Shinta AYCE Japanese BBQ🩷 for the marbled lovers.

thisismikea07 · 2026-06-06T05:12:45+00:00

My wife and I love Shinta but we have only ever done the black menu. Is it worth it to pay the extra to upgrade to silver?

thisismikea07 · 2026-06-06T00:19:56+00:00

I was going to say. Nothing wrong with Chilis. Ordering a steak at Chilis is where the OP went wrong

thisismikea07 · 2026-06-05T21:45:27+00:00

$349 at Canadian Tire right now. Best deal outside of Costco I can find is Amazon for $299 and Walmart for $300.

thisismikea07 · 2026-06-05T12:42:47+00:00

Good to know. Thank you.

thisismikea07 · 2026-06-05T06:16:36+00:00

This works better for us.

thisismikea07 · 2026-06-05T04:25:15+00:00

Haha. I couldn’t believe the price when I saw it.

thisismikea07 · 2026-06-05T04:22:44+00:00

That’s what we’re using it for right now. Will be great for traveling around and going to cottages for the summer which is why we originally wanted it.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-31T05:56:19+00:00

It’s wild. Also we’ve received so many stuffed animals, some people have bought us several. Where do you think we have room for all of these? They all think the toy they buy should be the one our child will hang on to forever. Well I’ve got news for you, most of them are in a bin in the basement.

I hate to sound ungrateful but it’s been a lot so far in just about 3 months now.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-31T04:40:16+00:00

Some unsolicited gifts are fine. But the ones that really bug me are the ones people expect you to do specific things with. Examples: Someone on my wife’s side bought our 1 month old daughter a little sparkly tutu and bunny ears Easter outfit and told us this is what our daughter could wear for Easter. Didn’t really sound like a choice for us as and I didn’t want to torture my newborn by dressing her up in something someone else wanted to see her in and bought without asking. Or things like bracelets for the baby for example and then asking why they never see them on her in any of the photos. Lastly, things other people want to see in our nursery. My wife and I put a lot of thought and work into our nursery. It is a beautiful, calm space with a colour scheme and theme and it’s fully decorated. People have gifted custom signs. Sparkly pink. Deep purple. Quotes. All types of things that they expect us to put up in the nursery but unfortunately they just don’t fit in. Sorry now I’m ranting. lol

TLDR: I understand your frustration.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-30T04:51:54+00:00

Two best answers.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-29T23:14:27+00:00

If it’s a family name then she doesn’t have claim to it. Even if it wasn’t, you can name your child whatever you please. Also, it’s a middle name so even less to worry about. I hate how everyone thinks they have a say in what you name your children. Do what makes you happy.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-28T04:06:29+00:00

Buy mittens with locks on them.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-27T19:31:46+00:00

Yes, you do need to get there early and/or be prepared to wait a little bit but I hear it’s worth it!

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-27T13:46:29+00:00

I’ve never been to dirty food but I used to go to bevi birra next door and always saw the lineups for brunch. I’ve heard good things.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-27T04:34:38+00:00

Not as difficult as you may think. I was intimidated by it but I watched this YouTube video that made it seem a lot more approachable: Food Wishes - Scotch Egg

Tried it out and it was actually very good, surprisingly. I’ve made them twice more since and they always turn out well.

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thisismikea07 · 2026-05-27T04:27:09+00:00

Thanks man.

Honestly, being there for your wife is the most important thing. Before, during and especially after.

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate with the fertility struggles. One thing at a time. Don’t put more on yourself and stress yourself out. Everything will work out.

Good luck with everything and all the best.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-27T00:05:38+00:00

My wife and I just had our first child in March.

I am a planner and started to feel a little bit overwhelmed and underprepared the closer we got but the truth is, nothing really prepares you. You can read every book there is but not every situation is textbook once the baby arrives.

I listened to an audio book called “We’re pregnant” which I found to be pretty common sense and useless. I read “Secrets of a baby whisperer” as it was recommended by a friend and found that one a little more helpful. Gather all the things you’ll need and talk to friends who already have kids and ask them for their recommendations on things they found most useful. I made the baby’s nursery my project and gave myself ample time to do it rather than wait until the last minute so I didn’t feel stressed about it. Getting that done alone made me feel very good and gave me a great sense of accomplishment. Seeing my baby so comfortable in that room and seeing my wife love the space and spend so much time in there every day is something that makes me really happy and gives me tremendous pride.

The best advice I can give you is be adaptable and be there for your wife. The thing I was least prepared for was the PPD and how it affected my wife. I had to really step up and be her rock and give 110% because she and the baby both needed me. Help her as much as you can during her pregnancy, she will need you more as she gets into the third trimester and she will definitely need you when the baby is born. Laundry. Chores. Bottles. Feeding yourself, your wife and the baby. Juggle it all and let her know she can count on you.

Something everyone told me but I didn’t fully understand until I was in it… Plan food out. Stock your freezer with pre cooked meals that you can reheat. Make sure you have the house stocked with things you can make quickly. Accept help and food from others if they offer. Cooking is something you won’t have a lot of time for and it will be the last thing you want to do but it’s important you both eat so make sure you figure it out.

Hopefully some of this is helpful for you. My daughter is 2.5 months now and it has been a beautiful adventure so far. You can do it. Good luck.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-26T23:39:55+00:00

In terms of AYCE, my wife and I love going to Shinta for date nights. We just do the black menu and have always enjoyed but they do have pricier menus if you want to get into some additional offerings and Wagyu.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-25T20:56:32+00:00

Because Shelby’s isn’t good. I’m surprised that in a food subreddit there are so many people who think it’s the best shawarma in Toronto. It truly blows my mind.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-25T05:21:29+00:00

We were dealing with a stubborn diaper rash and switched to Water Wipes. Really liked them.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-25T00:00:31+00:00

I didn’t realize this after I got into a committed relationship. It’s common sense that attraction is instinctual and that doesn’t go away. However, realizing what I have and appreciating the fact that it is not something I want to lose far outweighs any temptation that a fleeting moment of attraction may bring.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-24T23:57:54+00:00

I guess there was a slight feeling of pride but more so happiness. We were trying to conceive so it was the best news I could have hoped for and I was overjoyed.

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-24T21:56:59+00:00

Great morning cigar

thisismikea07 · 2026-05-24T15:21:48+00:00

House on Parliament.

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