Have you ever seen someone across the room and become immediately and undoubtedly drawn to them? Well, Stan experienced this at a wedding, and that magnetic connection led him to the love of his life.
The moment he spotted Flora, he was immediately enchanted by her radiant beauty. Something stirred deep within him, and he just knew that he had to approach her…he was not going to let this chance pass by. He walked up to her confidently, and a conversation ensued. Oh, she was so charming! he couldn’t resist her warmth and beautiful smile. In that moment, his certainty peaked; she was the one for him. They exchanged numbers and stayed in contact. Through steady intentionality and consistency, Stan eventually won Flora’s heart. He had always known his heart belonged to her, and to make it official, he gave her a beautiful surprise proposal. She said yes! Now it’s forever o’clock for the lovebirds, and we are so excited! Their love shines so bright in these stunning proposal photos, both of them glowing and serving a sweet dose of romance. We see what Stan saw that fateful day, and truly, we are just as mesmerised.
Enjoy their proposal photos and love story below:
How we met
By the groom, Stan:
What surprised me most wasn’t the attraction. It was the certainty. Somewhere deep inside me, something awakened. I knew, in a way that didn’t need explanation, that she was my wife. From where I sat, I couldn’t take my eyes off her. I tried to act normal, but my attention kept finding its way back to her. I asked questions about who she was and paid close attention. I remember thinking to myself that I couldn’t let that moment pass, that I couldn’t let the universe place her in front of me and walk away pretending I didn’t recognise what it was offering. When the opportunity came, I took it and approached her. We talked. And almost immediately, it felt easy. She had the most beautiful eyes and a smile that disarmed you without trying. Even with all the noise around us, I felt strangely focused… like everything else had softened into the background. Before the wedding ended, she decided to leave. But I already knew I wasn’t going to let whatever had started that night fade away. We exchanged contact, and after that day, I stayed intentional. I did everything I could to make sure we stayed connected, that the communication didn’t stop. I knew what I had seen. I went home smiling from cheek to cheek, gisting my friends that I had just met my answered prayer. They all thought it was a joke, but here we are today. I’m grateful I made that bold move.
How we met
By the bride, Flora:
I remember that night differently. I remember the noise first, the crowd, the energy and the fun that comes with being at a Nigerian wedding. I wasn’t in the mood to talk to anyone anymore. All I wanted to do was enjoy the wedding to the fullest. And then he walked up to me. There was nothing loud or intrusive about him. He was calm, respectful, and gentle in a way that immediately softened my guard. So we talked. I didn’t know anything at that moment. But something about him stayed with me. As the conversations continued and the days unfolded, I began to notice the things that mattered. His consistency. His kindness. The way he showed up without needing to announce himself. I saw that he was a genuinely good person, sincere and intentional. I knew I wanted him in my life. At first, simply as a friend. And then, quietly, our friendship deepened. What he felt immediately, I grew into slowly. What he knew from the start, I came to understand through time, through presence, and through care. Love didn’t arrive all at once for me. It gradually unfolded, and it stayed. Somewhere along the way, I realised I was choosing him too. And now, here we are. Still choosing each other.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/walmart-superstore-toys-department-toronto-on-canada-november-4-2024-view-the-shelves-with-the-toys-in-walmart-superstore.jpg?id=61443858&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=45%2C0%2C45%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Parents in Canada may want to double-check what's in their homes right now. In recent weeks, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/health-canada" target="_blank">Health Canada</a> and Transport Canada have issued a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/food-recall-chocolate-pistachios-quebec" target="_blank">series of recalls</a> for baby and child products, including car seats, toys, high chairs, baby nests, and helmets.</p><p>Some of the products have been linked to serious safety hazards, and at least 10 deaths in the U.S. have been connected to models sold in both countries.</p><p>Several items were sold at major retailers like <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/walmart-grocery-prices-comparison-montreal" target="_blank">Walmart</a>, Dollarama, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/costco-cheaper-montreal-grocery-stores" target="_blank">Costco</a>, and Amazon. And in many cases, the recalls are tied to risks like choking, falls, entrapment, and drowning.</p><p>Here's a full breakdown of the latest recalls and safety notices from Health Canada.</p><h3>Baby nests</h3><br/><img alt="BChic and Chicure model baby nests." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4cdf779ce9214a1ae4239bf41a0534c2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="3be7f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/bchic-and-chicure-model-baby-nests.webp?id=61443765&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>BChic eleven "baby co-sleeping bed"</li><li>Chicure eleven "luggage bed middle bed"</li></ul><p>Over 3,000 baby nests sold online in Canada between February 2020 and July 2025 are being recalled. Health Canada says the products do not meet Canadian safety standards for cribs, cradles, and bassinets, and could pose strangulation, entrapment, or fall risks for infants.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the nest and dispose of it immediately.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: August 1, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bchic-and-chicure-model-baby-nests-recalled-due-fall-strangulation-and-entrapment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chic Baby recall notice</a></p><h3>Stacker toys</h3><br><img alt="Tegu floating stacker toys." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="3ebf0a16b5c9487c62f931e3e6f2791f" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="211b1" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/tegu-floating-stacker-toys.webp?id=61443780&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Tegu Floating Stacker – Rainbow (STA-BGY-801T)</li><li>Tegu Floating Stacker – Big Top (STA-BTP-806T)</li></ul><p>Nearly 2,000 Tegu stacker toys are being recalled in Canada due to magnets that can detach. If swallowed, multiple small magnets can become trapped inside the digestive system and cause internal injuries. One case has been reported in Canada, with others abroad.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the toy and contact Tegu for a free replacement.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 31, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/tegu-floating-stacker-toy-rainbow-and-big-top-models-recalled-due-choking-and" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tegu recall notice</a></p><h3>Play kitchen</h3><br><img alt="\u200bKidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchen with problematic hooks circled in red." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4282410b87cb9582675312fdbb847a26" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="67d95" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/u200bkidkraft-farm-to-table-model-play-kitchen-with-problematic-hooks-circled-in-red.webp?id=61443785&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>KidKraft Farm to Table Play Kitchen (#53411)</li></ul><p>Thousands of units sold in Canada between 2018 and 2025 are being recalled due to a strangulation hazard. Health Canada says clothing can get caught on the hooks if a child crawls through the back. One U.S. child died in a similar incident.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Remove the hooks and request replacements from KidKraft.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 31, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/kidkraft-farm-table-model-play-kitchen-recalled-due-strangulation-hazard" target="_blank">KidKraft recall notice</a></p><h3>Portable high chairs</h3><br><img alt="Ciao! Baby Portable High Chairs." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a1286cde19242045d3f5d8bedf3460b8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d6772" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/ciao-baby-portable-high-chairs.webp?id=61443788&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Ciao! Baby Portable High Chair (Orange, Tangerine, Purple, Grey Checkered)</li></ul><p>Around 90 units sold between May 2021 and June 2025 are being recalled due to potential entrapment risks. No injuries have been reported in Canada so far.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the high chair and contact the company for guidance.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 28, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/update-ciao-baby-portable-high-chair-recalled-due-entrapment-hazard" target="_blank">Ciao! Baby recall notice</a></p><h3>Other baby nests</h3><br><img alt="Housbay baby nest." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="00e0ce11d693c603a50b586a020e2971" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="0bf70" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/housbay-baby-nest.webp?id=61443793&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>Housbay Nest for Baby (AliExpress.ca)</li></ul><p>Although only four units were sold in Canada, Health Canada says the nest doesn’t meet crib and bassinet safety standards and could pose risks of strangulation, choking, and falls.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and throw it away.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 24, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-housbay-baby-nests-available-aliexpressca-may-pose-risk" target="_blank">Housbay product advisory</a></p><h3>Car seats</h3><br><img alt="Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim car seat." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="61ba7a83d11dc5481cc5de76a148bcde" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="158bb" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/evenflo-gold-revolve360-slim-car-seat.webp?id=61443798&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>: Evenflo Revolve360 Slim and Gold Revolve360 Slim car seats with the following model numbers:</p><ul><li><li>36812449C</li><li>36812449CPOP</li><li>36812450C</li><li>36812467C</li><li>36812470C</li><li>36812470CV</li></li></ul><p>About 19,000 car seats sold in Canada between May 2023 and June 2025 are being recalled. Transport Canada says the rear-facing installation with a seat belt and tether does not meet safety standards.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Continue using it with UAS or forward-facing. Register to get a free repair kit in September.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 24, 2025</p><p><a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/defects-recalls-vehicles-tires-child-car-seats/evenflo-revolve360-slim-car-seats-non-compliance-chest-acceleration" target="_blank">Evenflo recall notice</a></p><h3>Above-ground pools</h3><br><img alt="Bestway, Intex and Polygroup above-ground pools. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f747705a6c56afa95c2f6f0a11f6a3d8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a57bd" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/bestway-intex-and-polygroup-above-ground-pools-health-canada.webp?id=61443802&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bestway Power Steel, Steel Pro, Coleman Power Steel</li><li>Intex Metal Frame and Ultra Frame</li><li>Polygroup Summer Waves, Escapes, Funsicle, Outbound</li></ul><p>More than 266,000 above-ground pools sold between 2003 and 2025 are being recalled. A strap on the outer wall can act as a step, increasing the risk of unsupervised entry and drowning. Nine U.S. deaths have been reported.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Keep kids away and contact the manufacturer for a free repair kit.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 21, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/select-bestway-intex-and-polygroup-above-ground-pools-48-inches-and-taller-recalled" target="_blank">Pool recall notice</a></p><h3>Portable crib bed</h3><br><img alt="HAPDEN portable crib bed with label. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5264bc48416dd4a056e81e4672ecc42b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d847f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/hapden-portable-crib-bed-with-label-health-canada.webp?id=61443805&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>HAPDEN Travel Portable Crib Fence Bed Cradle</li></ul><p>Only 34 units were sold in Canada through Walmart Marketplace, but Health Canada says the product doesn't meet crib safety standards and could pose strangulation or fall risks.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the product and dispose of it.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 18, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/health-canada-warns-hapden-travel-portable-crib-fence-bed-cradle-available-walmartca" target="_blank">HAPDEN product advisory</a></p><h3>Other baby nests</h3><br><img alt="La Millou Baby Best Nest. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="72bd46094fe7b2df56b6bbb6b4aa6fb0" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="41877" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/la-millou-baby-best-nest-health-canada.webp?id=61443808&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>La Millou Baby Best Nest</li><li>La Millou Baby Nest Premium</li></ul><p>Moda Kids is recalling 28 baby nests sold between November 2023 and April 2025 due to design risks that could cause strangulation, entrapment, or falls. No injuries have been reported.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using the nest and contact Moda Kids for a refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 11, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/millou-baby-best-nest-recalled-due-fall-strangulation-and-entrapment-hazards" target="_blank">La Millou recall notice</a></p><h3>Helmets</h3><br><img alt="509 and 509 for Polaris helmets. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="93634de209af13b1165b90e64089bc4d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="5b933" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/509-and-509-for-polaris-helmets-health-canada.webp?id=61443810&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>509 Tactical 3.0 Helmets (Youth, Mountain, Trail)</li><li>509 for Polaris Tactical 3.0</li></ul><p>Certain youth helmets are being recalled due to potential issues with impact protection and defective chin straps. There has been one report of a concussion in the U.S.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Contact 509 or Polaris to request a replacement or refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: July 3, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/expanded-recall-polaris-and-509-branded-helmets-recalled-due-impact-hazard" target="_blank">Polaris recall notice</a></p><h3>Sleeping bags</h3><br><img alt="Micro Star sleeping bags. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="588367710fefc18797f301f0fa051037" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="b0b07" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/micro-star-sleeping-bags-health-canada.webp?id=61443815&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Deuter Micro Star Sleeping Bag (Wave Nightblue, Amber Maple, Spearmint Seagreen)</li></ul><p>Seventy sleeping bags sold in spring 2025 through ROI Recreation Outfitters are being recalled. Health Canada says the design could allow a child to slide fully inside and suffocate.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and return it to the store for a full refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 30, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/deuter-micro-star-children-s-sleeping-bag-recalled-due-suffocation-hazard" target="_blank">Deuter recall notice</a></p><h3>More helmets</h3><br><img alt="\u200bA pair of recalled bicycle helmets that may not provide proper crash protection." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6021021f06331e1dc572662e73a9aefb" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="029eb" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/u200ba-pair-of-recalled-bicycle-helmets-that-may-not-provide-proper-crash-protection.webp?id=61443819&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled products</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bell Cadence Youth Bike Helmets (Black/Blue and Purple models, code 9/24)</li></ul><p>Bell is recalling around 500 youth bike helmets sold at Walmart between September 2024 and May 2025. They may not provide proper crash protection.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and contact Bell for a refund. You'll need to cut the straps and send photo proof.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 26, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/bell-cadence-youth-helmets-recalled-due-injury-hazard" target="_blank">Bell Sports recall notice</a></p><h3>Convertible high chair</h3><br><img alt="Funlio 2-in-1 convertible high chair. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c33752fa7031c5af48534622ead01a63" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="aa8c7" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/funlio-2-in-1-convertible-high-chair-health-canada.webp?id=61443825&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>Funlio 2-in-1 Baby High Chair (model FL-039)</li></ul><p>74 high chairs sold at Walmart and Amazon are being recalled. The tray gap is too large, and the harness system may fail, which could lead to falls or entrapment.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Disassemble the chair and follow the company’s instructions for a refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 20, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/funlio-2-1-convertible-baby-high-chairs-recalled-due-fall-and-entrapment-hazards" target="_blank">Funlio recall notice</a></p><h3>Baby toothbrush</h3><br><img alt="Oracare baby toothbrush. Health Canada" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="33713d0759fe0747e6c3ea98f16c965e" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="6785d" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/oracare-baby-toothbrush-health-canada.webp?id=61443830&width=980"/><p><strong>Recalled product</strong>:</p><ul><li>Oracare Baby Brush (Dollarama)</li></ul><p>Health Canada says the brush can snap in half and become a choking hazard. One complaint has been reported. Dollarama has stopped selling the item.</p><p><strong>What to do</strong>: Stop using it and return it to the store for a refund.<br/><strong>Published</strong>: June 13, 2025</p><p><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/oracare-baby-brush-toothbrush-recalled-dollarama-due-potential-choking-hazard" target="_blank">Oracare product advisory</a> & <a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/oracare-baby-brush" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recall notice</a></p></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br></br><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p><p><em>This story was adapted from the article "<a href="https://www.narcity.com/child-baby-product-recalls-canada-august-2025" target="_blank">So many child & baby products are being recalled in Canada after 10 deaths,</a>" which was originally published on Narcity.</em></p><p><em><br/></em></p>