Week 186 motherhood – solar eclipse, building her up again, breaking down

 solar eclipse Markham April 8, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.

The solar eclipse as seen from my backyard in Markham on April 8, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.

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Week 185 motherhood – Easter egg hunt, first Kinder Surprise, outgrowing her shoes, Richmond Hill Journey to Kindergarten

Easter egg hunt in the backyard

Easter egg hunt in the backyard — their first time!

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Flashfood Pickups in March 2024

 Flashfood fridges

Flashfood fridges at the Superstore at Dufferin/Steeles in North York

The app Flashfood is great.  You can save up to 50% off of food that is nearing its “best before” date by buying it on the app and picking it in the store.  Participating stores in the Greater Toronto Area include No Frills, Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, and independent grocers and pet stores.  Continue reading

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TGTG Surprise Bags in March 2024

 Too good to go surprise bag hauls blog post

My surprise bag hauls in March 2024

Rescue unsold food from being wasted.  Spend less than ten dollars on a surprise bag from a restaurant, convenience store, or grocery store on the Too Good to Go appContinue reading

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Week 184 motherhood – Journey to Kindergarten Thornhill, Grimm’s stepped pyramid, babbling, drama queen

Grimm's stepped pyramid creations

One of her first Grimm’s stepped pyramid creations

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Week 183 motherhood – 15 months old, 3.5 years old, March Break programs, Iranian New Year, Journey to Kindergarten program!!!

Journey to Kindergarten program parent reflection

Parent’s reflection for the first session of Journey to Kindergarten program

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Week 182 motherhood – staying home, finally date night, potty!

 toddler running on the grass

14 month old’s first time running in the grass

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Week 181 motherhood – feeding self, Learning Together Conference, recovering from another cold

 3 year old drawing of mommy

3 year old’s first time drawing “mommy”

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AYCE Sushi at Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat Markham

Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat

Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat located at 4261 Hwy 7 in Markham

I thoroughly enjoyed the all-you-can-eat sushi at the brand new Ichiban Aisan All You Can Eat in Markham.  It’s located on Highway 7 near Main Street Unionville and replaces Yang’s Sushi Bar and located in the same plaza as Smash Kitchen.

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Surprise Bags from Too Good To Go in February 2024

 Too Good to Go ask a friend to pick up a surprise bag

The new feature on Too Good to Go in February 2024

In February 2024, TGTG introduced a new feature where you can ask a friend to pick up a surprise bag on your behalf!  They can accept the chore or give it back to you too.  I’m sure this new tool is useful for those who want to ask a nearby friend or partner to pick up a surprise bag for them.

(I don’t need to use it because my husband has always been able to pick up my orders from his device, but I’m still glad this feature exists now!)

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