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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 8th May 2023

Ringing in the Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts for the Big Day

Being invited to a wedding is exciting - especially when the couple in question are people you are especially close with.But it’s important to remember that the day is not about you. The difference …

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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 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 28th Feb 2022

Putting the Green in Green & Green and making a difference

We’re now into the third month of 2022 and already we’ve seen so much changes occur. It made us think about how quickly changes can be enacted if there is a will to do so. We have always been focused …

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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 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 24th Nov 2021

Season's Greetings

Happy Holidays! This time of year we often take to reflect and express our gratitude to those that helped us get to where we are this year. Usually we take this time to reflect on the people within ou …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 18th Nov 2021

Holiday Party

As we approach the most magical time of year, we are also approaching what some would consider the most stressful time of year. The time of year where you have to start planning your office holiday …

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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 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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 18th Jun 2020

Life is a Picnic

Spending a day picnicking is sheer bliss in the sun. A picnic done right is more than just the meal laid out on a gingham blanket, they involve beautiful scenery, good company, and outdoor activities …

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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 3rd May 2020

Rewarding Your Team

Where we work and how we connect has shifted. How are you reaching and rewarding your teams?Many of our clients have set up employee care programs with Snack Heros. Delight and express your gratitude …

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 7th Jan 2020

Weave it Well in This New Decade! - January 2020 Newsletter

Weave it Well"The real secret to success is getting that clarity about what you want to attract into your life, and then creating powerful habits to ensure that you are doing YOUR part to bring succes …

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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 5th Dec 2019

Joyful and Triumphant  - December 2019 Newsletter

                Like us on FacebookFollow on TwitterForward to a FriendFollow us on Instagram to stay on top of all the exciting news at Green & Green. Spec …

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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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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 21st Nov 2019

Office Party Etiquette

It’s Office Party season! If you’re like us, you’re excited for the trays of canapes, flutes of bubbly and jazzy Christmas songs that await at your upcoming workplace gathering. But though office soir …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 4th Nov 2019

Mindful Planning, Mindful Gifting

Like us on FacebookFollow on TwitterForward to a FriendFollow us on Instagram to stay on top of all the exciting news at Green & Green. The Canadian Gift BoxEnjoy and share distinctive gifts and f …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 10th Oct 2019

Be Grateful and Pay It Forward - October 2019 Newsletter

Like us on FacebookFollow on TwitterForward to a FriendFollow us on Instagram to stay on top of all the exciting news at Green & Green. Holiday Gifts78 days til Christmas! We are down to 2 digits! O …

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Posted by Mindy Tulsi-Ingram on 9th Oct 2019

The Philosophy of Giving Back - A Talk with Robert Tham

October is the month we say thanks, the month when farmers reap their harvest and the month we welcome fall. Inspired by the gratefulness this month brings, I would like to share a conversation I ha …

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