We just spent a blissful 4 days in the North Okanagan. A fantastic break from the busy city. The question we were asking ourselves was … Where do we want to live? There are obvious pros and cons. The big city has employment options and career opportunities. Scrumptious restaurants and lots and lots of stores. Small towns afford children the ability to explore with great freedom. Access to fabulous, local food and an easy sense of community.

This is where the junction between values and financial realities intersects and where we must find the right balance between the two. No easy feat when we factor in kids, family, friends, earning opportunities and lifestyle. Time for a pro/con list, a point system or a good old fashioned debate…hard to say, change is inevitable.