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  • @NS-sm7dr
    @NS-sm7dr 6 місяців тому +13

    A little tip on furnitures. Don’t go to the big stores and buy cheaply made furniture for a lot of money. Value Village, and other trif store have better quality for less. My parents got a very unique and handcrafted 4 pieces bedroom set for less than 1000.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Yes agreed! We love us some thrifted stores!! 🤣

    • @willankhatter
      @willankhatter 5 місяців тому +3

      Value village is a scam, total scam🚮

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому +1

      @@willankhatter i went there recently and I must say, I was disappointed 😆

  • @CheekyAdorable
    @CheekyAdorable 3 дні тому

    Welcome to Edmonton and Canada! I hope you're enjoying your first winter and holiday season here. Brace for January and February. It gets awful.

  • @Witchstitch1
    @Witchstitch1 29 днів тому +1

    Fellow Edmontonian, hope you are doing well with the snow we've just had. :)
    Welcome to Canada!

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  29 днів тому +1

      It was quite an experience. Scary and exciting.
      Thank you

  • @DianaVanderwal
    @DianaVanderwal 4 місяці тому +4

    I too "stumbled" upon your vlog and love it. Welcome to Canada! As a fellow Edmontonian, welcome to our city! So many great things to discover. Enjoy! God's bless you and your family. (You may need a humidifier right away as it is very dry here)

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому

      Thanks. Any recommendations for a particular one?

  • @mjay858
    @mjay858 5 місяців тому +7

    You don’t need an ID card if your just going to get a drivers licence. They both serve the same purpose except the one lets u drive too. You guys are amazing getting so much done so quickly. I like the vibe in your family seems like you respect each other! Love it!

    • @ibrahim6960
      @ibrahim6960 5 місяців тому +2

      Yea you are right. In fact I don’t think you’re even allowed to have both! Can you confirm?
      However most people, like us, don’t get the drivers license immediately. And the ID card was sooooo useful. We didn’t need to have our passports and COPR with us after we got it.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому +1

      We actually just found out that you can only have one here. But it came in handy while we had it, didn’t have the DL at that time! Thanks for sharing!

  • @robin-tainebrownell1491
    @robin-tainebrownell1491 4 місяці тому +2

    I just bumped into your video. Very interesting to see your first week experience of Canada. I live in Edmonton, close to where ever you are, I suspect, as one of the streets you drove on is in my neighbourhood! Edmonton has lots of library locations and great parks and playgrounds. Terrific especially when your kids are little. Welcome!

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому

      Yes, that ismy favorite thing about Edmonton so far. So many family friendly activities. Love that!

  • @raquel8078
    @raquel8078 4 місяці тому +2

    Congratulations on your move! I also took the risk and moved to Edmonton without knowing anyone a few years ago, best decision I have ever made !

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому

      So glad to hear that. We have been happy about the move so far!

  • @tsho08
    @tsho08 4 місяці тому +2

    Welcome to Edmonton area! tips for your lips.... moisturize, constantly! It's soo dry in Alberta you gotta go wild with moisturizing when you first get here, for at least the first year or two until you start to get somewhat use to it.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому +1

      I found a lip mask and it has been working so well!!

  • @JadaJerai
    @JadaJerai 6 місяців тому +3

    Carmex for lips
    Love the table...multi functional
    Some good purchases all around
    Neighbourhood looks good
    Great jobs guys. I am watching from Jamaica.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Such a pleasure to have you here! Will try the Carmex. Thanks ☺️

  • @LouiseHarry-h7e
    @LouiseHarry-h7e Місяць тому

    Welcome to Canada. I moved here in 1965 as a 4 year old. We have recently moved to Edmonton, not far from Londonderry mall. Drink lots of water, it helps with chapped lips. Good luck to your lovely family.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  Місяць тому

      Will try to remember the water tip! Thanks for the well wishes. And best of luck to your family as well!!

  • @LM-hd1gt
    @LM-hd1gt 6 місяців тому +1

    I just found your channel. What a lovely family! Welcome to Alberta from a lifelong Albertan. I pray God’s blessings on you all. I hope you love living here. 😊

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      We sure hope we love it too. Hahaha.
      But so far it’s off to a great start. Thank you ☺️

  • @tashnagentles7147
    @tashnagentles7147 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm so happy for the smooth transition 🎉🎉🎉🎉. Great content!! Keep them coming I enjoy watching very inspiring people you are.🤗👋

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for sharing in our joy Tashana! 🤗

    • @tashnagentles7147
      @tashnagentles7147 6 місяців тому

      @@lynnellb don't laugh but I thought it was a next video 😂😂

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      @@tashnagentles7147 haha. Hope it didn’t disappoint 🤭

  • @MariaBarbosa-pt2cc
    @MariaBarbosa-pt2cc 5 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to Canada, I hope it will soon feel like home for all of you. ❤

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      I sure hope so! But we’re on our way there 🩵

  • @sherrypaproski9564
    @sherrypaproski9564 4 місяці тому

    Welcome to Edmonton your family will love it here advice on furniture if shopping in thrift stores be very careful of soft furniture as I couches and arm chairs also store Jysk and Best Buy are good places to shop if you need appliances

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому

      Thanks Sherry. I usually avoid couches, rugs, blankets and so on at thrift stores. JYSK is ok but I prefer IKEA.

  • @germainekapinga1223
    @germainekapinga1223 5 місяців тому +1

    I agree with you on the car seats

  • @tricia3043
    @tricia3043 5 місяців тому

    Hi, just discovered your channel. Your videos are very detailed and informative. Looking forward to more videos. God's blessings to you and your beautiful family.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for the well wishes. Wishing you the same to you and your family!

  • @DeborafrimpongSmith
    @DeborafrimpongSmith 6 місяців тому +3

    Your vlog is long but is not boring I love watching it

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Thank you. Glad to have you here ☺️

    • @DeborafrimpongSmith
      @DeborafrimpongSmith 6 місяців тому +1

      @@lynnellb you are welcome 💕

  • @KoraCarlson
    @KoraCarlson 2 місяці тому +1

    Welcome to Canada! My mother moved to Canada when she was 29, it can’t be easy starting over. I live in NE Edmonton, not very far from Londonderry Mall. If you need some advice or a friendly face, you can send me a message, I’d be happy to help however I can. The few videos I have on my channel are boring but hopefully you can see I’m not scary. I’m just a happy mom and grandma.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  2 місяці тому +1

      Aww thank you Kora 🥹

  • @jillianl5078
    @jillianl5078 4 місяці тому

    Congrats on your move and welcome to Edmonton!!😊

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому

      Thank you Jillian ☺️

  • @bakerbrewz
    @bakerbrewz 3 місяці тому

    Welcome to Canada! :) I hope you will fall in love with it here and enjoy all the splendor that Canada has to offer.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  2 місяці тому

      I hope so too! We have loved it so far ☺️

  • @Brandon-218
    @Brandon-218 6 місяців тому +6

    I like how you included church. God is very important. Put him first place watch him take over..🙏👍

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Couldn’t agree more Brandon!

  • @DeborafrimpongSmith
    @DeborafrimpongSmith 6 місяців тому +1

    Is good to buy things that you need most especially the car since you have kids so that it will be easy

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      We got one and it’s made things so much easier!

  • @andyrose68
    @andyrose68 4 місяці тому +1

    Welcome to Canada.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому

      Thank you Andy

  • @anushkamaya1
    @anushkamaya1 6 місяців тому +1

    Try aquaphor or carmex for your lips it's like a petroleum jelly but thicker and put it on before you go to bed as well, also drink a lot of water

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Will give Carmex a try. Thanks for the suggestion. Appreciate it!

  • @dilly6067
    @dilly6067 4 місяці тому

    for lips or skin, use aquafor its good for your face and lips

  • @queenbgael2608
    @queenbgael2608 6 місяців тому

    Hey guys, can you do a video of how you decided to relocate and the process of applying for the PR. Thanks and God bless.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому +1

      We plan to. Stay tuned!

  • @bijoudeaux1
    @bijoudeaux1 6 місяців тому

    Very informative vlog. I thought a job offer was required before moving. Also, that vehicle is huge! Lol. In the first vlog when you guys picked it up at the airport, I was like WOAH!
    RE: the credit cards, they're a "necessary evil" in the US, CAN etc. because of this whole credit score system. I know people have them in the Caribbean but the credit score system isn't a big thing.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      There are pathways where having a job gets you in but that wasn’t the case for the pathway we chose.
      So right about the credit system: a necessary evil. But by God’s grace we will be using it to our advantage. lol

  • @thaliacharles-edward4664
    @thaliacharles-edward4664 6 місяців тому +1

    Use aquaphor healing ointment for your lips.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the recommendation Thalia!

  • @CountryWilly
    @CountryWilly 5 місяців тому

    Happy belated welcome to Canada 🇨🇦

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      Haha. Thank you ☺️

  • @Grace2802
    @Grace2802 5 місяців тому

    For lips, please try Vaseline skin protecting jelly original, may be this can help.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      I’ve tried it! Some have recommended Carmex though. Any experience with it?

    • @serry2865
      @serry2865 5 місяців тому

      I live near Edmonton and I usually apply Burt’s Bees lip balm after gently brushing my lips with a toothbrush in a steamy shower. Do this right before bed. Especially since it’s been a while since this region has had lots of rain.

  • @Julie-c8b
    @Julie-c8b Місяць тому

    Hi welcome to Edmonton. As I have new immigrants arriving…how did you get a truck to drive? Also, how to access money for things like you bought. Also applying for a credit card. Are you a professional? Sorry for so many questions.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  Місяць тому

      Hey! We rented a truck from a regular rental company. We brought some cash up but we also had Visa cards and we were able to buy using our cards. We also got accounts pretty earlier and wire transferred money from home to these new accounts.
      As for the credit cards, you’re offered credit cards as PRs when you arrive. Most banks have special packages for new comers. It’s just a matter of choosing which one suits you best. All the best!

  • @dr.browne6441
    @dr.browne6441 6 місяців тому

    Hey guys, blessed day to you and your family Lynell. Happy birthday!!!🎂🎁🎊🎉, do enjoy. Happy Father's day to all the dads and future fathers.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️

  • @sallyannepike6688
    @sallyannepike6688 5 місяців тому

    Welcome!!
    I'm not sure but are your children not wearing seatbelts in the car.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      Thank you. And they most certainly are. Your concern means a lot. 🥰

  • @hermzloulou4600
    @hermzloulou4600 6 місяців тому +1

    Find a nearby community Centre - there will be free activities /classes that you guys and the children can participate in

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Now that we’re mobile again, will do! Thanks for the suggestion. Appreciated!

  • @lucian.758
    @lucian.758 6 місяців тому

    hi guys just found you channel and i love the long vlogs tbh and my mom was like curious about the process to get permanent residency and all the things you need to do and all the documents you need ,not to be a bother but can you please make a video explaining that please

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      We plan on making one soon. Stay tuned

    • @lucian.758
      @lucian.758 6 місяців тому +1

      oh Great

  • @elsdesigns2576
    @elsdesigns2576 5 місяців тому

    Loving the vlogs but Do u guys already had people in the Canada? Because it seemed that guys just landed and got sins and bank accounts etc. Or u got a pr card through work etc

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      We did not. No family, no friends, just us taking a big old risk! :)
      We did arrive as PRs so that helped a lot.

  • @shareign1
    @shareign1 6 місяців тому +1

    Welcome to Edmonton 😊

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      Thank you. Thank you ☺️

  • @lonnahlubumbe7653
    @lonnahlubumbe7653 6 місяців тому

    Wow i love this vlog definitely subscribing ❤😊

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Whoo hoo 🎉 So happy to have you along for the journey!

  • @MrsBeester
    @MrsBeester 6 місяців тому

    Welcome to Edmonton Lynell! 😊

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      It’s been a pleasure so far. Thank you ☺️

    • @MrsBeester
      @MrsBeester 6 місяців тому

      @@lynnellb our family has been searching for a new family doctor recently and I realized what a shortage we have in this city. I am so happy to see your family chose to move here. 😊 I will continue to follow your videos and hope we cross paths one day!

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      @@MrsBeester let’s see 🤭

  • @Gypsyfox78
    @Gypsyfox78 3 місяці тому

    Welcome to Edmonton ❤

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  3 місяці тому

      Thank you ☺️

  • @yollysdairy
    @yollysdairy 5 місяців тому

    Hello, I took my time to watch your video and I loved it.
    But pls would love to know what province you are in Canada as well as how long you have stayed in Canada now
    Would be glad if we could talk more please
    Thank you

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      Hi hi. Thanks for tuning. We are in Alberta Canada for about 6 weeks now. Feel free to email or reach out on Instagram!

  • @JulieRacine-n9l
    @JulieRacine-n9l 5 місяців тому

    Welcome to Canada!

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      It’s a pleasure being here. Thank you ☺️

  • @Vokaymua
    @Vokaymua 6 місяців тому

    Lovely Vlog!❤

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! ☺️

  • @Lucianppl
    @Lucianppl 6 місяців тому +1

    New subbie and love it

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      So happy to have you here 🎉

  • @TheyluvAneleh
    @TheyluvAneleh 5 місяців тому

    I live in Edmonton, Alberta

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому

      Tell me, what do you like the best and what do you like the worst? ☺️

    • @TheyluvAneleh
      @TheyluvAneleh 5 місяців тому

      @@lynnellb the thing I like the worst is that it’s really really cold on the winter and thing I like the best is that you can go to kdays on the summer and I’m going to kdays tomorrow!!!!!

  • @kimberlyfrancis5364
    @kimberlyfrancis5364 6 місяців тому

    Welcome to Edmonton 🎉🎉🎉

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому +1

      We are so happy to be here! Thank you ☺️

  • @doneashamoxey2527
    @doneashamoxey2527 3 місяці тому

    Hello Good night how are you doing tonight I just text to ask What did you're guy's did to get in Canada

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  3 місяці тому

      We will be posting a video soon to explain our journey!

  • @Ariijiina
    @Ariijiina 6 місяців тому

    How long did the process took to come to Canada dear

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      We applied in November and got approved in March. So about four months. But we started getting ready for the application awhile back

  • @jay_jay5646
    @jay_jay5646 6 місяців тому +2

    Just came across volg Nice carmex. Please get car seats for the baby because you can be stop at any time by the police they sell at walmart .

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому +1

      Carmex is on the to buy list ASAP. Haha.
      Also you’re allowed to not have car seats once you’re renting for less than 2/3 weeks. But we already got for our car. Thanks for looking out. Appreciate it!

    • @jay_jay5646
      @jay_jay5646 6 місяців тому +1

      Ok, nice to know that, but safe first, and it's first I'm hearing that since I live canada, that's allowed .

    • @ibrahim6960
      @ibrahim6960 6 місяців тому

      lol some people are not aware, but it may also just be an Alberta law. Because it was not the same in New York we had to rent car seats then as you see in the travel to Africa vlog.
      It was also nice not having to pay to rent the car seats for over a week when we were going to buy our own in a few days anyways. PS: I had put the link to the government website but you tube deleted it. Just search occupant restraint laws Alberta and check the exemptions.

    • @jay_jay5646
      @jay_jay5646 6 місяців тому

      ​@@ibrahim6960 ok

  • @TuMaLife
    @TuMaLife 6 місяців тому

    Hi, what’s the process for renting a car when you just land in Canada? Do you need a special type of driver’s license

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому +3

      Hey, my husband is going to do a video all about it. Stay tuned!

  • @judeclement805
    @judeclement805 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi, nice video. What's the name of your community? It's a really nice and calm environment .

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  5 місяців тому +1

      Most of the residential communities are very similar that way. They kind of design them to be. They’re beautiful 😍

  • @Lakkri
    @Lakkri 2 місяці тому

  • @MystiqueSunshineGoddess
    @MystiqueSunshineGoddess 4 місяці тому

    Vaseline a couple times a day

  • @kitikat781
    @kitikat781 6 місяців тому

    Which country are you from?

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  6 місяців тому

      Hi Azi. I’m from St. Lucia 🇱🇨

  • @sylviamey
    @sylviamey 5 місяців тому +1

    canada isn’t canada anymore.

    • @lynnellb
      @lynnellb  4 місяці тому

      I would say that is true for all countries and in many different ways. Good and bad!

    • @sylviamey
      @sylviamey 4 місяці тому

      @@lynnellb canada is digusting now because of all the immigrants trudeau has let in. we have lost all canadian culture. so thanks

    • @wintergirl8
      @wintergirl8 4 місяці тому +1

      @@sylviamey you are a vile person. What exactly have you lost?