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Interview: Gardening Tips With Arnold Falk

Monday, March 15th, 2010

One of the best things about Spring is the beautiful flowers and vegetation. While there are plenty of pretty plants throughout the Fraser Valley, if you want them in your own backyard it will take a bit of work. With all the plant varieties, weather variables and technical knowledge needed, gardening can be overwhelming.  We asked local nursery owner, Arnold Falk, for advice on gardening in the Fraser Valley climate.

Arnold, his wife, Brenda, and daughter Lauren run a boutique nursery, Tanglebank, located in Abbotsford.

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Contest: Adore Pictures Photo Session & Prints

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Happy anniversary again!  This week we are gifting our readers with a fun photo shoot at Adore Pictures, with a few prints to take home!

Adore Pictures is situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Chilliwack.  The studio inside is fun, fresh and modern – a comfortable, fun place to get photos taken with your family, your BFF, your kids… who you bring to this session is completely up to you!

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CONTEST: Ladies Night Rock Climbing

Monday, March 8th, 2010

As part of our first anniversary celebrations, we and our sponsors are gifting FVP’s fabulous readers throughout the month of March 2010!  Stay tuned each week to find out how we’re celebrating, join us at our party and be sure to sing up for our free weekly updates – there may be some surprise subscriber-only announcements!

Last month our team took part in Ladies Night at The Rock Wall in Maple Ridge.  Wow, was it ever fun!  Giggles galore and an unexpected great workout!

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Fresh Spring Dress Fashions

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Most of us here in the Fraser Valley have the t-shirt and jeans look down pat.  I say this because that’s what I see a lot of when I’m out and about in public: ladies wearing t-shirts and jeans (or workout gear, we’re all guilty of that). It’s what I wear when I’m not working.  It’s easy, it’s simple and it requires little effort to buy and to choose from the closet when you’re in a hurry.  But let’s admit it, it’s a boring look.

I’d like to think I can do a little better than that for my everyday wear, I just need a little help pulling looks together.

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March 2010: Childcare Worldwide

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Every day over 5,760 more children become orphans.  Every single day.

I sat down with Dan Bue, Executive Director of Childcare Worldwide based in Surrey, to ask what differentiates his organization from other child relief agencies.  “We focus on children, but we also help them as they become adults to get trained for careers to support themselves.  We don’t just drop them when they turn 18, like some other organizations will.”  He went on to talk about the trade school they’ve built for former orphans, and how CW has managed to employ many kids formerly supported by donors to work making clothes for current orphans.  

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Interview: Spring Organization Tips w/ Janis Nylund

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Spring doesn’t officially start until March 21, but recent weather in the Fraser Valley certainly feels like Spring. The ritual of Spring cleaning began as a way to get rid of smoke residue leftover from wood-burning stoves that burnt all winter. Spring was an ideal time to open the windows and get rid of the dust before it was hot enough that bugs coming in would be a problem.

Although modern heating and vacuums have eliminated the need for cleaning to take place in the Spring, it is a great time to take stock of your possessions and re-organize your house.

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March Read: Someone Will Be With You Shortly

Monday, March 1st, 2010

March’s Pulse Book Club pick looks like a fun one! Someone Will Be With You Shortly by Lisa Kogan. Someone Will Be With You Shortly should be available at your local library or neighbourhood book store. There are great book stores all throughout the Fraser Valley.

About the book:

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CONTEST: Tickets Giveaway to Yard, Garden & Reno Show

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Fraser Valley Pulse has 10 pairs of tickets to give away to this great upcoming show!  Please comment below to be entered to win.  Winners will be chosen March 15, 2010.

The 8th Annual Yard, Garden & Reno Show takes place at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park on March 26 – 28, 2010.  This year’s show will feature 60,000 square feet of products & services for your home.  This is your one stop shop for BBQs, decks, sheds, yard ornaments, ponds, renovation ideas, decorative concrete, furniture, fencing and so much more!

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CONTEST: Champagne Tea for Two at LWH Salon Cafe, Fort Langley

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Fraser Valley Pulse is happy to announce our first anniversary! March 23, 2010 marks 52 weeks of Pulse Spotlights and sharing all things Fraser Valley with our fabulous readers! We want to sincerely thank our readers, sponsors and friends for making this the most fantastic year!  You are all amazing!!!

Team FVP likes a good party, so we’re starting our celebrations TODAY and will continue throughout the month!  This week we are gifting one of our loyal readers with HIGH TEA FOR TWO at Little White House Salon Cafe!  Enjoy finger sandwiches, scones and scrumptious Missing Goat jam, LWH Sweet Petits dainties, pastries & fancies. Thank you to LWH for sponsoring our first anniversary by providing this great gift for one lucky reader!

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Tips For Setting Business Goals

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

As you begin the goal setting process, I recommend making notes that will help keep your thoughts organized and give you something to refer back to. How you write them is up to you; choose what suits your lifestyle and is easy to keep track of.

Evaluate your Needs
In order to plan appropriately, consider where you want to end up. Quite simply, what’s the point? Once you have your overall needs in mind, setting specific goals will help you meet them.

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