkrqOyl5w-Z2tpZF0bjP5WXlFIgKFfHnAgr8fT27FdutRkPAqvyj13wKStUvaGg1tU/s1024/Designer%20(6).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="“A smilimg Canadian senior woman selling crafts on Etsy. She is pictured in her workspace, wearing a grey knit toque and sweater surrounded by her handmade crafts. She is tracing around one of her crafts on brown paper. Her laptop is open beside her so se can keep an eye on her Etsy shop.”" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQLGCi0PSCiB-K1coOUhU__n0Gi4lFhxsAlHqiQ_ZhNGbTeBbgHlDAschyLJ_pCcS4T0fEDkUHzMWss7E1PA8zleoc0xRjwmjLXZk3nK3tOTK_a7jcb_BDCaDXfkrqOyl5w-Z2tpZF0bjP5WXlFIgKFfHnAgr8fT27FdutRkPAqvyj13wKStUvaGg1tU/w320-h320/Designer%20(6).png" title="Canadian Senior Selling Crafts on Etsy by Copilot AI" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canadian Senior Selling Crafts on Etsy by Copilot AI</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><b><b>Online Reselling </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Breathe new life into clothing, furniture, and collectibles on platforms like Poshmark or Etsy.</span></b></li><li><b>Pet Sitting: </b>Sites like Rover.com connect pet owners with caring households. I was surprised that Copilot told me that typical boarding rates are between $30 and $60 per night now! I quite enjoy pet sitting and have done this many times. A good way to get started in pet sitting is to put a poster up at your local pet food store and call the local veterinarians to let them know that you are available for pet sitting. You also might call your local hospitals and ask to speak to the social worker and tell them about your availability.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0Fpk10oLNB1wbRtEQg9VMBIpXT5jk-xpxaXZIDfKK72gaKZRDpSIaa8j6_FFq9In_i8H3rKiIW65acPzic6zAJlG1LGJKAo9nX7XHQtaUq-js1YGBEA47KLSbP2vHZTLSg0xS9NjrOxKTntHi1FicXbibPciTImSd2LSB7Tz0JQP89GszZOq9AtV6rs/s1024/Designer%20(5).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sure, I can help with that. However, I need to clarify that I can't actually see the image. I can only generate a description based on the prompt you gave me earlier. Here's a possible alt description: "A Canadian senior woman pet sitting. She is comfortably seated in her living room, with a warm smile on her face as she gently pets a small short-haired black and tan Beagle dog with long ears resting on her lap."" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0Fpk10oLNB1wbRtEQg9VMBIpXT5jk-xpxaXZIDfKK72gaKZRDpSIaa8j6_FFq9In_i8H3rKiIW65acPzic6zAJlG1LGJKAo9nX7XHQtaUq-js1YGBEA47KLSbP2vHZTLSg0xS9NjrOxKTntHi1FicXbibPciTImSd2LSB7Tz0JQP89GszZOq9AtV6rs/w320-h320/Designer%20(5).png" title="Canadian Woman Pet Sitting Image Created with Copilot AI" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canadian Woman Pet Sitting Created with Copilot AI</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><b>Backyard Nursery</b>: If you love gardening, starting a backyard nursery could be a great fit. You can sell plants locally or on Facebook Marketplace.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSAKOsh8lAByM4YtlqUL9m1YM46GR3A3xX7F03h1t3ZJnBShbXlcvPED4WdkgNpSiVpwXPhAbSAaETjFqe7b2DNYtfIPvtwS-DhDpH-w-YO5KYr5yIfB8tr_0UFJDOoHjX3Vum5wJy2p8VFlerHfQDAM-fuTbH3akeYSUlPWb5tVjKei3W62FajrB5Jc/s1024/Designer%20(4).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSAKOsh8lAByM4YtlqUL9m1YM46GR3A3xX7F03h1t3ZJnBShbXlcvPED4WdkgNpSiVpwXPhAbSAaETjFqe7b2DNYtfIPvtwS-DhDpH-w-YO5KYr5yIfB8tr_0UFJDOoHjX3Vum5wJy2p8VFlerHfQDAM-fuTbH3akeYSUlPWb5tVjKei3W62FajrB5Jc/s320/Designer%20(4).png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canadian Senior Gardening in Early Spring - Created with AI</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><b>Consulting</b> If you have subject matter expertise from your career, you could offer consulting services.</li><li><b>Product Licensing </b>Sell your product ideas to large companies, who will pay you royalties for every sale they make from that idea.</li><li><b>Freebie Flipping </b>Look for freebies on websites like Karrot, Kijiji, Freecycle or Facebook Marketplace. Give the freebies a little TLC and sell them on eBay.<b> </b></li><li><b>Create and Sell Crossword Puzzles. </b>Love crossword puzzles? You could use online apps to create puzzles and sell them to newspapers like The New Yorker.</li><li><b>Metal detecting.</b> Have a metal sector? You might be able to get some serious cash from this hobby. One way to learn more about metal detecting is to join a local metal detecting club. There are a variety of places you can sell your finds .</li></ol>Remember, the perfect side hustle is an individual choice. Consider your interests, skills, and the time you can commit before starting a side hustle¹. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sources: Conversation with Bing, 3/27/2024 </div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>20 Best Side Hustles In Canada For 2024 - OBC Blog. https://www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca/blog/20-best-side-hustles-in-canada-for-2024/.</li><li>19 Best Side Hustles for Retirees: How Seniors Can Make Extra Money. https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustles-for-retirees/. </li><li>Are You Cut Out for a Side Hustle in Canada? - NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/ca/personal-finance/side-hustles-in-canada.</li><li>Study explores the best-paid side hustles in Canada - Preply. https://preply.com/en/blog/best-paid-side-hustles-in-canada/.</li><li>Best side hustles for seniors in 2022 - Seasons. https://www.seasons.com/best-side-hustles-for-seniors-in-2022/2581020/.
<span style="font-size: small;">I</span></li></ol></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-80668511740904928642024-03-26T21:41:00.000-07:002024-03-26T21:42:21.293-07:00Canadian Seniors Scrambling in Free Hamburger Hunt!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadian Seniors Seeking Free Hamburgers Storming Your Local Harvey's?</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: small;">Harvey's Restaurant - the made-in-Canada hamburger franchise just announced that they are having a unique take on their annual free hamburger giveaway - a Hamburger Hunt! So if you see hungry cash-strapped seniors swarming around your closest Harvey's with their canes, walkers, wheelchairs and scooters, you now know why. In addition to offering the opportunity to hunt for free hamburger cards, you could also find a gift card that will entitle you to Harvey's for a year! </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Can't find the time to hunt for a free hamburger card?</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">You can also get an original burger or vegetarian burger just the way you like it for only $1.65 for a short time. Want to find out how? Read on!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Harvey's Celebrates 65 Years of Hamburger Heaven</h2><div>In a press release issued this week, Harveys outlined their promotions to celebrate 65 years in giving people what they want on hamburgers. </div><div>Here is the press release where they revealed the free hamburgers and hamburger deals.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"> <br />
Harvey's Celebrates 65 Years of Your Burger, Your Way </h3><div><i> The iconic Canadian burger brand built on charbroiled customization thanks guests with 1,650 free burgers, nostalgic discounts and limited-edition merchandise</i>. </div><div> VAUGHAN, ON, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - </div><div>Harvey's is celebrating 65 years of customized burgers with the launch of the Harvey's Burger Hunt. Starting today, the burger brand will hide 1,650 free burger cards near Harvey's locations and iconic landmarks across the country, including four VIP Cards that will give the lucky winners free 'Harvey's for a year'.</div><div><br /></div><div>On April 1 (no joke!), the homegrown chain is also kicking off a $1.65 Original Burger offer, available through the Harvey's app for a limited time to celebrate the burger that started it all. </div><div><br /></div><div> "Harvey's is honoured to be celebrating 65 years of creating customized burgers just the way Canadians like them," says Michael Nault, COO of Harvey's Canada. "Delivering a personalized approach to every meal continues to be what drives us forward and we are excited to invite our guests to help us mark the occasion in a variety of fun and engaging ways."</div><div><br /></div><div> To add to the celebrations, starting April 1, Harvey's will release limited-edition, retro-inspired merchandise and made-to-order t-shirts where Canadians can have their own name printed between the brand's iconic bun logo. Five dollars from each item sold will go to Tree Canada, in support of their collective goal of planting 250,000 trees by 2026. </div><div><br /></div><div> "Harvey's has been a staple of quality food and great memories for many generations," says Nault. "It's important to us that our guests who have supported us for 65 years, and our future guests, feel part of our celebrations and continue to enjoy making their burger a beautiful thing for years to come." </div><div><br /></div><div> Home-grown customization
Harvey's was founded in 1959 by Montrealer Richard Mauran, whose vision for a made-to-order, charcoal-broiled hamburger, topped the way you like it, was a novel idea among Canadian quick-service restaurants. </div><div><br /></div><div>Nearly 300 locations later and this vision is still 20/20, offering quality, made-to-order food and millions of topping combinations. Along the way, it has expanded its menu with new options to customize, including chicken sandwiches, poutine and its famous Angus burgers. </div><div><br /></div><div>Canadians who want to join Harvey's in celebrating can find out more by visiting: harveys.ca. </div><div><br /></div><div> About Harvey's </div><div><br /></div><div> Harvey's is an iconic Canadian restaurant chain that has been feeding Canadian families since 1959. Serving delicious flame-grilled burgers made with 100% Canadian beef and topped the way you want them, Harvey's has been a staple in Canadian communities for 65 years.
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/harvey-s-celebrates-65-years-of-your-burger-your-way-870159737.html</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-54442260282756202132024-03-25T12:41:00.000-07:002024-03-25T12:43:17.359-07:00 16 Smart Phone Apps Savvy Canadian Seniors Use to Help Stretch Their Budgets!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How Can Canadian Seniors Win Against Big Budget Cuts Using Smart Phone Apps?</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: small;">Smartphone Apps are now offering Canadians a great variety of ways to not only save money but also put a few dollars in their pockets. However, you do need to be careful. We need to be as smart as serpents and as gentle as doves. Not all Smartphone apps are legitimate. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">I am grateful to have been blessed to have been led to some great apps that are legitimate and might help you save on your groceries or even get groceries for free!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">This is a growing curated list of Apps that I have personally used that worked well for me. There are two types of apps posted- apps that pay you to upload receipts and apps that will pay you for doing other things like playing games online.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome.</span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">6 Smart Phone Apps That Pay For Your Receipts<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"> So many times I see people leaving their receipts at the store. Oh dear, that is like throwing money away.</span></div><div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Wait! Make sure you take your receipt home!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Or hey, if there is a spare out-of-the-way spot where you can get online and upload a snapshot of your receipt before you get home- even better!</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The following apps will pay you for uploading a picture of your receipt.</span></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://twitter.com/sister_su/status/1772341464934035764?t=H2B_pUACn37hs-9F2f36rA&s=19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Receipt Hog.</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://ssqt.co/me7Lw8o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caddle</a>. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://twitter.com/sister_su/status/1772346123421680007?t=fC4EWuafhrQ3TM0rpmxGnA&s=19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Receipt Jar</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Checkout 51.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Airmiles.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Websaver.</span></li></ol></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">10. Phone Apps That Pay You for Using Them</span></h3><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Rakuten - Rakuten offers cashback for purchases online AND for gift card purchases! I purchase gift cards for myself through Rakuten to use at Shopper's Drug Mart and other Loblaws stores then use the cashback to get more free groceries. Note: It is not a lot, but every bit helps! New to Rakuten? Get $30 bonus cashback on your first purchase of $30 or more when you sign up through my <a href="https://www.rakuten.com/r/SISTER4638?eeid=37138" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rakuten link here.</a></li><li>Mode Earn App - Pays you via PayPal for charging, your phone, unlocking your screen, listening to music and more! Use your free money towards groceries! <a href="https://crrnt.me/Td0RmDttdHb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See details here on the Mode Earn website.</a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://crrnt.me/Td0RmDttdHb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Screenshot from mode earn app. Image two small gold coins and a purple circle with a white cent sign. The text reads Congratulations! You just got paid for unlocking your screen! Unlock your screen every 2 hours to earn more points. You got 9 points. Bonus Unlock your screen every 2 hours to earn more points." border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_ds7mBXFitg3LhmtOYWFefgpxpAC4sYawARWPEmaxfUr1EJLwJZ0VTQkNyMB7Qq2SeX8SeXEVYWO5ATs58JHR4dFI5paB9MS5NYxn3D2ixY8ZEC3xdinUMTWjYH8IJCgkSuzNx4SRgWDpkgoZkQDo9xz8Pod9h2tWjBv5qmMJA6OOKA5-SDHYdav0Vs/w144-h320/Screenshot_20231206_214253_An%20Earn%20App%20by%20Mode.jpg" title="Click! Get free money for Groceries!" width="144" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://crrnt.me/Td0RmDttdHb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mode Earn Pays You For Unlocking Your Screen</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><a href="https://play.sng.link/Dnf18/zulu?psid=b79a213a-6247-4cc6-af08-1ac5b3bde541" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moneywell </a>has paid me in free PayPal for playing free games online through their app.</li><li>Mistplay - Pays you in gift cards for playing online games. You can choose from a wide variety of gift cards including Walmart, Amazon or Uber Eats. It's free and easy. They offer special bonus point perks like this 50-point bonus for trying a new game quite regularly, and bonuses for playing late at night etc.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-uEwXnlk6X5xWHUYR7xdMfEZPGUtn3t5KRTIDgTmzdQMfQe8JNCN4rLHVomQYOg5CiKOPoKUaVouqjFwNao5nC05SzCIpQgVWHh0UbZi8lEJIvLHJZ6Ycil0yFgkl5vpmkrqz_AijfXuwi0RgElEwMcQxw5ZkMuH_Rg3cN2MzOV7SK7uf1VL2ad3dJc/s2400/Screenshot_20240215_135523_Mistplay.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-uEwXnlk6X5xWHUYR7xdMfEZPGUtn3t5KRTIDgTmzdQMfQe8JNCN4rLHVomQYOg5CiKOPoKUaVouqjFwNao5nC05SzCIpQgVWHh0UbZi8lEJIvLHJZ6Ycil0yFgkl5vpmkrqz_AijfXuwi0RgElEwMcQxw5ZkMuH_Rg3cN2MzOV7SK7uf1VL2ad3dJc/s320/Screenshot_20240215_135523_Mistplay.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mistplay 50 Bonus Point Offer Screenshot</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <a href="https://mistplay.onelink.me/ZGRQ?ref_id=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&af_referrer_customer_id=bid_9d9ece17-2f31-4419-9747-ef5f1f3c272e&c=Referral&ref_channel=weHRTdMCq&af_referrer_uid=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&pid=af_app_invites&af_channel=Invite&ref_group=17&ref_type=invite&af_siteid=com.mistplay.mistplay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See details here on the Mistplay App Store page.</a></li><li>Rewarded Play. This app also pays you for playing online games through their platform. See details here on the <a href="https://rewards.onelink.me/cAg8/5sqglrn3n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">App Store Rewarded Play page.</a></li><li>PC Optimum - Scan your app at checkout to get special bonus point offers at No Frills. There may be bonus points for using the app at other stores in the Loblaws chain too such as Shopper's Drug Mart, The Great Canadian Super Store and more. I was previously missing out on these points by just scanning my card in-store before I found out that they offer special prices to people who scan the app. Not sure why none of their cashiers would be authorized to tell people that.</li><li>PC Health - Pays you in points for increasing your knowledge of healthy habits. This app pays in PC points that you can then use for free groceries.</li><li>Airmiles. There are lots of ways to get free Airmiles- especially if you shop online. Be sure to sign up for your free Airmiles card. You can use your air miles for groceries at Metro.</li><li>Metro Grocery Store App. If you shop online with Metro, you can get free air miles to use for free groceries. Be sure to sign up for their emails. About once every 2 weeks or so I get an email from Metro offering my $10 in free groceries if I purchase 3 items from a specific virtual aisle. Often it was something that was already on my grocery list!</li><li>BeWell app from Rexall. Before you head out to make your next Rexall Haul, be sure to download the Rexall BeWell App. Rexall frequently offers a lot more points if you scan their app at checkout.</li></ol><div>Do you know of more apps that can help you get free groceries?</div></div><div>If so, please post them in the comments below.</div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-32052407984493487352024-03-14T07:51:00.000-07:002024-03-25T10:05:32.148-07:005 Ways Canadian Seniors Stretch Their Food Budget - With Recipes!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Many Canadian Seniors Resort to Food Stretching Life Hacks to Have Enough Food to Eat - How Many of These Do You Use?</span></h1><div>In September, you may remember, the New Democrat Party tabled a bill in the Federal Government that is up for voting in a couple of days to try to get the grocery bills for Canadians not to be quite so high.</div><div>Even if that bill should pass, I highly doubt we have seen the last of grocery bill problems - especially for Seniors trying to survive on pensions.</div><div>So how are savvy Canadian Seniors managing to stretch their groceries? Let us count the ways!</div><div>This post has a brief history of notable food stretching life hacks that go way back in time, five food stretching hacks that people still do today, but in new ways and a few recipes that might help you be a little more successful in stretching your groceries.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. </span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 Food Stretching Strategies From the Past Revived</span></h2><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Prayer</b> - This food stretching strategy is found in several places in ancient writings. For instance when there was famine in a land and a poor widow only had enough oil and flour left to make one last meal for herself and her son- a starving man shows up and asks her to first make him a little food. Not wanting to be rude, she complies, feeds the guy, and then discovers her supply of flour and oil multiplied! The widow, her son and the man survived through the famine on this amazing ending supply! You may think that perhaps someone made this up, but I have had the opportunity to meet people with similar amazing stories of multiplication through prayer.</li><li><b>Growing Food</b> - One pea can grow into a tasty sprout, or you can wait a bit and get many more peas from it. During the First and Second World Wars when food was rationed, having a vegetable garden came into fashion. Many savvy Canadian Seniors today even grow food in their cupboards or on their windowsills to supplement their food supplies. NOTE:Anyone who puts seeds in the ground or sets them in water to sprout knows that there is no guarantee how they will turn out. So, if you want to try this food stretching method, it might be a good idea to do it with prayer.</li><li><b>Fasting</b>- Did you know the Lenten Fast started by the Catholic Church originated from seasonal times of lack - usually just before spring, when people had very little left? It can be very difficult to last through a fast without becoming edgy and irritable. Scientists believe one ancient community in Russia managed to get through times of stringent fasting by hibernating like bears! They would sleep all day and get up to have a drink of water and a bit of bread before going back to bed. That is one way of lasting through a stringent fast! NOTE: Fasting is something that should only be done with your doctor's permission, as everyone has different physical needs.</li><li><b>Foraging Wild Foods - </b>For many centuries, people collected wild foods. While there are some foods, like mushrooms, that you need to be very careful about foraging, there are many wild foods that can be easily foraged. Note: This is not advisable in highly populated areas due to toxins from vehicle exhaust etc. An updated version of urban foraging that might have fewer risks is popping into your local food bank. Some foodbanks now even offer an option where you can order your free groceries online to save time. Closely related to food foraging is checking store markdown racks for low-cost foods like this half-priced guava I bought the other day.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFBU9iKZq-3KunGcXij-6T0_QPNSg4Livv2D1YSPL4to0YC8sZhPZJMAjO969QOs9_MKCdaIgHV7jctuopYkpwKTibVZiPRjAkV7MjZpOyCK6Il8SrXPPsHbPuZ_FIoGO4f6MXK6PhLELu5GLo6EY_GMa0GVuQmckp2K9Dvl02ZymclEiyUU98GRzT0c/s4624/20240205_202600.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Papaya standing on end with 50% off sticker on it" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFBU9iKZq-3KunGcXij-6T0_QPNSg4Livv2D1YSPL4to0YC8sZhPZJMAjO969QOs9_MKCdaIgHV7jctuopYkpwKTibVZiPRjAkV7MjZpOyCK6Il8SrXPPsHbPuZ_FIoGO4f6MXK6PhLELu5GLo6EY_GMa0GVuQmckp2K9Dvl02ZymclEiyUU98GRzT0c/w240-h320/20240205_202600.jpg" title="Half-Priced Papaya from Grocery Store" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grocery Stores Offer Discount Foods<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> There is a new app called FlashFoods that lets you reserve markdown foods from some grocery stores too. Couponing, using points plans, cashback bank cards, and rebates to get free food are also updated versions of food foraging.</li><li><b>Communal Cooking - </b>In many societies cooking was not done by individuals in separate homes. All food was prepared and eaten in one central spot unless someone was too ill to eat with other people. This is a great way to reduce food waste. Have you ever had to buy a large container of spice to get the small amount you needed, then had the ingredient go stale before you could use it up? Community kitchens started making a comeback, then the Covid pandemic hit and that option bit the biscuit. Perhaps they will start making a comeback. Another way communities are coming together to reduce grocery bills is by starting cooperative grocery stores where members put in sweat equity stocking shelves etc. This helps keep food costs lower by cutting overhead. Another version of community food gathering and cooking is the Good Food Boxes offered by Health Units or organizations like the YWCA or Salvation Army. Each person pays about $20 at the beginning of the month, and then a team of shoppers assembles boxes of groceries that are supposed to container groceries worth about twice that price. </li></ol></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a small commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-48693298942316389232024-02-13T15:14:00.000-08:002024-02-15T10:17:25.758-08:00Some Canadian Seniors Could Get $600 Free From This Bank!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadians Offered Big Bonus Bucks By Banks!</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: small;">It pays to shop around, and that includes shopping for banking services! When shopping for banking services, there is a lot to consider- especially the amount of banking fees and interest rates.</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WqUxIXnf3vdsUXKoTyi-OcDQL0iIRcul88tgtvqANASI9p8FrB4Q5DN5ZNyYqhReIJ4O96x0iWehQJXOKBq_-eAjCrYyJbZ5yR0YGv_W3MLIo4Uy9mG08oAWnk5qPLN5O3yBMZB5LchvOhKg8wL-dbkHgOe9mWsELxWazA0Z92gbSrJCYbIO_eX2ljg/s1280/money-1995440_1280.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1280" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WqUxIXnf3vdsUXKoTyi-OcDQL0iIRcul88tgtvqANASI9p8FrB4Q5DN5ZNyYqhReIJ4O96x0iWehQJXOKBq_-eAjCrYyJbZ5yR0YGv_W3MLIo4Uy9mG08oAWnk5qPLN5O3yBMZB5LchvOhKg8wL-dbkHgOe9mWsELxWazA0Z92gbSrJCYbIO_eX2ljg/s320/money-1995440_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Free Money Pixabay Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/thedigitalartist-202249/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=1995440">Pete Linforth</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=1995440">Pixabay</a>
</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Each year, Canadian banks roll out new thank-you offers to try to get new clients for their banks. Many banks will also thank their loyal customers for referring new clients to them. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Most banks require that you have monthly direct deposits over a certain amount -</span> sent directly to your account and you pay 2 bills over a certain amount online through your new bank account within a certain period. However, there are two online banks that I found banks that will thank you for referrals right away - NEO and EQ.</div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">When looking at a thank you gift offered by a bank read all the fine print carefully so you do everything that is needed to qualify. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Also, be sure to check out how much they are charging for bank fees on those bank accounts that they are thanking you to open. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Beware of signing up with a bank that offers a gift other than money and has a clause stating "while quantities last" - that has not worked out well for me in the past.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Here is a partial list of some of the thank you offers that I am aware of right now that are available to new customers. I am not a financial expert at all. I am just sharing information and my personal experiences.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Which Canadian Banks Offer The Best Referral Rates?<span></span></span></h2><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Short List of Bank Thank You Offers </span></h3><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">If you are my friend and would like to sign up through my link for any of these offers and I have forgotten to send you my referral link, please contact me by text at </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Simplii Financial Bank Account Get Up to $400 Rewards - This takes a few months to come through</li><li>Simplii Mortgage - Get $500</li><li>NEO deposit $50 and get $25 Thank You immediately</li><li>EQ deposits $100 and gets $20 thank you the next day</li><li>CIBC Newcomers - Get $50</li><li>CIBC Students - Get $50</li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">My Two Cents Worth on Bank Referral Rewards</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Some of these banks only offer telephone, bank machines and online services. If you want to be able to look a person in the eye when you are doing your banking, few banks are thanking people for opening those kinds of accounts these days.</span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Best Bank Thank You Rewards for Referring Friends - Simplii Financial</span></h4><div><span style="font-size: small;">Simplii Financial was previously known as PC Financial till a few years ago. They are affiliated with CIBC. You can use their bank card for free in any CIBC bank machine. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">I have been referring my friends and relatives to Simplii Financial for years because I love how much money it saves people with its free checks and banking services. Now they even reward you from time to time for referring people to open a new account. Your friend can get up to $400 for free and you will get anywhere between $50 and $125. Refer a friend for a mortgage and you both will receive even more! No wonder Simplii has won awards for years as the most preferred bank!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Best Rewards for Opening New Bank Accounts if You Have Lots of Savings Already - BMO</span></h3><div><span style="font-size: small;">Tonight I was on the BMO Bank website and noticed that they are currently offering new clients some very big rewards for opening new accounts. Did you know you could get a thank you from BMO for up to $600 when you open a new bank account? Mind you, to qualify for part of this $600 <b style="font-style: italic;">you need to deposit $10,000 yes, you read that right - ten thousand dollars. </b>You also need to be prepared to let it sit a bit - so, you might be losing money doing this depending on the interest rate. Not too sure if this is such a great thank-you gift. Also included in this $600 thank you is $50 for getting a family member to open a new BMO bank account. This amount therefore is a bit misleading. In the long run, after I do a bit of math, it sure seems to me that if you have not previously signed up with Simplii, they may be paying more as far as thank-you rewards- but you might want to crunch the numbers yourself because I am writing this at night.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fastest Thank You Bank Rewards - EQ and Neo</span></h4><div><span style="font-size: small;">I was delightfully surprised to receive $25 as a thank-you welcome gift immediately when I opened an account with NEO with a transfer of $50. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">NEO also offers a $25 thank-you gift for signing up for a cash-back credit card with them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">I found signing up with NEO a bit tricky due to the face verification you are required to do to set up your account. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Previously my top favourite fast thank-you free money gift was EQ Bank. EQ thanked me overnight with a $20 gift after I opened an online account with a $100 deposit. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">I was attracted to EQ and the award they won from Forbes as the best bank in Canada! I like that they offer no-fee banking and great interest rates on Canadian and US dollar accounts. I also like that you can use their bank card for free on any bank machine.</span></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Interesting Thank You Offers from CIBC</h3><div>I recently opened a new account with CIBC, to take advantage of a welcome offer from them where they say they will be giving me $350 in March.. CIBC will also thank you for referring someone who is new to Canada or someone who is a student to them. I don't know why they are placing these restrictions on their referral rewards and not offering them across the board. There are many restrictions on these referral rewards being offered by CIBC. For example, the person you refer must be under the age of 64. From what I understand both you and the person you refer will each get $50.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interested in being my friend and signing up through one of my links? Contact me through X (Twitter) @Sister_Su </div><div><br /></div><div>What about your bank? Are they thanking people for opening new accounts or thanking you for referring people to them too?</div><div><br /></div><div>Pop a note in the comments below and let everyone know.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She is most easily reached through X / Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-1150872992785268012024-02-13T05:35:00.000-08:002024-02-13T09:51:00.380-08:00Canadian Seniors Save Money Making Their Own Groceries - Can You?<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How Canadian Seniors Save Money By Making Their Groceries</span></h1><div>Do you need to cut your grocery budget? This post has a few recipes that you can easily make at home instead of buying the store-bought versions. Not only will you save on your grocery purchases, but you may find you will be healthier not eating foods filled with preservatives. This post has a few recipes for groceries people usually buy at the store. If you start with one or two of these you may be surprised at how easy making your own groceries can be!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 Ways Canadian Seniors Save by Making Their Own Groceries<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div><span style="font-size: small;">When we make our own groceries it can add up to big savings over time in three different ways:</span></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Savings over the cost of prepared foods.</b> When we make our groceries at home, it is surprising how much money we can save on prepared foods. Eating the things we take out of our refrigerators is usually a lot cheaper than eating takeout from a restaurant too. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Savings on over-the-counter medications. </b>Many people are negatively affected by eating foods with additives that are in commercially prepared foods. Wouldn't you like to have less edema, fewer headaches, better blood pressure levels, better blood sugar levels, and less arthritic pain? </span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Transportation savings.</b> How much does it cost to go to the store and back? Being able to make our own groceries from ingredients at home saves those last-minute runs to the store to pick up prepared foods.</span></li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;">Three Easy Money Saving Grocery Recipes</h3><div><br /></div><div>There are many healthy money-saving grocery recipes that we can easily make in the comfort of our own homes. Here are a few recipes you might like to try at home:</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. Yogurt</h3><div>Making your own yogurt at home is quite easy and healthier for you too. Have you ever really read the labels on the commercially made yogurts that you buy in the store?</div><div>Here is my comparison video of Iogo and Danone Yogurt. I was shocked when I read the Iogo label!</div><div><br />
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</div><div><br /></div><div>You could purchase a yogurt maker and a yogurt making kit with yogurt starter, but you can also make homemade yogurt without any fancy apparatus. I have made homemade yogurt in a toaster oven , or simply by putting the yogurt mixture beside my crockpot and turning the jars occasionally. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Ingredients</i></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>2 Tablespoons plain yogurt preferably without any fillers or additives.</li><li>Milk - up to 4 Cups (I use powder skim milk and distilled water.)</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i>Method</i></h4></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Warm the yogurt and milk to room temperature.</li><li>Gently stir yogurt and milk together in a sterilized container using a sterilized utensil.</li><li>Pour yogurt mixture into smaller sterilized containers.</li><li>Cover your containers with lids and and place in a warm place to incubate for about 12 hours. </li><li>Yogurt is ready for refrigeration when it is thick.</li></ol><div>If you want fruit bottom yogurt put fruit in the bottom of a bowl and top with yogurt. The fruit bottom yogurt you buy is more like jam bottom yogurt - if you want jam bottom yogurt, you can make that at home too.</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. Homemade Tzatziki</h2><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWLvQxdQG7ydFuGAEBomchfkcNPu6EU5z-jBDEVvJSofU_a89CJWE4wrW_h8zBqH69FwrXrn9_mciZAgY0KUXMtlUdTh6KbHl18aEFm0eTqQo0G8vbF0voX5X_9SsdTWmfOO_lhyOI55rUFd8IId8J3yso9u7WDs2Bou1zjWrCvk-ugcUwo-0hz10_DQ/s4624/20231127_191402.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Homemade Tatziki in a white bowl" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWLvQxdQG7ydFuGAEBomchfkcNPu6EU5z-jBDEVvJSofU_a89CJWE4wrW_h8zBqH69FwrXrn9_mciZAgY0KUXMtlUdTh6KbHl18aEFm0eTqQo0G8vbF0voX5X_9SsdTWmfOO_lhyOI55rUFd8IId8J3yso9u7WDs2Bou1zjWrCvk-ugcUwo-0hz10_DQ/w300-h400/20231127_191402.jpg" title="Homemade Tatziki" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade Tatziki</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Do you love tzatziki? Tzatziki is very easy to make at home on your own. This recipe uses three ingredients and is easy peasy to make. Some people use additional ingredients, but I find this simplified version works well for me.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEH_wSanSkdrdO6_-HPUc9iOQG23G5ca1oSx-m5NlKwwZZYAFelvvknWjij4K_dIKE0EVQ95HxP3CUtuxbHVsq382pBkepBWcPEgp3wAFb5rGGiWBfRgZUKHdXCMj599OCkJPBTqNDH4geQZGo9IyjN_bu6Gx7t7S0FjKIi_tvhePIchCJ36zlSpNEJA/s4624/20231127_122918.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Crushed garlic and cucumber in a bowl" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEH_wSanSkdrdO6_-HPUc9iOQG23G5ca1oSx-m5NlKwwZZYAFelvvknWjij4K_dIKE0EVQ95HxP3CUtuxbHVsq382pBkepBWcPEgp3wAFb5rGGiWBfRgZUKHdXCMj599OCkJPBTqNDH4geQZGo9IyjN_bu6Gx7t7S0FjKIi_tvhePIchCJ36zlSpNEJA/w300-h400/20231127_122918.jpg" title="Crushed Garlic and English Cucumber" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freshly Crushed Garlic and English Cucumbers</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><b><i>Tzatziki Ingredients</i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cucumber - I use English cucumber. I prefer to buy vegetables that have been less exposed to everyone's needs and wheezing in the store. I recently purchased a bag of 4 at No Frills for $6. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAX-UwVdyRCzovk7f1UWk2FKMNdJhw6L5QhtY2Cz0vOUY9F4DvTr5h9M-A35jBZfu0-BYCO-FeOa_zy6Qj8l4KkK-XfBLMl6S659zcl86K7afkij8vLbo6Mx6ctu_7sNQAO-CZNs0genyTKV2nGILVuYfYqtvfzip_YOyvWh8GsU8Lf2pp84xmdf7juok/s4624/20231127_162642.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Crushed garlic and cucumber in a large bowl The drained liquid is in a second white bowl" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAX-UwVdyRCzovk7f1UWk2FKMNdJhw6L5QhtY2Cz0vOUY9F4DvTr5h9M-A35jBZfu0-BYCO-FeOa_zy6Qj8l4KkK-XfBLMl6S659zcl86K7afkij8vLbo6Mx6ctu_7sNQAO-CZNs0genyTKV2nGILVuYfYqtvfzip_YOyvWh8GsU8Lf2pp84xmdf7juok/w300-h400/20231127_162642.jpg" title="Crushed Garlic and Cucumber After Draining" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Crushed Garlic and Cucumber Drained</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li>Garlic- I used to buy pre-crushed garlic at the local Dollarama, but then I read the ingredient list and discovered it was full of sugar! I bought this dry pack of fresh garlic and froze half the bag and this has been keeping quite well in the refrigerator.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMboK13M2oJ_6-MpuoSFqewHMwmMBOY0_qOPbr9izgoVZ8GBN95A0nP38_gyw-QV58lSlzVJovVaeAnS2m1APttSXHsH4MvGXqgQrlLQ3NcjiD1oNTfQnq6630RocsftVd61LA5R_ZTF9z4GsHD7BIadjRF-m72ACGIUCVQ2_t80sfcgHn9H3j7bTJhGA/s4624/20231127_122913.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Individual cloves of garlic in a heavy plastic bag" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMboK13M2oJ_6-MpuoSFqewHMwmMBOY0_qOPbr9izgoVZ8GBN95A0nP38_gyw-QV58lSlzVJovVaeAnS2m1APttSXHsH4MvGXqgQrlLQ3NcjiD1oNTfQnq6630RocsftVd61LA5R_ZTF9z4GsHD7BIadjRF-m72ACGIUCVQ2_t80sfcgHn9H3j7bTJhGA/w300-h400/20231127_122913.jpg" title="Fresh Individual Cloves of Garlic" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big Bag of Fresh Garlic</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li>Plain yogurt or yogurt cheese - Making yogurt cheese is quite easy. I just add dry skim milk powder to plain yogurt and let it sit overnight in a warm spot - beside my boiling crockpot seems to work quite well.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFIZ5tKsZPBOfjU4F2KbtcNYr1o07_KmSonm0Ci-mIodYCelsieDUtWCiBAGU63KB6dFnq8-91va8tX6c8fTNr_TcIBtfDf8oa_w4CBTptlpFD7kn43tkhDXlytBog3K1Wir9N5V0kgBLxWtWj1x8KWArUbpNuGm8NEYzHij2djqNSmxR6KSXa3RH1Qg/s4624/20231127_122941.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image shows very thick yogurt in a yogurt container" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFIZ5tKsZPBOfjU4F2KbtcNYr1o07_KmSonm0Ci-mIodYCelsieDUtWCiBAGU63KB6dFnq8-91va8tX6c8fTNr_TcIBtfDf8oa_w4CBTptlpFD7kn43tkhDXlytBog3K1Wir9N5V0kgBLxWtWj1x8KWArUbpNuGm8NEYzHij2djqNSmxR6KSXa3RH1Qg/w240-h320/20231127_122941.jpg" title="Homemade Yogurt Cheese" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade Yogurt Cheese</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li></ul><b><i>Method</i></b></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Remove English cucumber from plastic, chop in small pieces that will fit in your garlic crusher.</li><li>Crush English cucumber pieces and fresh garlic. Use 6 to 10 parts cucumber to 1 part garlic.</li><li>Drain. Reserve juice to add to stews.</li><li>Stir in thick yogurt or yogurt cheese until you have your desired consistency. Enjoy!</li></ol></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rumble.com/v3y6nya-free-easy-tzatziki-recipe.html?mref=jadxh&mc=5mfmc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can see my Tatziki recipe video here on Rumble.</a></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. Homemade Healthy Mushroom Gravy</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBATr4yQo_PWHPtWHE7-5pCbSchVByL49pGBuCEcmb7UMsNiKrQenhqKNEsKtS6vD0jy8DNL2c-dN9o2moARTRihLksb7Asc8Dj2FJVAxBYda0KYYjQxOaCNzGx47PrXDANPjM8pw-M8NAhaw-R-MQNXZyjwY7Pp5SBU3eG8uy7Jw3i6FwMofVXbef7I/s4624/20231210_172313.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Close up photo of golden brown gravy full of sliced mushrooms on a slice of gluten-free bread." border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjBATr4yQo_PWHPtWHE7-5pCbSchVByL49pGBuCEcmb7UMsNiKrQenhqKNEsKtS6vD0jy8DNL2c-dN9o2moARTRihLksb7Asc8Dj2FJVAxBYda0KYYjQxOaCNzGx47PrXDANPjM8pw-M8NAhaw-R-MQNXZyjwY7Pp5SBU3eG8uy7Jw3i6FwMofVXbef7I/w300-h400/20231210_172313.jpg" title="Homemade Healthy Mushroom Lentil Gravy" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade Healthy Lentil Mushroom Gravy<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Since having to switch to a new diet, I have been lead to make some delicious new recipes including this mushroom gravy that is much healthier than the kind you buy in a tin. The red lentils in this recipe really add a big health boost to this gravy.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Ingredients</i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>1 Cup red lentils thoroughly rinsed and soaked overnight in 1 Cup water</li><li>1 teaspoon cinnamon</li><li>1/2 Cup diced red onions</li><li>1 can mushroom slices - 10 ounces - fresh or dried mushrooms would make this recipe even healthier.</li><li>Extra water as needed - I used bottled Canadian Spring Water for this recipe.</li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table><b><i>Method</i></b></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Soak 1 Cup red lentils overnight in 1 Cup of water in the refrigerator. Be sure to keep them tightly covered to keep them from absorbing other flavours.You might wish to use bottled water, as the water you use can change the flavour of your recipe.</li><li><span>Turn crockpot on high with about 2 Tablespons of water in it.</span></li><li><span>When there is steam on the crockpot lid add finely chopped red onion and braise until transluscent , adding a bit more water if needed.</span></li><li><span>When onion is transluscent, ad pre-soaked red lentils with the water.</span></li><li>Cook ingredients together on low all day, or until the lentils become a smooth mush like porridge when stirred.</li><li>Stir in cinnamon and sliced mushrooms.You might want to add more water at this point as well.</li><li>Cook until gravy is reduced to the thickness you desired<i style="font-weight: bold;">.</i></li></ol><div>Enjoy! You can use this mushroom gravy on potatoes or even serve it on toast.</div></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>4. Home Made Pancake Mix</i></b></span></div><div>Heidi over at the Frugal Gals Website has lots of great make-your-own groceries recipes including <a href="https://thefrugalgirls.com/2018/01/homemade-pancake-mix-recipe.html" target="_blank">this easy recipe to make your pancake mix</a>. Heidi has posted a few different versions of things you can add to your pancake mix for variety - a couple of which are quite surprising!</div><div>Pop over and check out this <a href="https://thefrugalgirls.com/2018/01/homemade-pancake-mix-recipe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homemade Pancake Mix recipe here on the FrugalGals website.</a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fuLIdKY9iqQ-Vgx5xzWXNcpkNUK_28uNVfBU1HCqkhTrIausjplTWC4EpUaufVgfD3T7wiP9hv1ifKZPNYfclB5KDNl2BnHsAWG17uSRMKhESJEq62caYTIEMFYh9WoLDEHAv5v2SsakbVvItOGP0834sdLAhoxwNE35RRT-6dgAj5KEj70lEesEOGg/s600/How-to-Make-Pancake-Mix.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Homemade Pancake Mix in a canning jar festively decorated with a cinnamon stick" border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="600" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fuLIdKY9iqQ-Vgx5xzWXNcpkNUK_28uNVfBU1HCqkhTrIausjplTWC4EpUaufVgfD3T7wiP9hv1ifKZPNYfclB5KDNl2BnHsAWG17uSRMKhESJEq62caYTIEMFYh9WoLDEHAv5v2SsakbVvItOGP0834sdLAhoxwNE35RRT-6dgAj5KEj70lEesEOGg/w400-h396/How-to-Make-Pancake-Mix.jpg" title="Homemade Pancake Mix" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thefrugalgirls.com/2018/01/homemade-pancake-mix-recipe.html" target="_blank">Pancake Mix by Heidi at Frugal Gals</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She is most easily reached through X /Twitter @Sister_Su. 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I recently started a <a href="http://shrsl.com/3fzy7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free trial proofreading course through Knowadays</a> and I've been very pleased with the course and the support they provide for people wanting to become freelance proofreaders. One bonus with taking their course is when you pass their online course you have the opportunity to be hired by their proofreading agency, so you can start making money right away helping other writers. One of their recent emails contained a link to this very helpful article on their blog on how to get your freelance proofreading business off to a great start by writing a business plan for your freelance proofreading business. The following article is adapted from their website.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Why Writers Need to Write a Business Plan for Their Freelance Proofreading Businesses</h3><div>Being a freelance proofreader holds many joys including the freedom to choose your working hours and pay. However, freelancing is not exempt from mundane chores like organizing your taxes or coming up with a business plan. Why are business plans so important to writers? Many freelancers think they don’t need a business plan, however, it's quite the opposite. A business plan is essential to help you: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Grow and professionalize your business. </li><li>Determine marketing strategies that work for you. </li><li>Identify competitors (and learn from them). </li><li>Identify your target clients. </li><li>Estimate your ideal income (and set goals to get there). </li><li>Be adaptable in unforeseen circumstances. </li><li>Focus your business efforts and help keep you on track.</li></ul>There are many ways to write a freelance business plan. <a href="http://shrsl.com/3fzy7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knowadays</a>, recommends keeping it simple. Here are some of the essential elements of a good business plan.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. Company Summary </h3><div>It’s important to include a company summary in your business plan. The company summary is where you share how you develop your business overview and its purpose. What’s your business story? When writing your company summary, you might want to include the following subsections </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Business values: These are words and phrases that communicate your business’ beliefs. A proofreader might want to include phrases such as "attentiveness to details", “thoughtfulness” or “expertise”. </li><li>Service descriptions: What do you offer? Describe the services you provide (i.e., the types of proofreading, editing, formatting, etc., you do). Putting your services in writing will also give you an idea of whether you’re trying to do too much or too little. Do you have expertise in a particular area such as cooking, technology, or finance?</li><li>Mission statement: This is a single sentence that describes what your business does and for whom. Your mission statement will draw on your identified values and services. Use some famous examples to inspire you if you’re stuck. </li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. Competitor Comparison: </h2></div><div>If you do a SWOT analysis of your competition it can help you develop better business strategies.SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. It’s crucial to review the similarities and differences between you and your competitors. This helps you position yourself better and promote your expertise where your competitors might be lacking. <br /><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. Target Market and Clients: </h2><div>Write down some of your target client personas. This helps you clarify who your target clients are. Finding this challenging? Making a list of topics you do not want to proofread can help. Once you know your target audience, you can better develop your plans for contacting them. <br /><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. Budget: </h2><div>How much money do you have to invest in your business? Write down an estimate. This amount should cover not only marketing expenses but also professional development (e.g., additional training) and an emergency fund. No money to invest in starting your proofreading business? Pray! There may be ways you have overlooked getting either the funds you need or the items on your budget list.<br /> </div><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. Business Goals: </h2><div>What would you like to accomplish with your business? Goals need to be S.M.A.R.T. - Specific Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Start with your end in mind and break it down into steps. List your goals and set a timeframe to achieve them.
When it comes to setting and achieving business goals, the more structured the better. When setting goals for the next quarter, for example, you can write one task per week to complete over 12 weeks. This will give you a plan for the next three months!
By the time you’ve completed these tasks, you can evaluate your progress and adjust your goals accordingly. When goal setting, remember to include the things you’d like to stop doing too (e.g., cut down on the number of free samples you offer by 50%). <br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. Marketing and Sales Strategies: </h2></div><div>Marketing and sales strategies are related to how you promote yourself and reach your target clients (i.e., how you will achieve the business goals and projection targets you just created).
In this area of your business plan, decide on the sales and marketing strategies you will carry out to achieve the goals you’ve set. These strategies will likely include ways of reaching out to prospective clients (e.g., cold email, social media, blogging). <br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Tips for Creating Your Business Plan</h2></div><div>Although writing a business plan may seem daunting, it’s something you’ll have to do from scratch only once. Here are a couple more tips to keep in mind:
Be flexible with your plan. A business plan is meant to be a fluid document - not something written in stone. Adapt it to your changing needs. It is important to include contingency plans because things rarely work out in real life as they are written on paper. expected.
Update your plans as you go along. What’s working? What needs changing? Make sure to keep setting yourself new goals. Be aware there are plenty of free freelance business plan templates online to choose from, which can be helpful too.</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Becoming A Proofreader</h2><div> Ready to start your freelance proofreading business? Why not try the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3fzy7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knowadays</a> Becoming A Proofreader course? It has taken many people from complete beginner to confident, trained professional. <a href="http://shrsl.com/3fzy7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out about the Knowadays free trial here.</a> No credit card is necessary. </div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3fzy7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knowadays</a> </span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-88733099306492914432023-11-28T20:40:00.000-08:002023-11-28T20:41:29.435-08:00Free Cake? Yes !<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadian Seniors and Their Families Can Get Free Cake !</span></h1><div>Free groceries are great news, if they are groceries you can use. This is not an offer that I can use - due to dietary restrictions, but here is a treat that perhaps some of you might like to try. This free cake offer is from Mr. Kiplings. To get this Freebie you need to purchase a qualifying item and submit your receipt to the website. Your reimbursement will go into your PayPal account.</div><div><br /></div><div>A few years ago, before I found out exact how bad sugar is for your body, I would have been heading right out to try and find these cakes by Mr. Kipling at the store. </div><div>However, now that I know that sugar can make cancer, depression and yeast infection grow - my answer to sugary snacks is now a very emphatic-No thank you!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6b_Vycy8bcxSAD36YSShwblaZPJZlgW2g1dajLE0aDFTqbl5mjtzfdJLlHqEznwV-uE8VJBfbSmNhkzjyLr9efRDPoSfxAwrxJo0oVt_9y_eidVGCOaq4g3IZIxDlCNQf97YFZiPeneINmE7-I1s8BNurXmCR-MwC4euUTQiSz0PI8LnTO34CjPtaMuY/s2400/Screenshot_20231128_230718_Diamond%20Treasure%20Puzzle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Screenshot of Mr. Kiplings Free Cake offer microsite" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6b_Vycy8bcxSAD36YSShwblaZPJZlgW2g1dajLE0aDFTqbl5mjtzfdJLlHqEznwV-uE8VJBfbSmNhkzjyLr9efRDPoSfxAwrxJo0oVt_9y_eidVGCOaq4g3IZIxDlCNQf97YFZiPeneINmE7-I1s8BNurXmCR-MwC4euUTQiSz0PI8LnTO34CjPtaMuY/w180-h400/Screenshot_20231128_230718_Diamond%20Treasure%20Puzzle.jpg" title="Mr. Kipling's Free Cake Offer for Canadians" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screenshot Mr.Kiplings Free Cakes Offer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This post has info on how you can get sugar-filled Mr. Kipling snack cakes for free.</div><div><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-color: initial;"><tbody style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><tr style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><td style="color: initial; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1742440&u=2338866&m=107630&urllink=&afftrack=" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Ad shows page from Sugar Free Sweets cook book Blueberry Crisp on a white plate . A small white bowl with blueberries is beside it.Text reads - Note if blueberries are too high in carbs for you feel free to substitute blackberries" border="0" height="320" src="https://static.shareasale.com/image/107630/sugar-free-sweets-blueberry-768x9951.jpg" style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" title="Click! Order Your Keto Sweets Recipe Cook Book!" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><td class="tr-caption" style="color: initial; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial;">Love Sweets? Try This Sugar-Free Keto Treat Cook Book!<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>
<h2>About the Mr. Kipling Free Cakes Offer<span><a name='more'></a></span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Who Can Get Mr. Kiplings Cakes for free?</h3></div><div><br /></div><div>
Open to age of majority residents of Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec).</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Which Products Can You Get Free?</h3><div>One product from Mr Kipling’s 6 Pack cake range.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"> When Does This Free Offer End?</h3><div>The eligible product must be purchased between 12:01 a.m. EST on 15/11/23 and 11:59 p.m. EST on 4/12/23 or while stocks last (whichever occurs first). </div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How Many Cashback Offers Can You Get?</h3><div>Limit of one cash back per person applies during the offer period. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">How Do You Get Your Cashback?</h3><div>To claim the offer and receive cash back by PayPal for the value of your purchase of one product from Mr Kipling’s 6 Pack cake range, purchase the product at any Canadian retailer and then register your purchase by submitting the requested details, including proof of purchase documentation, at the offer webpage www.mrkiplingpromotions.ca prior to 11:59 p.m. EST on 4/12/23. Delivery of cash back into PayPal accounts is not instantaneous. Requests for registration received after 11:59 p.m. EST on 4/12/23 will not be accepted. See www.mrkiplingpromotions.ca for full Terms and Conditions. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-4908554693986172802023-11-26T01:41:00.000-08:002023-11-26T01:41:50.837-08:00Many Canadians Make Money Saving Their Friends Money - Could You?<h1 style="text-align: left;">Could You Use Extra Money? Top Referred Bank Offers No Fee Services Plus Big Bonuses for Joining!</h1><div>I have been referring friends and family to this bank for years and been very happy with their services. What do my friends and I like about this bank? We save tonnes of money! This bank periodically offers new customers big bonuses when they join through a friend or family member's link.Like this one> <a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH"><b>https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH</b></a></div><div>True there are a few hoops to jump through but they are things you will probably want to do - especially since they offer free banking, free checks, free Interact card usage and even free CIBC ATM usage AND they will pay you up to $400 for opening a new qualifying bank account!</div><div>Wow! $400 for free AND free banking!</div><h2 style="text-align: left;">How to Make Money Helping Your Friends Save Money</h2><div>So how do you make money referring people to this bank?</div><div><br /></div><div>Simple! Simplii will give you a reward in your bank account when your friend qualifies to receive a reward in their bank account. The amount they reward you has varied over the years from $50 to $125 per referral. </div><div><br /></div><div>Head over to Simplii and check it out for yourself! Why pay bank fees when you could be banking with Simplii for free?</div><div><a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b><i>Click Here for more info on how to get started saving with Simplii! </i></b></span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><i>Note: Posts on this blog have referral links that reward our writer, but our opinions are not influenced by the rewards we receive. Want to join the blogging fin? Pop a note in the comments below.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">My Simplii Financial Story<span><a name='more'></a></span></h2><div> I joined Simplii Financial years ago, and I have been so happy with their services that I have been referring friends and family to them for just about as long as I have had an account with them. However, since they no longer have</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Simplii Financial No Fee Chequing Account Perks</h3><div style="text-align: left;">Here are some of the Simplii Financial customers enjoy with a No Fee Chequing Account: <div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Free daily banking — and plenty of perks
No monthly or minimum balance needed </li><li>Free access to all CIBC ATMs across Canada </li><li>Free Unlimited debit purchases, bill payments and withdrawals </li><li>Free, unlimited Interac e-Transfer® transactions</li></ul></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b><i><a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Screenshot Simplii Financial Text reads -Still paying monthly fees? You deserve better!" border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="822" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1yPUNaz6zgc5JKOXF9w-abZYE38BcgOMWNVDVAFo46a4C4OTvafvk8wfQ4jTwBetFpm6t90jZ1FW2rh_9MVZIBljND3CI7HzPe5bfXHHjCGeRGhHCdQlf1t4jpw97XiBo2OVuqTv4sA/w400-h225/Web+capture_15-1-2021_121951_www.simplii.com.jpeg" title="Simplii Financial - No Bank Fees Save Your Money" width="400" /></a></i></b></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><b><i><a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get More Info about Simplii Financial No Fee Chequing Perks!</a></i></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><h3>Simplii Financial No Fee High Interest Savings Account Perks</h3><div>Like most banks, the interest on the Simplii No Fee High Interest Savings Account varies. You will need to check this out yourself to see what the interest rate is. </div><div>Last year, I was thrilled to find out that new deposits in my Simplii Financial No Fee High Interest Savings account were giving me a whopping 5% daily interest until the end of April, so I cut back on my spending as much as possible and stuck all the funds I could into that account. I still had instant access to up to $500 in that account at anytime and other funds deposited were held for 4 business days. If you are trying to put the brakes on your spending- this might be a feature that would interest you. Five percent is an amazing interest rate! Was I happy? You bet!</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><h3>How to Get $50 free from Simplii Financial</h3><div>Here's my understanding on the fastest way to get $50 from Simplii Financial deposited into your new Simplii Finacial Bank account.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>You must be at least 18 years old</li><li>You must be a resident of Canada</li><li>You must deposit at least $100 in your new account within 6 months - the sooner you make the deposit. the sooner you get the free $50. </li></ul></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for a new Simplii Financial No Fee Account here</a></li><li>Deposit $100 in your new account and leave it there.</li><li>You must maintain a balance of at least 100 for 6 months. <a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b>See full details here on the Simplii Financial Website.</b></i></a></li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Get $350 Bonus From Simplii Financial</h3><div>Here is my understanding of how you can get an extra $350 from Simplii Financial.</div><div>1. Follow the steps above to open a bank account.</div><div>2. Notify your payroll, ODSP, OW, or other pension provider that you want your check automatically deposited into your new bank account.</div><div>3. Ensure that three automatic deposits go into your new account. The bonus $350 will be deposited into your new bank account after 6 months.</div><div>However, these special offers change from time to time so <a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">be sure to see all the current details here on the Simplii Financial banking website.</a></div><div><br /></div><div>When you sign up through my link, please let me know so I can thank you!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>We're all in this together and I'm prayin' for you!</div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div><a href="https://twitter.com/sister_su" target="_blank">@Sister_Su</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Get $50 when you sign up for a new Simplii Financial No Fee bank account through my link </i></b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mbsy.co/3gjHRH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Some conditions apply See details here.</i></b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><span>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She writes on several<a href="https://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079" target="_blank"> blogs</a>, has a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC560ktuK2IlWh6jfz4eDh_g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> and is most easily reached through Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/sister_su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @Sister_Su</a></span></div><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread by the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div></div></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-25051429208874885852023-11-24T11:01:00.000-08:002023-12-12T01:32:40.632-08:00Canadian Senior Cut Grocery Bills By Growing Food - Can You?<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">How Can Canadian Seniors Save Money Growing Their Groceries?</span></h1><div>Many Canadian Seniors grow a wide variety of house plants inside their homes, now more and more are making the shift to Growing food indoors to help cut grocery bills. Growing a few plants on a windowsill or in pots under fluorescent lights might not be enough to replace the foods you need to purchase at a grocery store, but having your own store of "grow" ceries could take a bit of a pinch out of a budget.</div><div>This post has a video showing my attempt at growing beet tops inside. </div><div>Are you growing groceries inside?</div><div>What have you tried growing indoors and how well did it work for you?</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2225777&u=2338866&m=94355&urllink=&afftrack=" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Ad Best Tasting Mushroom Coffee Free shipping Over $39" border="0" height="333" src="https://static.shareasale.com/image/94355/300x2501.gif" title="Click! Order This Unique Mushroom Coffee!" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best Tasting Mushroom Coffee</td></tr></tbody></table><br />
</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Growing Beet Micro Greens -Two Ways</span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;">I purchased a microgreens beet kit from the grocery store for CAD 2.88 and a bag of beets for the same price. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDBZbx3uMv6bC_sgdm1qA3GLB-BI8ix-VbhAJfpuY3Sszk9WjBwYqR82UVzW1OpPXqUmSYDZmQysImdqWdvH_hL7LWb6AR2A5IReN4Mn9MjLPqiGiMhD7z5RQIZsOqznC-KS6Bw7SJiyPXtVcn8ZtSukrBXZLcU4gEu-YCQysEalL59baa69MXbrb0oY/s4624/20231124_133139.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Beets in pots in a plastic clear tin with soil each beat hss few strong bright green leaves. Spindly beet seedlings in a microgreens seed kit" border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDBZbx3uMv6bC_sgdm1qA3GLB-BI8ix-VbhAJfpuY3Sszk9WjBwYqR82UVzW1OpPXqUmSYDZmQysImdqWdvH_hL7LWb6AR2A5IReN4Mn9MjLPqiGiMhD7z5RQIZsOqznC-KS6Bw7SJiyPXtVcn8ZtSukrBXZLcU4gEu-YCQysEalL59baa69MXbrb0oY/w240-h320/20231124_133139.jpg" title="Which Way Would You Grow Your Greens?" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two Indoor Beet Green Gardens</td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I tried my best to follow the instructions on the microgreen kit, but I had to quit growing the beet microgreens in it because the kit got mouldy on the bottom. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">On the other hand, most of the beets in my bag of beets grew leaves that I was able to cut off and add to my meals to help increase my nutritional intake. I have now harvested beet tops twice from my beets. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">However, if you wanted to have enough baby beet greens to make a salad or side dish you would probably need at least 2 big bags of beets. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Here is the video that I posted on Rumble.</span></div><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div>
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<br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a small commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-2749256858097461842023-11-23T17:19:00.000-08:002023-12-12T01:46:27.977-08:00How to Find Free Stocking Stuffers!<h1 style="text-align: left;">Many Canadian Seniors Stuff Stockings For Free - You Can Too!</h1><div>Many Canadian seniors are feeling the pinch these days and they are scrambling for ways to save on those many holiday traditions. If this applies to you too - don't be blue - upholding holiday traditions doesn't have to cost a whole slew! </div><div>This post has a few ideas on how you can get small gifts to tuck into stockings for free.</div><div>Frankly, I have become more than a little cranky about this so-called holiday that makes so many people so stressed and depressed - not just at Christmas, but months before and after too. </div><div>Hopefully, this post might help some people not end up in shock with after-Christmas credit card bill shock.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 Ways to Get Free Stocking Stuffers</span></span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. How to Find Free Stocking Stuffers on the Christian Book Website</span></h3><div><br /></div><div>I was just led to a whole slew of free digital downloads on the <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/page/bargains?event=AFF&amp;p=1216242" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christianbook website.</a> The great thing about digital downloads is there is no need to wait for shipping! This is how I found these free digital downloads on the Christianbook website.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBzZ-r0nDLgRCQ54iAOifSBum6RZEKrh9Fdf9QS57aVd4QiQT14C6l_670JXvr9sGyDcIPdgBaNBS7KPVwdOg8P9UX7UeMX6FxQqBMXB-6pZmbovM9okSwKNrmTAZjEgt-ruvfgqVb2m13WseLwsyurS2JNTdaiTcHtmt_-jX1TGGlX8CFsdK1TQw3o4/s1971/Screenshot_20231123_110754_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1971" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBzZ-r0nDLgRCQ54iAOifSBum6RZEKrh9Fdf9QS57aVd4QiQT14C6l_670JXvr9sGyDcIPdgBaNBS7KPVwdOg8P9UX7UeMX6FxQqBMXB-6pZmbovM9okSwKNrmTAZjEgt-ruvfgqVb2m13WseLwsyurS2JNTdaiTcHtmt_-jX1TGGlX8CFsdK1TQw3o4/s320/Screenshot_20231123_110754_Chrome.jpg" width="175" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.christianbook.com/page/bargains?event=AFF&amp;p=1216242" target="_blank">Screenshot Christianbook Website</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><ol><li><span color="initial">Type "digital" in the search.</span></li><li><span color="initial">Click to sort the results from lowest price to highest price.</span></li><li>Happy dance time! When I wrote this post there were tons of free digital downloads available on the <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/page/bargains?event=AFF&amp;p=1216242" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christianbook website.</a> </li></ol></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Get Free Gift Cards<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div>Are you stuck waiting on hold on a phone line? Use that time to get gift cards! These are some apps that have sent me gift cards:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="I’m earning free gift cards! You can too. Join me in this cool app. https://rewards.onelink.me/cAg8/43xu4f2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rewarded Play </a>- Play free online games</li><li><a href="https://mistplay.onelink.me/ZGRQ?ref_id=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&af_referrer_customer_id=bid_9d9ece17-2f31-4419-9747-ef5f1f3c272e&c=Referral&ref_channel=weHRTdMCq&af_referrer_uid=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&pid=af_app_invites&af_channel=Invite&ref_group=17&ref_type=invite&af_siteid=com.mistplay.mistplay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mistplay</a> - play free online games and refer your friends <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://mistplay.onelink.me/ZGRQ?ref_id=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&af_referrer_customer_id=bid_9d9ece17-2f31-4419-9747-ef5f1f3c272e&c=Referral&ref_channel=weHRTdMCq&af_referrer_uid=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&pid=af_app_invites&af_channel=Invite&ref_group=17&ref_type=invite&af_siteid=com.mistplay.mistplay" target="_blank"><img alt="Invite friends screenshot Earn up to $2.50 now and 3% for life Earn up to 5K points when your friend plays their first game +3% gaming bonus of what they earn in games. Your friend earns up to 1K points once they play their first game. The reward amount you receive is based on the country where your friend is located.To get the maximum amount invite your friends who live in the United States" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOxxtr_vQ221TQeFLJN9Z368VisM4pjf_QLfkjtEXh7BBPDMimeiXYW11HfszYngGFi1Hc3oXnzWdhNWu1nruUBeWdEAod4onX08NY1oQy341TkYh_yoQePVLz-ODUFu80usPtu2KAMQl_eHnV5azEx-OGMwqtZtNpx88zqsdd-IAAAXuIYf_2uNcZ30/w144-h320/Screenshot_20231123_143028_An%20Earn%20App%20by%20Mode.jpg" title="Click! Ger Free Gift Cards from Mistplay" width="144" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mistplay.onelink.me/ZGRQ?ref_id=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&af_referrer_customer_id=bid_9d9ece17-2f31-4419-9747-ef5f1f3c272e&c=Referral&ref_channel=weHRTdMCq&af_referrer_uid=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&pid=af_app_invites&af_channel=Invite&ref_group=17&ref_type=invite&af_siteid=com.mistplay.mistplay" target="_blank">Misrolay Refer a Friend Details</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><a href="https://crrnt.me/sc7v5AxYXEb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mode Earn</a> - get paid for charging your phone, listening to music and more.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXp2_C018teOKjzFuyRE6YJvckGSLUI_naoiSok5CzMwUBU-doyzI8zAfPBmmeB0uh71_vfDQEPpCKw0Ci507AeYIoymtYJsiqyexhn4ViOPnyeZNu2sPcOXPPaWwwrZXSvPMGl6u9GnI-QUi4IezWBiGtra1Nr9YGzt8OSeZ2NPChEjZ6vqzj_K7c7sk/s2400/Screenshot_20231210_100228_An%20Earn%20App%20by%20Mode.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Phone charging rewards screenshot ModeEsrn App White background with black font -You just got paid for charging" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXp2_C018teOKjzFuyRE6YJvckGSLUI_naoiSok5CzMwUBU-doyzI8zAfPBmmeB0uh71_vfDQEPpCKw0Ci507AeYIoymtYJsiqyexhn4ViOPnyeZNu2sPcOXPPaWwwrZXSvPMGl6u9GnI-QUi4IezWBiGtra1Nr9YGzt8OSeZ2NPChEjZ6vqzj_K7c7sk/w180-h400/Screenshot_20231210_100228_An%20Earn%20App%20by%20Mode.jpg" title="Get Rewarded for Charging Your Phone" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screenshot ModeEarn App Phone Charging Rewards</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><a href="https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970" target="_blank">Receipt Hog</a> pays you to upload receipts, Download and enter code mel81970 to earn a special bonus when you upload your first receipt. </li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Free Calendars</span></h2><div>A calendar is a handy gift and especially treasured if you take the time to add some personal notes inside. <a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/11/canadian-seniors-save-by-ordering-free.html">See this post about where you can get free calendars</a>.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Free Pens</span></h3><div>Many businesses offer free pens at trade shows. You can often pick up a free promotional pen just by dropping into a store. Want to jazz up a ho-hum stick pen? Try wrapping it with colourful electric tape.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">5. Make a Free Digital Memory Book</h3><div>You can make digital books for free! <a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/11/how-canadian-seniors-can-easily-make.html">See this post about how to make a free digital book.</a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Bonus: Make Mini Kits From Your Surplus</h3><div>Take a look in that junk drawer, and on your shelves. What do you have? Do you need all that (fill in the blank)?</div><div>Make a mini kit that will fit inside a water bottle or pill bottle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some Mini Kit Ideas:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Craft Kit</li><li>Sewing Kit</li><li>Dry Bean Soup Kit</li><li>Gardening Kit</li></ul><div>What other free stocking stuffer ideas do you have?</div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-83624709575827327322023-11-22T12:30:00.000-08:002023-11-23T07:37:38.205-08:00Lenovo Fire Hazard Warning!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadian Seniors Watch Out For These Dangerous Power Banks!</span></h1><div>With Black Friday sales now in full swing, many people may be unexpectedly purchasing a huge problem when they are power bank shopping. I saw one of these for sale a while ago and was thinking of buying it- but I felt led to wait a bit. This reminds me of <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=wG8EPdPbq64&si=KBEWin0IrQS8q0zQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garth Brooks' song " Unanswered Prayers"! </a></div><div><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;"><h2 style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">About This Lenovo Power Bank Recall</span></h2><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZENrn8lYaWo0xfFAj4oltK256dbs5klUpdw6GQ4Hy7nC2rEyhKhdVlV_AJJV4YNQzbYfvmDeEK2tO2rUKtrlSs4kL01dPLQpydqttQ2JLDI6KrCsrMyFkskwrcX1DVRJP4-9KO8xR1CjSCe-CghmvAB05TdtOBygTpZ1FuErG2sv7mhq_jYR9H-cyj4/s641/Picture2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lenovo Power Bank a shiny black rectangular shape with rounded corners" border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="312" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZENrn8lYaWo0xfFAj4oltK256dbs5klUpdw6GQ4Hy7nC2rEyhKhdVlV_AJJV4YNQzbYfvmDeEK2tO2rUKtrlSs4kL01dPLQpydqttQ2JLDI6KrCsrMyFkskwrcX1DVRJP4-9KO8xR1CjSCe-CghmvAB05TdtOBygTpZ1FuErG2sv7mhq_jYR9H-cyj4/w156-h320/Picture2.jpg" title="Lenovo Power Bank Recalled Due to Fire Hazard" width="156" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lenovo Power Bank Recalled Due to Fire Hazard</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<div>This recall involves Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks used for backup power of laptops and other mobile devices. The integrated USB-C cable is fixed to the power bank. “Lenovo” is written in black letters on a red tag.
Model number PBLG2W can be found close to “Lenovo” at the top of the product label that is located on the back of the power bank. The manufacturing date (Year/Month) can be found below the bar code at the bottom right of the product label. </div><div>See full details about this <a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lenovo-usb-c-laptop-power-bank-recalled-due-fire-hazard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lenovo recall and other recalls on the Government of Canada Recalls Website</a></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/lenovo-usb-c-laptop-power-bank-recalled-due-fire-hazard</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-57395657401286628362023-11-22T05:09:00.000-08:002023-12-22T06:58:24.974-08:00How Savvy Canadian Seniors Make Their Giving Tuesday More Rewarding!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Budget-Wise Donations Help Cash-Strapped Canadian Seniors Give Wisely on Giving Tuesday</span></h1><div>Giving Tuesday is around the corner once again. There are several ways savvy Canadian Seniors can make their meagre donation budget go further. One way to make donations go further is by giving to causes that have matching donations. Another way to make your donation go further is to ask your employer if they would be willing to match your donation. It is surprising how many employers will match your charitable donation. Some companies have automatic matching donations set up through their payroll, while others require you to submit a form. See details about companies that match donations here > https://doublethedonation.com/list-matching-gifts-companies/</div><div><br /></div><div>This post has a growing list of worthy causes where your donation will be matched by generous sponsors. If you hear of any other charities that have matching donations, please help this list grow by putting the info in the comments below.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Charities with Matching Donations To Which You Might Like to Donate </span></h2><div>On Giving Tuesday, people often try to make a donation of some size to a charity. Here is a list of some charities where your donation will go further thanks to generous donors who have stepped up to the plate and pledged to donate matching funds. </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span>Oxfam - donations will be doubled up to $50,000 <a href="https://secured.oxfam.ca/page/138301/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=eblast-1/&utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=NOVEMBER212023-HGFY24EOY-GT&utm_content=Fundraising+-+Giving+Tuesday+E1+-+November+21+2023&ea.url.id=6691004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See details here on the Oxfam website</a></span></li><li>Salvation Army - donations will be doubled up to $100,000 by Deeks Insurance until December 31st, 2023 - <a href="https://donate.salvationarmy.ca/page/69485/donate/1?locale=en-CA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See details here on the Salvation Army website</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give/donate/?utm_campaign=2023_fund_20819446932&utm_source=google_d&utm_medium=display&utm_content=683115455508&gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGU_fZDtPCH3o2B5cx9vjb1kjodNrxqWKjsA3vDgjRpK3WexwOVsBQRoCNOwQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Way</a> I did not realize that this donation doubler was just for United Way GTA. Check with your local United Way as they may also have a similar campaign.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mc8K32WKauihO3xmMGumIZG1q4XuZ0kjAzOPxbMy1N7UfArUKoJWi3aA1-ZflN1_AhBhY937stVPx9WzZh01lrm0LqfVEkYtanctfgxKAACAibZGQT_8ZfwSBLl6986cgdm_LxE5tR7RrpQU2Xe2RrK_0n7Y2QCPwBeFISvLPwia3ht6A56kcrBz9Rg/s2400/Screenshot_20231218_205737_Cube%20Blast%20Journey.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Give before December 31. All donations to United Way Greater Toronto Area made before Dec.31 will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $600,000." border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mc8K32WKauihO3xmMGumIZG1q4XuZ0kjAzOPxbMy1N7UfArUKoJWi3aA1-ZflN1_AhBhY937stVPx9WzZh01lrm0LqfVEkYtanctfgxKAACAibZGQT_8ZfwSBLl6986cgdm_LxE5tR7RrpQU2Xe2RrK_0n7Y2QCPwBeFISvLPwia3ht6A56kcrBz9Rg/w180-h400/Screenshot_20231218_205737_Cube%20Blast%20Journey.jpg" title="United Way GTA Banner" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">United Way GTA Banner</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Donations that you make to United Way GTA until December 31, 2023, will be doubled. <a href="https://www.unitedwaygt.org/ways-to-give/donate/?utm_campaign=2023_fund_20819446932&utm_source=google_d&utm_medium=display&utm_content=683115455508&gclid=CjwKCAiAvoqsBhB9EiwA9XTWGU_fZDtPCH3o2B5cx9vjb1kjodNrxqWKjsA3vDgjRpK3WexwOVsBQRoCNOwQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See details here on the United Way website.</a></li><li>Red Cross -Your donation will be tripled by Keurig Dr. Pepper - See details <a href="https://www.redcross.ca/lp/campaigns/holiday?form=23GTEM_XKCNURBV&utm_source=house_en&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023_11_e1_hday_gt1_en&me=10092&UnityID=8-25433216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here on the Red Cross donation page</a></li><li><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/ffapl-23ye?refcd=1758706" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Focus on the Family</a> Donations will be doubled by a generous anonymous donor until December 31, 2023. I think this applies to donations to Focus on the Family Canada, as well as the USA, even though this information is only available on the USA website.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/ffapl-23ye?refcd=1758706" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Give Families Hope! Double your gift to save marriages and families Focus on the Family banner" border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="1208" height="50" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kBFQjc21pF_lLCMZ4ASRKazuTshwf2hvZpsOh3N05ZU6JzcDOb7ilEbEGPCtoK-UeoZ6RS1MLWIyZWL5-SLzY2JLJICd7h_8tZShcEVv25rDAYEcjAR2_1bKXYvjQ_ti7LQSNiI8AuvzWVey1pj5vJOt0NxicdpnsVh3Pni_gZLGHVUuCNLrlhVuikk/w400-h50/screenshot-www.oneplace.com-2023.12.22-09_40_35.png" title="Click! Find out more about donation to Focus on the Family!" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/ffapl-23ye?refcd=1758706" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Focus on the Family Donation Banner - Click to Find out more</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CAMH</a> -Donations will be doubled until December 31, 2023.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHULWqDUAeMcp9CQ5CA4EMhx1_xqVre5hsns_V0c7o0PUSpNa7f0OzLr26zu1rLu8hMIPrJJGYsrEBEFKUwDoANjp4bddLNTsqJ1KuQ0n8kmcWzeyJqaqw9rIAtqKbIczQRSwts9SLbLVrVKlXynuQGfzQq13QbXnJGEx98gzGyMtc95fadVlxYdCGjw/s1630/Screenshot_20231222_003501_Aquarium%20Land.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Text - "Facing addiction head on. Double your impact by De ember 31 with a matched donation. Donate. " in white text against a backdrop of people standing around in a crowd." border="0" data-original-height="1630" data-original-width="1073" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHULWqDUAeMcp9CQ5CA4EMhx1_xqVre5hsns_V0c7o0PUSpNa7f0OzLr26zu1rLu8hMIPrJJGYsrEBEFKUwDoANjp4bddLNTsqJ1KuQ0n8kmcWzeyJqaqw9rIAtqKbIczQRSwts9SLbLVrVKlXynuQGfzQq13QbXnJGEx98gzGyMtc95fadVlxYdCGjw/w264-h400/Screenshot_20231222_003501_Aquarium%20Land.jpg" width="264" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> i</span></div></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a </b><b>commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-1051986437916407372023-11-19T20:56:00.000-08:002023-12-16T07:54:50.112-08:00Canadian Seniors Save By Ordering Free Calendars - You Can Too!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Savvy Canadian Seniors Secure Their Free 2024 Calendars Now - You Can Too!</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: small;">Many Canadians are on tight budgets these days and getting a free calendar or two can help the budget. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">This post has <strike>two</strike> three free calendar offers that I've found so far.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">But you need to be quick to get your free calendar while supplies last. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">"God willing and the crick don't rise" I'll update this post with more free 2024 calendar offers as I find them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><div><h4><span style="font-size: medium;">Related Posts</span></h4></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/11/how-canadian-seniors-can-easily-make.html">How Canadian Seniors Can Easily Make Keepsake Books for Free!</a></li><li><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/11/3-receipt-cashback-apps-canadian.html"> 3 Receipt Cashback Apps Canadian Seniors Use</a></li><li><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/02/canadians-get-big-bonuses-with-this-top.html">Canadians Get Big Cash Bonuses with This Top Referred Bank!</a></li></ul></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><h2 style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">How to Get Free 2024 Calendars</h2><div>There are several ways you can get free 2024 Calendars. Many pharmacies offer free mini calendars at their checkouts from Hallmark Cards. These make great little stocking stuffers. Other businesses also offer free calendars. If you are not able to get out and about some businesses and organizations also offer free calendars that you can get by emailing them or filling in a form on their website.</div><div><h3>How to Get a Free 2024 Tribal Trails Calendar</h3><div>I'm not sure how many of these beautiful calendars are left for 2024. I just was led to this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=925787678984628&set=a.512991193597614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tribal Trails post on Facebook</a> and it was posted way back in October, but if you miss out on this calendar this year, you can hopefully be put on the mailing list to get a 2025 calendar next year. To get a free Tribal Trails God's Word 2024 wall calendar<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=925787678984628&set=a.512991193597614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> email them the required information at the email address in this Facebook post. on the Tribal Trials Facebook page</a>.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=925787678984628&set=a.512991193597614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Image shows the cover of the 2024 Tribal Trails Calendar on a red sateen cloth." border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="2048" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfuIb56vUveUYr3WAZpI8ldlPQhEuApq8JZMRWFvmVZrhTfV5tOPhXDgNPbYwb3nrXx9ivDVO2LVuyONsmZtgUEaG5iAxJtl5WcBWTrMfIvbxQhHzzfG7mWF8y1S37CKGgqIsUjkm4kvERKvF7XxDSoXzwEu5tuVnII254lyUYbZp0BHD4081oMx2H98/w400-h258/393611146_925787738984622_4309492154535832239_n.jpg" title="Order your 2024 Tribal Trails Calendar Today!" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=925787678984628&set=a.512991193597614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here to Go to the Tribal Trails Free Calendar Offer on Facebook</a><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h2 style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Chapman's Ice Cream Calendar</h2><div style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span color="initial" style="text-decoration-color: initial;">Here is their website's info about the Free Chapman's Icecream 2024 calendar.</span></div><div style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-color: initial;"><tbody style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><tr style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><td style="color: initial; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span color="initial" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a href="https://www.chapmans.ca/2024-chapmans-calendar-request/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Colourful cartoon images of chibby faced children playing. The Chapman's Icecream logo is in the top left corner" border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="1366" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0hVke5KrTyU044gWKX3sD4fa0FglgoyAOD5w-HjPoeamE11mc5qI6nZn4YykvswVFP_Qr7AAfOvk1CQ-N2CoeGxEnxTOrUeGHpGgFOv_RJ9HBKI4iaMUZDpLwlW_HHPtd8VbZ70BZ1B2DfyX15PeyTFVK9e8eNBA6bg8344P_jSUcuqgQH8FnPu0CfE/w320-h198/screenshot-www.chapmans.ca-2023.11.19-23_25_02.png" style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" title="Click! Head over th the Chapman's Ice Cream website!" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><td class="tr-caption" style="color: initial; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a href="https://www.chapmans.ca/2024-chapmans-calendar-request/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Screenshot Chapman's Ice Cream Website Banner Image</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><div style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span color="initial" style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-color: initial;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><span color="initial" style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: initial; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial;">Sugar-Free Sweets Keto Cookbook Sale<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1742440&u=2338866&m=107630&urllink=&afftrack=" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Ad shows page from Sugar Free Sweets cook book Blueberry Crisp on a white plate . A small white bowl with blueberries is beside it.Text reads - Note if blueberries are too high in carbs for you feel free to substitute blackberries" border="0" height="320" src="https://static.shareasale.com/image/107630/sugar-free-sweets-blueberry-768x9951.jpg" style="color: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" title="Click! Order Your Keto Sweets Recipe Cook Book!" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love Sweets? Try These Sugar-Free Keto Treats!</td></tr></tbody></table></div></span></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Source: 2024 Chapman’s Calendar Request Page<span><a name='more'></a></span></i></div><div>Chapman’s 2024 Wall Calendar </div><div>This beautifully illustrated, Canadian-themed themed and family-friendly Chapman’s calendar is sure to keep your family on track throughout all of 2024.
The calendar features a fun do-it-yourself colouring page, national holiday reminders, as well as many various ice cream-related holidays. It also offers a sneak peek of new products and flavours that will be coming out in 2024. The Free offer is for one calendar per household, for Canadian residents only. Please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery by mail.
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.chapmans.ca/2024-chapmans-calendar-request/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to go to the Chapman's Ice Cream Free 2024 Calendar Request Page.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Note: <span color="initial">There is one hitch to getting the free Chapman's 2024 calendar though - they are using that horrible Canada Post address app. Now, <b>you </b>may not have any problems with that app- but me? I have not lived anywhere that the app would accept my address! If that happens to you too - don't give up just send them a quick email with your mailing address and the lovely people at Chapman's Ice Cream in Markdale Ontario will manually add you to their mailing list!</span></i></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Free Daily Bread 2024 Lands of the Bible Calendar</h3><div>This free 2024 Lands of the Buble is available from Our Daily Bread until February 29, 2024 or while supplies last. It is quite easy to order. - just fill in<a href="https://ourdailybread.ca/2024biblelands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the Bible Lands Calendar Request Form here on the Daily Bread Website.</a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAHKsUIGFqvO5i5Yfx8tm7YXvJXq_yHhC_MF-W-zDm2HerPllTGySSbeT3gbsNst0PifzPoZVWFfT66mkpu-MPsHf6YZJFL0rQ2-NtYYSMXgckGOB5CUYzNU0eFxL2YqVUJhtEFQncqPNFzndDT3VQpBLNFLvUzFD9YgzDxzf8uV1PX7Eh9h6QHfUx6Q/s600/lands-of-the-bible-2.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Lands of the Bible 2024 Calendar cover shows ancient brickwork" border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="600" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAHKsUIGFqvO5i5Yfx8tm7YXvJXq_yHhC_MF-W-zDm2HerPllTGySSbeT3gbsNst0PifzPoZVWFfT66mkpu-MPsHf6YZJFL0rQ2-NtYYSMXgckGOB5CUYzNU0eFxL2YqVUJhtEFQncqPNFzndDT3VQpBLNFLvUzFD9YgzDxzf8uV1PX7Eh9h6QHfUx6Q/w320-h287/lands-of-the-bible-2.webp" title="Click! Order Your Free Lands of the Bible Calendar" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://ourdailybread.ca/2024biblelands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Lands of the Bible Calendar from Our Daily Bread</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>
<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.chapmans.ca/2024-chapmans-calendar-request/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2024 Chapman's Calendar - Chapman's Ice Cream (chapmans.ca)</a></span></li><li><a href="https://ourdailybread.ca/2024biblelands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ourdailybread.ca/2024biblelands/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=925787678984628&set=a.512991193597614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=925787678984628&set=a.512991193597614</a></li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Related Posts</span></h4></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/11/how-canadian-seniors-can-easily-make.html">How Canadian Seniors Can Easily Make Keepsake Books for Free!</a></li><li><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/11/3-receipt-cashback-apps-canadian.html"> 3 Receipt Cashback Apps Canadian Seniors Use</a></li><li><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/02/canadians-get-big-bonuses-with-this-top.html">Canadians Get Big Cash Bonuses with This Top Referred Bank!</a></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-18431033723130778592023-11-18T18:40:00.000-08:002023-11-21T07:01:20.091-08:00How Canadian Seniors Can Easily Make Keepsake Books for Free!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Preserve Precious Recipes and Memories Create a Free Online Book! </span></h1><div>Have you ever wished you could gift your family some of your precious family stories and recipes, but thought it would cost too much money? Well here's some great news! You can create a book online for free that your family can read online anytime, or if they choose they can download it or print it out in a variety of formats. Even better news - if you so choose others can pay to download your book and you can even make a little money by sharing those remarkable memories and recipes. If this is something you keep saying that you will do later when you get around to it. Here's more great news! I just crocheted "a round toit" - so now that you have " a round toit" - get to it!</div><div><br /></div><div>So how do you make a book for free online? This post has directions that I found online as well as some tips I picked up from a free webinar with one of those publishing Gurus that might be helpful to you - and me too - as this is something I realize it is definitely time to do!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1422204&u=2338866&m=91459&urllink=&afftrack=" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Bookeman LifeinPrint Banner ad shows a woman with silver hair and a young girl smiling A rectangle on a 46 degree angle is showing their smiling faces cropped from the backdrop to make a better engaging picture. Text reads Bookeman Your Life in Print their smiling" border="0" src="https://static.shareasale.com/image/91459/merchant_detail_small-300x250.jpg" title="Click! Start Creating a Free Book on the Bookeman Website Today!" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1432949&u=2338866&m=91459&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookeman Offers Free Book Creation Services</a></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span color="initial">How to Make a Free Book Online <span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div><span color="initial">Dreaming of writing a children's book, or cookbook, or perhaps creating a family photo book to hand down for generations? It doesn't have to be a daunting task - thanks to the technology offered <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1432949&u=2338866&m=91459&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on the Bookeman website where you can create a book online for free.</a></span></div><div><span color="initial"><br /></span></div><div><span color="initial">Where do you start? </span></div><div><span color="initial">Making a book online using free digital software is an ideal solution since it makes these types of projects simple, fun, and affordable. </span></div><div><span color="initial">Bookemon was one of the first websites to offer the convenience of creating free online books to parents, teachers, or basically anyone who wants to create and publish their own professional-looking books. Thousands of schools, faith groups and families have created and published an impressive array of books through the Bookeman website. With so many delighted customers I feel very comfortable starting to make my first book on this website.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span color="initial">How to Create a Book Online </span></h3><div><span color="initial">While there are a few different options out there, Bookeman offers everything that I've heard is desirable in a keepsake book publishing platform. The free software on the Bookeman website has a variety of formats that are easy to use and allow you to customize everything from the pages and overall design, right down to the tiniest details like fonts. They also offer handy templates that guide you through the process of creating a book -especially when you are a newbie to the process like me.</span></div><div>So, how does this all work?</div><h2 style="text-align: left;">5 Easy Steps to Starting Your First Book</h2><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span color="initial">First, create a free account online at Bookeman. Registering is quick, easy, and costs you nothing, so you can try it out and make your book for free. </span></li><li><span color="initial">Next, choose a blank template, pre-designed layout, or upload a document you've already created in a Word or PDF file. </span></li><li><span color="initial">Now, it's time to make your book shine! Play around with colour and design features. The software on Bookeman makes it simple and offers specialized design tools and libraries of clipart, backgrounds and frames, so you can really make your book appealing.</span></li><li><span color="initial">Finish your book by customizing the font and uploading photos or drawings to add visual interest and illustrations to the pages. </span></li><li>Hooray! You did it! Now it's time to share your book online through social media or email! If you want to you can also choose to purchase a hardcover or softcover copy of your book to gift to someone very special who might not have access to the internet, but reading your book online is totally free.</li></ol><br /><span color="initial"> The free software on Bookeman offers endless possibilities to publish virtually any type of book. Parents can write their own children's book, or create a family book project together. Writers can take that memoir or novel they have been working on and quickly get it published, family photos can be preserved into a keepsake book or given as gifts, and teachers can allow students to learn about the process of writing and publishing. The possibilities and variety of books are limited only by your imagination.
Whatever type of book you wish to create, you can make it uniquely your own at Bookeman.</span></div><div><span color="initial"><br /></span></div><div><span color="initial">Once you have made your first book, you will be surprised at how little effort it took - why not create a series of precious memories cookbooks? </span></div><div><span color="initial">Get started creating your first free book today <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1432949&u=2338866&m=91459&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here on the Bookeman website!</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>P.S. Leave a confidential comment below with your mailing address and I will send you a tiny hand-crocheted "round toit' to help you in your quest. I promise I will not bombard you with a bunch of junk publish your address or sell your address to anyone - I do not have time to do it - so request your tiny round toit!</div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1432949&u=2338866&m=91459&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookeman inc.</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-80116132839781130072023-11-13T12:37:00.000-08:002023-11-24T12:31:45.115-08:003 Reasons Canadian Seniors Might Want to Enter to Win This Couch!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Roo and You Joey Play Couch Giveaway Open to Canada and USA!</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Here is a great giveaway I just entered, and you might like to enter it too.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Parent Tested Parent Approved has partnered with Roo and You to giveaway a Joey Play Couch. The giveaway ends November 27th, 2023 so <a href="https://wn.nr/ybGyGqG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">get your entry in the Roo and You Joey Play Couch giveaway here</a> and start sharing your referral link with friends!</span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://wn.nr/ybGyGqG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="Email Roo and You Play Couch Giveaway Announcement Screenshot" border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWW06pyYHtjcprj_qPzAOemzHrg8_f4Mp7yuQXD9l4qZ-Mr1tDkkLS0yffWulWXXepHi3x2iAHouekpI8RITIfz7DdNSQIOTdvFaSmtIBXFK1ymUTnqQwJkD-fzoLW6478wkNFL2MWbY7tIkBgLiU1puitIz3RbOLKqDUnddrRPNYmNL8ePPpTIPlQQDM/w274-h320/Screenshot_20231113_151214_Chrome.jpg" title="Click! Head Over to the Website! You Might Win a Roo and You Play Couch!" width="274" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://wn.nr/ybGyGqG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roo and You Giveaway Email Screenshot</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>So why would a senior want to enter a giveaway to win a Roo and You Joey Play Couch?</div><h2 style="text-align: left;">3 Reasons Canadian Seniors Might Want to Win a Roo and You Joey Play Couch<span></span></h2><div><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2225777&u=2338866&m=94355&urllink=&afftrack=" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Ad Best Tasting Mushroom Coffee Free Shipping Over $39" border="0" height="333" src="https://static.shareasale.com/image/94355/300x2501.gif" title="Click! Order This Unique Coffee Today!" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best Tasting Mushroom Coffee</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>
<div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Looking for a fab gift that could really make someone's day? <a href="https://wn.nr/ybGyGqG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enter the Roo and You Joey Play Couch Giveaway!</a></li><li>Got grandkids? This could make visits to you a real treat! They would love to play on the Roo and You Joey Play Couch!</li><li>Got a fur baby or two? Imagine the fun if they had one of these comfy cozy Roo and You Joey Play Couches! </li></ol><div>So what are you waiting for? Head over to the Parent Tested Parent Approved Roo and You Joey Play Couch Giveaway and get your entry in right away!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://wn.nr/ybGyGqG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enter the Roo and You Play Couch Giveaway! Click here!!</a></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-21560782225187724202023-11-12T17:10:00.000-08:002023-11-24T12:34:57.323-08:0010 Smart Walmart Grocery Savings Tips to Read Before Your Next Shopping Trip!<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10 Ways Canadian Seniors and Their Families Can Save on Their Grocery Bills at Walmart</span></h1><div><span style="font-size: small;">Many Canadian Seniors and their families use smart shopping tips to save on groceries at Walmart. This post has five that might help you keep your grocery budget from taking a deep nose dive. Do you know more? Please post your tips on how to save money on your Walmart Grocery trips in the comments below and let everyone know.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Receipt Hog pays you to upload receipts, take surveys, and more! Download and enter code mel81970 to earn a special bonus when you upload your first receipt. https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970</a><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">10 Smart Walmart Grocery Shopping Tips</span></h2><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li> Pray - You probably already knew I was going to say that - but hey- it works!</li><li>Get free Walmart Gift Cards by playing games online. <a href="https://mistplay.onelink.me/ZGRQ?ref_id=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&af_referrer_customer_id=bid_9d9ece17-2f31-4419-9747-ef5f1f3c272e&c=Referral&ref_channel=weHRTdMCq&af_referrer_uid=37a18365-1474-4d3f-b5b1-101c2eac7c5b&pid=af_app_invites&af_channel=Invite&ref_group=17&ref_type=invite&af_siteid=com.mistplay.mistplay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mistplay</a> has given me 3 free Walmart Gift Cards so far. <span><a name='more'></a></span></li><li>Sign up for <a href="https://www.rakuten.ca/r/sistersu?src=Link">Rakuten</a>. It's totally free. If you are new to Rakuten, you will get $30 cashback when you spend $30 - then after that, you will get cashback on your Walmart orders. Right now Rakuten is offering 1$ Cashback on Walmart orders, perhaps it will be more when you sign in. <a href="https://www.rakuten.ca/r/sistersu?src=Link" rel="" target="">Sign up here for Rakuten using the special referral link to get started with $30 cashback when you spend $30.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaE4i4yDaepetZeA9qJEKYFGz6hu1U9Nw9AUtw2UNzeQX2V-9JPT_s4aYSEp1MzFBPnkOMOh2afuTlT5sWBCr4SmCI-21jEwMWdt0ZTjpA3fd9f85lojSwE-EDMzA0-7N8zD4rUE4HwoAi3SLXz058iu8KfWzJkhjJ5qbyWsPxCThlhbH6AkX5w_mRaQ/s1808/screenshot-www.rakuten.ca-2023.11.13-09_36_22.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Walmart -Rakuten Cashback offer screenshot Text reads: Rakuten - Walmart 1% Cashback-Walmart Rollbacks, Offers and Cash Back Read More + Is there a store that has just about everything, for just about anything and anyone?! Walmart is the answer. The largest retailer in the world offers quality goods at lower prices. No matter what you are looking for, Walmart’s huge selection and competitive pricing will not disappoint. Their goal is to help you live better and save money, and this can be done at one of their 400 stores in Canada, or by shopping online at your convenience." border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="1808" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaE4i4yDaepetZeA9qJEKYFGz6hu1U9Nw9AUtw2UNzeQX2V-9JPT_s4aYSEp1MzFBPnkOMOh2afuTlT5sWBCr4SmCI-21jEwMWdt0ZTjpA3fd9f85lojSwE-EDMzA0-7N8zD4rUE4HwoAi3SLXz058iu8KfWzJkhjJ5qbyWsPxCThlhbH6AkX5w_mRaQ/w320-h152/screenshot-www.rakuten.ca-2023.11.13-09_36_22.png" title="Click to go to Rakuten and Start Getting Cashback on Your Walmart Purchases" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rakuten- Walmart Offer Screenshot</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></a></li><li>Watch for promos like these in Walmart Flyers. Tonight I just noticed Walmart is offering people who shop for groceries online $20 off their first 3 grocery orders using coupon code SNOW60. This offer ends in February 2024.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbucYpaF1cexxx8VbsFXhPvb0d16mXdufTRm9ElQHtQaNHYJlEfTKqycpq-eQW44EmHX53EMT5O0rM2kMqC7jIlFHc88G0eKxksi7IH1ZcVNgAuvim9mxdHv85c4C4S-YaYNmuWVwkmbROZd1gh11gF5tH6_rjDT9HtMdi03lR1OnXVapATf8Ge0v8ipw/s580/screenshot-www.walmart.ca-2023.11.09-00_51_49.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Walmart Coupon code screenshot - Text reads: Walmart-Save $60 -Save $20 on your first 3 online grocery orders with promo code SNOW60" border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="556" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbucYpaF1cexxx8VbsFXhPvb0d16mXdufTRm9ElQHtQaNHYJlEfTKqycpq-eQW44EmHX53EMT5O0rM2kMqC7jIlFHc88G0eKxksi7IH1ZcVNgAuvim9mxdHv85c4C4S-YaYNmuWVwkmbROZd1gh11gF5tH6_rjDT9HtMdi03lR1OnXVapATf8Ge0v8ipw/w307-h320/screenshot-www.walmart.ca-2023.11.09-00_51_49.png" title="Walmart Flyer Coupon Code Save $20 on Your First 3 Orders" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walmart Online Grocery Shopping Promo Code SNOW60</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li>Double check the website for coupon code offers too, because on the Walmart website, they have different coupon code offers at the same time as the one above. Instead of needing to purchase $100 on each grocery order to get the savings- you only need to purchase $75. However, you only get $15 off your order- on the other hand it does give you $15 off your first 4 orders instead of $20 off your first 3 orders. This second coupon code might be better for smaller families or singles. Which would you choose? Use coupon code 60GROCERY to take advantage of these savings on your first 3 orders.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KddcJQ_sZC8MEkAOrMpc5dF23vzjtOQaBmqLkhgkKCaZnL8MqhxpdIaIWhSvalk8KluCudxcP5bexR6lczbubCjCpvLwVSoHs5iB2tdxy8qEE1n3rTvoIBuTVPysqwK0hC_X3P9oPBaYZN3Pi8dYoouYuVzXg7Bw2Nhb8mZgl267pJiO0IBSga1qJCg/s1174/Screenshot_20231109_032306_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Screenshit Walmart Grocery coupon code from Walmart website. Text reads- search Walmart-Save $60 - First 4 Online Orders-Get $15 off on orders of $75 or more before taxes and fees-Code 60GROCERY" border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KddcJQ_sZC8MEkAOrMpc5dF23vzjtOQaBmqLkhgkKCaZnL8MqhxpdIaIWhSvalk8KluCudxcP5bexR6lczbubCjCpvLwVSoHs5iB2tdxy8qEE1n3rTvoIBuTVPysqwK0hC_X3P9oPBaYZN3Pi8dYoouYuVzXg7Bw2Nhb8mZgl267pJiO0IBSga1qJCg/w294-h320/Screenshot_20231109_032306_Chrome.jpg" title="Walmart Online Grocery Couoon Code 60GROCERY for Small Families" width="294" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walmart Online Grocery Order Coupon Code 60GROCERY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></li><li>Double-check your cupboards, refrigerator, and freezer to be sure you are not buying things that you already have on hand. I used to think it was a great idea to stock up when things went on sale. However, lately, I have discovered it is not so clever - you never know when you will need to suddenly change your diet and then you are stuck with foods you can no longer use. This is especially bad if you have made a bunch of homemade casseroles in advance - it can be difficult these days to find people willing to take a chance on a stranger cooking for them. </li><li>When you order your groceries online, you might want to choose to pick them up - this way, you can take a minute to pop in and check out the marked-down produce racks before you pick up your grocery order.</li><li>Pick up a credit card that offers cashback when you shop. I realize this may not be possible for many people, but if you use it wisely and pay off your bill it can be a useful tool.</li><li>Shop store brand products."Great Value" is one of the Walmart store brand names."Equate" is also another of their name brands. My dad used to drive for National Grocers and he said that he would go to a food cannery with a truck and pick up brand-name and store-brand foods from the same factory. If you are a bit reluctant to take a chance on store-brand items - try buying one of each and see if you can tell the difference in a blind taste test. Sometimes I have found I prefer the store brand to the name brand items.</li><li>After your shopping trips take pictures of your coupons and upload them to receipt apps that reward you for your shopping. One receipt app that I like using is <a href="https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970" rel="nofollow">Receipt Hog</a>. Find out more about <a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/11/3-receipt-cashback-apps-canadian.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free grocery apps that pay you for uploading your receipts in this post.</a></li></ol></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Walmart.ca</span></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.rakuten.ca/r/sistersu?src=Link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rakuten</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-21475050683243954362023-11-12T16:20:00.000-08:002023-11-13T14:04:31.188-08:003 Receipt Cashback Apps Canadian Seniors Use<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadians Now Snapping up More Receipt Cashback Savings</span></h1><div>A picture is worth a thousand...if you complete this with bucks, you might be using some of the cashback apps that have become a growing trend for smartphone users. While I doubt you would get a thousand dollars by snapping pictures of your receipts and sending them in as proof of your purchases, you can get some money back and all it takes is a little time and a cell phone that you can download apps on. This post has three of the cashback apps that I and many other Canadian Seniors use. If you know of more, please post a note in the comments below and let everyone know!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 Cash Back Receipt Apps That Pay</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Receipt Hog</span></h3><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34iCeXc8crUfWv7_1pOPoJLrdUTJGZaCDiBiyTVnCVpuModGYym1CQH0V90aIPbmBWMx4caRgaIcl5el1_pJfNSrlmi-Kbv3Nl3jxHVLNxmqiYzSdLB2jEST33W4-7oteIDx3fI03o670ATo3NxhN1fT6_k9OzwpE6k5dUHhy680v60gtTrzzH39bjhs/s2400/Screenshot_20230830_230157_Connect%20Dots.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Free Cashback App Receipt Hog screenshot- image shows a cartoon pink pig face on a sky blue square on a white bulging money bag in the middle of a white background text reads" Got Receipts? Start getting paid today! Receipt Hog Cash for your receipts.Link opens in new page on the Receipt Hog website." border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34iCeXc8crUfWv7_1pOPoJLrdUTJGZaCDiBiyTVnCVpuModGYym1CQH0V90aIPbmBWMx4caRgaIcl5el1_pJfNSrlmi-Kbv3Nl3jxHVLNxmqiYzSdLB2jEST33W4-7oteIDx3fI03o670ATo3NxhN1fT6_k9OzwpE6k5dUHhy680v60gtTrzzH39bjhs/w180-h400/Screenshot_20230830_230157_Connect%20Dots.jpg" title="Receipt Hog Cash for your receipts screenshot" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Receipt Hog Screenshot</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span>Receipt Hog used to only be available in the USA, so I was thrilled to find it open to Canada. I just received a $5 PayPal halfway Gift card with this app. You can currently choose a Pay Pal, Amazon or VISA Giftcard. Which one would you choose?</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0000ee; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Receipt Hog</a></span> is unique in that you get rewarded for uploading any receipt that is less than 2 weeks old. They are also currently rewarding people bonus points when they connect accounts like Amazon and Walmart. It is quite handy to give the system permission to search your accounts for receipts. </p><p style="text-align: left;">Download Receipt Hog and enter code mel81970 to earn a special bonus when you upload your first receipt. <a href="https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970</a></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span>Receipt Jar</span></h3><div><span>Receipt Jar works similar to Receipt Hog, except you only have one week to upload your receipts.</span></div><div><span>It's also a little strange when it comes to referring other people to use their app. You can share your referral link to help people get bonus points on social media platforms publicly if you have over 1,000 followers in a message like this. </span></div><div><span>H</span><span color="initial">owever, if you do not have a lot of followers you must share your link through a private message. See the embedded tweet below to find out how to get bonus points when you join Receipt Jar.</span>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I just downloaded an app that pays you for uploading receipts I will get 200 pts when you upload your first receipt to Receipt Jar using my referral code - SUZASV39K <br />I hope it helps you too. <br />Available in USA & Canada - start getting paid for your receipts! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/freebies?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#freebies</a></p>— Sister_Su (@sister_su) <a href="https://twitter.com/sister_su/status/1723855568207560810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check Out 51</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span>Check Out 51 has been around for several years, but if you haven't used it in a while they have some new features that might make you smile. Checkout 51 offers a variety of products on their website and app that you might like to purchase. Items are divided into several categories like baby, dairy, meat, etc. You can reserve one or more cashback opportunities and then look for them in the store- however -if you do not upload your receipt right away, even if you have reserved a cashback opportunity it can vanish from your list. Yikes!! That has happened to me once or twice. My advice? As soon as you buy an item on the list, find a quiet spot and snap a pic of your receipt as soon as possible.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span>I just got $1.50 back from Checkout 51 when I purchased a tub of Two Good Yogurt!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpV2iQJOaxjRr8dG7p0rdkTm1MCQ_bjli7clH8StnMQWy5CVJdHrootuIPTjOPtqvgo_xhlbfpfjhJ21KiOJWockFQ8cPs3VLX6Dq-q4_ov49EbmZ2_ti3pblwYz2m_UJVJ5lagW1D7ceAxTgilYmh9N6Sk8cFFAPmEYXNbhmeOSGdIU77xNcZTax85o/s1048/screenshot-mail.google.com-2023.08.30-18_29_26.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cashback email from CheckOut 51 reads :Great News! Our system has processed your receipt (Receipt ID 81662835) and your account has been credited with $1.50! You now have $9.59 in your account. Yay! If you are expecting a bonus for offers claimed on this receipt, please check your in-app notifications Approved: Two Good Tubs $1.50 cash back (1 claimed) with a photo of a container of TwoGood Yogurt" border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="1048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpV2iQJOaxjRr8dG7p0rdkTm1MCQ_bjli7clH8StnMQWy5CVJdHrootuIPTjOPtqvgo_xhlbfpfjhJ21KiOJWockFQ8cPs3VLX6Dq-q4_ov49EbmZ2_ti3pblwYz2m_UJVJ5lagW1D7ceAxTgilYmh9N6Sk8cFFAPmEYXNbhmeOSGdIU77xNcZTax85o/w400-h213/screenshot-mail.google.com-2023.08.30-18_29_26.png" title="Cashback email CheckOut 51" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cashback Screenshot - CheckOut 51 Email</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> However, you cannot request a check until you have a total of $20 cashback accumulated. There is good news! Checkout 51 now has partnerships with three companies - Groupon, Booking.com, and Ubereats, so you could potentially be getting a $20 check from CheckOut 51 quite regularly depending on your spending habits.</span></p><div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-34407213863637172842023-10-09T11:57:00.000-07:002023-10-09T11:58:52.368-07:00Canadian Seniors Join Free Global Online Store Opportunity! <h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadians Start Using ECommerce Stores For Free!</span></h1><div>Have you been toying with the idea of opening an online store?</div><div>If so, I have great news! I just found out about a platform that is offering new clients their first week free! </div><div><br /></div><div>Personally, I've been checking out a few platforms, to sell my handmade bespoke items and so far this is the only one that I can recall with an offer like this.</div><div> </div><div>The great thing about getting the first week free is you can take it for a test drive risk free and perhaps, even make some sales before paying any fees.</div><div>This post has information about this online store free trial offer that I am seriously thinking of taking a spin for myself - perhaps you might like to try it too.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><br /></div>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2226280&u=2338866&m=132691&urllink=&afftrack="><blockquote><span style="font-size: large;">Create Your Online Store for free Here</span></blockquote></a></h3><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">How Canadians Can Take Advantage of this One Week Free Trial Offer<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div><br /></div><div>Signing up to set up your online store and take it for a free one week trial run is relatively easy.</div><div><br /></div>
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<div> </div><div>If you already have an online store you just might want to do a little comparison shopping - perhaps this platform has better pricing and features than what you are currently using. Why not give it a try?</div><div><blockquote style="font-size: 18.72px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2226280&u=2338866&m=132691&urllink=&afftrack=" style="font-size: 18.72px; font-weight: 700;">Create Your Online Store for free Here</a></span></blockquote></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a small commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-50375970376348610222023-10-06T14:57:00.000-07:002023-10-06T14:57:27.057-07:00Money Saving Thanksgiving Tips<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Talking Turkey About Ending Exhorbitant Thanksgiving Spending</span></h1><div>Many Canadian Seniors and their families simply are having a tough time making ends meet- let alone buying those little extras that have become traditional Thanksgiving treats. This post has a few tips that may help you shave a bit off your Thanksgiving shopping list.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 Ways Canadian Seniors Can Save Money On Thanksgiving Spending<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div>Here are a few tips I have gathered from around the Internet that may help you save a bit on your Thanksgiving spending.</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Have a traditional North American Thanksgiving meal. Did you know that the first Thanksgiving feast in North America was a potluck? In addition to this, most of the foods were caught - not bought. At the Thanksgiving feast, people shared their harvest of what they had hunted and fished. gathered or grown. True it's a little late to grow much now, but if you look around, you may be surprised at all the food that is sitting waiting to be harvested. At the minimum, it does not have to be up to dear old mum or dad to supply the entire feast. It is written, "My people have not because they ask not." While this scripture is about asking Our Creator for help- this also applies to friends and family.</li><li>Join a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Many communities frequently have a free Thanksgiving dinner arranged by service clubs or churches. Some are advertised as "Pay -What -You- Can" or "Donations Welcome". You may need to book a seat in advance. One way to find a community dinner could be to look in the "Community" section on Kijiji or search through Facebook events. If you have local cable on your TV, you can also find announcements of free dinners there.</li><li>Use Cheaper Ingredients. Instead of buying a pumpkin pie - why not try making your pie from scratch? Do you need to put the turkey in one whole piece on display? That truly is a want - not a need. Buy a utility turkey. Cut it up and cook it in pieces to reduce cooking time and save electricity. By cooking turkey parts - rather than a whole turkey, you are less likely to give people the "turkey- trots from undercooked meat. Something else to look into - buying just what you need - especially if all your family likes is turkey legs. Shop the markdown rack in your store where you will find items that are still great, but close to their best-before date. Some stores now offer even deeper discounts through an app called "Flash Foods". These are foods that are at their last sale date and need to be sold ASAP.</li><li>Change the Feast! Instead of a Thanksgiving feast, why not go on a photo walk and enjoy the autumn scenery? Ask everyone to bring their picnic lunch to munch. Change the focus from feasting to gratitude and being grateful to be able to be together.</li><li>Get Cashback on Your Purchases. If you are thinking -great it's too late for me to save on my Thanksgiving shopping for this year - it's not! Receipt Hog offers cashback on receipts that are up to two weeks old. <a href="https://app.receipthog.com/r/mel81970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for the Receipt Hog App here</a> and enter code mel81970 get a bonus when you upload your first receipt!</li></ol></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p>
<u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on severalblogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through X @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a small commission.)</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-87074578152735498542023-09-28T08:04:00.005-07:002023-09-28T18:32:57.751-07:00Canadians Sending Free CIBC eCards May Help Save Lives! <h1 style="text-align: left;">Canadians Can Support the Canadian Cancer Society by Sending Free CIBC Foundation Supported eCards!</h1><div>There are few people who do not know someone whose life has been affected by Breast Cancer. Personally, I know quite a few, perhaps you do too. Unfortunately, I currently have a tonne of bills to pay, so while I would love to be able to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society, I need to find another way to help. Is this you too?</div><div>Many Canadian Seniors wish they could contribute to worthy causes financially, but they simply do not have the funds. Here is some great news that can take away your no money to donate blues!<div><b><i>CIBC is donating $10 to the Canadian Cancer Society for each eCard you send to a friend in conjunction with the annual CIBC Run for the Cure! </i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><b><i>This post may interest you too:</i></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><i><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/09/how-can-canadians-prepare-for-breast.html" target="_blank">How can Canadians prepare for Breast Cancer Exans?</a></i></b></li></ul></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Related Advertising</span></div>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">How to Send a Free CIBC Fundraising eCard to Support the Canadian Cancer Society</h2><div><br /></div><div>It's as easy as 1,2,3 to send a free fundraising eCard from the CIBC eCard platform.</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Go to the <a href="https://runforonerunforall.ca/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=ecard&utm_content=linkedin-EN&ccs_id=22672&ccs_campaign=cibcrftc2023&s_src=post-linkedin-cibcrftc2023&s_subsrc=ecard-linkedin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CIBC fundraising free eCard mini-site here.</a></li><li>Choose an envelope and type or record a message to your friend.</li><li>Fill in your name and email plus your friend's name and email and click "Send".</li></ol>
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<img border="0" height="0" src="https://www.bigcattracks.com/aff_i?offer_id=18806&file_id=99972&aff_id=19381&file_id=99972&tiny_url=1" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden;" width="0" /></div><div>Thats it! Your friend will get a message a bit like this:</div></div><div><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" data-id="__react-email-container" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(240, 240, 240); max-width: 37.5em; padding: 45px; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr style="width: 100%;"></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Image shows a light pink rectangle with dark pink border and pink flowers on the top right and bottom right corner .Dark pink font reads"When we run for one we run for all. CIBC Foundation."" data-id="react-email-img" height="202" src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/cibc-video-cards.appspot.com/o/public%2FE-mail-Image.jpg?alt=media&token=ebc19e86-0dda-4b6f-97ef-2d8650799817" style="border: none; display: block; height: auto; margin: auto; outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" title="Free eCard Envelope Supporting Canadian Cancer Society" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canadian Cancer Society eCard Fundraiser Sponsored by CIBC</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" data-id="react-email-section" role="presentation" style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td><p data-id="react-email-text"><br /></p><p br="" data-id="react-email-text"></p><p br="" data-id="react-email-text"></p><p br="" data-id="react-email-text"></p><p a="" accept="" and="" been="" behalf="" canadian="" cancer="" cibc="" data-id="react-email-link" donation="" foundation.="" from="" has="" hope="" href="https://f5lrvwt.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Frunforonerunforall.ca%2Frecipient%2FqvrjZABOHcOYf58Z3aY6%3FcardType=cardType1%26language=en%26messageType=text/1/0100018adc12f46b-1e06251f-a502-4780-90ca-287a1e8e76ee-000000/UrSxBp5ZGWqr2qh2M60CN8uSCiU=341" made="" message="" of="" on="" please="" rel="nofollow" society="" someone="" special="" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" the="" this="" to="" your=""><button style="background-color: #c41f3e; border-radius: 12px; display: block; height: 40px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 10px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 50%;">View your card</button></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>If you'd like to join this year's CIBC Run for the Cure on October 1st, <a data-id="react-email-link" href="https://f5lrvwt.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fcancer.ca%2Fen%2Fget-involved%2Four-events%2Fcibc-run-for-the-cure/1/0100018adc12f46b-1e06251f-a502-4780-90ca-287a1e8e76ee-000000/gtWgUw_K1ijzwGiu1Dy1kTHC-oE=341" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">follow this link</a> to register and get started. Together, we're making a difference for people impacted by breast cancer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Your friend can just click the button to see the eCard you have created for them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you found some other free ways to make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society? Please pop a note in the comments below and let everyone know!<br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><u>Author</u></h4><div><span style="font-size: small;"><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a small commission)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></span></div></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-54802112844444875942023-09-22T13:10:00.000-07:002023-09-22T13:10:27.417-07:005 Things Canadians Need to Know About Yom Kippur<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Many Canadian Seniors Observe Yom Kippur - Here are 5 Essential Facts About Yom Kippur That Can Make You Look A Bit Smarter </span></h1><div>Have you ever thought you were being clever talking about a topic only to discover it might have been better if you had kept your clever ideas to yourself? There used to be a TV show called- <u>Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?</u> I can't guarantee these 5 essential facts will make you smarter than a 5th grader, but they may help you keep from feeling dumber than a slug.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. Please drop a note in the comments below.</span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 Essential Facts About Yom Kippur Canadians of All Ages Need to Know<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Yom Kippur is not a celebration. Yom Kippur is a solemn thoughtful observation. It is the holiest day of the year for many people. </li><li>You do not wish people "Happy Yom Kippur!" If you have done that in the past and now feel dumb as a slug- join the club! The traditionally appropriate greeting is "Have an easy fast ". Why? </li><li>Yom Kippur involves fasting. Have you ever asked someone - What are you making for Yom Kippur? Yikes! Awkward, or what? </li><li>Many people observing Yom Kippur spend the day without electricity and will use 24-hour candles. Israel is dark on Yom Kippur. Most embarrassing thing you might do? Walk into a room and flick on the lights! </li><li>Yom Kippur is not only observed by Jews. All over the world people who love Our Creator with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength spend this appointed day communing with Our Creator in prayer.</li></ol>Hopefully these 5 essential Yom Kippur facts will help you avoid some embarrassing faux pas.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">Jewish Voice Yom Kippur Video <a href="https://www.jewishvoice.org/yom-kippur#video">https://www.jewishvoice.org/yom-kippur#video</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-25634674607855880142023-09-22T03:01:00.007-07:002023-11-29T15:52:00.614-08:00How Can Canadians Prepare for Breast Cancer Exams?<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Breast Cancer - Early Detection Plus Treatment Breakthroughs Equals Fewer Deaths</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;">Breast cancer is no longer the death sentence it used to be since it is being caught early. Many people are living long healthy lives following their treatments - <b><i>this is what I keep telling myself as the dates for my next mammogram and ultrasound to check for cancer come closer and closer. </i></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><i>You might also be interested in this post:</i></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><i><a href="https://canadianseniorsavings.blogspot.com/2023/09/canadians-sending-free-cibc-ecards-may.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadians Sending Free eCards May Save Lives</a> </i></b></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Just over 5 years ago I was operated on for uterine cancer, and then something was spotted in my breast exam so I have been having to return for mammograms and ultrasounds every six months to ensure that any new changes will detected quickly.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Do you have a breast cancer exam on the horizon? This post has a few tips that might be helpful to you in preparing for your breast exam. If you have been through a breast exam or two, perhaps you have some tips to share that could help others too. Please pop a note in the comments below.</p><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: small; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">Note: This blog has referral links that help our writers eat when you make purchases through them. Would you like to write on Canadian Senior Savings? Guest Bloggers are welcome. 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<div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Things to Do Before Your Breast Screening<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></h2><div>Men and women need to be doing breast self-examinations once a month. If they discover an unusual lump or discharge, they should contact their doctor immediately. There are three common types of breast screening done in Canada - Cancer Breast Exam or CBE, mammogram and ultrasound.</div><div><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2090025&u=2338866&m=41404&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Find Breast Cancer Apparel Here Including Mastectomy Bras, Breast Forms and Prostheses, Post Surgical Camisoles etc.</i></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Preparing for Your CBE</h3><div>A CBE is a physical exam done by a professional. Most websites do not give many suggestions for preparing for a CBE. However, from my experience, I would recommend the following:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span color="initial">Pray. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you will know by now that this is my first go-to strategy for most things in life. Why? When you find something that works, you want to share it with everyone! Here is what I would pray for: Pray that the professional doing the exam will be in good health, well-rested and alert. Pray that if Our Creator needs me to go through this experience I will be able to be calm no matter what I am told. Pray that the right words will be put in my mouth and I will not regret anything I say.</span></li><li><span color="initial">Plan what to wear - a two-piece outfit with a top that is easy to remove is best. Leave any dangling necklaces or other jewelry that might interfere with the exam at home.</span></li><li>Wash well with scent-free soap - you want the practitioner able to breathe and not be gasping for air because you choose to use a product that could cause them to have an allergic reaction.</li><li>Be prepared for a mammogram and ultrasound- just in case they can book you in for these tests immediately.</li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;">Preparing for Your Mammogram</h3><div>I am very fortunate not to have ever experienced pain during my mammograms, but some people have not been as fortunate. It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so I believe it is best to do everything possible to prevent any discomfort or pain during your exam.</div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Follow tips 1-3 for the CBE </li><li>Schedule your mammogram at the right time of the month. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends not booking your mammogram within 7 to 10 days before your menstrual cycle as breasts tend to be more tender at this time of the month.</li><li>Stop eating and drinking caffeinated foods such as energy drinks, coffee, tea, and chocolate. 5 to 7 days before your mammogram.</li><li>Ask your doctor about taking a mild pain reliever a few hours before your exam.</li><li>Do not use anything in your armpits before your mammogram. Things like deodorant, powder, or lotions can interfere with the equipment working properly. You might be given a disposable towel to dry yourself before the test. Call me a germaphobe, but I recommend bringing a sanitizing wipe or two from a brand that you have previously used to clean yourself thoroughly after the test.</li><li>Check out the up-to-date advice on the Canadian Cancer Society website as medical advice can sometimes change overnight.</li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2090025&u=2338866&m=41404&urllink=&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;" target="_blank"><i>Find Breast Cancer Apparel Here Including Mastectomy Bras, Breast Forms and Prostheses, Post Surgical Camisoles etc.</i></a></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Preparing for Your Breast Ultrasound</h3></div><div>Usually, a breast ultrasound is only done if something is found in a mammogram. I have found breast ultrasounds to be relaxing - but gooey. Yuck! Breast cancer ultrasounds can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. During the exam, you will put on a hospital gown that is opened down the front. Then you need to somehow climb up onto a paper-covered examining table in a darkened room and lay there slightly on your side. (Cue the mission-impossible music.) A technician puts cold goo (transducing gel) on you that allows the scanner to slide more easily across your skin. The technician will sit beside you and run the scanner - called a transducer across your skin pressing it in once in a while to get a better image. </div><div> </div><div>Many websites do not give any specific preparation suggestions for preparing for an ultrasound for diagnosing breast cancer. However, having been through several of these personally, I would suggest the following.</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Follow tips 1-3 for the CBE.</li><li>If you have a disability that makes it difficult or mission impossible to climb up on an examining table inform them in advance that you have a disability. </li><li>Bring your hospital gown!If you are plus size they may or have a gown that will fit. Besides- do you want to put on a hospital gown that has been lying around with everyone coughing and breathing and wheezing on it all day? I picked up hospital gowns at my local Dollarama for fifty cents each. Take it with you sealed in its plastic and ask if you can use it instead of theirs. </li><li>Bring a bag to put your clothes in. I highly doubt you want to risk getting scabies or worse by hanging your clothes where the previous person put theirs. You might want to bring a fresh change of clothes with you too.</li><li>Bring a soft cloth or sanitary wipe or two to clean off the goo after the exam. Either that or you have the joy of getting paper cuts from the rough paper they toss you to take off the goo. </li><li>Be prepared not to have any privacy changing out of your clothes. Last exam I had I was told to get changed in a section that had a picture window on one side. Find clothes you can easily change into without being publicly exposed.</li><li>Since you need to lay still for up to an hour, you may want to take a piece of unsweetened gum or candy to keep you from inadvertently coughing. It can also give you something to occupy your mind.</li><li>Go to the washroom 30 minutes before the exam and 15 minutes later. You do not need or want to have a full bladder for this exam. Especially if you have a nervous bladder.</li><li>Bring a treat with you to reward yourself after you are done or you just might be tempted to blow your budget. Trust me- you do not want to compound any anxiety.</li><li>Practice deep breathing and meditation in advance to help reduce your anxiety. When my father passed away a minister shared this help meditation with me from Psalm 46:10 Be still and know I am G-d. You pray it up and down breathing between each phrase and thinking about each phrase as you gradually add and subtract a word or two at a time like this : </li></ol></div><div><br /></div><div>Be still and know I am G-d. (Breathe)</div><div>Be still and know I AM. (Breathe)</div><div>Be still and know. (Breathe)</div><div>Be still. (Breathe)</div><div>Be. (Breathe)</div><div>Be still. (Breathe)</div><div>Be still and know. (Breathe)</div><div>Be still and know I AM. (Breathe)</div><div>Be still and know I am G-d. (Breathe)</div><div><br /></div><div>If this post has been helpful to you please pop a quick note in the comments below and let me know.</div><div>Thanks! Sharing this post with others is very much appreciated too.</div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sources:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/find-cancer-early/get-screened-for-breast-cancer/how-do-i-find-a-breast-cancer-screening-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Find A Breast Cancer Screening Program- Canadian Cancer Society </a></li><li><a href="https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-types/breast/diagnosis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breast Cancer Diagnosis </a>-Canadian Cancer Society</li><li><a href="https://cancer.ca/en/treatments/tests-and-procedures/clinical-breast-exam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinical breast exam (CBE) | Canadian Cancer Society</a></li><li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://cancer.ca/en/treatments/tests-and-procedures/mammography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mammography | Canadian Cancer Society</a></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><u>About This Author</u></p><div><div><div>Sister Su is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She is a Trent/Queen's Concurrent Education graduate with over 20 years of teaching experience. She writes on several blogs, has a YouTube channel and is most easily reached through Twitter @Sister_Su See her link tree for more details:<a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #484848; font-size: 12px;"></span></p><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>This post was proofread with the free version of Grammarly</i></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=864277&u=2338866&m=26748&urllink=&afftrack=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Free with Grammarly here</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(I will get a commission.)</b></div></span></div></div></span></div>@Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729796697009936621.post-81667093803521441862023-08-28T18:17:00.006-07:002023-10-23T23:52:45.808-07:00Why Candian Seniors Should Not Cosign Loans<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Canadian Money Manager Advises -Do Not Cosign Loans!</span></h1><div>Has someone asked you to cosign a loan? I was listening to <a href="https://focusonthefamilycanada.subspla.sh/zsf8zyg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this podcast about going through tough times on Focus Canada</a> and was very surprised to hear a spot in the middle where money adviser Tom Copeland said seniors should never put up their retirement savings as collateral when asked to cosign on a loan. Why?</div><div>Many people do not realize that when they cosign on a loan, they could not only lose the money they put up for collateral but also the relationship.</div><div>Cosigning on a loan or giving a direct loan creates a very sticky situation in a relationship. Suddenly, a little voice starts to critique each item the borrower purchases. If that niggling little voice does not come from inside you, evil will put people beside you to voice their concerns when they learn you have helped someone directly financially. 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<div>In addition to this, the borrower may also start feeling self-conscious and become more distant.</div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Caring Helpful Strategies Instead of Cosigning<span><a name='more'></a></span></h2><div><br /></div><div>What can seniors do when asked to loan money directly to another person or cosign on a loan? While I am not a financial expert, I have searched for some answers as to what caring seniors can do when they want to help people and still keep their relationships intact.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5 Ways to Care Without Cosigning</span></h3><div>How can you show you care for people in financial need without giving a direct loan or cosigning?<span><!--more--></span></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Pray. If you've read my articles on this blog for a while, you were probably expecting this as my number one answer. Why is this my go-to answer for all decisions? Frankly, there are times I did not pray about a decision and it got me into a lot of hot water! In addition to this, Our Creator may have a wonderful miracle in store that would be missed if you insist on doing it all by yourself.</li><li>Direct the person needing financial help to an agency. When the funds come through a third party it puts less strain on a relationship. Here, it is handy to have a current list of places that think creatively outside the box that offer low-interest/no interest loans. If you do have funds that you could potentially use to help someone, make it a policy to direct many people to the organization where you invest your funds. As much as possible you need to "give so your left hand does not know what your right hand is doing."</li><li>Give it as a gift. Now this option can be a bit iffy, depending on the relationship. Some wealthy parents will sometimes gift a car or even a home to children. You need to examine yourself very carefully and see if it is in you to be able to give a gift with no strings attached. Will you be able to keep your relationship intact? </li><li>Purchase something from the person who needs the loan. Perhaps they don't even realize that they have something you could use. Or better yet, have someone else purchase items from your friends and loved ones. There are several places where they can list things for sale for free. For example, I have recently sold an item through the <a href="https://karrot.onelink.me/cEvr/ctzkga07" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karrot community</a>. </li><li>Help the person find work or a better job.&nbs Hmmm.. by the way... if you know of anyone who could use a writer with a teaching degree that is hiring - here's my linktree > <a href="https://linktr.ee/Sister_Su" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Sister_Su | Linktree</a></li></ol></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><p>
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<div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">1. Sign up. When you sign up for Petro Points they give you 2,500 Points. (1,000 Points = $1 - so they are giving you $2.50 just for signing up!)</div><div dir="auto"><a href="https://www.petro-canada.ca/en/personal/discover-petro-points" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.petro-canada.ca/en/personal/discover-petro-points</a><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfvtDvUfHI_q1Eh6L9-jAbb0MriTpK4JLDSOjAyKakKi7KtwT51w6HVBP2Dy8xuP2eSdRfYOmqkSrzztS7wL_zxYAEvaXIqbU7A0_d6MiAfn7AXjFWh6GwuwZQMZQ53MvXo8SYXxtneSGM3a_hZWJtd7MHb4lolq-OOb-mQ0j7XiR2Mjz2pOHt26nZb4/s2017/Screenshot_20230823_064701_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Image - Petro Points Screenshot red background white lettering reads: 2,500 welcome points is just the beginning. Become a Petro Points member today and you will get a welcome bonus just for signing up. It's that easy! Yes, really! Sign up! Link opens on Petro Points Sign up page." border="0" data-original-height="2017" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfvtDvUfHI_q1Eh6L9-jAbb0MriTpK4JLDSOjAyKakKi7KtwT51w6HVBP2Dy8xuP2eSdRfYOmqkSrzztS7wL_zxYAEvaXIqbU7A0_d6MiAfn7AXjFWh6GwuwZQMZQ53MvXo8SYXxtneSGM3a_hZWJtd7MHb4lolq-OOb-mQ0j7XiR2Mjz2pOHt26nZb4/w214-h400/Screenshot_20230823_064701_Chrome.jpg" title="Free PetroCan Offer Screenshot - $2.50 in PetroPoints for signing up" width="214" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.petro-canada.ca/en/personal/discover-petro-points" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freebie Found! $2.50 From PetroCan Screenshot</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto">2. Download and connect the Optimity Health App. Taking part in free online activities like exercising daily will help you be healthier- and through the collaboration with Petro Points, a bit wealthier too!</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">3. Follow Petro Points on their Social Media Platforms. From what I see, the best one to check regularly for freebies and giveaways might be their Instagram account. (I wasn't doing this and missed out on their free Olympics pin giveaway back in July 😞)</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">4. Watch for your PetroCan emails - there is something new on its way involving a collaboration with Triangle Rewards! </div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">5. Sign up for an RBC credit card and link it to your Petro Points to get 25,000 Petro Points. That's like getting $25.00 free! <a href="https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/petro-canada/cards.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See details on Petro Points - RBC Collab here on the RBC website </a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div dir="auto">Other ways to get Petro Points without paying for gas at PetroCan include: </div><div dir="auto">making purchases in the PetroCan kiosk,</div><div dir="auto">booking vacations or car rentals through a connected iTravel.com account, or making purchases through a connected Ski Canada account.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto">Enjoy your freebies!</div><div dir="auto">Su</div></div></div> @Sister_Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12062284338904262079noreply@blogger.com0