
Dear Cookies,
When most of us see the word ‘Organic’ we immediately think big $$$.
Because organically produced and low processed foods can typically cost up to 10-30% more than their unorganic counterparts.
Talk about sticker shock!
Which doesn’t seem fair when you’re trying to invest in your health.
But that doesn’t mean that healthy eats are out of reach for a Smart Cookie on a budget.
With that, we bring you: 5 Ways to Buy Organic for Less Than You Thought

1. Buy In Season
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Dear Cookies,
Our furry family members hold a special place in our hearts.
When it comes to our pet’s health, many of us would do almost anything to keep them happy, healthy and by our sides – which sometimes includes covering expensive veterinary bills.
Pet insurance has been gaining popularity as one way to afford modern medical treatments for our pets that sometimes can cost in the thousands. But, like anything, it’s only a good idea, if it makes financial sense for you.
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Dear Cookies,
She’s sassy, clever AND extremely intelligent and successful – guess that’s why they call her a diva! ‘The Sales Diva’ that is.
Meet international sales expert, author and founder of www.salesdivas.com Kim Duke.
She’s traveled the world teaching women in business how to successfully sell without being cheesy, pushy or salesy, being featured on NBC, CBC, CTV, The National Post + more. Now she’s bringing her biz brilliance to Smart Cookies, telling us how she forwent everyday luxuries- eating out, traveling and even manicures and pedicures- to make her dreams happen!
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Dear Cookies,
Do you ever find yourself caught up in all of the stuff that you don’t have, but wish you did?
Today, let’s take a few minutes to think about and appreciate what we do have, and the rich experiences that are right at our fingertips - all of the things that make life sweet that we can’t just go to the store and buy (or have shipped to us online).
So take a quick look at 50 Things that Money Can’t Buy by marketing strategist Frank Sonnenberg. And then we challenge you to take just 5 minutes to write down:
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