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About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

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 →

Posted in Flashfood Hauls | Tagged Flashfood app discount code, Flashfood app how to use, how does Flashfood work, ways to save money on groceries | 9 Comments

Flashfood Purchases in June 2026

Posted on July 6, 2026 by stenoodie

The current economy is making it difficult for most families to make ends meet. Download the free app called Flashfood to get discounted groceries and staple goods for your family. Grocery stores take photos of the products and post them … Continue reading →

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in June 2026

Posted on July 1, 2026 by stenoodie

I love buying surprise bags from Too Good To Go. I am basically addicted to this platform, haha. It’s so fun to see what the store has left over and to explore new items that we don’t normally buy. So … Continue reading →

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in May 2026

Posted on June 1, 2026 by stenoodie

Save money and eat food that’s discounted for one third of the price by using an app called Too Good To Go. It’s a fun way to try different foods you wouldn’t usually eat and make new recipes with the … Continue reading →

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Flashfood Purchases in May 2026

Posted on May 31, 2026 by stenoodie

Save monthly on your grocery bills by shopping on the Flashfood app. This is where you buy items from grocery stores that are nearing their “best before” dates or items that the store has too much stock of (they may … Continue reading →

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Flashfood Purchases in April 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 by stenoodie

Get reduced prices off groceries that are nearing their “best before” dates. You can download the Flashfood app to save money and help reduce food from going to waste. Use my referral code KARE4PEFC to get $5 off your first … Continue reading →

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in April 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by stenoodie

An app where you can buy unsold and surplus items from restaurants and grocery stores is called Too Good To Go. It’s so much fun for me to get surprise bags that I’m still addicted to them — despite starting … Continue reading →