Get a “Frosted Sand” Matte Finish on Your Nails with GOSH Cosmetics
Modern Mix Vancouver received a sneak peek at the Spring/Summer 2014 GOSH Cosmetics collection. One of my favourite products from the collection is definitely the “Frosted Sand Polish”, a glitter nail lacquer with a sand-like matte finish. It’s hard to mess up with glitter polish – even if it smudges or chips, it’s hardly noticeable. […]
3-Course Steak Dinner at Hamilton Street Grill & $200 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
Located on the corner of Hamilton and Nelson, Hamilton Street Grill has been a Yaletown staple for the past 16 years. Recently, SocialShopper featured a ridiculously good deal on their website. A 3-Course Meal for two at Hamilton Street Grill for $45. Despite living in Yaletown, I was surprised I hadn’t had the opportunity to […]
Teavana and Oprah Chai Tea Collaboration launches April 29 in Vancouver
Starbucks and Teavana are partnering together for a first-of-its-kind collaboration to co-create Teavana® Oprah Chai Tea. Beginning April 29, Starbucks will make a donation for each Teavana Oprah Chai product sold in Starbucks and Teavana stores to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation to benefit educational opportunities for youth. Oprah Winfrey personally developed the tea with Teavana’s […]
The Art of Vegetarian Cooking Class at The Dirty Apron Cooking School
Already within 10 minutes of this cooking class and demonstration, I was already learning a practical array of skills that I could take home and apply to my own cooking. For example: how to make pesto from scratch, how to caramelize onions, and how to roast tomatoes.
Why Merino Wool is the Perfect Transitional Piece for Springtime in Vancouver
When I was younger, my aunt in New Zealand would send me merino wool clothing for birthday and Christmas presents. This material is known to be very warm, breathable and lightweight, without being scratchy. It is because of my familiarity with merino wool, which is why Icebreaker Merino on West 4th caught my eye. Icebreaker Merino […]
The Best Off-Roading Trails in B.C. to Take Your Vehicle for Some Muddy Fun (Sponsored Post)
What racing around a track is to a sports car nut, is what off-roading on logging roads and trails is to a truck enthusiast. And luckily for British Columbians – with Mother Nature as a backyard – there are no shortages of muddy routes with interesting histories and fun names like the Whipsaw Trail or the Quesnel Canyon Crawl.