The weather is finally getting warmer and I think it’s safe to say, summer has finally arrived in Canada. And thank goodness for that! It’s time for us to dust off our flip-flops, open up our cottages and get ready for the most important part of summer… barbecue season. If it weren’t for the … [Read more...]
Milk & Cookies, Amex & AIR MILES: Some Things Are Better Together
There are some things in this world that are meant to be together. If you’ve never tried dipping your cookie in milk, well you’re really missing out, aren’t you. Sure, cookies are great and, okay, milk is pretty awesome too. But you’re really missing out on the bigger picture if you’ve never taken … [Read more...]
How To Get A Head Start On Holiday Shopping Using Your AIR MILES
I have spent all year saving up my AIR MILES and doing everything I can to earn miles faster. By using my American Express AIR MILES Card alongside my AIR MILES Collector Card, I was able to earn miles on every purchase I made, and twice the miles on anything I bought at an AIR MILES Sponsor. And … [Read more...]
Earn AIR MILES Faster This Holiday Season
A holiday tradition in my family has always been the end of year redemption of points cards. It started back when I was a teenager and my mom started redeeming her points and miles to beef up our stockings every Christmas. I swear, we had the best stockings around, full of great gift cards and … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season…Tips on Maximizing Your AIR MILES Reward Miles!
We’ve had a lively debate happening in our house this week, and it has absolutely nothing to do with Canadian Senators or Toronto’s mayor. The great debate is when is it too soon to start preparing for the holidays? My husband’s work put Christmas lights up last week, and he’s ready to tackle our … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season (for dreaded Holiday Shopping)!
I have always LOVED the Holidays. I am one of those closet Christmas freaks who turns on the Carols in November, relishes the Holiday decorations at the mall and smiles my way through the Santa Claus parade. However, one thing I tend to dread is Holiday shopping. The crowds, the pressure and the … [Read more...]
And So They Grow.
My kids are 9 1/2 and 13. It suddenly struck me the other day that neither of them qualify as "little" anymore. They are "big kids" now. I am now, solidly, the mother of a tween and a teen. My son is headed off to High School next year (gulp). Crazy. I have definitely entered a new phase of … [Read more...]
Money Well Spent
The last few weeks of summer were filled with summer fun. My sister was visiting so I had been attempting to cram in every possible experience to make sure that once back-to-school hit we could look back and reassure ourselves that we did everything we could to maximize this time. And in the … [Read more...]
Cashing In.
I am a rewards collector. For years I resisted but once I started I dove right in. The problem is that I hardly ever redeem my points because it just doesn't seem worthwhile. I still have to pay taxes and fees on flights, the big ticket items are out of reach and the smaller things, although … [Read more...]
AMEX COLDPLAY UNSTAGED…and Michael Fazio dishes in Concierge Confidential
When the invitation came through to our office we squealed with excitement! An EXCLUSIVE evening hosted by American Express and Michael Fazio, Concierge extraordinaire from NYC no less, at the very cool Thompson Hotel in Toronto (extra squeals when we spotted the most adorable baby, with his … [Read more...]