Munchkin’s One Month Celebration with family

That’s our cutie pie! We celebrated his one month with family at Casa Imperial about a month ago. We had an yummlicious dinner along with “red eggs”. There’s a meaning to “red eggs” but I’m not too sure what the meaning is. I just know that it’s because the baby is one month. Do anyone know why? He behaved quite well and took pictures with everyone. I wanted to hire a photographer for this event but the photographer was quite busy and couldn’t make it. Too bad – it would be nice to have family portrait with both families. We don’t get together often – I guess the next time will have to be someone else s wedding.

It took us awhile to think of which restaurant to have his celebration at. We had our wedding celebration at Casa Victoria and thought it would be meaningful to have it at Casa Imperial. Both restaurant has a very Victorian-style to it. I love love love the table settings in this restaurant. Unlike other restaurants – they use rustic dining table.

Ending this post off with a family photo. Happy one month my munchkin. There’s many many other celebrations ahead of you! Mama and Papa loves you ! *smooch*

Baby Show at Toronto Metro Convention Center

Yepps – baby show happens twice a year in Toronto. This time we went on a Sunday with Hub’s friend. Had to wake up extra early for this show. Extra early to me means around 8am-11am. I am so not a morning person and waking up early is really not for me. Thank goodness our munchkin is a sleeper like his mama too. But eventually I will need to adjust my sleeping habits and not sleep so much. I still try to sleep for about 8 to 10 hours a day. Sleeping is my hobby and I just love my sleep too much. Although – now that I have to wake up once during midnight – I’m still having good sleep overall.

Anyways – back to the Baby Show. Munchkin wasn’t even awake to enjoy the show with us. He slept through it without any fuss. We walked for about 4 hours to different booths and collected a lot of free stuff. I would recommend you to go during your pregnancy because there wasn’t really a point of me going when I have all the stuff already. Although – there were a lot of babies there with their parents. I still find that going there when your pregnant is more helpful. While I’m there – I did check out JBL instruments – pretty fascinating. They have a booth for instruments and baby toys.

Father’s day gift

Are you ready for Father’s day yet? Well Hub will be spending his very first Father’s day with his munchkin and I’m already thinking of what to get him for his very first father’s day. Although – it’s not my job in getting him a gift but I thought it would be neat if I get it on behalf of my munchkin. I’m thinking about getting him some cohiba cigars for him to try. He’s been talking about cigars lately because his boss smokes them. Once in awhile is alright but hopefully he won’t be addicted to it. Any gift ideas to share with me?

Where is summer?

Remember how I was saying how lovely March was and it felt like summer? Now – it’s April and it feels like winter. What is going on here Toronto? I just can’t wait till the summer – where I can go out and not wear so much layers. I’m not even lying – I was just wearing my winter jacket earlier when I went out for dinner. How horrible can that be in April right? There’s so much to do this summer and I just can’t wait! I like to have things planned ahead – so I look forward for it. I think this summer I’m going to do something a little different and it’s to get a tan! I’m pretty pale all year round – so I wonder how I would look like if I’m a bit tanned? We’ll see – I’m going to look for the best sunless tanning spray to help me with it. I’ll take pictures and compare it!

My Office Space Area

Not really an office for me anymore eh? I hardly sit in my office these days – more like I spend more time on the bed sleeping with my munchkin. But I do plan on getting a computer cart – so it’s much m ore convenient for me to do my work while I’m in bed snuggling with him. Babies seriously grow up way too fast – I want to enjoy every second with him. When he’s all grown up – he would never snuggle up with his parent again. Would I snuggle up with my parents? I don’t think so! Hahahahha.

Tuxedo for babies

Such adorable thing I found at HomeSense winners the other day! I can’t wait till next month when we celebrate munchkin’s one month with friends – he’ll be showing off his tux/suit. Hopefully he fits in it. I’ve been enjoying shopping a lot more. Mainly buying baby clothes now and accessories for him. Everything changes when you have a little one eh? I use to only shop for myself and my other half but now? It’s only our munchkin! It would be cute if he was wearing this and playing a Factory Metal Percussion Drums eh?

Disney World Vacations

This is a must must must go if you have kids! I didn’t go when I was a kid – I did go when I was much older. Didn’t enjoy it as much as the kids did though. I’m already looking at different theme parks already. Not that we are going anytime soon but it’s good to get my research done early. I have to say – a week at Disney world is not enough – max is a week and a half. We plan to bring the munchkin when he’s about 6 or 7 years old – that’s when he will remember things and remember where he went to. Don’t forget to check out this site http://hotels.orlandovacation.com for special rates!

Medical System

A friend of mine have been teaching me about the medical field – well because he is graduating this year and loves to educate people about it. He taught me that doctors communication with each other is very important and that is why they created a system called “domixity”. It is a system to deliver fast and quick communication. He let me try the system out myself and Bruce Stewart MD came up in my area. I must say it’s pretty convenient – I’m happy for him that he enjoys what he will be doing for the rest of his life. That is to help people with medical needs.

Bio Oil for Stretch Marks

I’ve been using Bio-Oil to get rid of my stretch marks from my pregnancy. I used it before and after the pregnancy but not very constant. I’ve heard really good stuff about this product but the thing is – I just gotta use it every day and twice a day. I better start getting into an habit of applying this oil or else I won’t be wearing any cute bikini or sexy lingerie. Any other more tips on how to get rid of stretch marks?

The Smart Way To Find A Mortgage

The time has come and you’re either moving home or taking the plunge and getting involved on the property ladder. Whichever way you are going about things, it is important that you understand that finding a mortgage is tough but there are smart things to do when searching. With mortgage rates in Canada continually changing, it can be hard work to know where to go for the best deal. Save those precious dollars by taking a look through the many things that can change the mortgage you will get.

Get your own house in order

The first thing to look at, before you even consider what rates and terms you are after, is how you are going to look when put in front of a lender. Have you had loans and mortgages before or is this the first time? This is a big question because it’s your history that counts, and what debts you’ve had before – and paid off – are often the difference between whether you are approved for a mortgage or not. Get your credit in order, and understand what you can afford.

Check how the market is looking

It might seem simpler to just head straight into your bank and take the loan that they offer, but that’s not really how it works. Finding the best mortgage rates in Canada is all about assessing your options and knowing where you should look to get the greatest range of terms and rates. When you are borrowing so much more than you earn, it’s crucial that you take the time to ensure that you’re getting the best terms and advice on what you need.

Understand both the decision making and how to be approved

This is all part of sorting out your credit report and making the calculations to show that you are ready for a mortgage. Obviously, the higher your credit score is then the easier it is to get money, however if it’s low then you have a difficult time working through the process. Make sure that you know what should be in the application and why your credit is what it is. If you’re unsure, ask an expert.

So, what’s your strategy?

Brokers and consultants are good options for creating your strategies because the truth is that nobody knows the future of Canadian interest rates. What’s more is that the changing economic climate mixed with your personal situation and goals means that you will need a unique, bespoke strategy when looking for the best mortgage rates in Canada.

Be sure that you consider the cycle of interests – raising, stable or declining? Try to see what is expected for the next decade. And, finally, are you going to go for a long-term mortgage, work it five by five years or pay more upfront than is required? You know your situation, it’s time to take a decision and move to your perfect home!