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AFTERNOON DELIGHT

May 16th, 2008
MAY 16TH, 2008 AFTERNOON DELIGHT There's nothing sexier than sneaking out at lunchtime for a date with your guy. And the folks at Lark 8th Ave and Aurora Bistro couldn't agree more. They've teamed up on the new Tailored Lunches on Fridays, whereby you stop by Lark for an amuse bouche and to try on his-and-her Spring ense ...

STEALS AND DEALS

May 15th, 2008
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

CALIFORNIA BLUE

May 15th, 2008
MAY 15TH, 2008 CALIFORNIA BLUE San Diego is in the midst of a renaissance. The southern California metropolis is as hot as the scorching sun that bleaches its beaches. stay A neo-gothic gem, The Sophia was built in the roaring '20s and was the city's first hotel with en suite bathrooms. Nestled between Little ...

Ready, Set, Run for Humanity

May 14th, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Ready, Set, Run for Humanity On your mark, get set… On August 31, 1 million people around the globe will participate in Nike's The Human Race, a 10K run that celebrates human potential and is a tribute to the power of people. Vancouver is the sole Canadian city to host The Human Race, and Vitamin V is ...

CHARMING FARMING

May 14th, 2008
MAY 14TH, 2008 CHARMING FARMING To: All free-ranging locavores Re: Upcoming field trip When: Saturdays, from 10 a.m. Where: Vista D'Oro Farms in Langley Bring: Rubber boots, marketing basket, good appetite Description of excursion: Vista D'Oro's gourmet farm gate shop is packed with local mini scones and jams, chee ...

SPECIAL DELIVERY

May 13th, 2008
MAY 13TH, 2008 SPECIAL DELIVERY If you've been in mourning since the demise of Caban, time to shed your blacks (okay, you can keep the Costume Nationale) for the birth of a very special new store. Launched by UBC architecture grad Anne Pearson, Vancouver Special is packed with covetable grass green Hee lounge chairs ( ...

GO FOR A RIDE

May 12th, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008 Go For A Ride Once upon a time a sporty two-seater served you well. But between the dog, the car seats and the hubby, things are a little squished. Luckily, the new Dodge Grand Caravan has arrived. With thirty-five features, the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan exemplifies comfort and safety. From class-excl ...

LEAN GREEN MACHINE

May 12th, 2008
MAY 12TH, 2008 LEAN GREEN MACHINE While we all aim to get our daily servings of greens, sometimes shopping for spinach gets prioritized behind shopping for shoes. Which is why we always keep our fridge stocked with liquid Chlorophyll (flashback to elementary school science class—yes, it's the stuff that makes ...

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MOTHER: OLDER AND WISER

May 10th, 2008
MAY 10TH, 2008 MOTHER: OLDER AND WISER You know you're a new Mother when… 5. Spilled milk can make you laugh and Canadian Tire commercials can make you cry. 4. You find yourself singing “The More We Get Together” when shopping. Alone. 3. Sitting down at the dentist feels like a break. 2. You can no longer remember your Social Insurance Number but the preschool registratio ...

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MOTHER MAY I?

May 9th, 2008
MAY 9TH, 2008 MOTHER MAY I? Dad's cooking on Sunday. Well, BBQ burgers aren't the worst thing. But here's a way to elevate Mother's Day dinner: offer a dessert cart with individual Mother's Day confections prepared by West Van's Flour Bakeshop. Its new Mother's Day Quartet ($16) comes in a long white box ...

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