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Entrepreneur to Watch: Yasuko Brander of Théra Wise

Vancouver mom entrepreneur Yasuko Brander originally began developing Théra Wise bio-active natural therapeutic ointments and plant based medicinal ointments to help with her own skin conditions. Now her Théra Wise products are sold throughout Canada by major retailers as well as local health stores.

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Lovin’ Lovey’s Tushi Wash

Since having my son I’ve become even more aware of minimizing my impact on the enviroment. Once we arrived home from the hospital I soon realized that using diaper wipes was unnecessary – a simple wash cloth and warm water worked just fine. So when I first heard about Lovey’s Tushi Wash, a natural alternative to diaper wipes, I wasn’t sure if the product was something I would use or really needed. But boy was I surprised when after just one spray of Lovey’s I was hooked!

30 Essential Vancouver Jewellery Designers: Jaime Pickering of Bella-Bijou Jewellery

Each piece of Bella-Bijou jewellery has a story behind it on how it came to be. That story is often the inspiration which brought the design to the forefront of designer and metalsmith, Jaime Pickering’s mind. What we think is neat is that Jaime intends each story to be a means to connect the jewellery piece to its new owner. Jaime tells us that her designs come to her in dreams! She plans them out backwards – thinking of the finished product first, then the steps to take to create her vision.

Vancouver’s Top 30 Mom Bloggers – Thanks To Our Event Sponsors!

VancouverMom.ca, together with Raspberry Kids, will be honouring our 30 Ultimate Vancouver Mom Bloggers with a celebratory event on May 13th. To make the event extra special, the bloggers will be receiving free professional headshots, courtesy of Union Photographers, goody bags loaded with thank you gifts, door prizes, appetizers and more. Our generous event sponsors include: Union Photographers, Raspberry Kids, Ilus Elu, Ecocessories, Fresh Fix Catering, Spud, Sugar Mama Creations, Wickaninnish Inn, The Gourmet Pregnancy – Leah Douglas, Lullaby League, Enterprising Mom’s Network and Mom Cafe.

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Entrepreneurs to Watch: Tamara Komuniecki and Cynthia Merriman of Delish Magazine

Headed up by Vancouver moms Tamara Komuniecki and Cynthia Merriman, Delish Magazine is a new e-magazine all about living like you mean it, set to launch this spring. Both of these women have serious skills in their areas of expertise to apply to their new venture – Tamara will take on the role of Editor in-Chief and Cynthia will head up the look and feel as Design Director.

30 Essential Vancouver Jewellery Designers: Christina Hidalgo of Spark Jewelry

Spark Jewelry designer, Christina Hidalgo started her business just before she was about to embark on the biggest change of her life – having her son Diego. A small baby in tow didn’t slow Christina down though – when Diego was only a couple of months old she started selling in stores, art galleries and markets. Three years later her business is still growing and developing. Christina constantly strives to create unique, imaginative, and economical pieces of wearable art from argentium sterling silver, 14kt gold fill wire and the occasional splash of coloured crystals or gemstones.

Get en-GROSS-ed with Animal Grossology!

The popular Animal Grossology exhibit will ooze with disgusting science and interactive learning games when it visits Metropolis at Metrotown, May 15 to August 22, 2010. You’re invited to come down and learn about some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest facts about creatures as small as a flea to as large as a cow.

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Once Upon A Fairy Tale: Dances That Live In Your Imagination Ballet

I was surprised to learn that Vancouver has been home to the one most decorated and diverse dance institute’s in the country since the late 1970’s, Goh Ballet Academy. Established by National Ballet of China’s Choo Chiat and Lin Yee Goh, the academy was created to pursue technical and artistic excellence – both customary traits of ballet dance. What makes Goh Ballet unique is their dedication to raising cultural awareness in the dance community and around Vancouver. This June, Goh Ballet’s Junior School will perform the family friendly production, Once Upon a Fairy Tale: Dances that Live in Your Imagination, which includes little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill and other nursery rhyme favourites.

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Entrepreneur to Watch: Shaheen Hirji of Organically Hatched

Meet Shaheen Hirji, the mom behind online organic baby store, Organically Hatched. Shaheen launched her business in 2008 with a goal to bring moms the best selection in natural baby products. Recently nominated for the The SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Shaheen’s young venture is off to a great start.

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