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Chocolate for Valentine’s Day

Posted by MIndy Tulsi-Ingram on 2nd Feb 2021

Chocolate for Valentine’s Day

For years, we have associated Valentine’s Day and the rich, delectable edible treat: chocolate. However, long before the popularization of the February holiday, ancient cultures were harvesting and …

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Valentine's Day 2021 - First Impression

Posted by MIndy Tulsi-Ingram on 1st Feb 2021

Valentine's Day 2021 - First Impression

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we at Green & Green are feeling romantic, or maybe it’s just me. Even though I’ve been married for over 20 years, I get nostalgic thinking about the first …

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January 2021 Newsletter: In Gratitude

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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A Beginner’s Guide to Cognac

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 11th Jan 2021

A Beginner’s Guide to Cognac

When we think of cognac, many conjure images of smoke jacket-clad academics sipping expensive brandy straight in their libraries. However, cognac is delicious and affordable alternative to wine that …

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​Chanukah Traditions

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 11th Dec 2020

​Chanukah Traditions

Chanukah is a special time of year for Jewish People all over the world. This year, Chanukah began at sundown on December 10th and will last eight days. First dubbed “the festival of lights” by the e …

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December 2020 Newsletter: A Toast to YOU! 

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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Holiday Messages:  Make it Personal

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 30th Nov 2020

Holiday Messages: Make it Personal

This year, perhaps more than ever, your employees and clients deserve acknowledgement for their resilience through the twists and turns of 2020. Holiday gifts are a wonderful expression of gratitude a …

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​How to Plan the Perfect Office Party...Online!

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 20th Oct 2020

​How to Plan the Perfect Office Party...Online!

Halloween is just around the corner, which means the holiday season is fast approaching. It’s already time to start planning for the annual office holiday party in December. This year’s festivities …

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Thanks Mom - May Newsletter

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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​The Art of Conversation

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 24th Apr 2020

​The Art of Conversation

In response to the spread of Covid-19, social life as we know it has had to adapt quickly. As societies across the globe continue to discourage group gathering, we all must shift the ways we commun …

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Happy Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach!

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th Apr 2020

Happy Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach!

Despite prohibitions on gathering, Jewish people all over the world are currently observing the holiday of Passover privately in their own homes. Passover is one of the most important holidays …

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April 2020 Newsletter : This Too, Shall Pass

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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Working Remotely: An Etiquette Guide

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 24th Mar 2020

Working Remotely: An Etiquette Guide

Working Remotely: An Etiquette GuideMany of us have experimented with working online in the past. We’ve dabbled in video conferencing, we have shared documents, or even lugged our laptops home to cont …

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March 2020 Newsletter : Preparing for Fun

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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Hooray for Love - February Newsletter

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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 Rain Jackets - West Coast | WetCoast

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th Feb 2020

Rain Jackets - West Coast | WetCoast

Although Vancouver has been tagged as Raincouver, it’s not often that we get pouring rain. Instead, we always find ourselves immerse in drizzling rain that doesn’t exactly call for umbrella but does r …

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Umbrella - West Coast | WetCoast

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 3rd Feb 2020

Umbrella - West Coast | WetCoast

Here we are, merging into the oh so wet rain season. Vancouver is called Raincouver for a reason. Each year, we get an average of 50.5 inches of rainfall. Although November is the month that we have t …

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Chinese New Year

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 13th Jan 2020

Chinese New Year

After all the holidays in December and New Year, everyone is ready to take a break and relax at home. But not so soon! It’s time to celebrate Chinese New Year. If you have ever been to a Chinese …

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Cheers to Champagne

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 29th Dec 2019

Cheers to Champagne

As F. Scott Fitzgerald famously remarked, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right!” We tend to agree. Yes, the hangover can be brutal, but that is not champagne’s fault! B …

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Sending You a Latke Love! Happy Chanukah 5780!

Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 20th Dec 2019

Sending You a Latke Love! Happy Chanukah 5780!

The tradition of fried potato pancakes on Chanukah goes back for centuries. Some say this oily custom is based on the Book of Judith, which tells the tale of a young Israelite woman’s victory over h …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 26th Nov 2019

Host & Hostess Gift Guide

The holidays are a wonderful opportunity to share a special meal with friends and family, and if you’re lucky, you’re not the one cooking this year! It is a privilege to be invited into someone’s home …

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