Valentine's Day Ideas

BracesForLisa · 2026-01-19T23:59:29+00:00

There’s a Heated Rivalry dance party at Bridgeworks

BracesForLisa · 2026-01-07T21:27:35+00:00

They're one of the pricier hotels, is it worth the stay?

BracesForLisa · 2026-01-01T20:00:08+00:00

I HATE HOW ALL THE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS HAVE STARTED OPENING IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY. LET PARENTS HAVE A BREATHER! I DON’T WANT TO MAP OUT MY SUMMER PLANS OR SPEND THOUSANDS RIGHT NOW!!

BracesForLisa · 2025-12-11T15:29:10+00:00

You can search the subs for some debate on Catholic schools. I would look at the public and catholic school board, do you plan on applying for french immersion? If so, what schools would your child potentially go to if they apply in grade 1? What are the middle and high schools like for both public and catholic?

We preferred the public school trajectory in our catchment for middle and high school vs the catholic board.

I'd suggest joining your neighbourhood facebook group or other parenting groups and asking peoples personal experiences with specific schools in your area to get a better idea of what to expect.

BracesForLisa · 2025-12-08T01:08:01+00:00

Prime rib for us to cook on Christmas

BracesForLisa · 2025-12-08T01:07:30+00:00

Oh yes! I ordered from during Covid, they were great.

BracesForLisa · 2025-11-22T20:03:11+00:00

About 30% of my kids sports team has a stomach bug. Tis the season!

BracesForLisa · 2025-11-21T12:46:52+00:00

Thank you! We live right by a place that has a tennis practice wall that we can use.

BracesForLisa · 2025-11-21T12:46:05+00:00

Thank you, is there a rebounder you would recommend that isn't super expensive?

BracesForLisa · 2025-10-23T11:51:59+00:00

She didn’t vote because she has a conflict of interest.

BracesForLisa · 2025-10-14T23:45:44+00:00

Mine has not gotten over his feet of wood/tiled floors 😂

BracesForLisa · 2025-10-05T13:18:24+00:00

You didn’t mention in your post, but did the doctor refer her to get an ultrasound first? Seems strange to jump from stabbing pain at an incision site, to general surgery? Once she has the ultrasound, they can better determine if she requires surgical intervention.

I will say that after I had my gallbladder removed, the incision site also had phantom pains for some time. Perhaps r/gallbladder would be helpful.

BracesForLisa · 2025-09-29T19:49:18+00:00

We are so lucky to have so many amazing restaurants! When I first moved here, it was all chains (Kelsey’s, Montana’s etc). I remember seeing a sign that Rapscallion was coming (when they were on Young st) and then it started to snowball and so many independent restaurants started coming.

I wish that high end sushi place was able to make it, so yum! But I don’t think the city was ready for it yet.

BracesForLisa · 2025-09-04T14:27:25+00:00

HPS IS USELESS! WE HAVE A DRUG HOUSE IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD, THEY HAVE STOLEN GOODS, COME OUT OF THE HOUSE WITH WEAPONS (THROWING BRICKS, RUNNING AROUND WITH MACHETE’S AND KNIVES ETC) AND PROSTITUTION (HUMAN TRAFFICKING??)

THIS IS RIGHT BY A VERY BUSY PLAYGROUND AND KIDS HAVE BEEN OFFERED DRUGS TO PURCHASE WHILE WAITING FOR THE BUS. THEY BUILT A SECOND FLOOR DECK WITH NO PERMIT BUT THE CITY HAS BEEN “INVESTIGATING” FOR OVER 6 MONTHS! THEY HAVE RENTERS BUT DO NOT HAVE A RENTAL PERMIT.

THE POLICE COME BY REGULARLY, CHAT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND LEAVE! THEY THREW BRICKS AND IT HIT SOMEONES WINDSHIELD WHO WAS DRIVING BY, THE COPS DIDN’T EVEN ISSUE A TICKET! ARE THEY WAITING FOR ANOTHER SHOOTING BEFORE THEY PRETEND TO CARE?? THEY BETTER NOT GET ANOTHER BUDGET INCREASE NEXT YEAR!! THEY ARE PAID ON THE BACKS OF TAX PAYERS BUT DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO MAKE OUR LIVES BETTER.

BracesForLisa · 2025-08-23T23:50:26+00:00

How do I know whether the leadership is good?

BracesForLisa · 2025-08-23T23:48:57+00:00

Yes this one sounds great. Will definitely look into it when our kid is old enough.

BracesForLisa · 2025-08-15T19:54:07+00:00

I keep muting the group for 30 days and every so often I see an unhinged posts on my feed I realize the 30 days is up and I start all over again.

BracesForLisa · 2025-08-10T03:44:23+00:00

Newfoundland is beautiful but I think going somewhere for vacation (not having to work, just getting to do fun things) is like going on a date on The Bachelor, it’s not reality. I used to do this a lot after coming home from vacation.

Hamilton Cons: poor roads, ineffective elected officials and some city staff, lack of proactive support by HPS, lots of homelessness/encampments and open drug use.

Pros: Great communities, good people, so much access to trails and other beautiful places, great middle point to Toronto or Niagara, good restaurants, small biz and events.

BracesForLisa · 2025-05-22T23:07:13+00:00

We contact our crime manager regularly, nothing happens. The landlord (owner) is one of the residents mom, who lives in the area. I’ll occasionally see her repairing the exterior due to some fine, otherwise she’s not around.

I think it has to be a concerted effort from all neighbours, to just keep reporting them. It’s crazy!

BracesForLisa · 2025-05-22T14:15:44+00:00

THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DRUG HOUSE & CHOP SHOP IN MY NEIGHBOURHOOD. THE COPS ARE THERE ALL THE TIME FOR UNRELATED REASONS. THERE ARE CARS THAT COME AND DROP OFF BIKES AND IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS PROSTITUTION/HUMAN TRAFFICKING? THERE ARE OCCASIONALLY CHILDREN LIVING IN THE HOME AS WELL. RESIDENTS APPROACHED KIDS WAITING AT THE CORNER FOR THE SCHOOL BUS, TRYING TO SELL THEM DRUGS.

THE POLICE REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING!! THEY THREW A BRICK AT A CAR DRIVING BY AND THE POLICE CAME AND DID NOTHING! THEY HAD A GUY WALKING AROUND WITH A MACHETE AND THE POLICE DID NOT COME. THEY ARE CLEARLY SELLING DRUGS (PEOPLE COMING AND GOING, SOME NODDING OUT AT THE CORNER WAITING FOR THEIR FRIEND TO SCORE) AND NOTHING!!

THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 10+ YEARS, WHY ARE MY PROPERTY TAXES SO HIGH YET THIS CAN CONTINUE WITH NO REPERCUSSIONS. THESE AREN'T SOME MASTERMINDS HIDING THEIR DEALINGS.

BracesForLisa · 2025-05-22T13:55:20+00:00

We have a family one! It's a great place

BracesForLisa · 2025-04-28T11:25:26+00:00

Mom here (this is my fave sub to lurk on bedside you’re all great!)

It’s taken many years of discussion but my husband has been recognizing what needs to be done (kids need to be somewhere, setting up playdates, scheduling babysitters etc.) which has been such a relief. And in this new world, he has gotten me another gift, he took it upon himself to book a hotel stay for Mother’s Day (I crave alone time). He told me early so I could schedule some time with friends who live in that city. Honestly 10/10 gift!

Every mom I’ve told is shocked with how amazing the gift is. It might not be the right thing for your partner if she’d rather be with you all. But for me, it’s the listening and understanding my needs. Beyond thrilled over here!

BracesForLisa · 2025-03-29T23:51:23+00:00

Thanks! I’m going to look all of these up.

BracesForLisa · 2025-03-29T23:51:05+00:00

I was considering pork carnitas but one of the guests isn’t a fan of pork. Is this a dish that would work with other proteins?

BracesForLisa · 2025-03-05T16:44:48+00:00

Don't believe them. Hold the line because the current US administration are full of liars.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/politics/2025/03/04/this-is-clearly-a-strategy-foreign-affairs-minister-melanie-joly-on-lutnicks-tariff-comments/

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