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HOUSE RICH

March 8th, 2008

MARCH 8TH, 2008

HOUSE RICH

Cash poor—you know the expression all too well.

But you can teach your children to be aspiring homeowners (the fingerpaint decorating possibilities!) with these Canadian-made recycled cardboard playhouses for the yard.

And now you can even get them to mow the lawn. Their lawn.

Paperpod Playhouses are $75 at www.naturalpod.com

eBay Away

March 7th, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008 eBay Away You can't help it: you have impeccable international taste. But not even the most jet-set gal can fly to Paris for her favourite perfurme or New York for the impossible-to-find It bag. But don't let go of your designer dream closet. Your fashion-forward shopping list is a point-and-click away on eBay ...

THINKING DRINKING

March 7th, 2008
MARCH 7TH, 2008 THINKING DRINKING If all that Wine Festing has left you with a blue tongue and a craving for cocktails, we've got a hot tip for you. Opus Bar has just launched its new drinks card, with some great savoury sippers on the list. Our fave was the April Flowers—sparkling wine and blueberry liqueur in a lo ...

STEALS AND DEALS

March 6th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

WHALE OF A DEAL

March 6th, 2008
MARCH 6TH, 2008 WHALE OF A DEAL Ever heard of Orca Air? When a reader tipped us off to its Vancouver-Victoria flights for just $29 each way (yes, $29) we immediately bookmarked it for our next puddle hop to the Island. Lunch at Zambri's anyone? www.flyorcaair.com   ...

PICTURE PERFECT

March 5th, 2008
MARCH 5TH, 2008 PICTURE PERFECT Is your favourite wedding photo marred by a pesky stress breakout? Or would you just love to get rid of the stretch marks captured so perfectly in your vacation bikini shots? Make like a supermodel and get your fave shots lightened, brightened and perfected by digital retouching ser ...

Studio Saturday

March 4th, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Studio Saturday Prep for your social-butterfly season by trading in your winter pressed powder for fresh and fun spring cosmetic colours. The beauty gurus at Holt Renfrew are hosting Studio Saturday on March 8 (12 p.m.-5 p.m.), and it's the place to learn how to apply the perfect peachy pout and create alluring sm ...

TAG ALONG

March 4th, 2008
MARCH 4TH, 2008 TAG ALONG What? You're not wearing the names of your loved ones around your neck? How will they ever know how much they mean to you? The perfect gift for new mothers, bridesmaids or best friends, the sterling silver nametag necklaces from West Vancouver's Sarah Taylor Designs are custom stamped (3 tags, $35) and c ...

GOT 5 MINUTES?

March 3rd, 2008
MARCH 3RD, 2008 GOT 5 MINUTES? A yoga class is at least a two-hour commitment, let's be honest. And some of us (ahem) are afraid of commitment. But these new downloadable 5-minute yoga podcasts, designed to be done at your kitchen counter while your morning coffee brews or desk side while you wait for a conference call, ...

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MINI MAN

March 1st, 2008
MARCH 1ST, 2008 MINI MAN The mommy-and-me matching dresses were a 1960s staple. And now your little man can look as cool as your big man with the big-and-little Roar dress shirts ($50/$145) from Los Angeles that are flying out of Yaletown's Eden. No more complaining that there are no cool dress clothes for boys, now. Four styles available from newborn to 4T plus me ...

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