You and your family want to wring every last drop out of summer – without breaking the bank. We’ve got your back! Here are three great ideas to enjoy for family fun on a budget. Get Wet and Wild Turn your backyard into a water park with a sprinkler and a Slip ’n Slide. The…
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Summer just isn’t complete without a few great books to read at the beach, pool, or cottage. Here are our recommendations for beach reads to dig into this summer. Crazy Rich Asians By Kevin Kwan This deliciously devious debut novel follows Rachel Chu as she accompanies her boyfriend Nick Young to his home in Singapore…
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If you’re like us, getting dressed in the summer revolves primarily around comfort and convenience. But who says you can’t be stylish AND comfortable AND score great bargains? These summer fashion trends let you have it all! 1. Off-The-Shoulder Tops This trend is a simple and very wearable way to capture the easy-breezy vibe of…
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Canada Day BBQ’s are great, but what if you’re looking for other ways to celebrate our nation’s 150th birthday? The sun is shining, the kids are excited to (finally!) be out of school, and parents are looking for ways to enjoy the holiday as a family. Here are four great ways to spend Canada Day…
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Hey dads, you’re great, but shopping for you can be hard. As a father, you’re used to giving things to your family, which makes it tricky to reverse this role and turn the provider into the receiver. While Mother’s Day is all about spoiling moms with lavish pampering, Father’s Day seems to be mostly about…
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Less than 2 weeks until Mother’s Day! Are you and your family ready to celebrate all things Mom? If you still need a little gifting inspiration, try a gesture that’s unique to your place in the family tree and get Mom the present you were born to give—literally. If you’re the firstborn: Who’s the boss?…
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Worried about a basketful of sugar hopping into your house this weekend? The Easter bunny is no Santa Claus, but that hasn’t stopped him from carving out a niche for himself as a distributor of sweet treats–chocolate eggs, jelly beans, Peeps and so on. Even if your child doesn’t suffer from allergies or food sensitivities,…
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Where’s the best place in the GTA to sell a hammer? The answer may surprise you. VarageSale’s first-ever data report is in! As we gear up to the spring cleaning season, we took a moment to reflect on what our user behavior has looked like over the past year. The secondhand market is growing. In…
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There’s an episode of Gilmore Girls where Logan gives Rory a Birkin bag. Her grandmother Emily is thrilled by the gift and she tells Rory the purse “is meant to be used. And seen.” That’s because designer bags are a status symbol. They make people “ooh” and “aah” and they come with fancy dustbags, which…
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As any trendsetting pup will tell you, denim and fur are a cool combo. Turn your pet into a “Rebel Without a Paws” with this casual jean vest, available on VarageSale in the Montreal area. It’s a look that’s equally perfect for digging up bones, a day at the dog park, or a stroll down the…
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