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Dyson DC35 Review

So after the fail that was Mr. Roboto, I couldn't pass up a #blackfriday deal and ended up buying a Dyson DC35 directly from Dysoncanada.ca.  I also purchased it through ebates.ca so I could get a 4% rebate.

The reg price was $349.99 with $100 off + tax = $280.54.  A bit cheaper than the iRobot.…

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My first home. Part Two

So from what I understand, three things are happening right now:

  1. The offer letter is being reinstated.
  2. I need to get mortgage approval
  3. I need to get my deposit 

Got a copy of the letter.  Emailed the bank with paperwork, my last two Notice of Assessments (via Service Canada online) &…

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Clean Carpets

I've always wondered why black carpets weren't more popular.  Seems they are always white or cream.  Flashback to when Mike and I were toddlers and decided to eat Nestle Quik on my Mom's white pristine shag carpet.  Their fault for having that in reach of two mischievous kids.  I think we were spank…

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Happy Art

As the Daughter of an artist, I always hoped when I was a little girl that I'd grow up to have a natural talent like my Dad.  Unfortunately there are no careers in drawing stick people so I focused on computers and that has served me well.

In my family we have quite a few artistic people and my de…

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Rent Rant

At the beginning of this year my commute looked like this:

  • To work: 30-40 mins
  • From work: 40 mins - 50 mins
  • To Mason's daycare: 10 mins by foot, 5 by car

Then mason turned 3 and we were in a crisis, our beloved daycare was no longer an option (only went to 36 months) and we had to find somew…

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Gum drops for dinner? Why not?

When I get home from work, I need to sit and just de-stress.  I'm not much of a tv girl so often I sit here and surf until I feel the need to get busy.

Today  is a funny day.  I am just too tired to really do anything I am supposed to.

  • I am hungry and should be eating a delicious prepared meal f…

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Would you believe?

I’m sleeping in a nice dreamy state and I can hear this banging and first I’m annoyed, I think it’s the family above us (they have kids) up way too early.  Then it becomes a pattern before I wake up and realize that my neighbor is knocking on my DOOR.  Now I’m all panicky and I grab my robe and sure…

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Our kitchen {slowly} leaves the 80's behind

Our condominium was built in '73 and there are traces of the late 7o & 80's decor in our home.  We've rid the bathroom of the yellow toilet and sink and for the most part the condo is up to date.  Enter the kitchen and you can instantly be transported into the 80's (I have receipts for the appliance…

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