Week 194 motherhood – hiding jenga blocks, family zumbini, playdate in Vaughan

 Organizing Jenga blocks

The 3.5 year old stacked these Jenga blocks by herself

Week 194 motherhood with 3 year 8 month old and 17 month old.  Continue reading

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Too Good To Go Surprise Bags — May 2024

 Too good to go surprise bags collage

The 14 surprise bags I got in May 2024

In this month’s instalment of Too Good To Go hauls, I got to try out the surprise bags of stores I’ve bookmarked for a while but didn’t get to try until now.  I love scoping out the nearby stores when I am in the area for a family dinner or birthday party.  It’s perfect to already be in the area.  Continue reading

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Flashfood Hauls in May 2024

 Flashfood new service fee

Screenshot of an item I got for $5 but after the new service fee and tax, it comes to $5.28

Oh, no.  The 5% service fee has kicked in on the Flashfood app officially (as of May 1, 2024).  Sigh.  I don’t know why they have to tax on top of the 5% fee.  It makes a $3 box become $3.15 after the fee and then $3.17 after tax…  Or a $5 box become $5.28. 😦

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Week 193 motherhood – kindergarten open house, you again, Green Acres wonders of nature, triple P

 Snakes & Ladders floor game

Forever tainting this part of the community centre

Week 193 motherhood with 3 year 8 month old and 17 month old.  Continue reading

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Lunch at Roses Senso Café & Bites Restaurant

Roses Senso Café & Bites Restaurant interior

Roses Senso Café & Bites Restaurant located at 9218 Yonge St, Richmond Hill

We had lunch at Roses Senso Café & Bites Restaurant located at the corner of Yonge Street and 16th in Richmond Hill (9218 Yonge St).  I had overheard about this restaurant from a fellow mom that it was good and since we were going to be in the area, I decided to try it out.  Continue reading

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Chinese Dumpling House at Metro Square

Chinese Dumpling House food spread

Chinese Dumpling House located at 3636 Steeles Ave E, Markham

Chinese Dumpling House (真東北餃子館) has been at this Metro Square for many years, but I believe it is the first time that I ever visited.  My friend G and I were meeting up in this area and since she had dined here before, we picked this spot for our dinner and to catch up.  Many restaurants and stores have come and go at this plaza, but Continue reading

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Week 192 motherhood – copying the older one, hot weather begins, tracing numbers

 Grimm's blocks play

The 3 year 8 month old’s creation

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Pho Anh Vu in Richmond Hill

Pho Anh Vu grilled pork vermicelli

Pho Anh Vu located at 420 Hwy 7, unit 34 in Richmond Hill

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the GTA!  My friend V brought me to this location of Pho Anh Vu in Richmond Hill for dinner last week and I loved it so much that I immediately knew I wanted to come back to try more items with my family.  Continue reading

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Week 191 motherhood – final appointment with ped, indoor gym, Mother’s Day festivities, DDing

 ball pit

Hugging my 2 kiddos at the ball pit

Week 191 motherhood with 3.5 year old and 16 month old. Continue reading

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Week 190 motherhood – teething, seamless transitions, mall with dinosaurs

 classroom with book display

Seamless Transitions sign

Week 190 motherhood with 3.5 year old and 16 month old.  Continue reading

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