Category Archives: New Experiences

Best Kids’ Indoor Playgrounds in the GTA

Posted on March 15, 2026 by stenoodie

We have been fortunate to visit various kids’ indoor playgrounds in the Greater Toronto Area over the past couple of years thanks to birthday parties and our own playdate outings such that I wanted to create a blog post outlining … Continue reading →

Raspberry Picking at Brooks Farms

Posted on July 22, 2024 by stenoodie

This was my first time picking raspberries and it was a lot of fun! I’m so glad that I saw my friend’s story on Instagram and that was how I found out that Brooks Farms in Mount Albert has pick-your-own … Continue reading →

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First Time Visiting Carma Farms in Markham

Posted on October 3, 2022 by stenoodie

This past weekend, we visited Carma Farms in Markham (11471 Ninth Line)! This farm offers an opportunity for visitors to feed their farm animals and a place to shop for local goods! I had seen

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My Birth Story

Posted on October 31, 2020 by stenoodie

October 31, 2020: I’m currently more than a month out from giving birth and I know I better write this story now before I forget any more of it. (Warning: Long read ahead. Grab a cup of cocoa and get … Continue reading →

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Terra Lumina at the Toronto Zoo

Posted on May 30, 2020 by stenoodie

December 31, 2019: We participated in the Terra Lumina exhibit at the Toronto Zoo on the last day of 2019 before we counted down to the new decade. Terra Lumina is a unique night walk experience that takes place on … Continue reading →

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Winter Toboggan Slide Au 1884 in Quebec City

Posted on January 11, 2020 by stenoodie

Whether it’s your first time to Quebec City or you’re a regular to this French province, there’s a small tourist attraction that you absolutely have to visit. The Au 1884 toboggan slide is fit for the young and old and

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Barrelates at Yoga Bodies [Defunct]

Posted on December 14, 2019 by stenoodie

Last Tuesday, I tried out a new class at Yoga Bodies Richmond Hill called Barrelates. It is a fusion class of strength and cardio workout using a horizontal bar (think of the ones that ballerinas use) and traditional mat Pilates. … Continue reading →

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Protected: First tarot card reading

Posted on December 9, 2019 by stenoodie

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The Great Whisky Heist Mystery from Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts

Posted on October 9, 2019 by stenoodie

For my birthday this year, my husband (!) arranged to have us play “The Great Whisky Heist Mystery” game from Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts. I love new experiences, and I love scavenger hunts. Most of all, I love gifts that … Continue reading →

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Paintball Nation in Mississauga

Posted on December 20, 2018 by stenoodie

Dec 16, 2018: I took time out this weekend from my mountain of transcripts to indulge in a game of paintball. (Technically, I ended up finishing everything in time but if I hadn’t gone, I would have finished everything in … Continue reading →