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CocoaNymph – a Sweet Find Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2012 – 4:58 pm No Comment |

Thick and creamy I had the pleasure of being one of the first to taste CocoaNymph’s newest creation for the hot chocolate festival: Maple Cinnamon drinking chocolate with a caramelized apple ring. This flavorful combination is just one of 15 flavors available at CocoaNymph throughout the year.

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Quo x ORLY – Holiday 2011 Nailpolish Collection

November 29, 2011 – 7:44 pm | No Comment |
Quo x ORLY – Holiday 2011 Nailpolish Collection

Quo Cosmetics, has been Shoppers Drug Mart’s exclusive makeup brand for the past 10 years and a consistent leader in the Canadian beauty industry.  This winter season, Quo is debuts its exciting new nail lacquer collection …

Rodelle – 2nd Annual Baking Challenge

November 24, 2011 – 11:35 pm | No Comment |
Rodelle – 2nd Annual Baking Challenge

Rodelle, the organic baking brand (75 years old and still going strong) is giving you the opportunity to share those baking moments on Facebook for a chance to win a year’s supply of Rodelle and a Kitchen Aid mixer.

The 8th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade (Sunday Dec. 4, 2011)

November 20, 2011 – 1:27 pm | No Comment |
The 8th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade (Sunday Dec. 4, 2011)

Surround yourself with holiday festivities in the heart of downtown at the 8th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade. The Parade features more than 60 marching bands, choirs, festive floats, and community groups, along with 200 volunteers, 3,500 participants and 300,000 spectators.

Starbucks – Holiday Drinks 2011

November 2, 2011 – 12:15 pm | 2 Comments |
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?

38th Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov. 9 to 13) – win tickets through MMV

October 26, 2011 – 1:30 pm | 18 Comments |
38th Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov. 9 to 13) – win tickets through MMV

For hundreds, if not thousands of people in the Lower Mainland, Circle Craft’s annual Christmas Market is a holiday tradition.  This year, the 38th annual Circle Craft Christmas Market takes place from November 9th to …

MMV Top Holiday Gift Ideas

December 23, 2010 – 12:05 pm | No Comment |
MMV Top Holiday Gift Ideas

Are you still in need of Christmas gifts? Below are items I have recently acquired (whether as a gift, or bought for myself) which I would highly recommend as gift suggestions for that lucky person on your shopping list! Can’t purchase in time for Christmas? Treat yourself to a gift for the new year instead!

Amacon – Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 2, 2010)

November 26, 2010 – 3:43 pm | No Comment |
Amacon – Tree Lighting Celebration (Dec 2, 2010)

On Thursday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. Amacon will kick off the holidays with a Christmas tree lighting at the Vancouver Art Gallery (Georgia Street side). The lighting of the Rockefeller-style 50-foot tree is the largest of its kind in Western Canada and will raise money for a variety of local charities.  The event will be emceed by Rock 101’s Bro Jake, with appearances by the BC Lions, the BC Lions Cheerleaders, the Vancouver Giants, the Vancouver Children’s Choir and the guest of honour, Santa Claus. Entertainment acts begin at 5:30 p.m. and there will be a 10-second countdown prior to the lighting of the tree at 6:45 p.m.  Fore more information, please see the flyer below.

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Woodward’s Windows Display (Dec 1 to 24, 2010)

November 24, 2010 – 12:10 pm | No Comment |
Woodward’s Windows Display (Dec 1 to 24, 2010)

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Woodward’s Windows are back for the holidays! Canada Place has preserved the original displays and will showcase them in six locations as part of a walking tour in downtown Vancouver from December 1 – 24.  For more information, click here.
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