88 results for 'better'

---

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 ...

September 17, 2008Thanks for linking through to the Green & Green Blog! In future, we will be offering tips for better gift giving, revealing new products and creative gift solutions. We would ...

October 24, 2008Whenever you’ve been on the receiving end of an act of thoughtfulness or kindness, remember to acknowledge that act.We teach our children to say thank you but yet as adults we tend to ...

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, ps ...

March 10, 2011Regardless of your heritage, you are most likely aware of St Patrick’s Day. What started out as an Irish holiday, is now celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Ca ...

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 ...

One question I always ask my clients is: What is the purpose of the gift? That single question changes everything. Suddenly we have clarity—the right gift, going to the right place, at the righ ...

WHAT TO GIVE AT YOUR TRADE SHOWChoosing effective and memorable trade show giveaways can significantly contribute to your success at an event by leaving a lasting impression. Let Green & Green help ...

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 ...

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, ref ...

March 2, 2011WelcomeWhat is freedom? Great thinkers, politicians, writers, and artists have debated the meaning of freedom throughout history.Freedom refers to, in a very general sense, the state of ...

Nov 4, 2010Ever been to an office potluck and seen someone double dip their pita into the humus, or let the wine bottle touch the saliva rim of their cup? If after that experience you felt like never ...

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 succe ...

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 differ ...

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 l ...

June 4, 2012A very early reference to the game of golf is believed to date from 1452 when King James II banned the game because it kept his subjects from their archery practice.There is a persistent ...

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 h ...

Here are 3 tips on how you can win with thoughtfulness every day.1. Thoughtfulness is a habit—Being a thoughtful person is in our DNA – a way of life worth cultivating and practicing every day. T ...

Golf tournaments aren’t just sporting events. They are relationship-building platforms. Across Vancouver and throughout Canada, corporate golf tournaments and charity golf events bring together ...

Jan 15, 2013It’s the Year of the Water (Black) Snake!On February 10, 2013, Chinese will welcome in the Year of the Water Snake. Although snakes are often despised by everybody but little boys in the ...

Fall Back into RoutineThe summer is behind us and it's time to fall back into routine. It has always been a love-hate relationship with September's arrival, as it symbolizes the end of those long la ...

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 ...

Imagine sending a scented satin cushion decorated with shells or a stuffed hummingbird to show your love how much you care. Or making your marriage proposal official by bringing the requisite nine do ...

Happy New Year! This New Year, I thought it might be interesting to look at the foods served by different cultures to mark New Year’s Day: In the Southern United States, a plate of salted pork ...

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

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 ...

June 28, 2012In the Sikh culture, Seva is a concept that means selfless service for altruistic purposes – it is service on behalf of, and for the betterment of, the community.I have a multicultural f ...

Nov 1, 2011Will you be decorating your office for Christmas this year with an artificial tree, a wreath on your front door, maybe even string lights around your office doors and windows? You’ll almos ...

Oct 8, 2009While the earlier settlers celebrated Thanksgiving for a successful harvest, today we celebrate to give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy. It brings to our awareness something that can ...

Spring Forward with your Powers of Observation March is noted for many observances and holidays, including: Employee Appreciation Day – March 1 Opportunity for organizations to create recognitio ...

Nov 26, 2010What are good Christmas gift ideas?Here are our secret suggestions!Sometimes, asking a person what they want for Christmas takes the fun out of the surprise.On the other hand, it’s hard t ...

Chocolate Lovers Gift TowerWe all know someone who just can’t get enough chocolate!After EightFend off the night with this comfy cozy, delicious dessert, Vancouver-lo ...

Big Thank You Tantalizing gourmet treats to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Chocolate Treasure The p ...

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 ...

Dec 9, 2010Picking out children’s gifts can be a blast, and they’ll always tell you exactly what they want you to buy them.But with kids, all they know is what they’ve already experienced.Buy finding ...

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 ...

Feb 11, 2011Your best friends, third-cousins (twice removed), or parents are buying a house this year. Chances are, take it from us, they’ll get three new toasters.Gifting for housewarming parties i ...

Jan 3, 2011How to say thank you for the Christmas gift?What’s better than receiving a Christmas gift?Getting thanked for one!Everyone loves receiving, but mankind seems to have an irresistible sense ...

You spent thousands on your booth. Your team flew in. You printed the banners. And then you handed out a flimsy pen that stopped working before the conference ended. That pen is your brand now. The H ...

Dualit ToasterDualit toasters can turn out hundreds of crisp, golden slices per hour. They are gleaming, sturdy and tough as old boots. Celebration Bra ...

Jan 17, 2011Chinese New Year may seem like a breeze to get through for Western business people, but in fact it is the riskiest time of year for cultural differences to get in the way.When travelling ...

Oct 21, 2011“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”William Arthur WardI am pleased to share and reveal the fresh new look for our Green & Green web ...

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 – ...

Nov 7, 2011Two weeks ago, I celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights. What made it more memorable this year was that I connected with a childhood friend of mine. Pome and I had grown up together in ...

September 2, 2010The long Labor Day weekend always brings an incredible buzz with it. Parents are rushing to get their kids prepared for school. Friends and family squeeze in that last big BBQ gather ...

April 4, 2011At the beginning of each year, I usually indulge myself in buying beautiful new journals. This year, I bought four. I love journaling and the pages of these new books inspire me to writ ...

Participating in a trade show is your opportunity to present your company’s services or products and profile your brand to a large group of people who may or may not be aware of what you do or w ...

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 re ...

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 ...

Employee engagement is no longer driven by compensation alone. In today’s workplace, companies that lead with empathy and intentional recognition see stronger retention, increased morale, and m ...

Thank you to Flourish – Thrive Together for the opportunity to speak about the sponsorship of Lilianna’s Education through Ruben’s Shoes Society. Give thanks by giving to Liliana’s education throu ...

July 5, 2011I am excited about the upcoming Rotary Bike-a-thon, a fund raiser to benefit the hearing impaired. Many think that hearing impairment only occurs in one’s senior years. Infectious disease ...

oct 4, 2010Just yesterday, my mother-in-law called to say that this year’s Thanksgiving dinner at her home will be a small one, just for the immediate family. She explained that it would be too phys ...

June 2, 2011This year, a special toast goes out to my friend, Mike, who made a life-changing decision four years ago. Mike and his wife, Teresa, had already long given up on their dream of adopting a ...

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 crocuse ...

A Toast to the Mothers!Mothers are worthy of our deep admiration - not just gratitude. My mother raised a brood of ten children, which required incredible work ethic, skill and care. She also had the ...

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 ...

Mothers are worthy of our deep admiration – not just gratitude. My mother raised a brood of ten children, which required incredible work ethic, skill and care. She also had the best taste. I made my ...

Feeling blue and not sure why? You’re not alone. Did you know that January 17th is marked as the most depressing day of the year or otherwise known as “Blue Monday”? Nobody really knows why this part ...

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 soi ...

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 ...

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 aspirati ...

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 ...

A Blank CanvasI met a young man, a picture taker, while at the resort in Greece. Thomas, a 19-year-old from Amsterdam is the photographer at the resort. His job is to capture memories of the gues ...

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 ...

Tailgating cooler and BBQ set Take your outdoor fun to the next level with this all-i ...

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 congratula ...

The return to in-office and hybrid work arrangements has created a dramatic shift in our lifestyles. There now is a commute --- or a longer commute for some because of their move to affordable housin ...

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 ...

Aug 4, 2010It’s been an exciting wedding season! Princess Victoria of Sweden recently married Daniel Westling, in the biggest royal weddingsince Diana and Charles back in 1981, while Former US Presi ...

Waterproof Housing for iPhone This waterproof case is specially designed to protect your iPhone.

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 are ...

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 s ...

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 bir ...

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 th ...

June 29, 2010WelcomeWhen I was at a retreat and asked to identify one object of nature that I most relate to, I wrote down the sky. To me the sky has many different moods & colors, depending on t ...

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 honou ...

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 peop ...

Spring has officially sprung. After a long cold winter, we can celebrate the arrival of a new season and new opportunities for growth. As the bees begin to buzz and we start to see Mother Nature retu ...