Monthly Archives: August 2026

Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in August 2026

Posted on August 31, 2026 by stenoodie

You can help restaurants reduce food waste by using an app called Too Good To Go to buy their “surprise bags” of leftover or unsold food for one third of the price! It’s a fun way to explore new restaurants … Continue reading →

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CNE 2026: What we did and ate

Posted on August 22, 2026 by stenoodie

The Canadian National Exhibition is on from August 21 to September 7, 2026 this year. We bought our admission tickets online using the husband’s corporate discount which came to $25.38 per person (the corporate ticket price is $19.47, then a … Continue reading →

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Travel Guide: Trip to London, Ontario with Young Kids

Posted on August 21, 2026 by stenoodie

We spent 4 days and 3 nights in London, Ontario this summer with 3 kids in tow. This blog post details what we did and some tips if you plan to make the same trip. It was a 2 to … Continue reading →

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Junior Chefs Camp at City of Markham

Posted on August 21, 2026 by stenoodie

This summer, my 5.5-year-old took the “Junior Chefs Camp” at the Victoria Square Community Centre in Markham. It was 5 days of camp where the kids followed recipes, played in the nearby playground and splash pad, did

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Brunch at 15th Ave Cafe & Bistro in Downtown Markham

Posted on August 20, 2026 by stenoodie

I had brunch at 15th Ave Cafe & Bistro today with a friend and it was so good! 15th Ave Cafe & Bistro is located on the ground floor of Markham Cineplex and is basically the hub of Downtown Markham

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in July 2026

Posted on August 16, 2026 by stenoodie

Buy discounted surprise bags of food like groceries, baked goods, cooked meals and more from participating restaurants and stores on the Too Good To Go app! You can help reduce food waste across the nation and save a third of … Continue reading →

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Steno dream about working in-person again

Posted on August 15, 2026 by stenoodie

I had a super clear dream where I was basically back at my agency in-person and reporting on an examination! I had my steno machine and a handheld audio recorder that was placed in the middle of the room.

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Flashfood Purchases in July 2026

Posted on August 10, 2026 by stenoodie

Use Flashfood to save money on groceries and help to reduce food waste at supermarkets across Canada and the U.S. Participating stores will upload photos of items that are nearing their “best before” date or things that are damaged in-store … Continue reading →