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.

Week 208 motherhood – 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th day of school, Markham Children’s Festival, EarlyONs with one child, Twinkle Toes

Posted on September 11, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 208 of motherhood with 3 year old 11 month old and 20 month old. Warning: It’s another long blog post! 11,000+ words coming up. Wow, this may actually be my lengthiest post ever!!

Week 207 motherhood – final EarlyON class, last week of summer, first 2 days of kindergarten!!!

Posted on September 5, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 207 motherhood with 3 year old 11 month old and 20 month old. Warning: long blog post ahead (6,600+ words).

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged First day of school for the pandemic babies, kindergarten drop-off struggles | 2 Comments

All Day Dim Sum at Asian Queen

Posted on September 3, 2024 by stenoodie

We visited Asian Queen (星點心), a relatively newly opened Chinese restaurant which specializes in all day dim sum (open every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) on Bayview Avenue near Highway 7 in Richmond Hill

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags in August 2024

Posted on September 2, 2024 by stenoodie

You can help save the planet by saving unsold surplus food that will be discarded by purchasing “surprise bags” from participating merchants on the free mobile app called Too Good To Go! It’s a fun way of discovering new shops … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Good To Go Canada | Tagged Blooming Cafe Dessert House Richmond Hill, Blooming Cafe Dessert House surprise bag, Ramona's Cafe surprise bag, Ramona's Cafe too good to go, Surprise bag contents from too good to go | 11 Comments

What I bought on the Flashfood app in August 2024

Posted on September 1, 2024 by stenoodie

Flashfood is a free app where you can buy items from the grocery store that are about to near its “best before” date for 50% off. It’s been our preferred way to shop our groceries these days. Use my referral … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashfood Hauls | Tagged Best money saving app, Discounted groceries in Markham, Faroe Island salmon fillet, Flashfood app reviews, Flashfood fanatics, how to save money on groceries in Canada | 11 Comments

Ming’s Noodle Cafe in Scarborough

Posted on August 31, 2024 by stenoodie

We have driven past Ming’s Noodle Cafe on Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue hundreds of times in Scarborough but never ventured in for a meal until now. I was pleasantly surprised with how spacious and large the dining area … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, restaurant reviews | Tagged Cheap restaurants in Scarborough, egg sandwich and ham macaroni all day breakfast, Hong Kong style breakfast, Hong Kong style cafe laksa noodles, Hong Kong style cafes in Scarborough, Ming's Noodle Cafe, Ming's Noodle Cafe menu and prices, Ming's Noodle Cafe reviews, Scarborough, Seafood & Chicken with Mixed Vermicelli in Laksa Soup, Shredded Chicken & Corn Congee | Leave a comment

Week 206 motherhood – last week of full-time EarlyON, their first AYCE hot pot restaurant experience

Posted on August 29, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 206 motherhood with 3 year old 11 month old and 20 month old.

Posted in Motherhood | 3 Comments

Week 205 motherhood – pt progress, CNE outing, more affection

Posted on August 25, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 205 motherhood with 3 year 11 month old and 20 month old.

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged potty trained right before turning 4 years old | 3 Comments

What We Ate and Did at the CNE 2024 (family edition)

Posted on August 20, 2024 by stenoodie

The annual Canadian National Exhibition unofficially marks the end of the summer and kicks us off into the cooler autumn months. In 2024, the CNE runs from August 16 to September 2 (Labour Day before the kids return to school). … Continue reading →