Reflexology and high noon tea… A perfect Saturday {& a giveaway!}

May 4, 2013 15 Comments
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It felt like Mother's Day came early after the day I had yesterday! My morning started with back-to-back face and foot reflexology treatments, compliments of Kalyana, followed by being treated to high noon tea at C.C Violin Patisserie and Café. Admittedly, I have a mild obsession with foot rubs. I have friends who don't like feet anywhere near them and others who don't want anyone touching their feet, but I am all about the feet. (Especially if it involves a massage!). My mom and I love going for foot reflexology treatments, so when I heard about Kalyana in West Vancouver, I was pretty excited to try a new local wellness centre. When I arrived for my treatments at Kalyana, which opened its doors just over 3 months ago in West Vancouver, I was greeted by two members of the Kalyana … [Continue reading...]

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It’s in the bag… the ‘hospital bag’ that is!

April 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Before we brought our little Portia into this world, I was guilty of many google searches involving everything from heartburn to breastfeeding.  Somewhere amidst those searches was: what to pack in the hospital bag. This seems to be a very popular query as by the time you type in "what to pack i", your question is auto-completed! You can try it just for fun... or just keep reading my post and save yourself the search ;) I decided that I would post my own little list of deemed essentials, in case anyone is expecting and is wondering what they might want to have with them once it's "GO TIME". I should note that I delivered both our girls via caesarian section (both liked to hang out in breech position), so some of the items on my list might be more valuable for longer hospital … [Continue reading...]

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Mama’s Night Out with Modern Mama North Shore

March 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Modern Mama North Shore is hosting a fabulous Mama's Night Out on Tuesday, April 16th from 7:30-9:30pm.  They have teamed up with DAVIDsTEA again after a very successful night out at the Edgemont location in February.  This time, all the fun will be had at the Park Royal location! The idea behind Modern Mama's Nights Out is to bring together North Shore moms and there is always something special going on. This upcoming event is one you will not want to miss out on as it will be filled with Purdy's chocolate, DAVIDsTEA, swag bags including a warming pillow from Warm Buddy ($30 value), product samples from Crabtree & Evelynn, DavidsTea loose tea samples, a $10 gift certificate to Romantique (lingerie) at Park Royal (and more!), and a guaranteed door prize! Here is the … [Continue reading...]

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Easter Events on the North Shore 2013

March 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
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If you haven't already done so, check out the calendar (on the right) to find out about all the Easter events going on this week and weekend! Happy Easter! … [Continue reading...]

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North Shore mamas… meet Modern Mama North Shore!

January 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
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North Shore Mama's.... have you heard about Modern Mama North Shore yet?  If you haven't, you should definitely check them out!   Two fabulous mom's (both mamas to two little girls) have brought the popular Modern Mama community to our neck of the woods and they have been busy planning all sorts of great events for us North Shore Mamas. "Modern Mama is a social & educational community resource for moms, by moms. It is your modern ‘moms club’ with everything from on & offline events & resources to blogs & newsletters. Our mom-focused events involving fashion, lifestyle & parenting are small, private, led by an expert & offer nanny service." Jai Onofrey & Angela Santoro are the super moms who make up the Modern Mama North Shore team.  The idea behind … [Continue reading...]

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September Family Events & Activities- North Shore & Nearby

September 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
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Today is September.  What?  I say this every summer, as I am sure many do... "That summer was way too short!" But here we find ourselves, it is Labour Day weekend and school is back in session in 3 short days. I hope you have all had a wonderful summer and that you enjoy this last (long) weekend of the summer. Saturday, September 1 SummerFest at Lonsdale Quay Market Dance Saturdays final weekend The Fair at the PNE final weekend  Sunday, September 2 Save the Salish Sea Festival SummerFest at Lonsdale Quay Market Concert Sundays final weekend The Fair at the PNE final weekend Monday, September 3 Labour Day Fall Fair at Burnaby Village Museum Music in the Park at Cleveland Dam The Fair at the PNE last day! Tuesday, September 4 Wednesday, September 5 North … [Continue reading...]

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August Family Events & Activities

August 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
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Summer time and the living's easy.... especially since we are getting better than amazing weather in Vancouver these days! July has come and gone and we are already a few days into August, meaning I am late in getting this post up, but hopefully you agree with the saying "better late than never" as much as I do! So what's going on in August on the North Shore and nearby?  LOTS! Be sure to check back often, as this calendar is constantly being updated! Friday, August 3 Free Friday Evening Concert Series - Live in Lynn Valley Free Friday Evening Concert Series - Evenings in Egdemont Free Friday Evening Concert Series - Concerts in the Cove West Vancouver Harmony Arts Festival & Art Market Saturday, August 4 Concerts in Cates Park Lonsdale Quay Summer Fest 2012 … [Continue reading...]

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I Like Rainbows! I like Bread!

June 27, 2012 5 Comments
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Rainbows...? Bread...? How on earth could they be related? I popped in very quickly to The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village today.  I was on my way to work and found myself suddenly craving one of their delectable veggie sandwiches on their amazing in-house baked multigrain bread.  As I was paying for my lunch, I looked up and saw these (right above the $5.00 charge for whining sign): RAINBOW LOAVES! So fun! So cool! I needed to try one. I brought a loaf home. Fresh out of the oven no less! I was even instructed not to close the bag the bread was in, because it was still warm and needed to cool off a little. The car ride home smelled fantastic! Here's what happened once home... Yum! Portia loved the Rainbow Bread! As I was talking to the friendly staff, I … [Continue reading...]

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July Family Events & Activities on the North Shore

June 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
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School's out for the summer and July is just around the corner! There are so many great events going on on the North Shore (and neighbouring areas!). Get out there with your family and enjoy some of what our great communities have to offer and let's hope for some sunshine! Sunday, July 1 Pancake Breakfast at Grand Boulevard Park (Grand Blvd. & 14th St.) ~ 8-10am North Shore Canada Day Parade (Starts at 9:30am on 13th St. & Grand Blvd.- best viewing is probably Lonsdale and 14th st. area) Lions Gate Rotary Club's North Vancouver Canada Day Celebrations West Vancouver Canada Day Celebration and Fireworks Thursday, July 5 Indian Summer: A Festival of Arts and Ideas (July 5-15) Friday, July 6 Squamish Nation 25th Annual Youth Powwow  Monday, July 9 BC SPCA … [Continue reading...]

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Best of the North Shore!

June 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
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This is your chance to weigh in on the best of what the North Shore has to offer!! If you are able to answer all the questions, you will be entered to win an iPad (not bad!). Otherwise, you are casting your vote for your favourite places and services in North & West Van (also not bad!) :) https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OUTBestOfCity2012 Happy Voting! North Shore Mama … [Continue reading...]

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