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Rue du Blizzard, rue George-Lebel, rue de la Boussole, Gatineau
3 BEDROOMS starting at $1475/mo. 25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE
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1 BEDROOM starting at $735/mo. 2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo. 3 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.
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60-108 rue du Stratus, Gatineau
1 BEDROOM starting at $700/mo. 2 BEDROOMS starting at $825/mo. 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE
819.923.1771 | 12 km
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Rue du Shamal, rue des Louveteaux, rue des Scouts, rue du Blizzard
25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE
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Parking, air conditioner & electric fireplace
11-19 rue Arthur-Graveline, Gatineau
2 BEDROOMS starting at $900/mo.
NEAR Golf courses, Champlain bridge, francophone & anglophone schools
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ZÉNITH 65 rue du Zénith, Gatineau (unit 3)
Heat & hydro, Internet, cable & parking, furnished and equiped
NEAR 2 BEDROOMS starting at $1,600/mo.
25 . $1 O M TO E/ P T U BA RE
DES GRIVES 321-390, 506-524 boul. des Grives, Gatineau
2 BEDROOMS starting at 704/mo. 3 BEDROOMS starting at $850/mo. $
Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services
819.923.1771 | 9 km
INCLUDES Parking & electric fireplace
NEAR Public transit, schools, parks, nature trails & cycling paths
819.923.1771 | 9 km
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125 boul. Mont-Bleu, 241 boul. Riel et 76, 94 rue Jolicoeur, Gatineau
Heat, hot water & 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator)
BACHELOR starting at $499/mo. 1 BEDROOM starting at $649/mo. 2 BEDROOMS starting at $624/mo. 3 BEDROOMS starting at $686/mo.
NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services
819.923.1771 | 9 km
HAUTES-PLAINES 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE
HAUTES-PLAINES 625-635 boul. des Hautes-Plaines, Gatineau
2 BEDROOMS starting at $540/mo.
INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets
NEAR Public transit, parks, nature trails, cycling paths & golf courses
819.923.1771 | 12 km
CARREFOUR DE L’HÔPITAL 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE
CLÉRICY 11-13 rue de Cléricy, Gatineau
2 BEDROOMS starting at $550/mo. 25 . $1 O M TO E/ UP BAT RE
22 ORLÉANS 22 rue d’Orléans, Gatineau
2 BEDROOMS starting at $575/mo. 3 BEDROOMS starting at $674/mo.
INCLUDES Parking & washer/dryer outlets
NEAR Public transit, francophone & anglophone schools, shops & services
819.923.1771 | 10 km
INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator), heat, hydro, hot water & parking
NEAR Public transit, elementary schools and high schools, shops & services
819.923.1771 | 9 km
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Parking & electric fireplace 4, 5, 9, 14, 18, 22, imp. Berthe-Morisot, Gatineau NEAR Shops & services, parks, nature trails 1 BEDROOM starting at $675/mo. & cycling paths $
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819.923.1771 | 21 km
KANATA HUNGERFORD GATES 2000-3000 Hungerford Gates, Kanata
2 BEDROOMS starting at $890/mo.
INCLUDES 2 appliances (stove, refrigerator) & parking
NEAR Canadian Tire Centre, public transit, shops & services
819.923.1771 | 24 km
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Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER
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OTTAWA'S NEWEST HOT SPOT IN EVERY ISSUE
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12 Elevator Availability
Editor's Note
22 Index
Ontario announces an action plan for the elevator industry
24 Classifieds
ADVICE
26 What's Online
10 Quick Tips
INSPIRATION
18 Marketplace Nordic-inspired elements to add style to your kitchen essentials
The psychology of mess: small steps toward success
20 Money Sense February is Make Do Month
26 Moving Breaking down the moving process
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DISTINCTIVE URBAN LIVING IN THE HEART OF LITTLE ITALY 17 ABERDEEN STREET, OTTAWA
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT PRESTON AND ABERDEEN, WE ARE MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF DOW'S LAKE AND THE FINEST RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY
Trans-Canada Hwy 417 Queensway
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Contact our leasing professionals now to book your personal viewing 613.230.1500 management@theadelaide.ca www.theadelaide.ca
• 1 and 2 bedroom suites crafted with high quality design elements • Granite counter tops • (5) appliances • Forced air natural gas heating • Central Air Conditioning • Fitness Facility • Media & Special Events Room • On site Management offering superior Tenant services • Secure underground parking & bicycle storage • 24 hour on-site security & emergency service • Easy access to public transit & Hwy 417
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EDITOR’S NOTE
WHEN IT’S BROKEN WHO YOU GOING TO CALL? One of the great things about renting is not having to worry about maintenance. I consider myself pretty handy — I can unblock a simple clog in a toilet or drain, change light bulbs and hang pictures — but when it comes to malfunctioning appliances, heating or plumbing, I’m happy to have someone else fix the problem. A couple of months after I moved into the condo in which I live, the kitchen sink began to clog and the pipe under the sink started to leak. I emailed my landlord and within two days the problem was fixed. Easy-peasy. I didn’t have to go online to a DIY site to figure out how to change whatever type of pipe was under the sink, nor did I have to call in a plumber at my own expense. Having a maintenance problem looked after in your rental is as simple as calling the superintendent, landlord or property management company. Even with the call, you may also want to send your request out in an email. In a good rental, like mine, everything will be fixed for you without putting you out. It’s very liberating! If you are thinking about moving, we hope this issue of Renters Guide can help. Or check us out online at NextHome.ca, and get ready to find your next great living space.
MARLENE EISNER SENIOR EDITOR NextHome EMAIL: marlene.eisner@nexthome.ca
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Parliament Hill Montreal Rd North River Rd
Rideau River
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TERRASES GABRIELLE
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COVER STORY
+ LOCATION Westboro Village PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Frastell APARTMENT Plaza Towers HOME TYPE Apartment suites
LEASING OFFICE 465 Richmond Rd. CONTACT 613.722.1834 frastell.com/Ottawa
PLAZA TOWERS YOUR NEW HOME IN WESTBORO Looking for your next home in Westboro? Plaza Towers is conveniently located at 465 Richmond Rd., nestled in the heart of Ottawa’s trendy Westboro Village neighbourhood. With a wealth of conveniences and outstanding service, you are guaranteed to stop your search right here! This highrise building is only steps away from a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, grocers, and unique boutiques along Richmond Road as well as easy access onto Wellington Street. In the summer, enjoy a refreshing drink on one of the local patios, or hit the bike paths and running trails for a tour of the city along the scenic routes of the Rideau River. In the winter, there are plenty of ski trails nearby to explore at your leisure. With quick and easy access to shopping, public transit stations, Hwy. 417 and the bridges to Quebec, everything you need is within proximity.
Plaza Towers has 197 stylish and well-maintained units. With the option of a bachelor, one- or two-bedroom suite, you are sure to find the spacious floorplan to suit your living needs. All suites are updated with fresh paint, newer model kitchen appliances, decorative light fixtures and newer door hardware. For your convenience, there are two spacious parking lots, bicycle and locker storage and a 24/7 card operated laundry facility. Relax in the sauna or take a dip in the popular outdoor pool. Residents can entertain family and friends in the party room or enjoy the views of the city and the Ottawa River from the spacious and private balconies. These suites are more than simply a place to live – it’s a relaxed lifestyle! Long term and valued residents are so pleased to call Plaza Towers home, they don’t hesitate to refer their friends and family as well. From street to suite, the
property is exceptionally clean and inviting. Residents rest easy with the comfort and safety of keyless entry, camera surveillance and security patrolled services. Frastell only employs the highest quality staff to ensure that any resident and maintenance concerns are resolved in an efficient and timely manner. With on-site superintendents tending to their maintenance needs, residents trust that they are in good hands. All members of the Frastell Property Management team treat every building like it’s their home and make every effort for all residents to feel safe, secure and comfortable. For more information on available and future suites at Plaza Towers, please visit frastell.com/Ottawa or call Shelley at 613.722.1834. You can also visit Plaza Towers by appointment at 465 Richmond Rd., Ottawa.
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ADVICE | QUICK TIPS
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MESS: LITTLE ADJUSTMENTS TO REDUCE THE CLUTTER
HELLEN BUTTIGIEG We all have spots that are magnets for clutter, usually because they provide a convenient, empty flat surface to pile things on. Walk around your home to determine where the clutter hot spots are, then remove the clutter (toss it in a box or laundry basket for now) and put something beautiful in its place, like a vase or a sculpture. If it’s the dining room table, set it as if you were having a dinner party. This will deter you from using it as a drop zone. KEEP YOUR PANTRY DECLUTTERED
shuffling through papers? Get into the habit of thinking twice before bringing home any piece of paper or printing a page. Ask yourself whether you have a specific use for it, and if you don’t have a clear answer, leave it behind. Be realistic about what you’ll actually have time to read. Paper hoarding is a habit that you can break, and doing so will save you time and energy.
Most people can’t resist buying items that are on sale. But when it comes to food, buying too much and neglecting to use it before the expiry date will cost you more in the long run. It’s easy to forget what you have on hand when things build up. Whether you keep your food in the kitchen cupboards or a large pantry, keeping these areas streamlined and organized will save you time, money and frustration. Before going grocery shopping, take an inventory of everything you have and plan the meals for the upcoming week with an eye toward incorporating these items. Once you’ve used up the excess, get in the habit of planning your weekly meals in advance. You will avoid over-buying and will always know what’s for dinner.
CREATE AN IN/OUT ZONE Set up a small container for each family member on a table or a small bookcase by the door as a place to hold keys and wallets. It can also act as a landing spot for briefcases and backpacks. In addition to providing a home for those items when you walk in the door, it also gives you a consistent spot to place things you’ll need to take with you when you go out again.
STOP PAPERS FROM PILING UP
ARE YOU BEING HELD HOSTAGE
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BY YOUR STUFF? If you are
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reluctant to get rid of certain items because they were expensive, think about how much it’s costing you to keep them. The more possessions you have, the more time it takes to care for them and the more space it takes to store them. Although it may be difficult to let go of things that no longer serve you, the payoff is well worth it: you’ll have more free time in your day and be more relaxed in your home.
DOES DOUBLE-DUTY Consider
purchasing a few multi-functional furnishings such as an upholstered ottoman that not only provides a place to put your feet up, but also offers additional seating, doubles as a coffee table and opens up to reveal hidden storage.
FEELING STUCK If you find yourself backsliding when it comes to maintaining your organizing systems, don’t berate yourself, as this will sap your energy and prevent you from doing anything about it. Rather than dwelling on what went wrong, focus instead on what needs to be done. Just say “oops” and move on to taking action. Hellen Buttigieg, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV Host and owner of We Organize U. To contact Hellen or for information on hiring a We Organize U organizing specialist, call 905.829.2219 or e-mail info@WeOrganizeU.com
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From elegant suites in prestigious high-rise towers to family friendly townhomes, we offer a rental community that is perfect for you and your family! Lord Halifax Place - Ottawa South
1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites & Garden Homes Starting from $1,055/month - Utilities included! • Close to shopping & transportation • Updated suites with 4 new appliances, including microwave! • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Spectacular indoor pool
Regency Court - Ottawa South
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites, 2 & 3 Bedroom Towns Starting from $900/month - Towns $1,400/month • Close to shopping & transportation • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Indoor & outdoor parking • Outdoor swimming pool & children’s play area • Storage lockers and laundry facilities
Canterbury Square
Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $825/month - Heat & hot water included!
Ottawa South Rental Information 2209 Arch Street, 2nd floor 613-733-4077
Seigniory - Downtown Ottawa
Recently renovated 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,090/month • Heat & hot water included (hydro extra) • Updated amenity spaces; fitness room & party room • Updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances & granite • 24 hour emergency service & on-site Superintendent • Underground parking & doorman on duty 7-days a week
Downtown Rental Information 211 Wurtemburg Street 613-789-3805
Watergate - Downtown Ottawa
Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Starting from $1,200/month - Utilities included!
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TRENDING
GOVERNMENT ACTION PLAN HOPES TO IMPROVE ELEVATOR
REPAIR TIMES by MARLENE EISNER For anyone who’s had to lug groceries up 10 flights of stairs because the elevator isn’t working, help may be on the horizon. The Ontario government recently announced an action plan to regulate the elevator industry and reduce outages, improve access to elevators, repair times and maintain safety. Currently, there are about 20,000 elevators in approximately 10,000 residential and institutional buildings in Ontario. Approximately 655,000 elevator trips are taken each day on these elevators. In March 2017, MPP Han Dong tabled a private member’s bill addressing elevator availability. To respond to some of the elements in the bill plus growing public concerns, an independent study was commissioned in June 2017 by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) to define and assess the state of elevator availability, identify the reasons for breakdowns, and propose a series of regulatory and nonregulatory solutions to inform policy discussions. The study was completed by former associate chief justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, John Douglas Cunningham, with the support of Deloitte’s Public Sector Strategy team. “Having access to a working elevator shouldn’t be considered a luxury, especially for those with disabilities, the sick and the elderly,” says Tracy MacCharles, minister of Government and Consumer Affairs. “Our proposed actions would position Ontario as a world leader for elevator repair timelines and
ensure those who need elevator access, have access.” ONTARIO’S ELEVATOR AVAILABILITY ACTION PLAN AND TIMELINES INCLUDE:
• Enhancing access to elevators for first responders (mid-2018). • Enhancing enforcement of elevator safety regulation by TSSA to ensure elevators are adequately and proactively maintained (fall 2018). • Addressing the labour supply of elevator mechanics through consultations to determine options to meet labour market demands (fall 2018). • Creating future standards for elevator repair timelines, including proposing any necessary legislative and regulatory amendments, to be informed by the data collected by TSSA (2018 through 2019). • Developing education and awareness materials for building owners and residents to support
compliance with requirements for notice of service disruptions (fall 2018 and into early 2019). • Creating new standards for conducting traffic analyses and the minimum number of elevators in new residential and institutional highrise (more than six storeys) buildings through changes to the Ontario Building Code (beginning 2018 through 2021). • Establishing baseline data through proposed legislative and regulatory changes creating reporting requirements for elevator outage data and making the data publicly available (early to mid-2019). • Designating an appropriate regulatory body to administer and enforce requirements regarding elevator availability, including standards for elevator repair and timelines, and to advise on associated compliance costs for elevator contractors and owners (late 2019).
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Island Park Towers Come for the View Stay for the Lifestyle A beautiful location off the Western Parkway. Breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills. Access to Ottawa’s best bicycle paths. Enjoy the professionally landscaped grounds.
• Freshly decorated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites • Suites feature hardwood flooring (parquet), appliances, individual heat control. A variety of well designed, spacious plans to choose from.
• The buildings are centrally air-conditioned, and are equipped with security intercom systems. • There is a Tuck Shop, beauty salon, laundry facilities, indoor and outdoor parking on the premises. We are minutes from the Transit Way.
(613) 729-4347 Suite 100, 185 Clearview Avenue Rentcanada.ca/ipt Monday to Thursday 10:30AM to 6:30PM. Friday & Saturday 11AM to 4PM. Evenings and Saturdays by Appointment
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Montfort Manor 550 Lang’s Road, Ottawa (Beside The Montfort Hospital) Bachelors starting at $875.00 2 bedrooms starting at $1200.00 1 bedrooms starting at $1025.00 • Bachelors, 1 & 2 bedroom suites • Private balconies • Parquet flooring • Laundry • Exercise facility • Lobby watch system • Onsite management • Underground parking • Close to shopping, schools & transportation routes
Call 613-741-0623
*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term
For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca
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1240 & 1244 Donald Street, Ottawa 1 Bed plus Den-FROM $1,000.00 2 Bedroom-FROM $1095.00
2 Bed plus Den-FROM $1250.00 3 Bedroom $1350.00
• New corridors • All new lobbies • Exercise room • 24 hour laundry rooms • Outdoor pool, tennis court • Outdoor & underground parking • Short walk to grocery stores, fast food & restaurants, St. Laurent Mall, bus lines & parks
Call 613-744-0283 capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca www.capitaltowersottawa.ca
*plus hydro **on select units for a limited time *** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term
For rental inquiries at Lancaster Apartments please email us at lancaster@qresidential.ca For Habitat du Lac Leamy email us at habitatdulacleamy@qresidential.ca For Capital Towers email us at capitaltowersleasing@qresidential.ca
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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE
+MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE: nexthome.ca/manotick
MANOTICK THE VILLAGE LIFE
LINDSAY FORAN Located approximately 15 km south of downtown Ottawa, Manotick is bordered by both Bankfield Road and Mitch Owens Road to the north, the Rideau River in the south, to the east by Hwy. 416 and to the west by 3rd Line. The Village of Manotick is brimming with small town charm, whether you are enjoying a drink with friends, or browsing the antique shops along Main Street. Country living is key, whether it is a relaxing bike ride or a day of golf. Residents enjoy leisure
time and make the best of idyllic surroundings. Residents are warm and friendly. On weekends, the streets are packed with visitors checking out the local hot spots. The village’s relaxed way of life harkens back to a time before the hustle and bustle of city life. There’s a mix of lifers as well as residents who escaped the busy downtown streets for something a bit more spacious. A charming mix of wealthy, creative and energetic people, residents choose to live in Manotick because they know that, for a price, they can have a Norman Rockwell-inspired life, with the modern amenities. Manotick is fairly insular and most needs can be met without leaving the village. Though there
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are no big box stores or groceries, there are plenty of small, local food and supply stores. Manotick is accessible from Hwy. 416. You can also take Prince of Wales or Hunt Club. Either way, this place is out of the way, but that’s the whole point. Although, with the new bridge connecting Manotick to Barrhaven, there is suddenly a new world available to all Manotick residents. Barrhaven is filled with all the amenities anyone could ever need. And now these are only minutes away. Lindsay has lived in the Ottawa/ Gatineau area her whole life. When she’s not touring the city in search of the hottest new neighbourhood spots, she’s busy writing fiction and enjoying life with her husband and two dogs. lindsay_foran01@hotmail.com
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River Club 190 Lees Avenue, Ottawa Starting at 1 Bedroom $999 • 2 Bedroom $1399 • • • • • • • •
1 & 2 bedroom suites Exercise facility with indoor pool/sauna Squash & tennis courts Air conditioning Dishwashers Indoor parking Close to OC Transpo Walking distance to University of Ottawa
Call 613-565-9552
*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term
Habitat du Lac Leamy 42, 44 & 46 rue Bedard, Gatineau Bachelor starting at $650 1 Bedroom starting at $750 2 Bedroom starting at $850 • • • • • •
Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites Utilities included Laundry Fridge & stove incl. Adjacent to the Gatineau National Park Close to shopping, schools, hospitals & transportation routes • 5 minutes from CGEP
Call 819-776-1112
*** all promo’s are based on signing and completing a 12 month term
For rental inquiries at River Club please email us at riverclub@qresidential.ca and for Montfort Manor at montfortmanor@qresidential.ca
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INSPIRATION |MARKETPLACE
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ADVICE | MONEY MATTERS
FEBRUARY IS
“MAKE DO” MONTH GAIL VAZ-OXLADE
If there’s any month when you’re most likely to wonder if all the bills will get paid, it’s February. After the dust has settled in January, the feverish rush of the holidays and all the unexpected expenses that popped up become realities and no doubt, things will be a little tight. Add the extra cost of heating and the jump in “fresh” food prices and you’ll be looking for ways to trim back. Enter Make Do Month. This is the month when you stretch everything a little farther so you spend a lot less. If you get invited to a party, you don’t rush out and buy something new to wear, you get creative and shop from your closet. And if you need a little something different, you shop from a friend’s closet. Or hold a clothing exchange. What you don’t do is spend money! When the weather is warm, it’s easy to do lots of free things. When it’s cold, entertainment gets more expensive. Sure there’s that great movie you’d love to take the family to for a night out of the house. For a family of four, you’re probably looking at $100 or more with popcorn and drinks. Recycle a movie you already own, do a movie swap with friends or have a Netflix movie or series binge night, add some home-made popcorn and a 12-pack of pop and you can probably do it for $10. Now that’s making do! Make Do Month is also a good
time to experiment with a new routine. If you’re used to buying coffee every day, brew your own at home or work and save money big-time. If you regularly go out for lunch, pack one from home for four out of every five days and not only will you drop those holiday pounds, you’ll be able to pay off that holiday debt. But what if you have family or friends whose birthday falls in February? You’ll have to buy something, right? No you don’t. You can give something of yourself instead of something purchased. Make their favourite cookies, offer to cook them a meal or a bunch of meals for the freezer for those extra busy workdays, or create a coupon for three nights of free babysitting. Maybe you’re a computer genius and can offer to do maintenance or repairs. Perhaps you’re a mechanic and can offer a tune-up. Substitute your energy and expertise for spending money. After the buzz of the holidays, not to mention the intense cold, you were probably happy to stay home for the first couple of weeks. But now you’re starting to feel
itchy. You’ve got to get out. You can feel the walls closing in. Time to hit that great new restaurant that just opened up or head out to the clubs. Wait a minute. This is Make Do Month. Call up a couple of friends and throw a pot-luck game night instead. See if you can do it at their house this time. Start a tradition of once-a-month games or poker nights and rotate from one friend’s home to another. No one says you can’t have fun in Make Do Month. You just can’t spend gobs of money. Make Do Month is a conscious decision to stretch every dollar as far as it will go. Try it and see if just becoming conscious saves you money. I’ll bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever, and she blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade
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ADVICE | MOVING
BREAKING DOWN THE MOVING PROCESS companies will even pack for you (for an extra charge), simplifying and streamlining the moving process. • START PACKING: Once you have determined your moving date, start packing. Box up belongings you don’t use often and store them somewhere out of the way. Use packing paper or bubble wrap to protect fragile belongings. Newsprint from newspapers can be messy to clean. Keep a record of what goes into each box so you can find what you need instantly when it comes time to unpack. • KEEP PACKING: If you start early enough, you can break
CHUCK RESNICK Moving homes or offices can feel like an overwhelming task, with packing up all your belongings being the first major challenge. These packing tips will help you conquer the move without losing your mind. • BEFORE PACKING: Reserve your movers or moving company at least eight weeks prior to your move during busy periods. Then you can start to pack up your belongings. Some moving
up the packing process into a more gradual and less stressful experience. Save the items that you use daily to pack last and make sure to label each box. Avoid packing items from different rooms in the same box to prevent confusion when unpacking.
Chuck Resnick is vice-president marketing and operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation. Visit twomen.ca
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