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!

City & Slope Festival (Feb 9 to 12, 2012)

By Alicia Woodside, Modern Mix Vancouver Fitness Writer Do you miss that epic party, also referred to as the Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games’ Cultural Olympiad? Wether you soaked in never-ending parties at cultural houses, visited our local mountains in a new light, or let your hair go at amazing gigs around the city, we […]

Tea Sparrow – loose-leaf tea subscription service

Modern Mix Vancouver was one of the first recipients of a Tea Sparrow package, a loose-leaf tea subscription based in Vancouver. Each monthly box of tea comes with 5 assorted flavours of loose-leaf tea, which will brew an approximate 50 total cups. This month, I received: Midsummer Night (green & oolong blend), Chai Americaine (chai […]

The Greek Gods – free yogurt giveaway in downtown Vancouver (Feb 3, 2012)

4,000 tubs of The Greek Gods yogurt will be given away on Feb 3, 2012 between 7am to 10am in the downtown Vancouver core. Commuters can enjoy this ‘delicious breakfast’ treat for free, while also meeting with ‘The Greek Gods’, who will bestow the yogurts upon Vancouver. There will be teams at Waterfront station, Burrard […]

DAVIDsTEA – The Sweetheart Collection

Show your loved ones you care this Valentine’s Day and let DAVIDsTEA do the sweet talking for you with this collection of five heartfelt teas. The Sweetheart Collection has five different ways to say “I Love You”: Love Tea #7 romances them, Doctor Chocolate says they’re just what the doctor ordered, Honeybee will make them sweet on you, Peppermint Amour shows […]

Moksha Yoga East Vancouver – free grand opening classes (Feb 3rd – 9th)

Moksha Yoga is opening in East Vancouver on East 15th Ave and Kingsway. From Feb 3rd to 9th, join them for free classes all week long. Food Bank donations will be accepted for mat and towel rentals.

Glerups – Felted Wool Slippers

Glerups slippers are made naturally from felted wool and an all-natural leather sole. Now available in Canada, Glerups are an awesome pair of premium slippers to keep your feet warm in the winter – especially if you have hardwood floors like me!