Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

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

Taking Kids to the Toronto Zoo

Posted on August 31, 2025 by stenoodie

On a Friday in August, we took the kids to the Toronto Zoo for a day trip outing. This was the first time we took 3 kids since the birth of the new baby and here’s what went down: From … Continue reading →

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CNE 2025 – what we ate and saw

Posted on August 23, 2025 by stenoodie

The Canadian National Exhibition runs from August 15 to September 1, 2025 this year. How fast the days fly to bring us to our most anticipated end-of-summer event before school starts again and the cooler weather rushes in! This year, … Continue reading →

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in July 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 by stenoodie

A lovely app called Too Good To Go is what I check daily or hourly on my smartphone. Restaurants and stores put together “surprise bags” of unsold surplus goods at a third of the retail price to sell to

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Flashfood Purchases in July 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by stenoodie

Use the Flashfood app to buy discounted food from participating grocery stores! Items nearing their “best before” dates are posted to this app and consumers can buy them on the app and pick them up in-store. It’s very easy and … Continue reading →

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Meron To Go in Thornhill

Posted on July 29, 2025 by stenoodie

We found ourselves in this area of Bathurst and Steeles and I was looking for a quick fast-casual restaurant for lunch. Google Maps showed Meron To Go as a nearby contender serving Middle Eastern food with high ratings, so we … Continue reading →

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Money-Making Apps: AttaPoll Review

Posted on July 7, 2025 by stenoodie

Since March this year (2025), I’ve been engrossed with this smartphone app that my friend recommended to me called AttaPoll. You can do short surveys on it to earn money. Since my friend had been on it for a while and … Continue reading →

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Flashfood Purchases in June 2025

Posted on July 1, 2025 by stenoodie

If you want to buy cheap groceries, try this app called Flashfood. They’re discounted because the goods are nearing their “best before” dates, but BB dates are actually just a recommendation and

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in June 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025 by stenoodie

A free app that you can use to save food from going to waste is called Too Good To Go. I’ve been using this app since 2023 to try new restaurants and stores and it’s been such a fun opportunity. … Continue reading →

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Flashfood Purchases in May 2025

Posted on June 4, 2025 by stenoodie

Flashfood is an app where supermarkets will upload photos of items that are close to their “best before” date for 50% or more. You pay for them on the app and pick up your order at the store. It’s an … Continue reading →

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in May 2025

Posted on June 1, 2025 by stenoodie

I love using Too Good To Go! It is such a fun way to try new restaurants and enjoy food that is unsold and about to be thrown out at a discounted price (1/3rd of the original price).