Must-Reads

Fri, Apr 29 2011

7 tips for ending a toxic friendship

Break ups are never easy, whether it’s the end of a romantic relationship or a friendship. Here’s how to break up with a friend without making an enemy. Toxic friends come in all shapes and...

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Thu, Apr 28 2011

On sweaty debates and inedible cakes

Also in: This Affects YOU, Wedding Blog: Before I Do

The Toronto Star posted an article yesterday, finally putting Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff in a less-than stellar light. The picture they published reminded me of that episode of the Simpsons when...

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Wed, Apr 27 2011

So you want to write a book?

Also in: Your Career

We’ve all thought at one point that we would like to write a book. So let’s take some advice from the professionals. Here are six tips for success as a writer from the author of Stuck in Downward...

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Mon, Apr 25 2011

How to negotiate with phone companies

Also in: Your Life

I don’t usually look this happy when dealing with phone companies but here’s how to communicate with them so you get the phone service you need. Whether it be cell phone, or land line, Blackberry...

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Fri, Apr 22 2011

Don’t neglect friends for new love

Also in: Friends & Family, Your Life

A new romance can be completely encompassing but here are three steps to maintain your relationships when you fall in love. The euphoria of a new romance can be addictive, thrilling and…time-consuming....

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Wed, Apr 20 2011

Ask a career coach: How do you network?

Also in: Ask a Career Coach, Your Career, Your Life

Networking is about getting support in our professional lives. Many people tend to shy away from networking because they have a misconception about what networking is. The belief that networking is about...

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Fri, Apr 1 2011

Money isn’t everything, but without it you can’t do anything

Also in: Blogs & Columns, Wedding Blog: Before I Do

So you’re 20-something, you’ve finished school, you’ve started your low-paying entry-level job, and your biological clock’s a-tickin’. You want to get married, but you don’t...

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Mon, Mar 14 2011

Where in the world is our honeymoon?

Also in: Blogs & Columns, Wedding Blog: Before I Do

I know the wedding’s not for another seven months. I know that our honeymoon’s not going to be for another nine months. But dangit, I was just so excited and anxious to go on vacation that...

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Wed, Mar 9 2011

Where in the world: Mystery city #2

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Mon, Mar 7 2011

Aging shmaging! Problem solved.

Also in: Fitness Blog

How could you not click on an article with the word shmaging in the title? I’m always looking for more motivation to keep me working toward my goal of running a marathon in December, so stumbling...

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