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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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If You Want a Happy Life, Say Goodbye to These 11 Self-Destructive Behaviors

December 16, 2024

Let’s be honest—we all have a few habits that aren’t doing us any favors. It’s like we’re programmed to do things that make life harder. …

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The Realities of Parenting Styles Across Different Decades

December 15, 2024

It’s a fact—the way your grandparents or even great-grandparents might have raised their kids was completely different from today. From the 1950s to today, each …

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Why I Avoid These 12 Vacation Spots After 60 – And Where I Go Instead

December 15, 2024

When you hit 60, your idea of a fun vacation starts to change a bit and those loud party towns don’t seem as appealing as …

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10 Places We Are Now Pressured to Leave A Tip (But We Don’t Really Need To)

December 15, 2024

Tipping used to be something we did to show appreciation for good service, but now it seems to pop up everywhere. The need to tip …

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11 Old-Fashioned Habits People Should Bring Back To Start Living Frugally Again

December 14, 2024

Living frugally does not necessarily mean saving money — it involves making smart decisions and enjoying what you have. Many years ago, people didn’t have …

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12 Words I’m Banning From My Holiday Table This Year

December 14, 2024

The holidays are supposed to be filled with laughter and connection. But there are words that sometimes add some tension, stress or negativity to the …

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Psychologist Tells Us 8 Phrases To Help Keep The Peace With Almost Anyone

December 14, 2024

I’ve witnessed how hard it is to keep a cool head in an argument. Even when it’s a conflict with a friend, co-worker or family …

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11 Habits That Reveal a Lack of Class (Even if Unintentional)

December 13, 2024

Did you ever notice that the smallest things one does say so much about the character of someone? And some of these habits – even …

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8 Ways I’ve Learned to Say ‘Yes’ to Myself in My 60s

December 13, 2024

Turning 60 is your chance to kick back a little & focus on what makes you happy. Why? Because you’ve earned it! So, let’s look …

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12 Outdated Social Rules We Have Finally Stopped Following in Our 60s

December 13, 2024

Reaching your 60s comes with a special kind of freedom—the kind that lets you throw some stuffy old social rules right out the window. So, …

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