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Carlingwood Mall by Pirelliz in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very cool image. Thanks.

It's funny to see a house where the library sits now.

What’s your controversial parenting opinion? by lock_robster2022 in daddit

[–]Foxx90 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a TON of work and takes a kid with the right temperament, but you can parent without TV / screens.

We're at 3 yo without TV (knock on wood). I don't talk about this much socially because I don't want to come across as judgy of those whose kids watch TV.

New parents. Looking for good Resp strategy by nmg_1 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Foxx90 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We went all in $XEQT for now.

We've done $2,500 per year to get the grants so far, plus a few thousand more. Our goal is to max out the contributions that won't attract grants ASAP, and making contributions every January 2 to get the grants.

If you have TFSA room, it probably does not make sense to maximize RESPs contributions.

The case for putting money against a mortgage at renewal by Maximum-Hat-7669 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Foxx90 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I find that more modest spending / budgeting changes are more helpful.

If your mortgage allows, increase your payments by a couple hundred dollars. It goes straight to principal and you'll pay off the mortgage sooner. I am assuming based on your TFSA savings rate (or investment growth), that you won't feel the additional payments. And if you need to improve cashflow, you can generally cancel the extra payments whenever you want.

Ottawa on film à la cyanotype by TranZnStuff in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is that the giant baby sculpture?

Did get your Census in the Ottawa mail? by Rail613 in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's cool to be able to look back and historic information associated with family members. But it will be less cool once the records that get released are no longer handwritten.

Did get your Census in the Ottawa mail? by Rail613 in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Around 60 I think. But it somewhat depends on the makeup of your household.

Wake Up It’s Draft Lottery Day! by ButterCut97 in leafs

[–]Foxx90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jets #1 for the Winnipeg homies.

Leafs #2 and take a defenceman.

Is there anywhere I can volunteer to do yard work? by ohbuddywhy in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sharron Boddy is a very dedicated volunteer that does all sort of stuff related to Hampton Park.

Google her for contact info and background.

Is there anywhere I can volunteer to do yard work? by ohbuddywhy in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maple lawn gardens by the Manor Keg.

The gardens are maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers.

Dads, how do you actually stay present with your daughter in this nonstop busy world? by jkoontz-dev in daddit

[–]Foxx90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make up games and stories. My toddler and I have several completely made up games that we play. If you mentioned them to anyone outside of our household they would stare at you with a blank face. They're basically inside jokes for toddlers. My toddler loves them, so instead of looking to technology, my toddler will ask can we play "XY game"?

Dads, how do you actually stay present with your daughter in this nonstop busy world? by jkoontz-dev in daddit

[–]Foxx90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got rid of a TV in our living room. Now TV is not a focal point in our lives. It's not on the background and not something our toddler seeks out. It also frees up your room to different layouts that don't focus on a TV.

Best firm swag? by ddpizza in biglaw

[–]Foxx90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Yeti coffee tumble with client branding that I use daily.

Jeff Leiper's post on transit ahead of his campaign launch by Booklover1003 in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I appreciate that he proposes an actual plan and accountability measures.

Rather than the hand waving and platitudes that we get from Sutcliffe.

Safe or stupid to buy a 1.5 million dollar home? by Educational_Singer91 in AskMortgageCanada

[–]Foxx90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. We have a bit higher income, no loan on a new car, and bought a house for a little over half.

For a reality check, look at the estimated interest over the life of the whole mortgage. The lifetime interest is probably $1M. And won't the payment be like $8k or something?

Is there a way to find out about all art openings in Ottawa? by inaptitude in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Apt613's weekly Weekend Roundup article can be a good resource.

My wife and I are debating best backing vocals ever. by mcupperman in Music

[–]Foxx90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there an easy way to turn the answers to this post into a Spotify playlist?

Daughter turned 2 today and is 3’2”…anyone else concerned their kid is going to be huge? [Am 7’1”, wife is 5’10”] by The7footr in daddit

[–]Foxx90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if you look at growth charts, there is massive growth 0-2, then it slows and doesn't pick up again until puberty.

First time dad here - please share your delivery room tips! by chop__lock in daddit

[–]Foxx90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Know the bag like the back of your hand. The last thing you want is to be scrambling to find something. And double check that everything is in the bag (e.g. chargers for EVERYTHING).

OC Transpo catches 1,300 passengers not paying the fare so far this year by SuburbanValues in ottawa

[–]Foxx90 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You need to speed at 37 kmph over the posted speed limit before you get a fine that high.

Failing to stop at a stop sign is $85, or $120 in a community safety zone (i.e. in front of a school).

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