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YEG Wood Sunglasses Giveaway

Comments 172 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I often receive emails through my contact form about new products and services but this is only the second time a message has been about sunglasses. Not limiting my contest to purely big-brand items, I am pleased to partner with YEG Wood for a unique giveaway. YEG Wood, based out of Edmonton, makes wooden apparel […]

Shops at Morgan Crossing Christmas Giveaway

Comments 122 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Shops at Morgan Crossing in South Surrey are offering up a variety of family-friendly activities this season on top of the opportunity to get through your Christmas list with their roster of over 60 retailers. Photo courtesy of The Shops at Morgan Crossing From December 19 to December 21, 2011, there will be cookie […]

Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker 2011

Comments 66 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Goh Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker opens this week in Vancouver, just ahead of the last-minute holiday rush. Award-winning dancers, gymnasts, ballroom couples, and guests from the American Ballet Theatre will bring this classic tale alive with the accompaniment of the Vancouver Opera’s orchestra. Photo courtesy of Goh Ballet Experience Clara’s dream come to […]

Taste Vancouver Food Tour Gastown

Comments 161 by Rebecca Bollwitt
Disclosure: Review — I was not paid to write this post (or any other). My food tour was compliments of the organizers. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

There are few things I enjoy more than being a tourist in my own hometown and when I’m offered the chance to experience the city like a visitor it’s rare that I’ll pass it up. Last week, I was invited to participate in the Taste Vancouver Food Tour’s Gastown Tour. Meeting up with ten others, […]

Hidden at the Westin Grand

Comments 231 by Rebecca Bollwitt
Disclosure: Review — I was not paid to write this post (or any other). Our meal at Hidden Vancouver was compliments of The Westin Grand. Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.

The Westin Grand on Robson has been keeping a secret, Hidden Tasting Bar & Social Lounge. After coming in off the sidewalk near Robson and Homer, head up the large winding staircase toward the hotel’s lobby and there you’ll find Hidden. Windows stretching to the height of the massive ceilings surround the purple-coloured dining area […]