Take Advantage of Springtime

I know many of you out there are busy huddling together for warmth during our frigid Canadian winter and at times like these I know we all have basically one thought on our minds: when will it be spring? Yes, it is quite impossible not to long for the beautiful and inspiring days of spring when we’re in the thick of it with winter here. So, just to indulge ourselves a bit, let’s talk about spring today and all the wonderful potential for change that the season brings in our lives!

Use The Momentum Of Spring To Make The Changes You’ve Always Wanted To

Spring is such a wonderful time of year because, quite naturally, everything is new again! Use this natural rhythm to make changes in your life that you’ve always wants to make but haven’t done yet. Sometimes all you need is a bit of spark to get started – and nothing provides that more than the promise of spring. Start preparing to make changes now so that you can really roll into them full steam once winter is over.

 Take the Term “Spring Cleaning” Seriously

How long has it been since you’ve done a true “spring cleaning?” I say this year, really maximize that term to it’s full potential and clean out your place! Find whatever you aren’t using and sell it online or at a garage sale. You’ll be thankful for the extra room in the place and also for the cash in your pockets.

As we struggle through winter and set our sights on the new season and all it brings, let us focus on becoming new in a variety of ways this spring. Let’s make new habits, new environments and new changes in our lives that improve our standard of living. What new changes are you planning to make in your life with the coming of a new season? Let us know in the comments below!

Save Money This Easter

Hello everyone! The Pawn Princess here- just dropping in to help you all prepare for Easter this year! With the holiday just around the corner, many families are wondering what they can do to create a perfect and practical Easter celebration in their home. Fortunately, I’m quite the expert when it comes to these things, and given that, I have a couple ideas to share with you from Easter’s past that will undoubtedly serve to enhance your celebration with your family this year. Here are some simple tips to a perfect Easter:

Take Advantage of All the Family-Orientated Community Events

Easter is a great time of year simply for all the free family activities that can be found within the local community. Many churches and community centers host free plays, Easter egg hunts, or family days that are an excellent way to get out of the house and make some memories together without putting a strain on your pocketbook. Make Easter weekend a unique one by hitting up some of these once a year events.

Enjoy Natural Beauty

One of the most spectacular things about Easter is that by the time it rolls around, it really feels like we’ve turned a corner into spring. Lots of times pussy-willows can be found on the trees, and the smell of spring is in the air. Keep with the theme of new life and take a nature walk in a local ravine or down a nice trail. If you like traditions, you can even incorporate this into your yearly Easter celebrations (trust me, it feels great after Easter dinner). Few things are more perfect than a nice spring stroll with those you love- it’s a really simple and enjoyable way to grow closer to one another.

Eat a Lighter Meal

Of course the trend these days is to scale back portion wise when it comes to meals in order to pay attention to the ol’ waist size. When planning this year’s Easter meal- consider that. Make or buy less desserts and cut back on the heavy foods on your table. Also, release yourself from the pressure of having to cook absolutely everything. Focus on a few favourite dishes and forget the rest. Not only will your tummy thank you, but your bank account will too.

Keep It Simple

One thing about big family celebrations is that they sure don’t have to be intricate to be memorable. Somehow, getting a large group of people who are related to each other together under one roof really goes a long way in creating some memories, if you know what I mean. Nothing can outshine the- lets call it excess of personality- that families seem to inherently have. So instead of trying to compete with this by hosting an elaborate meal, fussing over many decorations, or trying to be the perfect host – embrace it! Make the family the main event, since trust me they’re going to be anyways.

These are just a few tips that I’ve found are helpful along the way in creating the perfect Easter celebration. Do you have any tips of your own? What does a perfect Easter celebration look like in your home? Tell us in the comments below! 

Treasure Hunt

Need Adventure? Try A Cash Canada Treasure Hunt!

It may seem really strange to say this, but honestly, hunting for treasure at different Cash Canada locations could possibly be one of the most entertaining adventures you’ve had in a long while. I’m not just saying this because I’m the Pawn Princess but because it’s the truth. If you’ve ever gone on a little Cash Canada treasure hunt yourself then you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t – then it might be a little activity you want to consider!

You never know what you will find!

Find Interesting Items

One of the greatest things about the adventure of shopping at Cash Canada is that you end up finding the most random and entertaining items. There is a lot of unique stuff that turns up at the stores- sometimes you find vintage items you thought you’d never see again, and sometimes you find crazy one off items that you didn’t even know were ever created! If you want something unique for your home or an item that has a real story behind it, Cash Canada is the place to find it!

Get Awesome Deals

It goes without saying that all of our items are priced to sell. So even if you want a more normal item- like stuff for your kitchen or electronics or sports equipment, you can still go on a little treasure hunt at the stores to find your own type of treasure: a great deal. You’d be amazed at the types of deals there are to be had if you look around for them. The best part about finding a deal? Telling your friends. So it’s really like two deals in one – you’re saving money, and you have a great story to tell. So much treasure!

Find Everything In One Place

Now with the opening of our Sales Centre, we’ve made the hunting process a lot easier by consolidating a lot of our product under one roof. You can stop by the Sales Centre and do all your hunting in one place. It’s like the one stop shop of treasure hunts. Honestly, nothing really beats the exhilaration of finding something really cool at a store or of getting a great deal. It actually feels like finding a pot of gold. Hunting for treasure at Cash Canada is an activity that never fails to provide many great stories. Don’t believe me? Get out there and try it!

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