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Sharing this Holiday Season(Post)
My son’s Christmas wish list brought a smile to my face. Stuck at the top of my desk, Aaron had carefully listed the gifts he wanted from Santa: “Archery lesson, Etch-a-sketch, Park Zone Mustang (ele ...
Season's Greetings(Post)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 o ...
Abundance this holiday season(Post)Jan 4, 2012Abundance this holiday seasonThe year has gone by quickly and how soon the holiday season has come upon us. I was reflecting back on what my most prized gift for the year is and the one th ...
April 2022 Newsletter – A New Season For Growth(Post)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 ...
March 2019 Newsletter(Post)The turning of the seasons is always an exciting time in our household! We look forward to budding flowers, sunny days and local produce. To make the most of the joys of the spring, we like to get al ...
Bring the party to the office with a snack-a-thon this holiday season(Post)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 ...
August 2019 Newsletter(Post)Seasonal Lethargic DisorderWe all know about “Seasonal Affective Disorder” or “SAD” is caused by seasonal change and reduced exposure to sunlight. However, in August, I have diagnosed myself with “Se ...
A Map for your Year-End Gift Giving(Post)Oct 1, 2008At this time of the year, we get many phone calls and emails asking for our advice on holiday gift-giving. Here is our `MAPP’ showing you a pain-free way to get to your destination!M – Mak ...
April 2019 Newsletter(Post)Spring has Sprung!“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything"William ShakespeareFragrant cherry blossoms line Vancouver streetsAprilis, the Roman word for the fourth month of the year, is derive ...
December Newsletter - Hip Hip Hooray, there is joy every day!(Post)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 o ...
Ringing in the Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts for the Big Day(Post)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 ...
Wedding Gift Survival Tips(Post)July 1, 2008It’s that time of the year again and the wedding season is in full gear. The period from end-May till September sees more weddings than any other period in the year. You’ve probably been ...
November Newsletter - Here to There Equals Awe(Post)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 ...
Hat-trick and how you too can make a difference.(Post)November 14, 2008I am very excited about our hat-trick here are the details on how you can get involved in making a difference.For those of you that are sport-challenged like I am, a hat-trick is a h ...
May Newsletter - Let's Celebrate(Post)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’ ...
A Toast to the Mothers(Post)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 ...
November 2018 News Letter - Deliver Delight!(Post)5 Gift Tips to Deliver Delight This Holiday SeasonAs a gift expert, I’ve learned that relationship building is about the little things – the words you share, the small gestures you make, and the conn ...
Help us show we care(Post)October 17, 2008Thanksgiving is the time to pause to consider what we’re thankful for.In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’ve been looking for a way to give back for the blessings we all share.I also wan ...
Champagne – The Ultimate “Cheers”(Post)November 3, 2008The History of ChampagneThe history of Champagne dates back to the 17th century when in the cold, northeastern region of France, bubbles accidentally appeared in bottles of fermenting ...
Start September with zest…(Post)Sept 13, 2011“Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower.”Albert CamusFor me, September is equivalent to a new year. It’s the beginning of a school year and also the time when most of us ...
Holiday Messages: Make it Personal(Post)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 ...
Merry Christmas Blocks(Post)Nov 30, 2012Make some room on your fireplace mantle, or any other part of your home in need of a little holiday magic. These 14 embossed blocks spell “merry christmas” or “happy holidays” with the tw ...
December 2018 Newsletter - WRAPPED(Post)Wrapping up the year with Green & Green!As the nights grow longer, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about how to spread light to your friends and loved ones. Most major religions have a fe ...
The Corporate Giving Handbook(Post)With Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Remembrance Day behind us...that can only mean one thing (cue the jingle bells). It seems impossible that the holiday season is upon us already, but yuletide has a ...
Spectacular Holiday Gifts For Her(Post)Not sure what to get for the special women in your life this holiday season? Our new “For Her” pages help the giving begin!www.greenNgreen.com/forher/Thank you, Mindy ...
Craft a meaningful message and a heartfelt one to spread joy(Post)Forge a new era of gratitude and acknowledge the people we interact with every day, whether it’s your clients, employees, co-workers, team members, boss, or the courier guy. Writing the perfect ...
Holiday Party(Post)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 ...
Joyful and Triumphant - December 2019 Newsletter(Post)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 ...
Mardi Gras – February 12th(Post)Feb 5, 2013Mardi Gras 2013Mardi Gras is the French name for Fat Tuesday. Why is it fat? The name comes from the tradition of slaughtering and feasting upon a fattened calf on the last day of Carnival ...
12 days of Christmas(Post)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 ...
10 Ways to Celebrate Spring(Post)March 1, 2008Last week when I went for a walk, I noticed a pink camellia in full bloom and couldn’t help but smile. The thought of flowers blossoming and birds chirping cheers me up as it is a remin ...
Green Gift Choices(Post)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 ...
May 2019 Newsletter(Post)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 ...
10 Awesome Things to do Before the End of Summer(Post)I can’t believe we’re almost halfway through the summer. Before we know it, the weather will start cooling down and the beautiful summer flowers will start fading.I am missing the summer in Vancouver ...
Upcoming International Shipping Deadlines(Post)October 9, 2008With Thanksgiving over and Halloween coming soon, if you’re thinking of shipping overseas this holiday season, take the time to take a look at when you will need to get your items in ...
How to Plan the Perfect Office Party...Online!(Post)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 festivitie ...
Newsletter May 2014(Post)Dualit ToasterDualit toasters can turn out hundreds of crisp, golden slices per hour. They are gleaming, sturdy and tough as old boots. Celebration Bra ...
Join me on Tuesday, November 13 at the eWomenNetwork “Accelerated Networking” Luncheon at the Executive Hotel Conference Centre Coquitlam, BC(Post)Nov 9, 2012Thoughtful giving is important and is one of the most effective ways to win someone’s loyalty.Join me on Tuesday, November 13 at the eWomenNetwork “Accelerated Networking” Luncheon at the ...
Umbrella - West Coast | WetCoast(Post)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 ...
Remembering Friendships…(Post)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 ...
Grow and Transform - September Newsletter(Post)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 ...
Spring Blossom(Post)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 ...
Creating Your Own Thanksgiving Traditions(Post)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 ...
Office Party Etiquette(Post)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 ...
How to Choose Meaningful Holiday Gifts for Clients and Teams (Post)The holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already thinking about how to appreciate the people who help make your year what it is—your team, you ...
Mother’s Day Gift Suggestions(Post)May 1, 20018 If I were to count each time my mother or mother-in law has gone out of her way to do something for me, I’d be counting in the millions. I am humbled by their unending devotion to m ...
A Map for your Year-End Gift Giving(Post)Nov 9, 2011People who do business with people know the value of a thoughtful gift, whether received or given. And a well-chosen gift makes a client, customer, business contact or loved one feel value ...
Happy Thanksgiving!(Post)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 ...
Five Ways to Be Useful At A Wedding(Post)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 ...
Green & Green Newsletter November 2013(Post)Random acts of kindnessIs it just me or is there some wave of good Samaritan stuff going on out there in the world at the moment? At a time of year when many of us hunker down into the comforts of o ...
October Newsletter - Checking In(Post)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 spir ...
Minimize your carbon footprint with these “Green Gift Options”.(Post)100-Mile Gift BasketIn 2005, Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon began a one-year experiment in local eating. By only eating locally produced foods within a 100-mile radius of where they lived, their expe ...
Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day(Post)Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day is on April 21st this year. This event will give people in management roles a chance to acknowledge the administrative professionals that all ...
Express your Appreciation(Post)Dec 1, 2010I can’t believe how quickly the year has whizzed by. It’s that time of the year where we all start planning our gift list and vacations for the holidays. My family is excited about visitin ...
Top Holiday Gift Ideas for Giving to Couples(Post)Nov 16, 2010While gift giving can be confusing, and advice abounds for the ill-knowledged gift hunter, lets face it, the top 10 list of this holiday season’s best gifts may not suit every type of gif ...
Newsletter September 2014 - Fishing and Patience(Post)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 ...
What are good Christmas gift ideas? Here are our secret suggestions!(Post)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 ...
Life is a Picnic(Post)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 ...
Help with gift giving for children at Christmas(Post)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 ...
Ten things to do this summer(Post)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 ...
It feels good…(Post)Nov 23, 2012It feels good….I recently spoke at the eWomenNetwork luncheon event. It’s the #1 organization in North America that provides resources for connecting and promoting women and their busine ...
Easter Fun(Post)Mar 21, 2012As you know, the first long weekend in many, many months is approaching. Many companies not only observe Good Friday as a holiday, they also give employees the following “Easter Monday” o ...
Newsletter July 2014(Post)English Bay Picnic Cooler ...
December 2020 Newsletter: A Toast to YOU! (Post)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 d ...
Get Party Ready - OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY ETIQUETTE (Post)“Tis the season to shine at the Office Holiday Party. Here’s some worthy bits of, tips and tricks worth noting. We may need a little reminder and Etiquette never goes out of style! Pre-Party1. R ...
Be Grateful and Pay It Forward - October 2019 Newsletter(Post)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! ...
A toast to a father who made up for what he missed…(Post)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 ...
November Newsletter - Honoring and Remembering(Post)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 ...
December 2021 Newsletter: Happy Holidays!(Post)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 ...
Newsletter June 2014(Post)Tailgating cooler and BBQ set Take your outdoor fun to the next level with this all-i ...
Mindful Planning, Mindful Gifting(Post)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 ...
March Newsletter - Spring Forward with your Powers of Observation(Post)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 ...
Vancouver is the Centre of the World This June(Post)June is here and if you know me at all, you know this is my favourite month. The trails are calling. The patios are open. The days stretch long into the evening and somethin ...
Newsletter August 2014(Post)Waterproof Housing for iPhone This waterproof case is specially designed to protect your iPhone.
November 2021 Newsletter: New Thinking(Post)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 ...
August 2021 Newsletter: Help is on the way!(Post)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. Gr ...
Oh Canada - July Newsletter(Post)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 ...
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