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Can you Swing It?

September 25th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2010 Can you Swing It? Remember when motherhood meant pouring martinis and playing bridge while baby sat in his playpen? Now, between baby yoga, playdates and crafting class, you really have your hands full. Take a load off with an Austrian felted lambswool baby swing ($215) created by the designer for his daughter. With a rainbow of colour choices, ...

Runway the Green Way

September 24th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2010 Runway the Green Way We can’t all rub elbows with French Vogue Carine Roitfeld at New York Fashion Week, but we can sip from a SIGG bottle co-designed by supermodel Gisele Bündchen while eco fashion takes a turn on the catwalk. Next week marks the start of Eco Fashion Week Vancouver, and it’s anything but granola. Held inside the new, green-ro ...

Steals and Deals

September 24th, 2010
Put a Cork in It Hemispheres Wine Guild delivers premium, unique bottles of wine right to your doorstep. With four different levels of membership, it is the perfect way to broaden your palate and experience varietals from around the globe. Mention Vitamin Daily when you buy or upgrade your membership to receive a complimentary 6 pack. Cheers to that! Learn more at www.hemisphe ...

Sunshine Coasting

September 23rd, 2010
SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2010 Sunshine Coasting Hop on the ferry for this weekend itinerary of fishing, feasting and fun. stayThe Painted Boat’s beautiful oceanfront villas accommodate six, with private decks and full kitchens for salmon barbeques. While the boys fish, the girls can pamper in the large hydrotherapy spa. And don’t miss the resort’s fantastic Restaurant (the ...

Vancouver Film Festival Cheat Sheet

September 22nd, 2010
SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2010 Vancouver Film Festival Cheat Sheet Book a week off work, buy those cashmere sweats you’ve been eyeing and settle in for another stellar season of cinema at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Herewith, the feature flicks we’ll be queuing for based on our celluloid soft-spots: Up-and-coming Canuck: HeartbeatsA twist on the classic love tri ...

Gold Rush

September 21st, 2010
September 21, 2010 Gold Rush Betty White isn’t the only Golden Girl who knows a thing or two about making bank. Golden Girl Finance has all the info you need to help you cover your financial assets (because there’s nothing worse than flash without cash). This fun, free and female-driven e-newsletter and website answers all your money questions with common cents to spare ...

The Belt and the Beautiful

September 21st, 2010
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2010 The Belt and the Beautiful To turn a coat, sweater or shift dress from last season into chic right now in a cinch, just belt it. With true waist trumping hip slung and extra length for knotting de rigueur (see: Fendi, Hermès, Marc Jacobs), you may need a few extra holes. DIY your current belt collection with a punch set from Lonsdale Leather. ...

Quick, Hide the Vegetables!

September 18th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2010 Quick, Hide the Vegetables! Courgette and chocolate come together at last in this Vitamin Daily-tested, kid-approved recipe (perfect for a quick breakfast). Chocolate Zucchini Bread Ingredients (wet)3/4 C butter, softened2 C sugar3 eggs1/2 C milk2t vanillaIngredients (dry)2 1/2 C Flour1/2 C cocoa1t salt1 1/2 t baking soda1T Baking powder1t cinnam ...

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Vij's Spice Advice

September 17th, 2010
SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2010 Vij's Spice Advice Their contemporary Indian cuisine continues to elicit eulogy, and now the dynamic duo behind Vij’s and Rangoli restaurants, Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala, have penned a second cookbook, Vij’s At Home: Relax, Honey. We sat down with them in hopes of squeezing out some secrets. Who’s the better cook?Vikram Vij: I am.Meeru Dhalwal ...

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Steals and Deals

September 16th, 2010
Food Glorious Food Eat! Fraser Valley is a delicious experience that will entice every palate. See behind-the-scenes culinary magic from professional and celebrity chefs like Rob Feenie and Lynn Crawford, watch short films in the Food For Thought Theatre, check out diverse food and beverage exhibits, and stock up on delectable goodies. Use promo code vitamin eats to buy ticket ...

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