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Enterprising Mom's Network Conference Slideshow

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I was asked to speak at the Enterprising Mom’s Network conference today and my focus was social media for business, in particular Twitter. I recently re-vamped my Twitter for Business talk to be a bit more in-depth and to go from the very basics, to cool tips for power users. As promised at the end […]

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The Big Tsunami's 5th Annual Wine Pairing

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Business Networking International’s Vancouver chapter, The Big Tsunami, is hosting their 5th annual fundraising event this Thursday at Hycroft Manor. Photo credit: 96dpi on Flickr Benefiting the CKNW Orphan’s Fund, the event will host a fashion show as well as wine tasting and pairings from premier event chefs. Tickets are $125 and available online.

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Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

John comes from a proud line of Macintosh users and in 2007 he converted me into an Apple fan girl — and I haven’t looked back. Recently we needed to upgrade our arsenal (you know since having a Powerbook, Macbook, and iMac just wasn’t enough) and were on the market for a shiny new Macbook […]

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Heading to WordCamp San Francisco

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

On Thursday we’ll be heading to San Francisco for this year’s WordCamp, which will be combined with a WordPress anniversary party at Automattic headquarters. I’ve been using WordPress to power my website since 2006 and over the last three years I’ve come to know, code, and develop the platform, using it as a base for […]

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Libre Tea Promotes Tea Moments

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I first heard about Libre when I was running my contest for the Genie Gift Box. I finally met Wendy of Libre recently and learned a bit more about her product, loose-leaf tea, and the Sunshine Coast. Libre is a portable tea “to go” mug made of glass and polycarbonate, and the mouthpiece is BPA-free […]

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IMPACT 2009 Dress for Success Event

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Tomorrow evening Dress for Success Vancouver will host its 10th annual IMPACT fundraising event. When Tuesday April 21st from 5:30-7:30pm Where Birks (698 West Hastings Street, Vancouver) Tickets Available online, starting at $75 Dress for Success is a non-profit organization founded in 1997 to help clients find jobs by offering up the appropriate attire needed […]

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CBC's Dragons' Den Auditions in Vancouver

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

On Friday afternoon I had the opportunity to sit in on the judge’s panel at the Vancouver auditions for the popular CBC series, Dragons’ Den. It was lovely to see the talented producers once again since I first met them when I did Test the Nation in Toronto as a part of Team Blogger in […]

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Kiss & Makeup Video: Day to Night Makeup

Comments 6 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A few months ago I reviewed Kiss & Makeup, which supplies organic, mineral makeup, as well as other salon products and makeup services. I went back recently to get my makeup done for John’s work Christmas party (that was in March) and I decided that another review just wouldn’t be enough. I grabbed Keira as […]

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Crazy Hair Egg Hunt from Toni & Guy

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I’m a sucker for a scavenger hunt and this one around Vancouver (downtown & Kitsilano) is right up my alley. On Saturday April 11th you can search for 40 decorated eggs (all with crazy hair styles) as a part of the Toni & Guy Crazy Hair Egg Hunt. Inside the eggs you’ll find chocolates and […]

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SMEI Social Media Roadshow Panel

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning I’m at the Terminal City Club downtown for the SMEI Social Media Roadshow. Last year I attended an SMEI (Sales & Marketing & Executives International, Inc.) function and met Mhairi Petrovic of Out-Smarts Social Media Marketing and since then I’ve bumped into her at several community events. She was also a speaker at […]

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