I’m a little late with the blog round up. Oops! I’m so full of sugar these days, but quite lethargic anyways..sigh. I’ll probably take most of next week off, although when I took a week off before, my Alexa ranking nosedived. Oh well. Anyways, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year all!

What did I post about this week?

• A bad online ordering experience
• How I made it through school without any debt
• A financial review and my “to do” list

And some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere this week are:

Planning for the end of days by Modest Money

A beginner’s guide to early retirement by Canadian Budget Binder. I really should look into whether I could live on 25% of my salary or not!

Let the chicks hatch by Making Sense of Cents. Cause my hubby did the exact same thing!

My Top Christmas Picks by Mo Money Mo Houses. Something for everyone on this list.

I’m still having a minimalist Christmas by Money After Graduation.  An awesome idea!

Fun frugal last minute gift ideas by Frugal Rules. It’s not too late for these gift ideas!

Difficulties shopping for my wife.   by Club Thrifts. Cause I feel for the guy. I’m hard to shop for too.

Wow – I know everyone says it, but time really is flying by. I can’t believe it’s barely a month til Christmas.  For hard core shoppers, I guess they’re taking advantage of Black Friday deals both in Canada and the U.S.!

What did I blog about this week?

• Recession proof jobs – part 1
• Recession proof jobs – part 2
• An introduction to the world of freegans

Some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere this week:

• Google Page Rank, Not Just About Links by Modest Money.  My page rank seems to have stalled, so I’ll definitely be looking in to the tips MM has here!
• Book Review: How to be richer, smarter, and better looking than your parents by Canadian Budget Binder.
• My 38,000 Student Loan Payoff Plan by Making Sense of Cents.
• I’m gonna be a mentor by Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses
• Could you use some extra money this Christmas by Tackling our Debt.
• Retirement forecast by Add Vodka
• Thanksgiving Eagle, You mean they did noteat Turkey by Frugal Rules.

There were a lot more awesome posts that I just skimmed over – so I’ll have to be much more active visiting and commenting next week!

Whew! I have dropped below 200,000 in the Alexa rankings. Hooray!

What did I post about this week?

• Why it’s very important to factor in long term costs for a house
• Negotiating a better finance deal on a used car
• What you need to know about household debt and how it can be reduced
• Tips for cutting back on personal spending without too much sacrificing

And some of my favourite posts:

• What happens to debt when you die by Modest Money
• Canadian Budget Binder October 2012 Budget Update (The comparison to of Mr. CBB to Robert Pattison really cracked me up)
• 10 ways to boost your productivity by Tackling our Debt
• 3700 in extra income and my goals by Making Sense of Cents. All I say is WOW!!
• What do your spending choices says about our values by Mo Money Mo Houses
• Reader Question: How to deal with your partner’s family’s financial situation by Prairie Eco Thrifter (tough issue to deal with)
• October Spending by Add Vodka (her grocery spending (or lack thereof) is quite impressive

I’m finally getting back to my blog round ups! I’ve been a bit overwhelmed and disorganized lately, but I’m trying to get back on track!

What did I post about this week?

• I put my Ipod shuffle through the wash
• Keeping business and personal records separate

And here are some of my favourite posts this week:

• Welfare Food Challenge- $26 A Week for 1 In The Grocery Budget: by Canadian budget binder. Really interesting idea!
• Are you getting ripped off at the gas pump by Prairie Eco Thrifter
• Is Entrepreneurship Dying?  By Add Vodka
• The Secret to Selling your house flip by Modest Money
• Giveaway by Making Sense of Cents. You can win stuff – yay!
• Thoughts on unemployment and the presidential debate 2012 by Mo Money Mo Houses. If I could vote in American elections, I’d vote for the third guy pictured

Have a great weekend!

Whoops! I’m a little behind in my blog round up this week. Without further ado, here it is.

What did I post about this week?

• My stats for the month of 2012
• What to do when OSAP collectors come calling
• Negotiating with utility companies

And some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere this month were:

• How blogging helped land a sweet job by Modest Money
• Tax implications of running a blog by Modest Money
• Find financial safety with an emergency fund by Frugal Rules
• Extra Income during the holidays by Making Sense of Cents
• Thoughts on buying property in the U.S. by Mo Money Mo Houses
• September 2012 Net Worth Update byCanadian Budget Binder

What did I post about this week?

• Is Canada a viable option for offshore investors?
• Should you donate to charity if you’re deeply in debt?
• How to negotiate with your credit card company?

Some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere this week:

• Catering your blog to your readership by Modest Money
• Wedding worries by Bog of Debt. I remember the year of planning my wedding as insane stressful. Bog has my sympathies.
• Are you a grocery store snob? by Canadian Budget Binder.  Awesome post. I’d love to meet some of Mrs.CBB’s co-workers.
• Moving back home after college by Making Sense of Cents. A sobering look at what’s facing college grads today.
• Increase your traffic by writing effective titles for search engines by Veronica at Pelican on Money.
• Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances by Prairie Eco Thrifter

What did I blog about this week?

• How does corporate banking work in Canada?
• Living paycheck to paycheck – how does it happen and what are the consequences?
• How to save money at work – thinking outside the box

Some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere:

• The Secret to Success in Life is Investing in Yourself by Finance Fox
• Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden by Prairie Eco Thrifter. Great idea!
  
• How To Stop Being a Pushover.  Really good post – I have issues with being a pushover..sigh..
• Taking My Life Back While Getting Fit On A Budget! Fantastic post – very inspirational!
• 6 ways to avoid blogger burnout by Modest Money

I’ve been a bit of a slacker this week – I’ll try to be more active next week!

What did I blog about this week?

• What is an ETF and why would I want to buy one?
• Travel Budgeting – how to improve your car’s mileage
• My stats for the month of August 2012
• Modest Money’s Credit Card page – check it out!

I’ve finally come up with a name to post with cause My Canuck Buck is too long and awkward. I’ll start posting as Cat (it’s a nickname that’s short for my middle name). During university, I had a roommate nicknamed Goose (anyone a Top Gun fan)? It was an interesting house.

Some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere this week:

• An Unsent Letter to People who are selling things  by Daisy at Add Vodka. Hilarious. I’d like to meet Daisy. I think she’d make me laugh.
• Defective Products…Does It Pay To Complain By Canadian Budget Binder
• Roomba Saved Our Marriage By Budgeting in the Fun Stuff. Excellent guest post! I’m seriously considering getting one now. Much cheaper to get roomba than a divorce.
• Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money? by Prairie Eco Thrifter
• Importance of Blog Networking by Modest Money
• Paycheck to Paycheck by Bog of Debt. A honest look at what it’s like living paycheck to paycheck and where “bog” is trying to improve things.
• Car buying mistakes by Making Sense of Cents
• Combining finances: Holly’s Perspective at Club Thrifty. I’ve just started following this blog and really enjoyed this post. I may have to do my own take on this some time.
• Cost of Pet Ownership by Eyes on the Dollar.
• Who wears the pants in your financial relationship by Finance Fox.  That’d be me. 
• Grow Your Golden Pyramid With Strong Cornerstone Content and a Proper Structure by Veronica at Pelican on Money. Veronica is a fairly new blogger, but has some great content – this post is SEO tips! Check her out!
• Running a successful business is all about finding a niche: The Walk of Shame Shuttle by Money After Graduation. Very, very funny!

What did I post about this week?

• Computer is almost back to normal
• Are you really poor if you can afford air conditioning and video games?
• What would you do if you won the lottery?

And some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere this week are:

• 5 places you’re not looking for content ideas by Modest Money
• I need to go shopping soon by Bog of Debt. She reminds me of me – always putting off shopping til I’m desperate for clothes!
• Why we want to pay off our mortgage quickly by Canadian Budget Binder. I paid off my first mortgage before the 5 year term was up, so I’m a big fan of this idea!
• My car costs by Making Sense of Cents
• I’ll take chipmunk cheeks for 2,000 Alex by Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. Warning! Super cute chipmunk picture!
• The Life Insurance Movement: I’m indifferent by Add Vodka

What did I blog about this week?

• My new look
• Having extra in retirement make a huge difference
• Meatless Monday

Some of my favourite posts around the blogosphere this week:

• Effectively using keywords on your blog – part 2 by Modest Money
• Potential Wedding Budget by Bog of Debt
• Reader Question – meal planning for the budget by Canadian  Budget Binder
• 1 year blogiversary giveway by Making Sense of Cents (I need to enter this!)
• Setting Financial Goals:Make them smart and simple by Prairie Eco Thrifter
• 30 simple ways to save money by Tacking our Debt
• Saving on Road trips by Add Vodka.