Category Archives: New Experiences

Travel Guide: Trip to London, Ontario with Young Kids

Posted on August 21, 2026 by stenoodie

We spent 4 days and 3 nights in London, Ontario this summer with 3 kids in tow. This blog post details what we did and some tips if you plan to make the same trip. It was a 2 to … Continue reading →

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Junior Chefs Camp at City of Markham

Posted on August 21, 2026 by stenoodie

This summer, my 5.5-year-old took the “Junior Chefs Camp” at the Victoria Square Community Centre in Markham. It was 5 days of camp where the kids followed recipes, played in the nearby playground and splash pad, did

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Tips for Attending Meridian Hall with Kids

Posted on April 13, 2026 by stenoodie

We attended “Peppa Pig: My First Concert” at Meridian Hall (Toronto, Canada) in March 2026. Some tips for families attending the venue with babies and young kids:

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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 →

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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 →