Reaching a New Milestone in Dividend Income in my Investment Portfolio!

In my non-registered portfolio, Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL) holds a significant position. It's worth mentioning that Pembina Pipeline was once recommended by Derek Foster in his first book, "Stop Working." Since then, I have held onto Pembina, utilizing the dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) to accumulate more shares of this fantastic company. Recently, I received the latest dividend distribution from Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPL), and thanks to the additional shares obtained through DRIP, my dividend income has reached a new milestone. Soon, I will be earning approximately $890 per month in dividend income from my non-registered TFSA portfolio. This amount is particularly noteworthy as it exceeds my monthly expenses for rent ($730), cell phone bill ($29), and Internet/TV bill (approximately $110, although I recently made some changes to include BNN, so the exact amount eludes me). I am being left with $21 for groceries...

When it comes to groceries, I strive to maintain a reasonable approach, but I've noticed that I rarely purchase meat. Given my hearty appetite and need for satisfaction, abstaining from meat doesn't suit me well. Ideally, I would like to include meat in my diet at least three times a week, as it's something I need to work on. However, this would inevitably increase my grocery expenses. Last week, my grocery bill amounted to $109.97, excluding any meat purchases except for hot dogs. I still have a lot of food left so I probably won't have to purchase much next week. Although hot dogs are more of a processed food than actual meat, they are enjoyable to have during the summer. Lately, I've been dining out more frequently and indulging in a drink or two while enjoying Montreal's free festivals. It's a fantastic time to be in the city, especially now during the Jazz Festival. If you're interested in learning more about my experiences in Montreal, feel free to follow me on Twitter.

Apart from the numerous free activities and festivals Montreal offers, another advantage of living here is the availability of quality grocery shopping. During the months of October 2022 to May 2023, when I was in New Brunswick, I must admit that I didn't have access to as much fresh fruit. Blueberries, strawberries, clementines, and peaches are among my favorites, and I have the opportunity to enjoy them more while in Montreal. When it comes to grocery shopping in Montreal, one of my go-to places is Segal's Market, conveniently located at 4001 St-Laurent Boulevard. 

During my recent visit to Segal's Market, I picked up a variety of items. The cherries, although a bit pricey, were definitely worth it.

Even if you don't reside in close proximity, I believe it's certainly worthwhile to visit Segal's Market due to the abundance of discounted items they offer. Personally, I've noticed significant savings by choosing to do my grocery shopping at that particular store. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that they even carry a selection of ferns, adding to the variety of products available.

Picking ferns was one of the final activities I enjoyed with my father before leaving New Brunswick. Early spring is the optimal time for fern picking. We gathered ferns from the forest along the St. John River. However, after a few days, I completed my fern picking adventure.

Here are a few pictures of my fern picking in 2023.

My dad from far away :-)