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30 tips for eco-friendly living
From buying fluorescent bulbs to purchasing groceries from a local farmer's market, take some easy steps to live an eco-friendly lifestyle.
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6 easy ways to save money
You can afford to take that trip to Europe or splurge on fabulous shoes without worry. Try easy ways to save money and you'll be seeing green with up to $300 of extra cash in your wallet.
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Links from the April 2008 issue
Find the online articles we mentioned in the latest issue of Homemakers magazine.
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Word-of-mouth marketing -- Smart or sneaky?
Getting free products is easy when you're a buzz marketer but can word-of-mouth marketing damage relationships? You decide.
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Reader memoir -- If words had wings
The winner of the Homemakers Reader Memoirs writing contest, Anne Mayhew, layers her father's diary entries and her own memories of reading them into a wonderful tale of love.
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Download of the month -- Handy budget tracker
Print and use this budget tracker to figure out exactly where your money goes each month.
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To sell or not to sell your home
A woman's quest to control her finances forces her to consider a common real estate dilemma.
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Reader memoir -- Valuable tears
Learn about a father's legendary cure for his daughter's case of the blues in this runner-up entry in the Homemakers Reader Memoirs contest.
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The real meaning of Christmas
Heartfelt, real and inspiring, the spirit of Christmas is alive and well. Take a moment to enjoy the stories Homemakers readers shared about what the true spirit of the holidays means to them.
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Gift etiquette
A funny view on giving and receiving presents.
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Cherished holiday traditions
Homemakers staff reveal their favourite holiday rituals.
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Maya's gifts -- An intimate look at organ donation
While grieving the loss of her daughter, a woman finds comfort in the gifts of life that exist through organ donations.
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My mother's last Christmas gift
A box of old Christmas decorations unlocks a woman's precious memories after the death of her mother.
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Homemakers Just for You! contest -- December 2007/January 2008
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Losing Shawn: A sister's memoir
A woman reflects on the tragic loss of her brother and ponders the gifts he left behind.
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Free, printable Christmas gift tags
Fun, traditional or modern? Choose from three gift tag designs to personalize all your gifts. Just print, cut and tape or print on label paper and stick.
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Homemakers staff New Year's resolutions
Find out what the people working behind the pages of Homemakers are wishing for themselves as they're making resolutions for the new year.
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Quiz -- What do you know about Thanksgiving?
From turkey trivia to variations in Canadian and American Thanksgiving, test your knowledge of the holiday of thanks with this harvest of fun feast facts.
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3 beautiful women and their fights with cancer
Two battled breast cancer, another recovers from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Discover the beauty of strength with a closer view of three Look Good Feel Better models.
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How to remove stubborn stains
Homemakers readers submit their tried, tested and true stain removal techniques.
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Weather wonders quiz
Challenge what you think you know about Mother Nature's greatest glories with some wacky weather trivia.
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My love affair with cars
"I want my car to comfort me when I'm down, challenge me to do better than I think I can and make me realize I can't live without it."
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5 children's charities
Get to know inspirational organizations that give Canadian kids hope for a happy, healthy future.
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How microcredit loans fight poverty
Explore financing programs that empower women and improve lives.
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Slideshow: Your beautiful travel photos
Feast your eyes on some of the most captivating travel photos Homemakers.com readers shared online.
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July's to-do list
Marvel at the stars, savour fresh cherries, buy the right bra size, plus seven more ways to enjoy the seventh month of the year.
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How to stay cool on hot summer days
Readers share their best beat-the-heat solutions.
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Homemakers Reader Memoir Contest
Write your life story and you could win a three-piece digital prize pack.
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June's to-do list
Get neat feet, celebrate Dad and more great ways to savour June's days.
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