Keeping Canadian RRSP while living in USA
Should you withdraw your Canadian Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP) funds when moving down to the States? Consult with your Canadian financial institution on your available RRSP options prior to […]
Vacation or stay-cation?
When vacation planning, I’m often torn between the allure of traveling abroad and the easy exploration of discovering local scenery. Both Silicon Valley and Vancouver, BC, Canada are situated along […]
Electronics Paradise
We all love shopping. For the guys, simply hearing the word “electronics” or “Best Buy” evokes the same smile and twinkle in the eye as the words “clothes, shoes and […]
Independence Day in Silicon Valley
Independence Day celebrations are already long past, but as I reminisce on our first 4th of July celebration in Silicon Valley, I am still impressed with the magnitude of celebrations […]
Happy Canada Day!
Over a year has past since moving from Canada to the United States, and yet I still confuse my fellow Americans with Canadian terminology. When I travel back to Canada […]
The Making of Movies
Whether it is catching the latest blockbuster hit with friends at the theatre, renting a heartfelt drama with a box of tissue handy, or shopping for DVDs/Blu-rays of a favourite […]
Friday Movie Night
Although movie night at home offers the convenience of adding subtitles and pausing the play for bathroom breaks, the full and director’s intended experience of the film is somewhat lost […]
Sweet Tooth
After a long week, a sweet reward is always warranted – whether it’s finishing a meal on a fine dessert note, or catching up with friends over coffee and cake […]
Hungry for grilled cheese sandwich
I love cheese. I love dairy. However, a few months ago, I decided to go on a dairy-free diet for a health cleanse and to also explore non-dairy substitutes like […]
Juicy Burgers
On a stopover through the Vancouver International Airport, we craved for Harvey’s – a Canadian burger chain recognized for its flame-grilled burgers and choose your […]
Silicon Valley Loonies 