Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

McDonald’s x Peace Collective | Nostalgic Limited Edition Merch

McDonald’s Canada has teamed up with Peace Collective on a collection of retro merch. Canadians can look good while doing good in the limited-edition collection of tees, sweatshirts, joggers, hoodies, and more, featuring iconic McDonaldland characters.

Canadian Companies Making a Difference on Earth Day & Beyond

Small actions lead to big change, especially when it comes to being more environmentally conscious with the products we buy and use. This Earth Month, supporting eco-friendly businesses that prioritize sustainability is top of mind, be it shopping from businesses dedicated to reducing single-use plastic consumption, who use more eco-friendly materials in their packaging, or […]

Humble Chips Introduces Plastic-Free Compostable Chip Bags

Humble Potato Chips has introduced the Canadian snack food industry’s first certified organic potato chips packaged in certified plastic-free, compostable bags. Motivated to transform the world into a healthier place for their son, Wilder, owners Alicia and Jeff Lahey are on a mission to offer sustainable snacking alternatives while paving the way for other food […]

Stay Dry While Bathing Baby with This Snap-On Baby Towel

The Fuzzy Sprout makes hooded baby towels that clip around your neck, freeing your arms to lift your baby out of the bath while keeping yourself dry.

Review: Best Skip Hop Baby Products and Why We Love Them

Fun and functional, Skip Hop is a baby brand that’s no doubt come up in your search for the best baby products. We appreciate their multi-functional uses, their cute yet modern designs, the thoughtfully-designed development-focused elements, and great quality. Here’s a review of four Skip Hop baby products we’ve used with our baby for his […]

Review: Indestructible Books for Babies

As babies ‘read’ books with their hands and mouths, Indestructibles baby books are made for baby to hold, grab, chew, pull, and bend, without being destroyed.