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Summer Vacation Ideas to Soak Up the Sun
With summer coming, planning your vacations is a must! Break out of the boring rut of winter, where cold weather restricts activities to indoors, and embrace the first sunshine of the season! There are many …
Tea Sparrow – loose leaf tea subscription service based in Vancouver
If I could place my bets on one trend that’s sure to take off in 2012, it’d be postal subscription services for product samples. Tea Sparrow is another Canadian monthly mail service that MMV readers …
MMV Top 10 Holiday Stocking Stuffers
Although many of the below picks have been previous featured on Modern Mix Vancouver, all the items listed have been tried and tested by Modern Mix Vancouver and now recommended to you to assist you …
Bel Café (801 West Georgia) – now open
BC-based artisan coffee and fresh-baked pastries. Fresh and delicious sandwiches. Confectionary delights for your sweet tooth. Inspired by the boulangeries (bakeries) of Paris, Bel Café (801 West Georgia St.) is the newest addition to the Rosewood Hotel …
Starbucks – Holiday Drinks 2011
Halloween is over, the Holidays are here! How do we know? Because the famous seasonal Starbucks “red cups” and holiday favorites are back! See below for a list of seasonal offerings available at your local Starbucks! Which ones have you tried?
Timeraiser 2011 – the results are in
In September, the Vancouver Timeraiser had 275+ attendees at its 4th annual event. The event’s basic premise is that attendees bid on the work of local artists in a silent auction, but instead of spending dollars, they are to pledge volunteer hours over the next year to receive the artwork.
Quiznos – Chicken Cordon Bleu Advertisement vs. Actual Sandwich
I don’t usually write about fast food joints on Modern Mix Vancouver, but I thought this comparison was so ridiculous I had to share. I went to the Quiznos on Broadway and Heather (between Oak …
Tetley Infusions – break your summer beverage routine
If hot tea is for winter, then iced tea is for summer! Although Vancouver hasn’t gotten the best summer weather lately, my fingers are crossed for the hotter weather, still to come. Tetley Infusions is a liquid iced tea mix you add to your water. And it’s completely natural with no artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives.
