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06/19/2026

A few years ago if you told me I’d be sitting around talking about fertilizer, flowers, and lawn mowers as expenses for my accounting business… I probably would’ve laughed

But when you own a business, especially property, you start realizing pretty quickly how many expenses are tied directly to maintaining and operating it properly.

This spring alone we:
🌱 bought a lawn mower for the office property
🌸 redid the front entrance with flowers
🪑 added patio furniture outside the office
🚜 got a Gator so the younger guys could help maintain the yard
📐 paid for landscaping plans
🌿 and spent a small fortune on fertilizer

And no… this isn’t one of those “everything is a write-off” posts.

That’s actually the problem.

Most business owners either:
❌ try writing off things they shouldn’t OR
❌ miss legitimate deductions because nobody ever taught them properly

The CRA cares about one thing: Can you justify the business purpose?

That’s the difference between strategic tax planning and guessing.

Honestly, Chad’s favourite one was definitely the lawn mower 😂

If you’re a business owner and want to understand what you can ACTUALLY write off — and how to structure it properly — fill out the intake form below 👇

06/15/2026

Stop overpaying yourself the wrong way.

If you own a corporation, how you pay yourself matters — and taking money out whenever you need it isn’t always the most strategic move.

For many incorporated business owners, the best tax outcome often comes from a thoughtful mix of salary, dividends, deductible expenses, and household planning.

A proper compensation strategy can help you:
Reduce personal income tax
Build CPP and RRSP contribution room
Maximize legitimate business deductions
Create more predictable income
Keep more money in your household overall

But there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

Your ideal mix depends on your business profit, personal income needs, family structure, growth plans, and long-term goals.

Good tax planning is proactive — not reactive.

Ready to stop guessing and start paying yourself with strategy? Fill out our intake form and we’ll help build a plan that fits your business, income, and future goals.

06/09/2026

Last week, I met with the creators from for a conversation I wish someone had with me years ago: how to actually treat your content like a business.

Here's the truth most creators aren't told early enough…
That brand deal? Income. That affiliate commission? Income. That gifted product sitting in your living room? It has a value too.

It's not about fear - it's about understanding the rules so you can finally use them in your favour. The creators who build something lasting aren't the ones earning the most. They're the ones who got intentional early: clean books, tracked income, money set aside, systems built before they needed them.

You don't have to wait until you "feel big enough."

Day one IS the right time.

If you're a creator who wants to grow your income the smart way - and stop leaving money on the table every tax season - this is exactly the conversation we should be having.

📩 Fill out the intake form in my bio, or book a consultation to set your finances up the right way.

06/07/2026

There was a time when I wondered if I could truly have both.

A thriving business.

A growing family.

The flexibility to be present for the moments that matter most.

This week, standing in a beautiful peony field surrounded by the people I love most, I was reminded why I started this journey in the first place.

These photos aren’t just family photos.

They’re a snapshot of years of hard work, sacrifices, late nights, early mornings, calculated risks, and unwavering faith.

They’re proof that building a successful business doesn’t have to come at the expense of your family.

In fact, for me, family has always been the reason behind every business decision I’ve made.

When I started Balance, the goal was never just to build an accounting firm.

The goal was freedom.

Freedom to attend the school events.

Freedom to never miss a bedtime story.

Freedom to grow our family while continuing to grow our business.

Freedom to create a life that feels aligned with my values.

Today, as we prepare to welcome baby #5, I am more grateful than ever for what we’ve built.

Not because it’s perfect.

Not because it’s easy.

But because it was intentional.

Balance isn’t just the name of my company.

It’s the life I’m committed to creating.

A life where family, business, faith, and financial success can exist together.

To my husband, my children, my incredible team, and our amazing clients, thank you for being part of this journey.

Every milestone we celebrate is possible because of the support system around us.

And if there’s one thing I hope these photos remind you, it’s this:

You don’t have to choose between building a business and building a family.

With the right strategy, systems, and support, you can build both. 🤍🫶

06/05/2026

Are you paying your kids to work in your business yet?

A lot of Canadian business owners have no idea you can do this legally.

In 2026, every Canadian is projected to make around $16,452 tax-free before federal income tax kicks in.

So if your kids legitimately work in your business, you can pay them from the company instead of taking all that income personally at your tax rate.

Even younger kids can help with things like:
• cleaning
• packaging orders
• helping with content
• appearing in videos/photos

For me… with 5 kids, that’s potentially over $82,000 I could pull from my corporation tax-free.

But honestly, the best part isn’t even the tax savings.

You’re teaching your kids work ethic, responsibility, entrepreneurship, and how money actually works at a young age.

Most families never teach this stuff.

If you want to learn more Canadian tax strategies and wealth-building systems, comment “MASTERCLASS” and I’ll send you the details.

05/29/2026

May 29th will be my last day of work before I head into maternity leave with baby #5 🤍

For every one of my pregnancies before this, I worked until the very last minute, literally right before labour. This time feels different in the best way.

Over the years, I’ve built a business with the right team, the right support, amazing clients, and the kind of balance that allows me to step away and fully be present with my family during this special season.

I’ll officially be off from May 29th until October 5th, but my team will be here taking care of everything while I’m away. If you need anything during that time, please don’t hesitate to reach out, you’ll be in great hands. 🤍

I’m also excited to continue sharing this journey online showing that it’s possible to build wealth AND build a beautiful family life at the same time.

Follow along as I share more about business, balance, motherhood, finances, and creating a life that truly feels aligned. ✨

05/28/2026

What scaling internationally actually looks like ⬇️

It’s not just beach days and big dreams.

It’s legal structures.

Visa applications.

Cross-border compliance.

Tax planning on two sides of the map.

Florida is beautiful.

But the real work is happening behind the scenes.

If you’re building something that feels bigger than you… You’re in the right place.

Follow along as I document the journey to Balance USA. 🌊

05/26/2026

People love to say that babies slow your career down. But for me, every baby became part of the reason Balance grew. 🤍

Sophia came when the business was just an idea.

The twins came when we took a leap and acquired a bookkeeping block that changed everything.

Ashton came while we built our brick-and-mortar. And now baby #5 is here while we expand into the U.S. 🇺🇸

There were seasons of nursing between meetings, bedtime routines before late-night work, and learning how to build a business without missing the moments that mattered most.

Not because it was easy — but because I had the right systems, support, financial clarity, and team around me.

Motherhood didn’t take me away from my goals. It gave me a bigger reason to build them.

If you’re trying to grow your business while building a life you love too, we’d love to help bring clarity to your finances so you can move forward with confidence. ✨

Fill out our intake form to get started.

05/24/2026

Today, Sophia received her First Communion, a beautiful reminder that the strongest foundation we can give our children is a life rooted in Faith.

In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, true balance comes from staying grounded in God’s love, grace, and purpose. Watching Sophia take this step in her journey reminds us that when Faith is at the center, everything else finds its place. ✨🤍🙏

GraceAndGrowth

05/21/2026

We don’t take risks because we’re careless.

We take them because we believe growth requires movement.

Four homes before 30.
Career changes.
Cross-province moves to care for family.
Now international expansion.

The risks are bigger.
But so are the lessons.

If we’re building generational wealth…
We’re also building generational courage.

And that might be the greater investment.

Follow along as we keep choosing growth — together.

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