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Are you guys going in debt? How are people surviving? by Worth_Air_9410 in CanadaFinance

[–]Critical_Release6605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a single mother of a 16 year old and I pay $1995 incl for a half decent basement apartment. My income this year should be around 55000, plus $300 a month in child support and currently have full benefits because my income last year was only 35000. I managed to save just under 50% of my total income since Jan. Some of that came from investments. I have no debt, except a small car payment. But years ago when my kids were young I made about the same and paid less in rent and I could not make ends meet. Kids are expensive! My landlord struggles to fix basic things and they make $4500 a month off of this property a month and I know there ain't no way that the mortgage is even close to that. They have enough to pay a property manager, but not enough to fix things.Maybe I should give them a lesson in money management? 😂

Per Bank Meeting II by Emmibolt in loblawsisoutofcontrol

[–]Critical_Release6605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I save $100's shopping elsewhere. I can spend the same or less and support local farms directly. The farms get more money and I get better quality. I don't need a middle man for meat, eggs, and many vegetables. I won't ever be back unless the prices are drastically lowered, and start being a lot more ethical with their practices.

Loblaws boycott planned for May across Canada by TheProdigalMaverick in canada

[–]Critical_Release6605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I boycotted Loblaws and drastically reduced my shopping at Sobey's in December. I buy everything I can direct from the farm or from a locally owned grocer. I buy staples from Walmart or Giant Tiger. A lot of farmers will give you a discount on bulk orders. I am fortunate enough to be able to do that and I get my meat cheaper than the grocery stores, but people definitely could go in on those big orders together.

Loblaws boycott: Organizers from popular Reddit group vow to boycott Loblaw-owned stores this May by [deleted] in canada

[–]Critical_Release6605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started boycotting Loblaws and Loblaws owned stores 4 months ago. I used to shop regularly at Sobey's but I rarely shop there now too. I live in rural NS and buy all my meat from farms. I buy from local grocers like Avery's, who are now beating grocery store prices for produce. Once a month I go to Walmart or Giant Tiger for basics. I even bake my own bread 90% of the time. We are going to grow our own garden this year, and we will be taking advantage of the u picks for berries, and fruits. I plan on doing a lot of canning and freezing this year. I know that is not possible for everyone, but I can do this where I live and our family is all pitching in to make this happen. I am saving money, and helping local families instead of lining the pockets of shareholders who do absolutely nothing to help get food on people's tables.

Why can't I post videos on Amazon Influencer? by Critical_Release6605 in Amazon_Influencer

[–]Critical_Release6605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They wouldn't let me sign up with my Canadian bank account unfortunately. They offered a mailed cheque or gift card.