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.

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 →

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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.

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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 →

Posted in Food | Tagged Cheeseburger Spring Rolls CNE, CNE 2024, CNE foods, CNE foods 2024, new foods at CNE 2024, Slow Roasted Beef Brisket sandwich, Super Fly noodles CNE, Terry’s Old Fashioned Lemonade, things to do at the CNE with kids, wasabi ice cream CNE, what we ate at the CNE 2024 | 1 Comment

Week 204 motherhood – milestones for both, “TV day”

Posted on August 15, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 204 motherhood with 3 year 10 month old and 19 month old.

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged Screen time for 3.5 year old | 3 Comments

Week 203 motherhood – sleeping through the night, pt progress

Posted on August 8, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 203 motherhood with 3 year 10 month old and 19 month old.

Posted in Motherhood | Tagged 3 year old potty training experience, earlyon facilitators should not judge a child's artwork | 2 Comments

Flashfood Hauls July 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by stenoodie

Use the free Flashfood app to get 50% off groceries that are nearing their “best before” dates at select participating grocery stores across Canada and the United States. Use my referral code KARE4PEFC to get $5 in rewards in the … Continue reading →