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									 											MOM'S THE WORD									 										
									
									Sure a hand-painted rock was the perfect Mother's Day gift (when you
									were in kindergarten), but this year, try to make up for the 18-hour
									labour with a luxurious Mother's Day spa treatment from Som Visao. And check out the special moms-in-training pre-natal treatments. Som Visao, 604-732-9901, see the Mother's Day treatments at www.somvisao.com/spa/mothers-day 
									 
																 
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									 											SO FINE								 										
									
									 		Head to Yaletown's Fine Finds
									boutique for its summer shoe sale and save 25 per cent on must
									haves—think gladiator sandals, strappy heels, flats and more. And get
									ready for the sun (it's coming!) with long dresses in soft yellow and
									pale pink, wide-legged Ditto jeans in emerald green and chunky jewels
									in bright hues. Sale on until Monday, 1014 Mainland St., www.finefindsboutique.com
									 
																 
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									 											BOOTY-LICIOUS BOOTCAMP								 										
									
									 		Get Beyonce's beach bod with the fitness gurus at Survivor Boot Camp.
									Voted Winner of Best Boot Camp, you'll love the small classes,
									one-on-one attention and creative training programs. Think total body
									conditioning for all levels ($225-$275). Register online before April
									28 and mention Vitamin V in the comments section and you'll save $25
									(discount valid for first-time customers only). See locations and read
									success stories at www.survivorbootcamp.com
									 
																 
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									 											STEAL THIS								 										
									
									Do you have a deal for Vitamin V readers? Get the word out fast and
									direct to thousands of Vancouver's most style-savvy women who have come
									to love and trust Vitamin V. They're waiting to hear from you. For
									rates and information, please contact Danica Jeffery at marketing@vitaminv.ca. www.vitaminv.ca
									 
									  
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									 											Watch and Learn										 										
									
									 		Internationally renowned Pecha Kucha Night
									features creative design experts with six minutes and forty seconds to
									present their version of reality. Don't miss it on May 7, Vancouver
									Museum, 1100 Chestnut St., doors open at 7:30, show at 8 p.m., tickets
									$15 (+GST), 604-736-4431, for info visit www.pecha-kucha.org			
									 
									 
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									 										Sync Into It										 			
									
									Grab your bestie and head to Syncopa Wellness Spa
									for buy-one-get-one-free esthetics and spa treatments (think
									side-by-side pedis!) when you mention "Vitamin V" at booking time. 80
									Mary St., Port Moody, 604-931-8871, see treatment menu at www.syncopaspa.com 								
									 
									 
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									 										Play Favourites										 										
									
									 		Favourite Gifts
									is hosting the spring Kairos Trunk Show featuring designer Gail
									Conzatti. Be sure to mention "Vitamin V" for 10 per cent off your
									purchase! April 24 (4-8 p.m.), Lonsdale Quay, 2nd level, see more at www.favouritegifts.ca										
									 
									 
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									 										Kool Clay										 										
									
									 		For a taste of Big Apple décor, head to koolhaus for New York artist Jonathan Adler's ceramic accessories at 30 per cent off. 1 Water St., 604-875-9004, see designs at www.koolhausdesigns.com 												
									 
									 
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