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Ash Kaushik

Ash has more than a decade of experience in technical and creative writing, having majored in English Literature in college. He puts his experience to use as a senior writer and editor, creating engaging and entertaining content for Canadians at Canadian Essence.
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12 Things Frugal People Tend to Keep in Their Homes

July 12, 2025

Frugal people don’t just pinch pennies. They prepare. They aren’t hoarders, but they do know what to keep around just in case. It’s not a …

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19 Things You Should Avoid Saying to Your Ex

July 11, 2025

Breaking up is rarely clean, and even when you think you’ve moved on, your emotions may sneak back up on you, especially during conversations. But …

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12 things many of us pretend to love

July 10, 2025

There are things people pretend to love because it’s easier than being real. Part of it’s just being polite. Part of it’s not wanting to …

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How to make journaling a daily habit

July 9, 2025

Journaling doesn’t have to be deep. Or poetic. Or perfect. And honestly, it probably shouldn’t be. If you do it in a way that feels …

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11 signs you might be your own worst critic

July 8, 2025

Nobody’s perfect and we all make mistakes. But if you catch yourself constantly overthinking, second-guessing, and doubting yourself, you could be your own worst critic. If you’re …

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12 small things that affect how people see you

July 7, 2025

People form opinions about you faster than you might think. In some cases, they can even do it in just a few seconds. It’s also …

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17 simple pleasures that used to be free

July 6, 2025

It was so easy to live happily. You could watch the sunset or listen to music, or walk in the park, without having to whip out …

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11 phrases people may say when falling out of love

July 5, 2025

Falling out of love doesn’t usually happen in a dramatic moment. It slips in quietly through casual words and little shifts in tone. The phrases …

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16 things to avoid saying to single people

July 4, 2025

People often don’t mean any harm, but they can say some really strange things to someone who’s single. It’s like they see it as a …

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10 phrases to use instead of saying ‘I don’t know’

July 2, 2025

Sometimes, the smartest people in the room don’t have the answer. But they also know that saying “I don’t know” outright can shut things down …

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