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MomCafe Launches in Fraser Valley

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

I’m big into networking. It helps continuously expand one’s network, as well as developing great partnerships and friendships in business. I was happy to be invited as a guest to the MomCafe Fraser Valley launch last week, and even more thrilled to discover that it’s a really great group that I’m excited to join.

Holly Klaassen is the owner of MomCafe Fraser Valley, a group she has brought to the Fraser Valley after years of positive experience with the Vancouver chapter. This unique networking group’s focus is to bring together professionally-minded moms, non-moms and even dads too (though there weren’t any brave dads at the launch).

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South Surrey Welcomes Noir Lash Lounge

Friday, October 29th, 2010

South Surrey’s Morgan Crossing welcomes Noir Lash Lounge, set to open its doors to the public on Saturday, October 30, 2010. The opening event will include Blo On The Go from Noir’s neighbours Blo Blow Dry Bar (11AM- 1PM) and Bombshell Brows from Bombay Brow Bar (1PM – 3PM. Danielle Gardner from So You Think You Can Dance Canada will also be on site to celebrate.

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Live Blogging at the West Coast Women’s Show

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

The 10th Annual West Coast Women’s Show has now begun! Fraser Valley Pulse is proud to be this year’s social media sponsor of the WCWS and we will be here all weekend live blogging the show. We will let you know who’s here, what’s on and keep you in the loop with all the action here at Abbotsford’s TRADEX.

This show is going to be awesome. Friday kicks off with the 2011 Calendar Firefighters Fashion Show and martini night at 7:30PM.

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Tracycakes Opens In Fort Langley

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Today will be an exciting day for cupcake lovers in Fort Langley! Tracy Dueck’s third cupcake cafe will open today at 23170 96th Avenue, in the most adorable little house!

Tracycakes Fort Langley is Tracy’s third cafe, an addition to existing locations in White Rock and Downtown Abbotsford.  Besides their award-winning cupcakes, Tracycakes serves fresh, from-scratch lunch items, snacks, high teas and sweets.  Be sure to check out the new Fort Langley cupcake called ‘Remember When’. This new location features an intimate dining area, a private party room for large groups, plus a garden patio.

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Boonie’s BBQ & Soul Food

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Sad to hear that as of October 20, 2010 Boonie’s has closed its doors permanently.

This morning I was chatting with a client who recommended a great new BBQ restaurant.  I just happened to be free for lunch and in the area, so I stopped by Boonie’s BBQ & Soul Food to check it out.

It’s a fairly unassuming location inside of the Quality Inn Hotel beside Home Depot in Langley, definitely a hidden gem. The special of the day was catfish nuggets, which sounded interesting. All I could smell was a deep smokey goodness, which I knew had to be ribs – so I ordered myself a half rack with two sides.  Choosing the sides was quite the task: coleslaw, collard greens, real southern mac ‘n cheese, seasoned fries – how can you choose?

Service was swift and before we knew it, two mouth watering dishes arrived on our table.  

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LAunch Man in Abbotsford

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Men in the Fraser Valley can now elevate their style, thanks to LAunch Man, a hot new mens’ clothing boutique in Abbotsford.

The LAunch Man shop is a clear reflection of owner Dustin Russell; cutting edge and classy, yet fun and unpretentious. While the store wouldn’t look out of place on the streets of Vancouver or London, its friendly feel makes it accessible for the Fraser Valley.

At the grand opening on May 1st we had a great time checking out LAunch Man’s extensive variety of clothes, including collections from Haight & Ashbury, the latest Naked & Famous Japanese jeans, beautiful ties and soft, vintage style rock t-shirts.

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Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Hits The Fraser Valley

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Last week I was invited to check out the brand spankin’ new Blo Blow Dry Bar at Morgan Crossing in South Surrey.  Have any of you ever visited their locations in Vancouver?  It’s an absolutely fabulous place where, in about 30 minutes, one can walk in with scraggly hair and walk out with perfectly blown tresses!  Blo is not a salon – no cuts, no dyes – just a WASH, BLO and GO!

Blo Blow Dry Bar is Canada’s only blow dry bar and I’m a pretty big fan of the concept.  Customers (aka Hair Cadets) choose from a menu of seven gorgeous styles.  Styles range from the razor-straight Executive Sweet to the rocker-chic inspired Sex, Hugs and Rock & Roll.  

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Nine Boutique

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Valley Mamas, have you visited Nine Boutique yet?  New to downtown Abbotsford, Nine is a chic maternity and baby boutique that opened a few months back.  Owner Summer Dotinga invited FVP to come for a visit and we were so impressed with this gorgeous shop.

Nine Boutique carries pretty nursing bras (not utilitarian, scary-looking ones), chic shower gifts, fun nursery decor and lots more.  

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Something About Shoes 2nd Location

Monday, March 8th, 2010

For those of you who love Langley’s Something About Shoes, you’ll be thrilled to hear they have opened a second location.  The new store is situated on Glover Road in Fort Langley, just beside Gasoline Alley.  Stop by to check out their great selection of footwear and handbags, or visit Something About Shoes on Facebook for a sneak peek at what’s in store.  We spotted some great finds in the new store, including Diva Diamondz!

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