It's Summer!

Before you know it, the kids will be out of school and it's time for summer vacation. Whatever you have planned for summer vacation this year, here are some helpful summer travel tips.

It's absolutely necessar y to have sun protection. Bring more than enough sunscreen for the whole family, and don't forget about sunglasses and sun hats.

Taking a road trip or doing some camping this summer? Be prepared for changes in the weather. Be sure to pack basic rain gear and extra clothing in case you experience some cooler weather.

Make sure to have an emergency kit in the car. Your kit should include jumper cables, a flashlight with new batteries, a first aid kit, and your roadside assistance membership if you have one.

Whether you're travelling or staying around home, make sure to plan activities and enter tainment for the kids. Maybe it's a trip to the waterpark or enrollment in a sport.

Summer vacations can be some of the most enriching times a family spends together. From the Capital Direct family to your family – we hope you have a wonder ful summer!

Happy Father's Day

This year, June 17th is a day to honour our fathers for all that they do for us.

How will you show your father your gratitude and love? There are many things that can be done that will show dad just how much he is thought of. This is something that the whole family can do together.

Here are some ideas for celebrating Father's Day

Give dad a homemade card that ever yone can write a personalized message on.
Take him out for lunch or plan a picnic.
What's dad's favourite hobby? Maybe you can get him a gift card.
Do some chores around the house and let dad relax.

This Father's Day let dad know how much he means to the whole family

Health & Happiness

Eat right, keep fit. Your overall happiness is directly linked to your overall health. If you've been sick for a more than a few days, you know how much it impacts your sense of wellbeing.

A balanced diet and regular physical activity are the keys to obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are many benefits to maintaining a proper diet and regular physical activity, including:

Increased energy
More restful sleep
Healthier skin
Stronger immune system

There are many great resources available at the library, your local bookstore and online. Use them to help you establish a proper diet, and if you start with a brisk 20 minute walk each day, you'll be well on your way to a healthier and happier summer.

Everything Covered

Susan S. of Toronto area has worked hard and built up the equity of her home. When she and Evangelos needed some extra cash flow they were able to 'let their house lend a hand'. “We needed some extra funds to take care of a few things,” says Evangelos. “Our daughter had some tuition and we wanted to finish some renovations,” he goes on to explain.

“ A mortgage that works for us and
payments that fit. ”

Every month, Capital Direct helps Canadians just like you to realize their dreams. What about you? Your home equity is something you've worked hard to build, so why not 'let your house lend a hand' © when you need it most! Contact a Capital Direct mortgage specialist to discover your options.

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Capital Direct's Eco-friendly Calculator

Do you know how large your home’s eco-footprint is? Under the ecoEnergy Retrofit program, homeowners can take advantage of available grants when improving the energy efficiency of their home. Not only will you be reducing your home's energy consumption but you can receive money back through available grants.

Visit Capital Direct's Eco-friendly Calculator online at, https://www.capitaldirect.ca/eco-calculator. Calculate the environmental impact of your household and find out ways of reducing it, then give us a call to learn how we can help you apply for available retrofit grants.

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