How to be a Good Tourist
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Mature Women Love to Travel
Senior women who love to travel are a growing trend in the tourism industry. Read more...
Safeguard Your Community During Emergency Preparedness Week
The goal of Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 5 to 11 this year, is to encourage Canadians to get involved in emergency preparedness. Read more...
Make Your Condo Balcony an Urban Haven
If your building's rules allow you to, the experts at Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse offer a range of suggestions to maximize your living space by creating a cozy outdoor haven. Read more...
Ask An Expert About Off-The-Shelf Orthotics
A qualified foot expert, such as a Canadian Certified Pedorthist, can advise whether a mass produced orthotic is appropriate or if a custom orthotic is required. Read more...
Money Q&A: A Guideline to Simplify the Penny Phase-out
While you can continue to use the Canadian penny indefinitely, within time this coin will become more and more scarce. Here, from the federal government, are answers to the most frequently asked questions about the process: Read more...
Are you Putting Fresh Batteries into Outdated Alarms?
For decades, you've been told to install fresh batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when you change your clocks in spring and fall. Read more...
‘Tis the Season for Online Shopping Fraud
Online shopping is a convenient way to avoid crowds and line-ups, but it is important to remember that the Internet is a playground for cyber criminals. Consumers really need to use caution when making purchases online. Read more...
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like...The 1960's?
If you were a kid in the 1950s, you and your friends probably dog-eared the pages of the Sears Holiday Wish Book to be the first on your block to get a frisbee or a hula hoop or a Mr. PotatoHead. Read more...
75% Will Spend More for Excellent Service
From that hour-long phone call with a customer service rep that ended with an unanswered question, to the waitress who ignored your table in an upscale restaurant, poor service can leave us feeling frustrated and undervalued. Read more...
Essential tips for keeping your canine's skin and coat healthy
It's time to take a proactive approach so your dog can be healthy - both inside and out - for many years to come. Read more...
Independent Living ranks Highest with Older Seniors
According to the Lifeline Report on Aging, a survey of 1,004 Canadians in their 70s and 80s, the vast majority say they want to continue to live independently. Read more...
Seniors are getting social with technology
Seniors can spend hours surfing the Internet, playing on social networking sites, and using the latest electronic tools to connect with those close to them. Teenagers, you say? No, this is the activity of today's seniors. Read more...
Gear up for the senior consumer!
There's a senior boom on the horizon and industries are gearing up everywhere to meet the consumer needs of this exploding demographic. Read more...
Six Money-Saving Tips for Seniors
Here are some of my favorite "price choppers." Read more...
From Shopping for a Wheelchair to "Fast and Effective Relief"
Sufferer relieved from acute diabetic nerve pain. Read more...
Little tricks to keep your home always looking clean
Homeowners can keep their homes tidy during the busy work week with just a few simple tips. That way, you can relax on the weekend. Soon enough, you'll be showing envious guests around your own spotless home. Read more...
Today's boomers downsize homes, but upsize amenities
Say goodbye to the McMansion. According to a leading real estate website, 2010 was officially the year that homes more that 3,200 sq ft ended their dominance and appeal. Read more...
The Power of Your Client's Voice
The majority of consumers and potential customers are researching information online and referring their friends and colleagues based upon their experiences and knowledge. Here are 3 key factors to keep your eye on when developing your new year marketing strategy. Read more...
How to Showcase Your Unique Figure
Clever dressing is not a myth. Dressing to your body type can shave off extra pounds, extenuate your goods and let you embrace your inner goddess, no matter how shapeless or voluptuous you may be. The first step to doing this is determining your body shape... Read more...
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