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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 8th Jan 2025

January Newsletter : Let’s Make 2025 Extraordinary!

Happy New Year from Green & Green!As the calendar turns to January, we’re filled with gratitude for your support and excitement for the opportunities this new year brings. At Green & Green, we’re comm …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 6th Dec 2024

December Newsletter: Celebrate the Season with Green & Green

“Christmas: The only time of year you can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of socks.”The holiday season is upon us! It’s a time to reflect, connect, and celebrate with family, friends, an …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 11th Sep 2024

September Newsletter - The Mountains are Calling

  One of my favourite sports is hiking. Being outside in the fresh air, the trees and the mountains helps me in more ways than I can imagine. The climb is my favourite part of the journe …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 8th Aug 2024

August Newsletter - Summer Stress Relief

I hope you are enjoying the sunny days and warm evenings of summer. Most of us are busy with summer activities and we may not be aware of hidden stressors. Work-life-balance is more important as our …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Jul 2024

July Newsletter - How Kindness Turned a Rough Day Around

After landing from an exhausting trip home from Europe, which included 2 delays and flight cancellations, we went to Earls restaurant. When I entered the restaurant. I asked the hostess …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Jun 2024

June Newsletter - Father's Day and Safety First

Fathers’ Day, celebrated in many countries and diverse cultures around the world, evolved many years after Mothers’ Day to give our dads equal time and recognition.Fathers’ Day gifts can range from pr …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 2nd May 2024

May Newsletter - Mother's Day and Smiles

Mothers' Tricks Mothers are super special, and my mom had super powers, which included: Her ability to find any of her kids’ lost items – and she had 10 children.Tasting something i …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 1st Feb 2024

February Newsletter - Let's "hooga" and February Celebrations

There is a lot to experience and celebrate in February! Discover Cupid, hygge, and more.Happy Chinese New Year – February 10th  Valentine’s Day – February 14thLeap Year – February 29th   …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 9th Jan 2024

January Newsletter - Fire Up the Dragon in You

Happy New Year! Welcome to the start of 2024 – the Year of the Dragon. As we stand on the threshold of new possibilities, let’s ignite the dragon within us and make this year a roaring success. …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Dec 2023

December Newsletter - Invite Joy

The time to be jolly is here and we can all agree that the recent past and constant change have brought forth a new global phenomenon where every single one of us has been affected. We have had …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th Nov 2023

November Newsletter - Honoring and Remembering

This November 11th, our thoughts go to those who are serving in war-torn countries around the world today, and those who served, fought, and died for our freedom in the two great wars and other past c …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 3rd Oct 2023

October Newsletter - Checking In

The leaves are turning and covering the ground with a blanket of colour. It’s fun to walk, swishing through the leaves, and kicking them in the air just like children do. The sun is shining, and spiri …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 14th Sep 2023

September newsletter - Getting Back to GO

A business associate labelled September the Artificial New Year, as it’s the start of everything. School starts – from pre-school, kindergarten, and universities.Employees are starting to go back to …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 8th Aug 2023

August Newsletter - Turn the Dial up a Notch

Summer and music are the perfect blend for an upswing in your mood.One of my all-time summer favourites is Bob Marley’s “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright”. Music is always uplifting, and the benefits ar …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 6th Jun 2023

June Newsletter - Summer Adventures

In Matthew Syed’s book, “Black Box Thinking” he talks about why most people never learn from their mistakes - but some do. Nobody wants to fail. But in highly complex organizations, success can …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th May 2023

May Newsletter - Let's Celebrate

Hey, its Mother’s Day and here is a toast to mothers!I am enjoying the benefits of being a mom. It is wonderful to be part of your child’s milestones and life’s events. I am proud of my son, Aaron’s …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 19th Apr 2023

April Newsletter -Spring has Sprung

Did you know that Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump? I was once asked this question: How does one eat an elephant? Answer: One piece at a time. A great analogy to encourage us to focus o …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 7th Mar 2023

March Newsletter - Fight or Flight

Did you know that banging your head against the wall uses 150 calories an hour? So, what are you waiting for? WAIT… there’s an easier way to get rid of your frustrations and to feel better.Join me …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 27th Jan 2023

February Newsletter - A Different Kind of Love

It’s romance month and love is floating in the air. Have you ever felt truly loved? What I am talking about is not romantic love, but just being loved as a person and feeling that you are cared …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 9th Jan 2023

January Newsletter - New Pathways

We all want a shortcut – a better way of doing things effectively and efficiently. Like most Januarys and New Year’s, it’s an opportunity to forge ahead and make tracks. We need goals and aspiratio …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 6th Dec 2022

December Newsletter - Hip Hip Hooray, there is joy every day!

Growing up in multicultural Singapore, Christmas was my second favorite time of year compared to Diwali. I celebrate Christmas, Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, Vesak Day, Eid, and Hari Raya and of …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 2nd Nov 2022

November Newsletter - Here to There Equals Awe

Plan WellThere is something to be said about planning and execution, from the smallest to the biggest task.Proper planning and execution can be relieving and cathartic. Great planners, organizers, psy …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 6th Oct 2022

October Newsletter - At the Table this Thanksgiving

Interesting FactIf you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee.Wait! There’s a better way to stop yelling and enjoy your coffee – …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 15th Sep 2022

September Newsletter - Fall Start

Inevitable, and like clockwork, we transition into Autumn, providing us with opportunities to kick-start our next chapter.As I think about future adventures, I have also been reviewing congratulat …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Aug 2022

August Newsletter - See a Sunrise and a Sunset

When my son Aaron was eight years old, my sister Pome and her husband Fred invited him to come and spend the summer with them at their home in Switzerland.My sister (fourth inline of 10 kids) was name …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Jul 2022

July newsletter – Dare to Dream

My routines went awry with COVID, and I am trying to get back on track.I know that I am not the only one whose healthy routine derailed. As I get back into a healthier lifestyle I have added some new …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 6th Jun 2022

June newsletter – Be Gracious

I was recently in Portugal and had a fantastic break. I feel refreshed and recharged. In all my inbound and outbound flights one thing was consistent - delays and how these delays took a toll on every …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th May 2022

MAY Newsletter – A Toast to Auntie

Mother’s Day is fast approaching. It’s the one day a year where we all stop and reflect on the impact our Mothers have had on us. But what about the women who have had an impact on your life that aren …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 1st Mar 2022

March 2022 Newsletter – International Women’s Day

My mother was a super smart lady.When I reflect on how she ran her empire, I am in awe. She was brilliant, conscientious, tenacious, and a real trooper. She was a woman who lost her own mother at birt …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 1st Feb 2022

February 2022 Newsletter – The Start of a New (Lunar) Year

Hello February! We made it through the first month of 2022. The start of the second month of the year also marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. 2022 is the year of the Tiger. For those born in …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 1st Feb 2022

Invitation to Mindy’s Craft Talk - March 23rd, 2022

Join Mindy at her next Craft Talk, “The Lost Art of Saying Thank You in Our Fragile World” at the Vancouver Executive Luncheon. Learn the importance of how sincere gratitude can make a difference in …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 11th Jan 2022

January 2022 Newsletter - Engineering Generosity

My father was a progress planner with the British Army during the British Occupation of Singapore in 1963.He has been one of the greatest influences in my life and constantly inspired me to be more li …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 1st Dec 2021

December 2021 Newsletter: Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! Can you believe we’re entering our final month of 2021? I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe how fast this year has flown by.First, Thank you for your business, support, refe …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 8th Nov 2021

November 2021 Newsletter: New Thinking

We have all been reading about the great resignation. Prior to Covid-19, we were already experiencing workplace misery even here in Canada. In January 2015 Insight West Research in Canada reported tha …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th Sep 2021

September 2021 Newsletter: Renewed Hope

My husband Steve and I had an amazing visit with our son Aaron last month. Aaron worked at Canfor paper mill in Prince George over the summer. The drive was beautiful, and it was relaxing to get away …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 13th Aug 2021

August 2021 Newsletter: Help is on the way!

August can sometimes feel like the Sunday of Summer. Vacations are coming to an end, school is starting soon, and many will be heading back to the office after a long period of working from home. Gra …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 13th Jul 2021

July 2021 Newsletter: Treading Gently

Surfers study the incoming waves intently, watching the rise and fall of the surf before they even think about mounting their surfboard. Like these master athletes, we have observed our communities, o …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 7th Jun 2021

June 2021 Newsletter: Father’s Day

June brings us the midpoint of the year, which always seems to arrive so quickly. This year, Father’s Day takes place on Sunday June 20th. This holiday gives us the opportunity to celebrate and honour …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 3rd May 2021

May 2021 Newsletter: Mother's Day

This May, I am grateful for the influence of all the mothers in my life. This includes my mother, my mother-in-law, my biological aunties and my many other aunties (in Singapore, every mother older th …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 9th Apr 2021

April 2021 Newsletter: Reasons to Unplug

Last weekend, I was delighted to hear that my Qigong classes in the outdoors had started. Qigong is a physical meditative practice that has its roots in ancient Chinese medicine. It is purported to …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Mar 2021

March 2021 Newsletter & SNACK HEROS GIVEAWAY

As we reach the one year anniversary of our entrance into lockdown, I see the impact of the year on my friends and family, and I feel it myself. Even performing regular day-to-day tasks has become dif …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 5th Feb 2021

February 2021 Newsletter: A Labour of Love

It’s Valentine’s Day, which means it’s time to show our love. In recent years, psychologists have delved into the world of “love languages”, exposing the different ways we are able to transmit and rec …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 15th Jan 2021

January 2021 Newsletter: In Gratitude

As I look back over the year, I am in awe of how much I have to be grateful for. This past year presented immerse challenges and uncertainties. However, there were also glimmers of hope and acts of l …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Dec 2020

December 2020 Newsletter: A Toast to YOU! 

Oh what a year it has been, to say the least…More than ever, it’s so important to reach out (while staying more than six feet away). It is my passion to help others convey their care - this passion dr …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 5th Nov 2020

November Light - November Newsletter

The other day I ran into my neighbour, Dr. Richard Hopkins, Emeritus from University of British Columbia School of Library Archival & Information Studies and we started chatting about books. I admitte …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 8th Oct 2020

Month of Giving - October Newsletter

During this pandemic, we have all had to make difficult decisions about who are able to keep within our “bubble" and how we can interact with them safely. Instead of viewing these limitations as an in …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 21st Sep 2020

Grow and Transform - September Newsletter

The seasons are changing. The breeze carries a chill. We have learned many lessons over the summer months that will ease our transition into Fall; we know our own strength, have new ways of gathering …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th Aug 2020

Summer Fun - August Newsletter

Summer is the time of year where I like to challenge myself. I love surrounding myself with friends who encourage me to do things that make my heart beat faster, usually from exercise but occasionally …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 1st Jul 2020

Oh Canada - July Newsletter

I am grateful to call Canada my home. When I arrived in Vancouver on December 23rd 1984, I had never experienced winter, lived alone or cooked for myself. Thanks to the support of Canadian peopl …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 8th Jun 2020

​A Father's Day Tribute - June Newsletter

As I make my way through a COVID-19 altered world, I am comforted by the acts of kindness and care that I see every day. Whenever someone offers to pick up groceries for a sick person or mow the lawn …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 6th May 2020

Thanks Mom - May Newsletter

I come from a very large family - I am the 9th of 10 children. Every Mother’s Day, I can’t help but reflect on all the ways my siblings and I have benefited from the love and lessons that my mother be …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 5th Apr 2020

April 2020 Newsletter : This Too, Shall Pass

This Too, Shall Pass If you ever played Monopoly, you would know that every dice roll could lead to unpredictable grounds.  You might land on your missing land, or you might have to st …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th Mar 2020

March 2020 Newsletter : Preparing for Fun

Preparing for FunTake a moment and enjoy thecalm before the blooms of Spring A faint scent of spring is in the air! Evidence of it approaching is everywhere: the days are getting warmer, the crocuses …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 11th Feb 2020

Hooray for Love - February Newsletter

Hooray for LoveIf it is not for love,life would be unimaginable. February is upon us. For many, this month is most associated with love and valentines. Use this month to celebrate love and broa …

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