30 Essential Vancouver Jewellery Designers

Featured Entrepreneur: Cathy Piso of Kids Vancouver

09 Feb 2010, written by Christine 0 Comments
Featured Entrepreneur: Cathy Piso of Kids Vancouver

Cathy Piso’s Kids Vancouver is a popular directory offering Vancouver families a plethora of information, including a list of birthday party magicians, fun things to do in Vancouver, upcoming swap meets and more. We had a chance to connect with Cathy and find out more about this valuable resource.

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CANAMADE: 2010 Winter Market

08 Feb 2010, written by Christine 0 Comments

A market created to highlight products that are Made In Canada. Daily during the Winter Olympics from Feb 11-28th, 2010 11-8pm. Visitors can bring home some of the best products made here in Canada. Find stylish, original gifts or souvenirs from artisans like Lady Dragon Glassworks, Catalyst Reaction, Australian Outback, Elroy Apparel, Ola Designs, Helen Margareta, Yutal Fusion Jewelry and many many more.

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Valentines Vday Event and Mommy Makeover

08 Feb 2010, written by Christine 0 Comments

For Valentines LilliQ Cafe is having an affair to remember. There will be face painting, kids yoga classes (for 3-8 year olds) and a large play area for the children to enjoy. For the parents there will be make up artists and photographers to give you those great portraits and family photos you have been craving! There will also be fun things to buy for your loved ones this Valentines not to mention beautiful flowers for your sweetheart.

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Salts Organic: Sweet Clothing

08 Feb 2010, written by Christine 0 Comments
Salts Organic: Sweet Clothing

Salts Organic Clothing combines flattering and comfy with surfy and yoga. Jennifer has sought to fine tune the line of her clothes to flatter women’s bodies and has the versatility of being dressed up or down. Labelling her line as “comfortable pretty,” Jennifer aims to make things that are both flattering and wear well.

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Our Breakfast Television video is now available!

05 Feb 2010, written by Christine 2 Comments
Our Breakfast Television video is now available!

Last week, we had the chance to chat with Dawn Chubai, host of Breakfast Television, about some of the amazing talent we have right here in Vancouver. I brought along a sampling of some of the designers featured on our 30 Essential Jewellery Designer list.

I particularly loved what Dawn said about VancouverMom.ca: “It’s not just about moms and their relationships with their kids or how to parent. You have everything that women in general want to be able to access.” So true Dawn!

For those of you wondering who I featured on the clip, here are the links to their VancouverMom.ca profiles:

What incredible local talent!

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30 Essential Vancouver Jewellery Designers: Megan Wray of Gingerly

05 Feb 2010, written by Christine 1 Comments
30 Essential Vancouver Jewellery Designers: Megan Wray of Gingerly

Bethany Schiedel nominated Megan Wray of Gingerly for our 30 Essential Vancouver Jewellery Designer list: “I love Gingerly! Megan Wray of Gingerly is an amazing jeweller!”

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Lilli’Q has the Kid-Friendly Quotient

04 Feb 2010, written by Christine 0 Comments
Lilli’Q has the Kid-Friendly Quotient

Yaletown moms, sorry to let all the other Vancouver moms in on your new gem Lilli’Q Cafe and Playhouse. The new family friendly cafe is not only welcoming for moms, their strollers and their little wee ones – it was designed specifically for them. “My daughter is very active and friendly and I hated to always tell her ‘no’ in other cafes,” says Lill’Q owner Jamie Knight, “Now she has a place where she is comfortable and can socialize as well.”

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Petite Pampering: Spa Treatments For Kids

04 Feb 2010, written by Erin Stringer 0 Comments

Many moms know the benefits of a soothing pedicure or hydrating body rub to chase away stress. Nowadays, treatments for kids are starting to pop up on the menus of many spas. While there have been questions raised about the safety and propriety of bringing kids as young as five to get pampered just like mom, spa treatments that are specially customized for children, rather than adult-size services, may be a great way to get in some bonding time and R-and-R.

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8 Tips for Shooting Indoors at the Vancouver Aquarium

03 Feb 2010, written by VancouverMom.ca 2 Comments
8 Tips for Shooting Indoors at the  Vancouver Aquarium

Trips to the Vancouver Aquarium are always fun but trying to photograph our marine friends can get tricky when shooting indoors. Here are eight tips for those of you with digital SLR cameras that might help you get the kind of shots you were looking for.

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RoxStar Kids: A Little Rock ‘n’ Roll

02 Feb 2010, written by Christine 3 Comments
RoxStar Kids: A Little Rock ‘n’ Roll

Nicole Leslie was interested in trying her hand at designing and creating accessories that would be unique, grown-up and downright cool for her young son and daughter and their friends – and figured rock ‘n’ roll would never go out of style. Her brainchild was RoxStar Kids, which produces rock ‘n’ roll inspired leather wristbands for children – from toddlers to teens and for both girls and boys.

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  • 08 Feb 2010

    CANAMADE: 2010 Winter Market

    A market created to highlight products that are Made In Canada. Daily during the Winter Olympics from Feb 11-28th, 2010 11-8pm. Visitors can bring home some of the best products made here in Canada. Find stylish, original gifts or souvenirs from artisans like Lady Dragon Glassworks, Catalyst Reaction, Australian Outback, Elroy Apparel, Ola Designs, Helen Margareta, Yutal Fusion Jewelry and many many more.

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    08 Feb 2010

    Valentines Vday Event and Mommy Makeover

    For Valentines LilliQ Cafe is having an affair to remember. There will be face painting, kids yoga classes (for 3-8 year olds) and a large play area for the children to enjoy. For the parents there will be make up artists and photographers to give you those great portraits and family photos you have been craving! There will also be fun things to buy for your loved ones this Valentines not to mention beautiful flowers for your sweetheart.

    Continue reading

    31 Jan 2010

    Valentines Event at Lilli’Q Café

    On February 13th and 14th, Lilli’Q Café is putting on a special Valentines Event. Put your feet up this Valentines and enjoy a makeover, professional photoshoot for great family photos or your own portrait while your kids enjoy some Yoga and Storytelling.

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