In today’s digital marketplace, Buy Now, Pay Later, often called BNPL, has become a familiar option at online checkouts. Instead of paying the full price immediately, shoppers can divide a purchase into several payments. It can certainly be convenient. However, there is an important difference between making a purchase easier to pay for and making…
A computer upgrade can sometimes give an older computer several more years of useful life, but how do you know when upgrading is worthwhile and when it is simply time to replace the machine? I see this regularly in my computer repair shop. Someone brings in a computer they have had for several years and…
As the leaves begin to change and the weather gets cooler, many of us start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. October is also a good time to take a close look at your household budget. The last few months of the year can be expensive. Between holiday shopping, entertaining, travel and…
Launching and running your own local business is more accessible than ever. Technology has leveled the playing field, giving entrepreneurs powerful tools once reserved for big corporations. From handling daily sales to building a loyal customer base, the right digital resources can turn your passion project into a thriving business. You don’t need a huge…
We’ve all watched those HGTV renovation shows where everything suddenly goes wrong. It may be entertaining on television, but when it happens in your own home, it can be stressful and expensive. You paid a contractor deposit, signed the agreement and made plans around the renovation. Then the contractor doesn’t show up. Your calls and…
Halloween makeup can take a costume from simple to impressive. A little face paint can turn a child into a tiger, skeleton or superhero, while glitter and fake blood can add the finishing touches to a Halloween costume. But before picking up the first colourful makeup kit you see, take a closer look at what…
Fall is a good time to get your home ready for winter. Most of us remember the bigger jobs, such as cleaning the gutters, raking leaves and putting away patio furniture. But there are plenty of smaller jobs that are easy to forget. Adding these tasks to your fall home maintenance checklist can help you…
There is nothing quite like seeing your child scratching their head and immediately wondering, “Could it be head lice?” It is an easy conclusion to jump to, especially when you know lice can spread quickly among children. But scratching alone does not mean your child has head lice. Dry skin, dandruff, eczema, sweat and reactions…
