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!

Birth Story: My “Change of Plans” Breech Baby C-Section at BC Women’s Hospital

At 36 weeks pregnant, it was confirmed that our baby was healthy but breech, meaning he wasn’t in the optimal “head down” position for a vaginal birth.

Father’s Day Dim Sum Feast at Heritage Asian Eatery

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For Father’s Day weekend, Heritage Asian Eatery will be offering a Father’s Day Feast dim sum package available for dine-in or take out.

Da Vinci Experience at Tsawwassen Mills Opens June 29

Opening on June 29, 2021 at Tsawwassen Mills, the interactive Da Vinci Experience brings the life and creations of Da Vinci to life, through audio, visual, and sensory technology.

Nursery Reveal: Our soft grey, white, and natural wood nursery

Our grey, white, and natural wood nursery was decorated with a baby boy in mind, but I tried to keep it soft with light wood, and pops of gender-neutral pastels. Some of the elements that lean more towards traditional ‘boy’ would be our choice of grey accents and a cream and navy blue rug. In […]

Tradle: Baby Clothing Subscription Company

Tradle is a Vancouver-based baby clothing subscription company, where subscribers receive gently used clothing, delivered on a seasonal, as-need basis. Items are shared among a community of families with Tradle at the center of the service, curating ‘capsule wardrobes’ unique for each baby, along with faciliating for delivery and exchanges. Delivered seasonally (or whenever your […]

I Luv It: Why Switch to a Natural Deodorant?

I first came across the Vancouver-based I Luv It natural deodorant brand in BC Living’s Simply Beautiful and Extraordinary Man Box, which got both my husband and I thinking about what we were swiping on our bodies every morning. Conventional deodorants and antiperspirants are filled with parabens, fragrance, and aluminum compounds that build up in […]