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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.

Shoppers Drug Mart multivitamins

Within the last year, I started to take daily multivitamins again.  (Somehow I had stopped for a year or so after my stock from the MA products ran out.)  The first place I went to look for multivitamins was my … Continue reading

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My Bridal Shower!

Where do I start?  It began honestly with a non-idea.  I didn’t really want a bridal shower.  I wasn’t a fan of the typical, stereotypical bridal showers where all the females are invited to fawn over the bride, play games, … Continue reading

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Relaxing Weekend Getaway in Port Hope, Ontario

August 10-11, 2019:  Another summer weekend, another beautiful weekend to get away to Ontario’s favourite small town. 🙂 Port Hope is a small town just an hour’s drive from the Greater Toronto Area that boasts the best preserved historic downtown … Continue reading

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Consider turning off your air conditioning unit

I write this post as I hear my next-door neighbour’s constantly churning AC unit through my open windows. It’s not even hot tonight, and the perpetual blasts of wind outside tonight are so cool and refreshing. Why do you need … Continue reading

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Yoga Bodies (formerly Hot Yoga Wellness Richmond Hill) [Defunct]

January 2020:  New year, a new change in the schedule again.  The Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 a.m. classes have been eliminated.  RIP.  Oh, seems like they’re back again. December 2019:  Co-owner Amanda is back at the Richmond Hill studio.  She … Continue reading

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The Feast of St. Lawrence 2019 – Dinner under the Stars – Media Walking Food Tour Preview

July 20, 2019:  I’m thankful to be invited on this year’s walking tour again to preview some of the restaurants that will be participating in this year’s The Feast of St. Lawrence “Dinner under the Stars” event, a six-course sit-down … Continue reading

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Port Hope FAM Tour Trip 2019 (things to do and see)

July 13 and 14, 2019: All thanks to the Municipality of Port Hope for organizing yet another splendid, fun-filled, and memorable weekend!  All activities in the itinerary were arranged and sponsored by their Marketing & Tourism board.

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SCENIC coffee + brunch (Brunch inside Initium)

June 3, 2019:  Here is another new-ish restaurant that serves brunch in Markham!  SCENIC coffee + brunch is located inside Initium Salon.  The salon is located on Woodbine Avenue but nestled inside a row of plazas (near the Costco) that … Continue reading

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Body Bar (lack of) Massage Review

June 19, 2019:  I bought a 60-minute massage Groupon deal back in February.  Since then, I have tried several times to call Body Bar (located at 115 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 4, Markham) to schedule an appointment to redeem my … Continue reading

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