Many Pilates studios prefer if new students take a couple of private sessions before joining any of their group classes. Private sessions with fully qualified Pilates instructors can be quite costly, so whenever you can get a deal on a private definitely take advantage! You can use this coupon at Stott Pilates studio at Yonge and Eglinton.

Stott Pilates is also offering a free introductory group class!

After being away for the weekend I did what any sensible person would do and that’s catch up on all the latest Internet goodies. One of the links that a friend of mine had saved recently caught my eye:

The best of the money blogs — Globe and Mail

Normally I avoid things like these like the plague, but lately have found myself trying to figure out all things financial.

Within the article there was a link to something called the Squawkfox blog. I admit I clicked on it because it was described as “unapologetically girly”. Maybe I was hoping that a girly blog about finance would be somewhat more manageable?

Once there  I was pleasantly surprised as the blog was written by an Ironman Triathlon finisher who in addition to writing about living and investing intelligently also had some great tips on how to look fabulous while not spending a bomb. 

Check out her Insider’s Guide to Frugal Food & Fitness as it looks like it has some good ideas on how to buy healthy food on a budget and how to get fit without a gym membership. Nice. 

Oh and I’m also still looking for a good blog on how to buy your first home!