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STEALS AND DEALS

July 17th, 2008
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop!

CROSS YOUR HEART Add a dash of European luxury to your home with beautiful linens, antiques and exquisite furnishings worthy of Elle Décor from The

Word Up

June 28th, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008 Word Up You debated between Ava and Addison for your first and Shae and Sadie for your second. The perfect names you have: now here's the perfect way to display them.

Custom made letter art from Whimsical Words is a colourful and simple way to doll up a child's room or nursery (and makes a great gift, too).

Little ones will love the creative and fanciful lettering (4" high, $7 each) that come in adorable designs. Or choose a favourite phrase, hang, and voila! It's artistic imagination, spelled out, and a personalized keepsake

FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH (IN A CRUNCH!)

June 14th, 2008


JUNE 14TH, 2008 FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH (IN A CRUNCH!) Prepare this chic French treat with your pint-sized sous chefs for brunch tomorrow and Dad will think he's died and gone to Paris. Hint: dust this traditional treat with icing sugar for an even fancier presentation.

Raspberry Clafouti 1/2 lb fresh raspberries 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar Zest of 1/2 a lemon 3 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 425°. Sauté raspberries in butter with 2 Tbsp of the butter and lemon zest until berries are soft and exude a little

PIMP MY RIDE

May 31st, 2008


MAY 31ST, 2008 PIMP MY RIDE Whether you're a Bugaboo babe or a Mountain Buggy mama, the Vancouver-made stroller pads from My Monkey Moo fancy-up and protect the swishest of strollers.

The super-soft white backing is plenty plush, and the graphic modern fabrics (think owls with poppies or cherry blossoms) are a perfect backdrop for your own stunning progeny.

Or abstract art created by a shaken sippy cup.

Stroller pads are $69 at www.mymonkeymoo.com

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prescribed dose: whistler thinking

August 7th, 2007
whistler thinking

Nature calls! Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a mini–break in picturesque Whistler, B.C. this fall. Consistently rated one of the top resorts in the world, Whistler offers everything a chic nature lover like you could want. From September 1–October 31 www.whister.com/dineunwind is offering fantastic deals on accommodations, spas and dining, so pack your bag for a weekend getaway!

Arrive in style at one of the luxurious four and five–star hotels (available from $129 a night) and hand your keys to one of the cute mountain–boy valets. From there, unwind at

all that glitters

March 12th, 2007
 

  March 12, 2007

 

all that glitters

If you're as scared as we are about unveiling wintry limbs to the world, we've got a Beyoncé-style beauty trick to get those legs a-shimmering.

Linden Leaves GOLD Oil combines all-natural plant and flower oils with real 23 karat gold flakes.

Splash it on after a bath or pour it in the bathwater and soak like a socialite.

And make

milk maid

March 10th, 2007
   

  March 10, 2007

 

milk maid

You've heard of the nursing bra. And you've heard of fashion.

And you've heard of the term “mutually exclusive."

Banish the stretched-out, wet T-shirt look with the amazing nursing clothes and bras from Canadian website www.milkface.com

The clever “Boob" styles have secret double panels so you can feed easily without exposing the

Bed and Breakfast - The Dancing Firs

December 10th, 2006
My neighbor runs this amazing bed and breakfast right on the water.  It is a magical, wonderful and romantic retreat for couples, or if you have visitors coming in from out of town that crave an exceptional gracious location they'll treasure.

  Contact Mary Robson  604 538 3835 reservations@dancingfirs.com www.dancingfirs.com

October Community Info & Events

October 8th, 2006
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP ALEXANDRA...?2916 McBride AvenueCrescent Beach, BCV4A 3G2Phone: 604-535-0015

IT'S TURKEY TIME!Please join us as we once again host our traditional Community Thanksgiving Dinner in the Dining Hall. Why spend all those hours cooking in a hot kitchen only to clean tons of dirty dishes when you could spend a relaxing evening here with us? Not only do we provide the food, but we even do the dishes! Bring your whole family. Happy half hour starts at 5:30pm with dinner at 6pm Monday October 9th.Advance registration only (so we know how much turkey we need).Adults $10, Children 6-12 $6, Under 3-Free.

FAMILY HALLOWEENJoin us tuesday

Mosaics for interior, outdoor, pool and kids

September 8th, 2006


Luciva is located in Foshan, Guangdong, China, and is dedicated to marketing of top quality mosaic and glass tiles. Foshan has a long tradition of being China's center of ceramic production and this tradition of quality and excellence is incorporated into all of the products we make. Hope this e-mail could be some of help for your business in the near future. We are glad to provide samples for testing and are confident that you will concur that they are high quality world-class products. OEM or ODM are also welcome.

1. Antique Stone Mosaic: marble material and other stones for floor, wall, etc.2. Modern Crystal Mosaic: \nVarious