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!

Local Lives: Kate Marshall, Aura Nutrition

Lifelong Vancouverite Kate Marshall is a well-known member of the Vancouver fitness community. Her wide-ranging athletic life has taken her from a sporty upbringing in North Vancouver and on Galiano Island to playing on the football field where she was a wide receiver for the BC Legends pro lingerie football team, playing rugby for the Cayman […]

Fuud: Vancouver Meal Prep Delivery Company Review

Fuud is the most recent Vancouver meal prep delivery company I ordered from — you may have heard about them from their appearance on Dragon’s Den a few seasons back.

Book Review: You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero

You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero Book Review

Listed as a #1 New York Times best-seller with over 2 million copies sold, You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero is a self-improvement book filled with positive affirmations and humorous anecdotes on how to “stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life”.

EVENT: Tasting Plates Vancouver Celebrates 7th Anniversary

The 7th year anniversary edition of Tasting Plates Vancouver — happening on Wednesday February 6 — takes participants on a walk through downtown Vancouver with a mixed selection of two South Indian restaurants, a new vegan cafe, and an Irish fast food joint.

Simply Beautiful: Winter 2018 Subscription Box Reviewed

Spoilers and review for Winter 2018 Simply Beautiful Subscription Box, a Canadian lifestyle subscription box filled with beauty, home, and fashion accessories.

Baskits: The Canadian Gift Basket Company

I am eating a packet of Mary Macleod’s Handmade All Butter Shortbread as I type this blog post. The shortbread came from a gift basket I received earlier this month — a gift from the Canadian gift basket company BASKITS. The occasion for the gift? A thoughtful gesture, both welcoming me home from nearly a […]