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flake out

January 14th, 2009
JANUARY 14TH, 2009 flake out This long, oddly cold winter has left our skin feeling drier than the Mojave Desert and flakier than our last love interest. We've given both the boot with the Eczema Relief Set ($17.49) from the all-natural Rocky Mountain Soap Company. While it works wonders on those with extremely sensitive skin, it's just as good for gals suffering from bouts of seasonal ...

Whistler Whirlwind

January 13th, 2009
JANUARY 13, 2009 Whistler Whirlwind Our ideal Whistler getaway: A romantic lake lodge, an Aussie ski instructor and a couple of hot toddies. Nita Lake Lodge's natural landscape, private location and easy access to the Whistler Creek Gondola make it the ultimate mountain destination. To celebrate its first birthday Nita is offering an exclusive, limited time offer for Vitamin Dail ...

greensleeves

January 13th, 2009
JANUARY 13TH, 2009 greensleeves Is it wishful thinking to want garments that look good, do good and withstand the elements? Not when you have Nau. The triple threat clothier out of Portland is getting big buzz for its stylish designs fit for city streets and ski hills, and its business practices. Utilizing organic and recycled fabrics, Nau meets strict green standards and gives back, wit ...

in the bag

January 12th, 2009
JANUARY 12TH, 2009 in the bag Take a break from all the bleak American dramas with a cinematic escape to Provençe. A dreamy pastoral landscape and dreamier male lead delicately woo in the quiet French film, The Grocer’s Son. The coming-of-age story follows a wayward young man who returns to his rural hometown to help with the family grocery business after his father falls ill. While ho ...

ski scamps

January 10th, 2009
JANUARY 10TH, 2009 ski scamps If your little ski-wee is already threatening to board out of bounds, you need to know about this. The new line of kids' body armour from Sweden's PoCito includes these hot orange spine protectors, as well as helmets, gloves and goggles suitable for budding Ross Rebagliati's ages 4 to 10. Just be glad they aren't "budding" anything else—yet! ...

Ace It

January 9th, 2009
JANUARY 9, 2009 Ace It Start practicing your poker face ladies. BC Casinos presents The 4th Annual Women’s Poker Classic, February 19-22 at Cascades Casino in Langley. Ante up for your chance to take home a piece of an estimated $265,000 prize pool while helping a great cause. Cascades Casino will donate $50 per player to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region. Th ...

just beatnik it

January 9th, 2009
JANUARY 9TH, 2009 just beatnik it Berets and ballet flats are back, so why not embrace the Beat Generation? Every Monday night Café Deux Soleils hosts the Vancouver Poetry Slam where a mere 15 bucks gets you a bottle of brew, a big bowl of edamame and a bevy of modern day beat poets who provide plenty of food for thought. The competing orators, some of whom have won national competition ...

STEALS AND DEALS

January 8th, 2009
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! SKIN IS IN Put your best face forward in 2009! Som Visao Spa is giving away nearly $1000 in spa products to the first 11 facial bookings made today. From exfoliants to shower gels to moisturizers, who says gifts end with Christmas? Call now to book 604-7 ...

ferry godmother

January 8th, 2009
JANUARY 8TH, 2009 ferry godmother When it comes to boat rides, we’d rather be ferrying between the balmy Fiji Islands this time of year. But in lieu, a more pleasurable glide across the Strait of Georgia will do. On a recent ocean voyage to Vancouver Island we tried out the Seawest Lounge and we’re convinced there’s no better way to sail (other than Clooney’s private yacht that is). Avai ...

Fifty and Fabulous

January 7th, 2009
JANUARY 7, 2009 Fifty and Fabulous It’s 2009, and you’re going to need some new shoes to go with your New Year’s resolutions. Put your best Louboutin forward and head to Holt Renfrew to start the year off right. On now until January 14, shop the biggest sale of the year for up to 50 per cent off* select men’s and women’s fall and winter fashions, accessories and gourmet items. W ...
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