{"id":29145,"date":"2017-02-18T05:54:34","date_gmt":"2017-02-18T10:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/?p=29145"},"modified":"2025-01-17T07:13:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T07:13:49","slug":"family-day-fun-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2017\/02\/18\/family-day-fun-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Free Family Day Fun Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover the best free events for Family Day fun in your community. Spend quality time with your loved ones without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re prepared for Family Day fun this year as we found many free events with neighbours, family, friends, and our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every community is different. However, I hope this blog post offers some ideas to celebrate a family day filled with love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Day fun is spending time with family, and that&#8217;s what we will do by attending these free winter events in our area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-fun-day-fun-at-the-cbb-house\">Family Fun Day Fun At The CBB House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re as excited as I am for the Family Day holiday, you&#8217;ve probably scheduled activities to keep everyone busy like we have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to spend money to spend time with your family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most, any free events we attend accept Food Bank donations from your dry pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great way to give back to the community and help fellow needy citizens, especially during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2014\/12\/02\/types-of-food-bank-donations-and-ways-to-save\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Types of Food Bank Donations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year we will donate two boxes of diapers that we left from our son when he was a baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We went overboard buying them on sale, thinking we&#8217;d use them, but our son grew so fast, and we couldn&#8217;t return them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of selling them we decided to donate them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be related to someone for them to be family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-is-family-day\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When is Family Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Family Day<\/strong> is celebrated on Monday, February 20th, a stat holiday that hasn&#8217;t been around for too long but is certainly welcomed by Canadians each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: These days will change based on the year you read this blog post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Also called<\/th><td>Louis Riel Day (Manitoba), Islander Day (PEI), Nova Scotia Heritage Day (Nova Scotia)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Observed&nbsp;by<\/th><td>Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Date<\/th><td>Third Monday in February<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2016&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 15<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2017&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 20<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2018&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 19<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2019&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Frequency<\/th><td>annual<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Family_Day_(Canada)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Family Fun Day<\/a><\/strong> Chart Source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-british-columbia-family-day-fun\">British Columbia Family Day Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Family Day (BC)<\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Official name<\/th><td>Family Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Observed&nbsp;by<\/th><td>British Columbia<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Date<\/th><td>Second Monday in February<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2016&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2017&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 13<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2018&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2019&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 11<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Frequency<\/th><td>annual<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Family_Day_(Canada)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yukon-heritage-day\">Yukon Heritage Day <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Yukon Heritage Day<\/th><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Official name<\/th><td>Yukon Heritage Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Observed&nbsp;by<\/th><td>Yukon<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Date<\/th><td>Friday before last Sunday in February<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2016&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 26, 2016<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2017&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 24, 2017<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2018&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 23, 2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">2019&nbsp;date<\/th><td>February 22, 2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Frequency<\/th><td>annual<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Family_Day_(Canada)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Yukon Heritage Day<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happens-on-family-day\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What Happens On Family Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every city is different regarding what shops and services are open and closed for Family Day. During Family Day 2017 in Ontario, you won&#8217;t find many stores open because <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.statutoryholidays.com\/ontario.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Family Day is a stat holiday<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may, however, find corner shops, coffee shops, and other independent places that offer holiday pay to their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, you may also find that Family Day daycare centres might be open, or you&#8217;ll have to find alternate arrangements for your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools and government buildings are closed, so buy beer and alcohol before Monday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d also like to find out if your local pharmacy will be open if you need medications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was a bit shocked to read that Canada Post was still running, but I guess that&#8217;s the way it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most grocery stores will be closed in Ontario, but some may only be open for holiday hours. Your best bet is to make a phone call and find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/news\/gta\/2017\/02\/17\/heres-whats-open-and-closed-in-toronto-on-family-day-2017.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s open and closed on Monday, Family Day 2017, in Toronto, Ontario.<\/strong><\/a> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toronto.ctvnews.ca\/it-s-family-day-long-weekend-here-s-what-will-be-open-and-closed-this-holiday-monday-1.6773115\">What&#8217;s open in Toronto For Family Day 2024?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>All provincial government offices, including Service Ontario (online services are still available) are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Municipal employment and social services locations are also not operating, along with waste drop-off depots and all Toronto Public Library branches.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Garbage collection will be mostly normal, with a few exceptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada Post offices \u2014 not including those inside private businesses \u2014 will be open, and mail will be collected and delivered as normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks, however, are closed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogto.com\/city\/2017\/02\/open-closed-family-day-toronto-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>What is open and closed in Toronto on Family Day- an extensive list (BlogTO)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to spend money, Toronto Ripley&#8217;s Aquarium, CN Tower, and The Toronto Zoo are open on Family Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve been to two of the three and plan to visit the Toronto Zoo sometime this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I highly recommend Ripley&#8217;s Aquarium as our family loved it so much that we went twice in one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-free-family-day-activities\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Our Free Family Day Activities<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure why most people frantically search for Family Day events in their local area the morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to arrive early for any free shows or excursions, then start researching Family Day fun in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start now, and you have two days before the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working two jobs over the past 3 years has certainly taken time away from what I would typically spend with Mrs. CBB and now our son. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, we like to add something new to do for Family Day fun rather than repeat the same events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Day events in our house often consist of Food, Family, Food, Family, Fun and more food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We love to eat, and food brings our family together at a table where we can sit, look at each other, and communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fluffy-pancake-on-the-griddle.webp\" alt=\"fluffy pancakes\" class=\"wp-image-147726\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6823687752355316;width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fluffy-pancake-on-the-griddle.webp 397w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fluffy-pancake-on-the-griddle-205x300.webp 205w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fluffy-pancake-on-the-griddle-286x420.webp 286w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fluffy-pancake-on-the-griddle-150x220.webp 150w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/fluffy-pancake-on-the-griddle-300x440.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2020\/04\/12\/magical-pillow-fluffy-pancakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fluffy pancakes on the griddle<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One thing that won&#8217;t change is morning coffee in bed for Mrs. CBB and me and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2020\/04\/12\/magical-pillow-fluffy-pancakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fluffy Pancakes<\/a><\/strong> with maple syrup for our son. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs. CBB sometimes makes her <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2015\/11\/22\/cinnamon-cream-cheese-pancakes-low-carb-gluten-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-carb pancakes<\/a> <\/strong>with sugar-free syrup as a breakfast treat to kick off Family Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, we&#8217;re attending a free Winteramafest in the morning, with games for the kids, free skating, hot cocoa, prizes, and outdoor fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also indoor events where families can warm up and enjoy snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All proceeds from snack and drink sales fund next year&#8217;s event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not obliged to buy anything and can bring drinks and snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Winteramafest, a free movie for kids is being held in a school auditorium with a play centre for toddlers who won&#8217;t sit still. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That would be our son since he has ADHD and Autism and struggles to focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have cartoons on the television in the playroom, and the older kids go into the gym to watch a featured movie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these events are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our last stop before heading home is to have coffee and cake at my sister and brother-in-law&#8217;s house to celebrate so the cousins can play together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their neighbourhood also hosts a winter street party for families and relatives until 6 pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is their first year hosting it, so I&#8217;m unsure what to expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s supposed to be sunny out, which will be better for the kids than being too cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the evening, we will come home to enjoy homemade pizza I will make for the boy and me since Mrs. CBB doesn&#8217;t eat it. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mr-cbbs-pizza-ready-for-oven-on-the-pizza-stone-wm.webp\" alt=\"Mr.CBB's Homemade Pizza On a Pizza Stone\" class=\"wp-image-147729\" style=\"width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mr-cbbs-pizza-ready-for-oven-on-the-pizza-stone-wm.webp 543w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mr-cbbs-pizza-ready-for-oven-on-the-pizza-stone-wm-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mr-cbbs-pizza-ready-for-oven-on-the-pizza-stone-wm-150x101.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr.CBB&#8217;s Homemade Pizza On a Pizza Stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll prep the dough in the early morning so it&#8217;s ready when we get home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So all I have to do is roll it out and top it with our favourite toppings, meat, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I let Junior join in on topping the pizza he loves every minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our son loves pizza and will peel all the meat and cheese off before eating the bread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs. CBB will make our <a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2013\/09\/29\/baked-loaded-cauliflower-pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>low-carb pizza recipe<\/strong><\/a> that doesn&#8217;t taste too bad, especially if you stop eating bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some costs involved gas and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2013\/01\/13\/mr-cbbs-so-much-better-than-take-out-pizza\/\">making pizza<\/a><\/strong>, but we didn&#8217;t stress over the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our local newspaper, internet and Facebook helped us source free Family Day activities in our area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These kids events are great for meeting other parents and for the kids to interact socially and make new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-day-trips\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Family Day Trips<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Family day trips are a great idea to explore Ontario without stress or worrying about going to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ontario has many amazing parks that you can visit over the winter, and walking trails are everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free of course, apart from gas and possibly parking fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, we&#8217;ve taken a road trip to see the in-laws, but with the little guy here, it might be too much driving for one day as we&#8217;d come back the same night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we go on a road trip, we may go to the next town to explore what it offers, sit in for a coffee, and talk to the locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They always seem to love my British accent for some reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family day fun may cost you little to nothing if you are frugal-minded like us because you can&#8217;t spend money on love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, with so many events taking place for free on Family Day, why would you pay for something to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discussion Question: What does Family Day Fun mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please leave me your comments below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, on to The Saturday Weekend Review. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-behind-closed-doors\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Behind Closed Doors<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hey friends,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week was undoubtedly better than last week when everyone was sick in the CBB house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our son still has some rough coughs coming out, as is Mrs. CBB. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We took a small road trip to Hamilton, Ontario, to visit a friend we hadn&#8217;t seen before and go out for dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Valentine&#8217;s Day, I was welcomed home to plenty of paintings from my little guy and a lovely card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was able to sneak out and get Mrs. CBB a card, which she was shocked I remembered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not the best with holidays, but I&#8217;m working on taking that up a notch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, we don&#8217;t spend money buying roses or chocolates because she won&#8217;t eat them, and flowers she&#8217;d rather see them grow outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working too much is not an excuse, but it&#8217;s true, and I hope I&#8217;ll see improvements in my work hours next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-family-dates-window-shopping\">Family Dates Window Shopping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, we made our way into the mall a couple of times to do some window shopping and have coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The little guy likes his rides on the escalator, so while I&#8217;m doing that, Mrs. CBB buys our java hit for the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We spend most of my allowance on coffee dates as a family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know it may seem strange, but this is our way of getting out of the house, connecting in public, and people watch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our son loves going to McDonald&#8217;s to say hi to all the customers coming in. We love the coffee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like it&#8217;s warming up outside, and the birds are chirping, so I&#8217;m hoping that is an early sign of Spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve got SO MUCH to get done this summer around the house, plus fit in our holidays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wish I had worked harder to complete these renovations before the little guy came. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I&#8217;m home, so much takes me away from my family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family day fun is every day at our house, but it means everything to me when it&#8217;s a holiday Family Day. <strong>No work- Just the 3 of us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/International-Day-Of-Family-Facebook-Post-720x604-1.webp\" alt=\"Happy Family Day Fun  quote Canadian budget binder.\" class=\"wp-image-147727\" style=\"width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/International-Day-Of-Family-Facebook-Post-720x604-1.webp 720w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/International-Day-Of-Family-Facebook-Post-720x604-1-300x252.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/International-Day-Of-Family-Facebook-Post-720x604-1-501x420.webp 501w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/International-Day-Of-Family-Facebook-Post-720x604-1-150x126.webp 150w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/International-Day-Of-Family-Facebook-Post-720x604-1-696x584.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Happy Family Day Fun <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cbb-mail-bag\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CBB <\/span>Mail Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a question you would like to ask me, fill out the Contact Mr.CBB form on the blog home page, and I\u2019ll do my best to reply to each question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to <strong>share a story<\/strong> via a Fan Question, please ensure that there is a minimum 500 words and lots of details\u2026we love details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact me for more info at canadianbudgetbinder@yahoo.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cbb-posts-of-the-week\">CBB Posts Of The Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Post This Week: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2012\/06\/20\/how-much-should-my-grocery-budget-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Much Should My Grocery Budget Be?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2017\/02\/16\/5-key-benefits-debt-reduction-motivate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Key Benefits of Debt Reduction To Motivate You + Net Worth January 2017 Update<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2017\/02\/14\/grocery-store-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Spot Grocery Store Discounts (saved us $511 in 2016)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2017\/02\/12\/cinnamon-cookies-low-carb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweetheart Cinnamon Cookies (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Sugar-free_<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-a-difference\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Making<\/span> A Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Making-A-Difference-Canadian-Budget-Binder-MAD.webp\" alt=\"Making A Difference Canadian Budget Binder MAD\" class=\"wp-image-146497\" style=\"width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Making-A-Difference-Canadian-Budget-Binder-MAD.webp 455w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Making-A-Difference-Canadian-Budget-Binder-MAD-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Making-A-Difference-Canadian-Budget-Binder-MAD-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Making A Difference <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the <strong>Making A Difference<\/strong> series! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the networking movement of Personal Finance Bloggers around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a personal finance blogger and would like your blog to be featured, drop me an email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I\u2019m currently booking March\/April 2017-Limited spots.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hey there, Mr. CBB and Friends,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/K4-Logo.webp\" alt=\"K4 Logo\" class=\"wp-image-147728\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/K4-Logo.webp 448w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/K4-Logo-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/K4-Logo-150x79.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1487390649700_11291\">My Name is <strong>Kent Tilley,<\/strong> and I am a CFP Professional and a stand-up comedian. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1487390649700_11291\">I worked for a large financial institution for many years but recently branched out on my own to start an online, fee-for-service financial planning company called &#8211;<strong> K4 Financial Services.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1487390649700_11291\">As well as doing planning, I write financial blogs and do videos once or twice a week, which cover all areas of financial planning. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1487390649700_11291\">I feel that all Canadians can benefit from understanding the basics of financial planning. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span id=\"yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1487390649700_11291\">Making a difference by educating as many Canadians as possible and uncovering how large institutions exploit their consumers is the dream. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weekly-fan-brag\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Weekly Fan Brag<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a brag that you want to share, email me at canadianbudgetbinder@yahoo.ca with a photo and a small write-up of your deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be anything you saved money on that you are excited about.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Colleen-the-Dairy-Queen-Cheap-milk.webp\" alt=\"olleen the Dairy Queen Cheap milk\" class=\"wp-image-147725\" style=\"width:373px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Colleen-the-Dairy-Queen-Cheap-milk.webp 354w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Colleen-the-Dairy-Queen-Cheap-milk-279x300.webp 279w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Colleen-the-Dairy-Queen-Cheap-milk-150x161.webp 150w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Colleen-the-Dairy-Queen-Cheap-milk-300x322.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Hi, Mr.CBB and Readers,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"_3oh- _58nk\">Back at it again with more reduced milk. I was lucky to hit the mother-load of milk this week.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"_3oh- _58nk\">One 4 litre of skim, 2 two liter of 2 per cent, 3 two litres of whole milk. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"_3oh- _58nk\">I managed to find almost $30 of milk and paid a whopping $5.94. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"_3oh- _58nk\">The expiry dates were for the next 2 days. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr.CBB- We buy milk in bulk if we find a deal and freeze it, although we have milk bags in Ontario. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve never had any issues with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2014\/07\/29\/new-3-litre-milk-jugs-ontario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Milk in a Bag or Jug, Which Do You Prefer?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cbb-finance-tip\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">CBB Finance Tip<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/punch-back-the-walls-when-everything-seems-like-its-closing-in-on-you.webp\" alt=\"punch back the walls when everything seems like its closing in on you\" class=\"wp-image-147730\" style=\"width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/punch-back-the-walls-when-everything-seems-like-its-closing-in-on-you.webp 542w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/punch-back-the-walls-when-everything-seems-like-its-closing-in-on-you-300x252.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/punch-back-the-walls-when-everything-seems-like-its-closing-in-on-you-500x420.webp 500w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/punch-back-the-walls-when-everything-seems-like-its-closing-in-on-you-150x126.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Canadian Budget Binder Finance Tip <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I wrote this when life was getting tough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was 2007 and I had just moved to Canada and was trying to find a job, but no one would hire me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I returned to school when I was 29 and had to start again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being in a new country was tough, but figuring it all out when you have gone from being a University grad to amounting to nothing is tough to swallow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In time, things got better because I didn&#8217;t give in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wanted to succeed at what I did, which meant sacrificing living in a tiny room with my wife and working hours. I didn&#8217;t spend much time with her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I&#8217;m happy to say that had I not punched down those walls, I wouldn&#8217;t be where I am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never give up on yourself; there&#8217;s a whole world out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/calgary\/gideon-christian-first-person-international-student-1.6749342?fbclid=IwAR0eqDSVrvqb4MQwpaaddiZOEdLy7izI1CPyHOzo9D_6p5xXCLhMP8Z-fys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Life As An International Student In Canada Meant Crushing Poverty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-finance-post\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Top Finance Post<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over at <strong>Pretend to Be Poor,<\/strong> I enjoyed reading a shopping hack post about <strong>Shopping In the Wrong Department To Get Better Savings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oddly enough, Mrs. CBB and I have encountered this situation several times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve found similar products in another department where you wouldn&#8217;t expect it but for less money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes we&#8217;ve found the same shirts in two different departments, but one costs less because one is listed in baby and the other in toddler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Neil pointed out in his post about the gardening hat, it doesn&#8217;t hurt to shop around and look for alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to the accessories department, you will pay almost double what you would if you had gone to the gardening department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not be as fancy, but you&#8217;re gardening, so who cares?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoy this post, and please share any experiences you&#8217;ve had. I&#8217;d love to hear about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr.CBB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-frugal-recipe\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Top Frugal Recipe<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe.webp\" alt=\"taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe\" class=\"wp-image-147731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe.webp 1000w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe-747x420.webp 747w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/taco_bell_crunchwrap_supreme_Recipe-696x391.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Food is a big part of any <strong><a title=\"Free Downloads-Money Saving Tools\" href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/free-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">budget<\/a> <\/strong>and a struggle for so many people, so I\u2019ve created frugal recipes for my family and yours for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a second Facebook page called <a title=\"The Free Recipe Depot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Mr.CBBFreeRecipeDepot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Free Recipe Depot<\/strong><\/a>, where I exclusively share recipes from Food Bloggers worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/free-tools\/free-recipes-index\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Free Recipe Index<\/strong><\/a> on CBB, which is compiled of frugal recipes 100% tested and accepted by family and friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, I was over at the food blog <strong>Cooking With Janica<\/strong> checking out her <a href=\"http:\/\/cookingwithjanica.com\/homemade-crunchwrap-supreme-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme<\/strong><\/a>, the homemade version from Taco Bell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Mrs. CBB was pregnant, one day, she had a thing for Taco Bell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can&#8217;t remember how many hard and soft tacos we ate that day, but it was filling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I saw this recipe, I knew Mrs. CBB would love it but won&#8217;t eat it as she no longer eats bread or tortillas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will work on a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/2020\/12\/20\/easy-copy-cat-mozzarella-folios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low-carb tortilla wrap<\/a><\/strong> for her and then make this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-did-you-know\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Did You Know?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/vegetables-to-grow-in-the-shade-282x1024.webp\" alt=\"vegetables to grow in the shade\" class=\"wp-image-147732\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.27515151515151515;width:324px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/vegetables-to-grow-in-the-shade-282x1024.webp 282w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/vegetables-to-grow-in-the-shade-83x300.webp 83w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/vegetables-to-grow-in-the-shade-116x420.webp 116w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/vegetables-to-grow-in-the-shade-150x545.webp 150w, https:\/\/digitalskyweb.co\/canadianbudgetbinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/vegetables-to-grow-in-the-shade.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Vegetables That Can Grow In The Shade<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re approaching that time of year when we should think about our vegetable gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of you may 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