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Smells Like Green Spirit

October 19th, 2009
OCTOBER 19TH, 2009 Smells Like Green Spirit The move to greener product pastures needn't leave you rolling around in the patchouli patch. In four feminine vanilla-based scents, The Healthy Deodorant by Lavanila has natural ingredients like Japanese honeysuckle, lichen, lemon and tea tree oil, in place of aluminum compounds and harsh chemicals, to quell bacteria and condi ...

Rain on My Parade

October 17th, 2009
OCTOBER 17TH, 2009 Rain on My Parade Finding your tot among a group of Muddy Buddy-clad kids is a test of playground patience. Give them a stand-apart pop of colour with a bright and cheery umbrella (17.99) and waterproof raincoat ($19.99) (with fun prints like blue fairies and orange giraffes) from Organically Hatched. Consider it their puddle-jumping and mud-pie-baking ...

Maple Leaf Market

October 16th, 2009
October 16, 2009 Maple Leaf Market Even the most fastidious foodie can be stumped for everyday gourmet ideas. On Maple Leaf Foods' delectable new web site, meet the Butcher, the Baker and the Pasta Maker and get easy-to-make meal solutions. With plenty of useful tips, recipes, coupons, contests and more, you'll be cooking up a storm in no time. To celebrate the new site, Ma ...

Sunday Service

October 16th, 2009
OCTOBER 16TH, 2009 Sunday Service We've never claimed to be angels (sorry mom), but nothing brings out our irreverent side quite like a day on Commercial Drive. With that in mind we headed to St. Augustine's, a revamped pub-style resto named for, wink wink, the patron saint of beer. Choosing from 20 microbrews on tap (many from the Pacific Northwest), we listened to the devil on our ...

Steals and Deals

October 16th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! Home Run Time to update your look? Gather your besties for the Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show's kick-off event Girls Night Out (with a special appearance by Ty Pennington!) happening tonight. Buy half-price tickets online for Thursday, October ...

Seeking South Beach

October 15th, 2009
OCTOBER 15TH, 2009 Seeking South Beach With its hot climate and even hotter club nights, we had no problem getting friendly with Miami Beach. stayClad in red, white and baby blue, a stylish suite at the Townhouse Hotel puts you steps from South Beach at a sweet price. Its cool touches like mini beach balls on the beds, bicycle rentals and a spacious rooftop terrace for daytime sunni ...

Cued to Cuba

October 14th, 2009
OCTOBER 14TH, 2009 Cued to Cuba If Gloria Estefan's “Conga” is as Cuban as you get, it's time to tune into Alex Cuba. The Cuban-born Canadian has two Juno awards to his name and has collaborated with the likes of Nelly Furtado and Jason Mraz. His new self-titled album doesn't hit stores until October 27, but we've procured a free and advance track, “Solo Tu,” just for Vitamin Daily ...

Posh and Becca

October 13th, 2009
OCTOBER 13TH, 2009 Posh and Becca Mastering Victoria Beckham's steely gaze is no easy task, but mimicking her smoky eye is a snap. Part kohl liner and part cream shadow, Becca's Line + Illuminate pencil is the 2-in-1 trick. First rim the eye all ‘round with the dark liner and smudge it out from the lash line, then highlight the inner corner of your eyes with the velvety highlighter ...

Fisher Price Delight

October 10th, 2009
October 10, 2009 Fisher Price Delight Keeping your little bundle of joy happy and entertained is a snap with Fisher Price's Precious Planet™ Deluxe Musical Activity Gym. Designed to grow with your wee one, this activity centre is also easy to fold up and transport to daycare, playgroup or social functions. Just imagine carting it to a kids-friendly dinner party knowing your b ...

Go Bananas

October 10th, 2009
OCTOBER 10TH, 2009 Go Bananas This toddler-proof, ridiculously simple Banana Bread recipe has been in Editor-in-chief Sarah Bancroft's family for four generations. Invite the little ones into the kitchen for a stress-free baking session. Ingredients2 large eggs1 cup sugar½ cup of oil2 ripe bananas, mashed1 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)1 ¼ cup flour1 tsp baking soda ...
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