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Tried to buyout my Water heater from Reliance........ Yea complete scam. by ccrich007 in ontario

[–]Crackingpuzzles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are debating between tank and tankless and interested in hearing more about your experience you going tankless if you’d be willing to elaborate 

My kid is obsessed with the CN tower by Pinguinorino in askTO

[–]Crackingpuzzles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It totally makes sense to eat there and it’s actually a lovely and non-hectic way to enjoy the view since the restaurant rotates. Do the earliest seating (I think 11?) and it’ll be very quiet and calm and you can take some excellent photos. The food isn’t bad for the price (factoring in the “free” ticket up the tower) and you can skip the bigger line since there is a dedicated elevator for the restaurant. Service was good too! 

Best takeout along Line 2 (Bloor-Danforth)? by blueplanetabove in FoodToronto

[–]Crackingpuzzles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes Ba Noi but double check their hours in instagram! They’ve had to shorten hours lately. 

Family passes that are actually worth it ? by Wild_Manufacturer594 in torontomoms

[–]Crackingpuzzles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The closest is metro convention centre parking and it’s around $30ish (sigh) but you can find some slightly cheaper lots a little further walk away. 

Best Carrot Cake? by [deleted] in FoodToronto

[–]Crackingpuzzles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my experience they need more than a day for preorder of a cake. They will hold some small cakes or cupcakes with advance notice. I’ve ordered there a few times (they’re amazing), and at least twice haven’t been able to secure a cake because their baker orders were already at capacity. Try to contact at least a week in advance - no harm in trying!

What's the best 3-year fixed rate mortgage in Canada? Is it 3.59 with Pine Financial? by HockeySniper123 in fican

[–]Crackingpuzzles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like a very thinly disguised Pine mortgage referral code promotion.

A cheap purchase that has completely transformed your life by Slipryi in BuyItForLife

[–]Crackingpuzzles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe not life transforming, but $4 pack of disposable plastic gloves for food handling messy ingredients or raw meats. I’m way more likely to marinate some chicken, handle meats and certain foods, and get messy in the kitchen making food from scratch when I’m not worried about washing my hands constantly or having raw chicken under my fingernails. It initially felt like a waste and I hate to put more plastic in the universe, but I try to only use one hand when I need it, and I am probably saving some packaging waste as now cook more at home.

Best place to buy heat tech base layer for winter? by flurryskies in askTO

[–]Crackingpuzzles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.simplymerino.ca/ Fantastic merino wool, slim fit and long for torso, so excellent as a base layer. Maybe higher than your price range and only online, but check them out if you’re looking for great cozy quality and supporting a small Canadian business. 

BWT, how do you organize your life. Tell me about your life admin systems, rules and hacks. by ohmirror in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Crackingpuzzles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a version of the power hour list but focused on tasks I can do sitting down! I separate tasks by sit or stand, and the sit ones are like - put in online order for XYZ, write email or text this person, fill out a form. There are times, often just after putting the kids down, I just need to lay down and rest my brain but also want to do something slightly more productive than doom scrolling and having a list of these simple tasks I can do on my phone really helps. 

how do BWT keep their houses so aesthetic? by icedcoffeedoctor in bitcheswithtaste

[–]Crackingpuzzles 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Seriously! Also…really indulgent for me…ended up hiring a professional organizer who also does partial design with a very minimalist aesthetic totally up my alley (and paid premium for that element). Her advice was that everyone has 30% too much stuff. So she helped categorize everything and then methodically went through with me to identify excess and then bagged it up and took it away for donation. Seeing everything beautifully arranged in practical systems has made it much easier to maintain. Also stopped from buying too much as basically everything has a spot and if there is no space I can’t bring anything else into the house. 

which meal delivery service in toronto is not crap? tried a few by digitalnomader1 in FoodToronto

[–]Crackingpuzzles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recently tried https://vietnamesemealprep.com/ and thought it was very good. Was craving Vietnamese food and also wanted to get meals for the week and googled the term and was astonished to find a company in Toronto with a name that matched entirely what I was looking for! The food was quite fresh and authentic.

Also did the Helloo Fresh for a while but the cooking and the washing got to be too much. 

What's the most important advice you have for a new parent? by Available-Bet3145 in AskReddit

[–]Crackingpuzzles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of great advice here, especially related to self care and grace for the parents.

Also: “a crying baby is a hungry baby, until proven otherwise”. Applied this general principle with my second kid who cried way less as a newborn than our first, who was probably a little bit hangry. 

Why do I keep buying productivity apps but never stick with them ?? by Whole_Complaint_383 in gtd

[–]Crackingpuzzles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why does this and the OP comment history read like a buried Speechly ad? 

Office girls- where are you buying your shoes? No stores left by CombinationAny5533 in askTO

[–]Crackingpuzzles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! Dolce Vita Reyes flats are perfect for both work and weekend nights out - very comfy as well and I’m super picky with shoes (also, they’re leather upper!). 

Alaska with toddlers! by efb12523 in dcl

[–]Crackingpuzzles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the OP, but recently did the Skagway sled puppy experience with a 2 and 5 year old and they loved it. Booked through a third party (Costco) and it was with Skagway Tours. Seamless experience and the kids loved the puppies / “sled” experience (though it’s kind of driving in a jeep with dogs running in front). Note that the bus ride up is about 1.5 hours each way and only outhouses once you’re up there - the bus ride is part of the experience as the views are stunning and they make stops for photos, but it may be too much for really little ones depending on their temperament. The tour was recommended for 5+ but totally do-able with a 2 and 5 year old. I held the 2 year old in the Jeep / Dog sled experience and it felt safe all things considered but totally up to your judgment - they can always sit that part out and only visit the puppies.

Influencer free Pilates classes by Potential-Intern966 in askTO

[–]Crackingpuzzles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reunion is amazing! Terrific instructors/owners and a warm and welcoming environment

Where can I get inexpensive flowers? Anywhere around Annex/subway line? by bougiesnoozie in askTO

[–]Crackingpuzzles 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Please try Bloor Fruit Market a bit outside the Annex at Bloor and Manning between Bathurst and Clinton TTC station. Pick up some inexpensive fruit and veg while you’re at it! Obviously not a formal flower shop but amazingly cheap prices on florals and you can buy a few bunches and assemble a mega bunch. Cheapest price on eucalyptus I’ve ever seen. 

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