It’s that time of the year again where we have to remit our quarterly HST to the government and the last quarter the HST that we’ve collected is closed to $6500. How do we know? with a reporting engine that we use at the store for calculating sales and the intakes of the store, it shows us exactly where and what products are selling good and where our remittance should be. When you own your own business, you have to find reliable software to help with the running of the business. Fiances are kept closely watched because of this software and we get to know exactly how our sales and our receivables are at. We don’t like giving more or less to the government, therefore investing in a good reporting software was the best thing we could have done for the store. Sure there are more improvement to be made in the store and for the store but we feel that this is one of the most important because when we do need to finance our other business venture, this software will help us with the bank as well.
New Mattress
New mattress is due for the princess because the last one we had bought wasn’t an expensive one – in fact, we had just bought one that wasn’t that expensive and that she would be comfy with. But I think it’s time to buy her a new and better mattress, after all, she does spend a lot of time on her bed and she is getting older – a good mattress is due. I checked out some mattresses at bedroom furniture nyc because they are organic. Why organic you asked? or you must think I am trying to be upper class – hahah! but none of those things, just that I don’t want Chloe to be sleeping on something that can trigger her asthma.If you don’t know by now, the fill of a mattress can be filled with airborne allergens and chemical toxins as well, so why risked it especially if you don’t have to. I rather pay more for a organic mattress than make my kid suffer. Sure it’s a little bit more than you would pay for your regular mattress but we really want her to be able to use the mattress till she is in her teen years – so this is a good investment.
Planning For A New Business
PB and I had our brains picked about a month ago and came up with a new business idea for downtown. We figured if any kind of store would do well – in downtown – it would have to be a dollar store. After much brainstorming and looking at our finances, we figured nothing venture nothing gain – so yes, we will be opening a dollar store in downtown. But first to look for some Gondola Shelves because we need to get something that are cheap and sturdy as well as reliable and allows us to stack as many things as possible in small spaces. We need shelf displayer, hooks, racks and many other things to set up shop, so wish us good luck for next year – we are hoping to get the dollar store up and running by early next year.
This is all very exciting for us because it’s a totally new business to us but I know we can make it work and it would only means that I will have more responsibilities but this time I have help from family and closed friends. I’m pretty happy about it – now if we can get funding instead of having to use our own money – that would be perfect.
Blame It On The Asian Mom Again!
So we had the parents and teacher’s meet 2 days ago and although Chloe didn’t do too bad – all As except in English – her composition wasn’t that good according to her teacher. Her home room teacher then said something about – it might be difficult because of the way we speak at home – and turned towards me – meaning it’s because of my accent? or because I’m Asian – so I’m deemed not to speak good enough English? She said sometimes we write the way we talked and i do agree with her but when she turned and looked at me – does that mean that she was saying that it had to do with me? Yup ! I try not to take a lot of things personally these days but one cannot help but wonder right?
40th Birthday
It was PB’s birthday yesterday and being 40 and quite successful I might add – he should be really happy but this is also the first birthday without his mother. For the last 39 yrs, Grammie had been baking him his birthday cake but this year Aunt Helena did the baking and we had a small celebration. I write this with mixed feelings – bitter sweet actually, sad that the mother-in-law is no longer around but happy that Aunt Helena stepped up and is staying with us this holiday season.On the same note, PB is 40 – so I no longer feel that i’m that much of a cradle robber now – hahahah!
An iPad Mini For Kids
I for one don’t like to buy expensive gadget or game consoles for my kid – for she is only 8 yrs old. So what made me change my mind and bought her a mini iPad – you asked. Well, I was convinced by my online blogging friends that with the current app that Apple offers, Chloe might benefit from it – not only in playing games but also learning school work. So yes, I broke down and bought this for her for Christmas – PB wasn’t too keen on it – but since I wanted it for Chloe, he agreed. We couldn’t get it at Staples – because they didn’t have it in stock, so we ordered from Apple directly. It was easy and we even get to put on personalized engraving free of charge. The mini iPad took a few weeks to arrive – but we are happy about it.
A Wood Stove Finally!
Yes, we finally got the wood stove in and will be installed within a few days. We have been trying to get someone to install the wood stove since summer when the basement was done – but Home Hardware don’t seems to want us business – since they didn’t really managed to send someone to come install it. We finally went to Pleasant Supply instead. and they came thru’ for us and we will be getting the stove installed soon. And ppl complained that they can’t find work in this town – now that’s bullshit!
I’m A Pretty Lucky Woman
We just got back from the city a few days ago – and looking at all the things that I’ve bought not only for Chloe but myself and all the food that I’ve eaten – and most importantly having my girlfriend on this trip with us – and PB didn’t say anything but drove us around for hours. I’m a pretty lucky woman because PB treats my friends just as good as I do to them. I do have to count my blessings and not ask for anything more – for this man is with me thru’ good times and bad. I remembered each time I’m in the hospital – he was with me all the time – sleeping in the most uncomfy cot – I don’t know what I would do without him. He supports my every decision and backs me up in time of need and put up with all my crazies and he is a smart man too – very smart in fact.
My Handy Man
Don’t you love it when your man is handy around the house? I loved watching PB put nails into the wall or fix the window or build something for Chloe. I was looking for some new kitchen faucets to replace our old one in the kitchen and couldn’t find them in our local stores here – so PB showed me some that he can order online and he said he will replace them for me – because I like them all pretty up – hehe! the exact words PB said. He knows me too well – so he thinks – but truth be told – guests comes into the kitchen and sit around the kitchen most of the time, therefore, it’s important to keep the kitchen looking nice. But the real reason is because the old faucet is really looking tired and needs to retire it soon. So the new kitchen faucets are to come soon and before Christmas – I will be able to show off my pull out kitchen faucet.
Buying For Christmas
We started early this year buying for Christmas and I remembered about the craft show at the hotel in town this year. In fact, we went there to view and buy the 2 days the vendors were there. Unfortunately, the favorite vendor that I was set to buy and spend money with and on – didn’t show up this year. That was really a bummer! I wanted to get the Grinch but Chloe was scared of it – so in the end I got a penguin. They were all priced reasonably and I really loved to support our local vendors if possible.
This year’s Christmas – I decided that I would buy whatever I want – afterall, you only lived for so long – why not make yourself happy right? I’m just glad that we don’t have to worry about money anymore – Thank God! and in fact, we are able to help others with what we have – and I intend on doing it often – help others.