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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 American Sayings Canadians Find Confusing

May 26, 2025

When Canadians sit across from an American, they often feel like we understood every word but many times, we had no idea what they meant. …

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15 Frugal Habits I Have Always Had

May 25, 2025

I didn’t wake up one day and decide to be frugal. It just kind of happened as I started paying attention to where my money …

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10 Habits of Highly Productive People You Can Copy

May 24, 2025

A lot of times, productivity advice sounds like it was written for robots—“wake up at 5 am,” “grind through distractions,” “optimize everything.” But the most …

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12 Norms Young People Are Challenging

May 23, 2025

A lot of stuff that we used to think was normal doesn’t really feel that normal anymore and this is especially true for younger people. …

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13 Signs You’re the Family Scapegoat

May 22, 2025

Most families decide—without ever saying it out loud—that one person is going to take the heat for everything, and the only way you’ll find out …

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13 Signs You’re the “Organized Friend”

May 21, 2025

You’re probably not loud about it and you’re not walking around with a clipboard or color-coded tabs—but somehow, you’re the one who always knows where …

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14 Ways to Build Better Relationships with Anyone

May 20, 2025

You don’t need deep talks over candlelight to build better relationships. A lot of the time, it’s the little stuff that sticks—the way someone remembers …

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14 Common Foods That Are Surprisingly Addictive

May 19, 2025

It’s easy to blame chips or candy when you can’t stop snacking—but sometimes it’s the more “innocent” stuff that gets you. A sleeve of crackers …

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15 Reasons Some Older People Don’t Go Out

May 18, 2025

 At some point, going out just doesn’t feel the same. It’s not about getting older—it’s about being done with the noise, the crowds, and the …

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11 Ways Remote Work Blurs Life Boundaries

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Working from home sounds like the dream, right, since you have no commute, comfy clothes, and lunch in your own kitchen. But over time, the …

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