by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Feb 24, 2023 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
In our fast-paced, digital world, it’s nice to see some excitement around children’s literacy – the old-fashioned way, with a book in hand. But it’s not as traditional as you may think. Vending machines that dispense books written by Indigenous authors are starting to...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Jan 27, 2023 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Are we getting mixed messages? Unemployment is low, yet we still hear there are plenty of jobs to be had. Regardless, this recent graduate’s job search went viral last fall when she presented Nike with a resume cake. Nike didn’t hire her, but she got the attention of...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Dec 30, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Whether you’re a fan or not, you likely are familiar with Bon Jovi’s very popular Living on a Prayer. You’ve more than likely sung along. It’s just one of those catchy tunes that can get a whole park full of people singing together. December may not be the time of...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Nov 25, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
November is a time to remember. While the red poppy is the universal symbol to honour fallen soldiers, this year, retired doctor and beach artist Clair Eason, led a team of volunteers who created a beautiful, albeit very temporary, beach mural to commemorate...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Sep 29, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Bangladesh relies heavily on the textile industry. But when Covid lockdowns forced the closure of many retailers, a surplus of stock accumulated in the textile factories and factory workers suffered. Enter Lost Stock. This Scottish company launched an initiative where...
by Rona Birenbaum BAS CFP®, CHFS | Aug 26, 2022 | Musings, We Think You Might Enjoy...
Meet Bette Nash. She holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest serving flight attendant. Clearly, she’s got nothing against an honest day’s work. If you’ve ever felt there just aren’t enough hours in the day, perhaps you should practice the Dutch art of...
