There were lots of exhibitors and brands giving discounts even on their premium items. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take pictures of the exhibitors and products because I was too busy being a mom in a sale haha! There was also a free "swag bag" for Mom Card holders and it includes lots of freebies. I recommend Moms-to-be to go to events like these because of the discounts and bargains. Premium cribs and baby gear are all on sale and you'll get a lot of savings. Plus, they have lectures and "talks" about parenting.

Here's what I've learned and what I'll be doing next time I attend an event like this:

1. Take advantage of the "preview" for Advantage/Mom Card holders so you can get the baby gears you desire first because they usually have limited stocks. Or come early and on the first day.

2. Make a list of what stuff you want to buy. Read on reviews of the baby gear or products before buying, you don't want to regret buying something your baby won't be using even if you got them on sale. 

3. Stick to a budget (or at least try to)

4. Proceed to the area where your desired baby gear/ item is first, so you won't be frustrated when the last item goes to the lady in front of you (ehrm, the super sale carseat...still having nightmares about it lol).

5. If you're bringing your baby, place him in a carrier and leave the baby gear outside the venue.

6. Don't go alone, you need someone to at least hold the line for you and help you carry the stuff you bought.

7. Look around the venue for similar items that may be cheaper on the next booth.

8. Take advantage of all the freebies and join their games to win prizes

I'm definitely attending the next Grand Baby Fair next year, and other fairs this year. 

A friend suggested that Skyler should become a lawyer or a doctor, but I said no. I said he's going to be what he wants to be, as long as he is a good person. After giving birth, I only wanted one thing, to be able to raise him in a nice world, but that is impossible, because life on Earth as we all know is not exactly a picnic. With that, all I want now is to raise a good person. I want him to grow up fearing God, and respecting his elders and every other creature on Earth. I want him to love women, but one at a time, and respect them. I want him to be patient, and to be kind, but will not let people push him around.  I want to raise a person that takes full responsibilities to his actions, and I want him to learn to work hard to get what he wants, and not step on people's toes while achieving his goal, and I want him to learn to help other people get what they want. 

It may sound so ideal, but I just want to raise a good person. In this world full of envy, greed and hatred, all I want is to raise a boy who's love and kindness can somehow help alleviate the difficulty that is surviving this world. 

That same friend who suggested that my son should be a lawyer also asked what I want to be remembered as when I'm gone. If I should be remembered as something, if ever I would leave at least one legacy, that is, I was able to raise a good person. That's it. That simple.