Celebrate Canada Day Enjoying Our Country

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Celebrate Canada Day with day trips around Ontario. Take a break from work and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Canada.

Canada: The Beautiful Country We Live In

Canada Day is just around the corner, and many people are gearing up for a long, fun weekend.

If you are lucky, you may even have a few days off next week, with the holiday falling on Monday, July 1, 2019.

This past week, I took some day trips around Ontario as I’m on holiday from work, and I can’t get over the beauty that surrounds us here in Canada.

I don’t often take the time to sit and enjoy what nature has to offer and breathe in the surroundings but I’m learning to take that break from life.

I’ve been going non-stop with work and my education since moving to Canada from the UK almost seven years ago.

Exploring Canada

Last year, I wrote about the five things I love about Canada, and as another year has passed.

I still love Canada, perhaps more than I did the previous year.

There is much to explore here, and I’ve barely scratched the surface.

Many people like to jet off to other countries, but we will stay here to see what secrets surround this wonderful country.

Sometimes, we work so hard that we look around and find that life passes us by when all we have to do is take a moment to realize that the world is calling our name.

I don’t think many people understand that life isn’t just about “stuff” and spending money; it’s also about taking time for yourself.

Canada Day Celebrations

This week is a holiday for me, with Canada Day in the mix, and I plan on spending it with friends and family and not worrying about the things that plague my mind every day.

Don’t sweat the small stuff, I know.

I’m learning that worrying gets us nowhere, and life isn’t supposed to be filled with our minds on-call 24/7.

Life should balance what makes us happy and what we must do to reach that point.

Sometimes, facing the truth is hard, but we can’t change it.

That’s one of my favourite sayings.

We plan to enjoy Canada Day by visiting the parade, food vendors, and other festivities to celebrate. 

Like most Canadians, we will end the celebrations with Canada Day fireworks, the highlight of the evening.

If you are fortunate to live in a tourist town take the time to explore what your city has to offer because what you might take for granted others wish they could soak up, i.e a beach.

I know my wife always misses home, and every time we return, it’s a flood of nostalgic memories for her.

She remembers all the good and not-so-good times but mostly misses her friends and loved ones.

Sometimes, she wishes she did a bit more to explore where she grew up, but now, as she is older, she realizes how important the small things are.

She’d rather spend her time discovering the beauty of nature and travelling to different cities to explore culture and history over going to nightclubs.

I hope you all enjoy Canada Day weekend, and remember you live in a country filled with freedom and beauty that only we can call home.

Happy Canada Day.

~ Mr.CBB

Weekly CBB posts

If you missed any CBB posts from the week, here is the list of posts you can catch up on reading!

• How the new anti-spam law in Canada will affect your email subscriptions
• Do you buy magazines at the checkout?
• Will signing a room rental agreement feel like moving home?
• Crunchy Baked Chicken with Tzatziki
• First Day of Summer and Family Activities
• Should The Brick honour these customers extended warranty claim wishes?

Fan deals and inspirations

Submit your Brag or Inspiration If you have a brag that you want me to share, email me at canadianbudgetbinder (@) [yahoo] [.ca] or fill out my contact form by Friday each week to have your brag considered for the Saturday post.

This week, CBB fan Jen P shared the garage sale deals she found this past Saturday.

Hi Mr.CBB and fans!

Here are today’s garage sale finds 🙂

• Child’s bike with training wheels- $5 (they were asking $10)
• Pool noodle- $.25
• Measuring cup- $.25
• Timer- $.25
• Ductwork and sandpaper- $.50 (they were asking $2)
• Volumizing hair accessory- $.25 (they were asking $1)
• Black flower hair accessory- $.25
• Food saver roll- $1 (they were asking $2)
• 2 pairs of capri pants- $1 (they were $.50 each)
• 2 Christmas tree ornaments for teachers’ gifts next year- $1 (they were asking $2)
• 8 books (for my friend’s daughters birthday gift)- $2 (they were $.25 each)
• Medicine ball- $1
• Small light fixture- $.50

Total- $13.25

Thank goodness my friend’s daughter’s birthday is next weekend, so I can stop buying her stuff! 🙂

Making A Difference

Today, my mate Dan from Our Big Fat Wallet shared a bit about his blog with all of us.

Dan is an Accountant in his late 20s who lives in Calgary, Alberta.

He believes that the more openly people can talk about money-related issues, the more they can learn about everything related to money.

The blog focuses on 3 things: saving, investing, and frugal living.

The blog aims to help people improve their financial situation – regardless of age, gender, or location.

Three unique things about him: – He rarely pays the full price for anything.

By using coupons, buying items at the right time of year, negotiating, and waiting for deals, he saves thousands each year off everyday purchases.

He has never had any consumer debt and graduated from university with no debt and $10,000 in the bank.

Today, he is a CPA with a degree in accounting and is happily married with no children (yet) and one dog.

When he isn’t working, he enjoys watching/playing hockey, long-distance running, travelling, admiring cars, watching movies, and reading books.

He writes on his blog called Our Big Fat Wallet.

Google Search Terms

Every week I get thousands of people to visit the Canadian Budget Binder because they did a search online and found my blog.

Keep in mind any spelling errors below are because I share with you the exact way they typed their search engine query to land on my blog.

• Romantic candles and Rose Petals– Now, doesn’t that sound romantic
• Thickest cherry cheesecake- I don’t know if I have the thickest cherry cheesecake recipe, but mine is thick. An unusual request for cheesecake.
• What you need to survive mat leave- Patience and a glass of wine might help if you want to wind down.

Thanks for joining me for The Saturday Weekend Review #78 edition.

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