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Adding Success to Your Passion
There is nothing sexier than a woman in business. With a million businesses springing up every day, it takes a lot to be a business owner – kudos to you ladies! Having a business takes more than just a passion. Once you are in the industry, you have to worry about your finances, marketing, sales, management, further development and so, so much more. It can be rather overwhelming. But there is a solution to every problem and the solution for this one?
Ghost CEO offers business coaching just for women. It is BY women, FOR women! They specialize in business coaching, facilitation and management in areas including development, partnerships, marketing, profit modeling and more. It doesn’t matter which business cycle you are in. Ghost CEO will enhance your business and teach you ways to make it even more successful. So…why wait, ladies? Do what you love and be profitable at the same time!
For more info visit:
ghostceo.com
Enhance with Silk
Accessories can make your whole outfit. By simply adding a silk scarf or a shawl, you can bring elegance to your look. So…where can you find such an essential? Here’s CRAVE’s suggestion: Alarte Silk (alartesilks.com)
Alarte Silk is not just your regular silk scarf. Every product is one-of-a-kind and unique. Izabela, a winner of a numerous textile awards, transfers the nature onto her gorgeous silk products though deep, rich colours and a special Japanese creasing technique called Shibori. Make a fashion statement with an Alarte Silk scarf. Her products can be found at her studio on Granville Island.
Not going to lie, I’m thinking an Alarte Silk scarf is going to be a fashion staple for me this fall!
Feel Like a Celebrity!
Planning a girls’ night? Try something different this time instead of the same old movie & wine ritual. Invite your girlfriends over and treat yourselves to a mani, pedi or even a facial…in the comfort of your own home! Luxe Beauty Lounge & Mobile Spa will go above and beyond and make you feel like a celebrity.
Luxe will cover anything and everything from birthday parties, simple girls nights to bachelorette and bridal showers! Their spa menu includes mani’s, pedi’s, massages, body scrubs & wraps, facials, eyelash extensions and more! Check out their website for the full menu. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, they can include private chefs and pin-up photography with the spa package – talk about having the ultimate girls’ night-in!
If you’d rather get out of your house, Luxe has a location in Yaletown offering their fab services. Luxe also offers spa parties for girls and teens through Feel Fabulous Mobile Spa (luxebeautylounge.com).
Feel like a celeb -Â let them come to you!
Never too Early to Start Moving!
We, as little kids, taught ourselves how to roll over, stand up, walk and eventually run. It just came to us naturally – even though it probably looked and felt awkward at the time. But did you know that we possess more potential than we often reach? If we had achieved better movement skills when we were little, our first dance class probably would have been less embarrassing and the first soccer practice a little less painful. How about saving our kids that same embarrassment?
Let your wee ones try Jump Gymnastics (jumpgymnastics.ca). It is not a gymnastics class. It is more of a movement class for kids between 6 months to 8 years old. At Jump, the expert instructors help the little ones gain flexibility, balance, strength, coordination and agility in their comforting, boutique gym. Take the kids to the drop-in classes or host their next party there. You can also watch your loved ones improve in the Parents’ Lounge while connecting with other parents.
Teach your kids to move and get them ready for their future sport of interest!
Love on a Leash!
Who doesn’t love a little vacay? It’s always uber exciting to pack your bags and leave. However, regardless of how excited you are, there is always that worry; a little uneasiness towards leaving your best friend behind… Yes, your neighbour has agreed to look after your dog but…is she going to get fed properly? What about her daily walks? Is she going to get enough loving and play time? These are the same worries that led Tammy Preast to create Love on a Leash (loveonaleash.ca).
Love on a Leash is a trusted dog care service. The owner, Tammy, is a real dog-lover herself and will take care of your lovely pet as if he/she were her own. She offers dog walks, day trips, taxi service as well as taking care of your dogs while you are gone. Of course, you can reach her any time, 24/7 to see how your loved furry ones are doing.
It is a company born out of love and all that love will go straight to your dogs! Now you can fully enjoy your trip without having to worry about a thing!
Impress with Letterpress
Sending out invitations for your upcoming event? Looking for a thank-you card? Need a gift tag? Let’s face it: your event is going to be fab; the person you are thanking is more than awesome; and gift tags make your present look so much more exciting… so do not go for the same-old! Turn to Modus Paperie & Press!
Modus Paperie & Press is a letterpress printer that can take care of your printing needs whether it be for social, business or personal purposes. Their creative masterminds will come up with a perfect design just for you and will have them printed on various products of your desire. AND they offer workshops at their studio – how cool is that?!?!
Remember, you are fab and everything you do is fab. So, leave an impression with Modus (moduspress.com)!
A Fab Website for Fab Mommies
I don’t know much about being a parent but I would imagine it to be one of the most difficult things in life – and of course, most awarding, I bet. If you are in or about to enter this new stage of being a mommy, make sure to check out urbanmommies.com; your guide to everything there is to know about being a mom.
Urbanmommies.com was born out of love for life, pregnancy and children. It is more than just a website; it is a community! There is nothing you will not find here about pregnancy and kids. It has information on everything from baby names to recipes and from expert advice to shopping for babies. You will also be able to learn from real mothers through their stories, as well as share your own and connect with them via chatroom. How fab – Urban Mommies is sure to make your mommy-hood that much more fun and easier!
Have any questions or simply want to vent? Remember, Urban Mommies is only a click away!
Get your shopping on at Lut Boutique!
Ever worn your brand new top out only to see ten other people wearing the exact same thing? Arg, don’t we all hate it when that happens! Trying to avoid big corporate retailers but unsure of which boutique to shop at? Well, here’s a suggestion: Lut Boutique.
Located on Main Street, Lut Boutique offers a great selection of clothing and accessories for both ladies and gents! If you happen to find a great pair of pants there that are just a bit too long, don’t worry because they offer free hemming! Also, always keep an eye out for their in-store private shopping events. Oh, and of course, if you are too busy to drop by, just place in your order via phone or email. Now, if that doesn’t make you feel like a VIP, I don’t know what will!
CRAVE is super excited to see Lut Boutique in our next edition of the CRAVE Guide!!!!
Give your home a Fall Makeover: Wonderbucks
Summer has come and gone. Ladies, you know what that means! Time to redecorate our home to cozy it up and get it ready for the fall. We know it’s much needed but how are we supposed to give our humble abodes a wonderful make-over, especially after our summer travels and long nights out on local patios? (I don’t know about you but my wallet definitely suffers more in summer time!)
I’ve got an answer for you! Make a trip to Wonderbucks! They have all the essentials to complete the wonderful-ification process – from candles to furniture and even cute baskets to store away your summer decors until next year. You can find everything you need here; no need to visit a million different stores! And the best part is that your bank account won’t suffer! Wonderful items for wonderful prices – at Wonderbucks! Oh, how delightful.
I’ll for sure be stopping by soon to pick up a little something-something for our CRAVE office!
Discover your BlackBerry
BlackBerry’s have become crucial in the business world. Â As one of the best smart phones out there, a BlackBerry can make your life so much easier! Â Did you know that knowing all the functions that a BlackBerry can do can save you up to an HOUR? Â It would make your and your employees’ workdays so much more efficient. Â However, not everyone knows all of the helpful functions of a BlackBerry – I don’t blame you. Â There are so many things it can do; how could you possibly know them all unless you are the creator of BlackBerry? Â That’s where Swirl Solutions comes in.
At Swirl Solutions, they offer corporate and consumer training on BlackBerry’s by BlackBerry® Certified facilitators which will in turn, help your business run more efficiently and keep your employees up to date with the latest tools to help them throughout the day.  If you are a Small BC Business Owner, you may even qualify for government funding for the training. Whether it be through a conference or a workshop, you will be able to maximize ROI with Swirl Solutons.
Happy training!
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