Does the thought of meeting new people make you nervous? Not just where to meet them but how to actually get comfortable and talk to people that you like? Here are 6 easy ways that you can get started building your dating confidence. Visualization Visualization is used by successful people in all areas of life, … Read more
Awaiting us on the crush pad of Township 7 Winery (Naramata location) was a draped long table with a tidy arrangement of glasses, spittoon, pens, and charts amid oak barrels and steel tanks. Most of all what awaited was an unique opportunity to gain some insight into the winemaking of Bradley Cooper. We had received … Read more
Okay so this was one fun event, despite the horrible weather. One month’s worth of rain in one day! That did not discourage all the keen burger lovers from participating in the Burger Palooza event last Sunday. Starting with the emailed instructions that suggest you eat a light breakfast – well if you consider a … Read more
The heart is an organ of fire. A beautiful line from a beautiful book by Michael Ondaatje. And speaks to the (most often) inconvenience of love (as does the story from which it comes The English Patient). Love is neither convenient, nor is it predictable – or always fair, but it is a gift. Quite … Read more
A great way for kids to learn how to safely ride a bicycle. At www.pedalheads.com/britishcolumbia/vancouver-centre They have a delightful philosophy of building self confidence. Watching them progress to group rides around the neighbourhood is just fantastic. They have different programs to choose from depending on your child’s age and skill level. Teaching them to obey … Read more
Spring is here and Girl Guides across the country are knee deep in water making sure that ducks have a safe place to lay their eggs. Twenty-three Girl Guides of Canada groups spent the last few weeks building 60 “duck nest boxes” from wood certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) standard. The boxes are … Read more
With 30 per cent more sunny days than most Metro Vancouver cities, Richmond is your best bet to enjoy fun in the sun all summer long. From June through August, more than two dozen festivals and special events make up the Richmond Days of Summer – and most of them are free. Arts, culture, sports, … Read more
It was one of those perfect Vancouver evenings, late April and still warm outside. Good Wolfe owner Richard Goodine took advantage of the opportunity to start us outside on the comfortable patio. We began our evening with a glass of bubbly, a Stoneboat Piano Brut, which paired perfectly with the Yaletown vibe of the … Read more
I’m a full-fledged dessert fan! In terms of “sweet tooth”, I have a mouthful. My sweet selections do not limit to any style or flavour, and no particular ethnic choices either. From Tiramisu, Crepe Suzette, Crumble to Chinese Rice Pudding or sweet soup, I seldom say no! There is a problem though, after tasting numerous … Read more
Cibo Trattoria invites you to celebrate the love and gratitude you have for your mom with a special Solo per te… (“Just for you…”) brunch and tasting menu This Mother’s Day, Cibo Trattoria will mark the special occasion with Solo per te… (“Just for you…”) brunch and dinner celebrations that include complimentary flowers for all Moms in attendance.From 7 a.m. – … Read more