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Happy senior couple renovating their home
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If you’ve been living in your home for a long time, you might have reached the point where you love it less than when you first moved in. It could be that it’s starting to look a little tired or worn around the edges. Or, it could just be that, having spent so much time looking at the same four walls during the pandemic, you need to change things up.

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Older couple painting eggs for Easter with paintbrushes
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Hosting family gatherings or participating in egg hunts or other traditional Easter events may not be the same. While the celebrations may look slightly different this year, there are plenty of fun Easter ideas to enjoy with family and friends safely and make the most of your Easter long weekend. Read on for some exciting suggestions for Easter activities this long weekend.

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Middle age couple hugging and smiling at each other
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just about your significant other. You can celebrate it with all the people you love, including your friends and family. However, given the pandemic and various levels of lockdown across the country, many of us will need to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home this year.

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Senior couple hands making cookies
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just about your significant other. You can celebrate it with all the people you love, including your friends and family. However, given the pandemic and various levels of lockdown across the country, many of us will need to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home this year.

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This year’s Family Day long weekend, however, will be like no other. COVID-19 has meant that many attractions and activities across the country are closed. Also, many restrictions don’t allow you to spend time with anyone outside their own home. We’ve got some great ideas for making the most of the holiday, no matter where you live or the precautions you have to take. Just be sure to consult your local public health guidelines before making any plans.

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A senior pensioner couple hiking in nature, holding hands.
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There is no denying that the coronavirus crisis has radically changed the way people think, live, work, and socialize. In light of the emerging perceptions, priorities and lifestyle choices, there seems to be a rapid shift in housing preferences from urban to suburban or rural settings. More and more Canadians are flocking to the lakeside cottage communities, scenic farmlands, or stunning mountainous terrains in search of their forever homes.

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Older woman holding up a paper bill and using calculator to budget for the holiday season by utilising reverse mortgage funds.
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One in four Canadians believe that they can’t afford the holidays this year, not even holidays on a budget. And with many people’s finances hit hard by the pandemic, it’s not surprising that Canadians are expected to spend around 30% less on the holidays than last year. That doesn’t mean that you have to cancel holiday planning. You can still enjoy the holidays on a budget, you just have to get a little creative.

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Holidays are the time when Canadian retirees look forward to spending time with the family, sharing meals, cozying up around the fireplace, and creating happy memories. However, the pandemic has thrown us all a curve ball and is affecting everyone differently. Whether you caught the virus and are slowly recovering, have lost loved ones to it, or you have experienced financial or other hardships since COVID-19 struck, know that you are not alone.

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