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CONTEST: Sabrina Johnston of Charlie Girl Goods in beautiful Deep Cove, North Vancouver, B.C., makes old-fashioned caramel from scratch from natural ingredients in small batches and unique flavours. We chatted with Sabrina to find out exactly what sorcery she uses to make her mouthwatering candiesit must be a powerful magic, because its impossible to eat just one! One lucky Lower Mainland, B.C., winner will receive a Charlie Girl Goods prize pack with five bags of caramels in different flavours, including the newest, Pumpkin Spice! To enter head to our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkMNHynxOe/

Torontos newest bespoke wedding-dress maker, Aurélia Hoang, originally rejected the idea of designing wedding dresses (and weddings altogether), but had a change of heart after she realized she didnt hate weddingsshe hated the cookie-cutter bridal gowns and conventional celebrations that involved little creativity and didnt properly reflect the love that inspired the one-in-a-lifetime event. We chatted with the France native about her design philosophy and about her fresh start in Canada. https://vitadaily.ca//meet-torontos-newest-bespoke-weddin/

Looking to beautify your table this Thanksgiving AND give thanks by giving back? Rebloom_Flowers Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop Webinar on October 8th, 8-9 p.m. EST, will feature an interactive guided demo by entertaining expert Rebecca Wise and ReBLOOM founder Kalynn Crump. Learn to create gorgeous autumn-inspired centerpieces using blooms + greenery from Canadian growers, plus other festive ideas for making photo-worthy tabletop displays. AND, for every ticket sold, a h...andtied floral arrangement will be donated to shelters in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver! COST: $65 for Toronto participants (includes delivery of florals/foliage needed for the workshop on day of); $35 for those outside Toronto (youll have to purchase your own florals directly; ReBLOOM will provide a list of local growers). TICKETS: https://www.generoussolutions.com/e/a-grateful-table-512

Often asked what makes their business, Creative Home Furnishings, well, creative, owners Blair and Maria say, Our furniture is made to order, which allows us to ensure that our client is able to tailor the pieces to their own tastes. Our solid wood furniture is available in many different stains, and often different sizes. Several of our own in-house designs can be built to any size and can incorporate specific needsfor example, need your Tangent dining table two inches higher to accommodate a wheelchair? Want the Boxwood dresser to have fewer but deeper drawers? You like the Barcelona desk but need it to be longer and with a keyboard tray? No problem ! We chatted with the pair about their Lower Mainland business, and found out more about the furnishings in store. https://vitadaily.ca///hot-shop-creative-home-furnishings/

CONTEST : It's been a stressful year so far, and nothing shows that more than our skin. While we cant offer a quick fix for 2020, we did chat with NEOSTRATA Canada skin guru Pat Clare about some products that can help sort out our skin. One lucky Canadian winner will receive a $250 NEOSTRATA prize pack! To enter head to our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFbwq7GDIQ5/

We may think of the microwave as the underdog of kitchen appliances, but our friends at Tabasco are determined to prove us wrong! Contrary to popular belief, microwaving actually maximizes nutrients thanks to the speedy cooking time and, far from being bland, microwaved meals can be easily injected with a blast of flavour with delicious Tabasco sauces! Head to the link below for a one-pot microwave un-fried rice recipe and, if you want to enter for a chance to win 1 o...f 15 Danby microwaves by visiting https://www.tabascosauce.ca/microwave/ Let us know in the comments what you're adding Tabasco sauce to next! https://vitadaily.ca//just-zap-it-tabascos-microwave-reci/

G I V E A W A Y YVR photographers Hayley Alice & Alyssa Dawson have joined forces and launched a new photography side biz, Creatively Yours Photo, that will provide 2x the magic for all your photography needs! Together, Hayley and Alyssa will be the content ninjas in your back pocket, your cheerleaders, and creative besties! To celebrate, these two are giving away a 30-minute portrait session in their Gastown studio!... To enter head to our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFZ49GSFxkf/

Returning to school this fall is unlike its ever been before. Classrooms will look different; teachers will act different and everything will feel different. Despite the fact they may not be heading back to class the same as previous years, our kids are still growing, playing and learning. They need clothing that will support their new normalin the classroom, learning from home and, as always, on the playground. Below, the best Canadian kids fashion brands to keep little ones comfortable and cute, no matter how theyre learning. (And best of all, you can shop from home. All styles are available online and ship from Canada.) https://vitadaily.ca//dressing-kids-for-fall-and-the-new-/

When it comes to curating your wardrobe, no collection is complete without the perfect pair of blue jeans. Denim is popular for its versatility and is always on trend, but how sustainable is it? Unfortunately, a single pair of jeans requires close to 4,000 litres of water to make and is linked to excessive use of dyes and pesticides. Worry not, with secondhand shopping more popular than ever, vintage resellers that specialize in denim take all the guesswork out of buying denim, whether its resold or reworked. https://vitadaily.ca//14/4-sustainable-denim-brands-to-buy/

When it comes to sloughing off the stress of isolation anddare we say it?travelling during a pandemic, the safest place to be is outside. As the weather turns crisp, RV-rental companies like Outdoorsy are making it that much easier to plan an open-road adventure, lodging in tow. https://vitadaily.ca/2020/09/08/the-great-rv-escape/

CONTEST : Emily Salsbury-Deveaux always said shed have her own brand by the time she was 35she was right. Based in Edmonton, Emmy Deveaux is special in every way, from its detailed designs to its completely consistent sizing and quality to its unique FUNDIT model. We chatted with the amazing Emily about her label, her philosophies, her personal style and, of course, her future ambitions! One lucky Canadian winner will receive a $250 EMMYDEVEAUX gift card! To enter head to our IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPl0TCj_kO/

The sustainability savvy and stylish Jen Pistor (@jenpistor) is our featured Canadian influencer for the month of September! Check out her Q&A at the link in our profile and follow along on Friday, September 18th as she takes over our stories to share a day in the life! https://vitadaily.ca/2020//01/august-influencer-jen-pistor/

As temps drop, were looking to update our skin-care regime with some of the newest clean products on the market. Whether its one single product or a complete overhaul of our routine, these brands make the perfect addition to our shelf. https://vitadaily.ca//6-new-clean-skin-care-launches-for-/

Dessert is always a good idea, and downtown Vancouvers Gyoza Bar is squeezing in every last ounce of summer with the launch of a new citrus dessert series featuring Japanese-style Aburi Sorbet Bars ($2.95 each). https://vitadaily.ca//in-vancouver-try-these-refreshing-j/

Talk about an inspiring woman! The name Meredith Shaw is synonymous with curve fashion, body positivity and female empowerment. From award-winning singer-songwriter to radio and TV host, on-air style expert and model, Meredith is fiercely passionate about inspiring and motivating women of all sizes to embrace their power and feel sexy, confident and fabulous in their own skin. We chatted with this positivity powerhouse to find out how shes working to break down the status quo and lead a powerful conversation thats changing the game for women. https://vitadaily.ca//championing-women-qa-with-meredith-/

From hair extensions (for clients like Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian West and Hailey Bieber) to habit journals, entrepreneur Lulu Liang has done it alland shes not even 30 yet! We chatted with Lulu about her brands, her business savvy and her latest brainchild.

CONTEST : With SWAROVSKI, you can wear your sign with pride at all timesthe brands horoscope pendants feature each sign traced in sparkling clear crystal pavé centred around a white stone, evoking the stars of the zodiac. One lucky Canadian winner will receive a $99 Swarovski zodiac pendant in their sign! TO ENTER:... 1 Follow us! 2 Like this post and let us know your sign! 3 Tag your friends! Every additional friend tagged here is an extra entry, please only tag an account once. Plus, find the post on our website and leave a comment there too! For an additional FIVE entries share this post on your feed! Head to our IG page (@vitadaily.ca) for additional ways to enter to win. Contest ends September 18th. https://vitadaily.ca//10/wear-your-sign-around-your-neck-/

Indigenous History Month may have come to an end, but our desire to celebrate B.C.s most talented Indigenous designers, beauty experts and makers is still going strong. Weve rounded up our top picks for local Indigenous businesses that we cant get enough of. https://vitadaily.ca///25/4-b-c-indigenous-brands-we-love/

CONTEST: No surprise here: health is top of mind for many Canadians these days. In fact, as we head into fall, it feels more important to us than ever to feel empowered to take charge of our own and our familys well-being via tools that connect us with just the right practitioners and treatmentsand a new online health-care marketplace called Which Doctor? is proving to be a huge help, making it easy to access the care and services we normally would have been able to enjoy in person. One lucky Canadian winner will receive a $909 prize pack including a $240 Which Doctor membership and a $669 128 GB Apple iPhone SE (use it to connect with your next health practitioner via Which Doctor)! To enter head to our IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6_cc9H8-N/

Fall is definitely design season, with a flurry of home shows to attend (virtually this year) and a renewed desire to update our own spaces. Whenever we get this itch (to reno, remodel and redo our homes) we like to turn to the experts, like the all-female team at Torontos Wolfe Interior Design, to ensure our plans go off without a hitch. We chatted with Wolfe ID founder Jessica Neilas about everything interior, from her unique approach to the design process (think environmental psychology and biophilic principles!) to the most memorable project shes completed, whats trending for fall and which room in her own life she cant wait to tackle next. https://vitadaily.ca//women-in-design-qa-with-wolfe-id-fo/

CONTEST : Sömn Home is a luxury bedding brand that advocates mindful living using natural materials for everyday comfort. Their mission: to make wellness-obsessed home textiles without the compromise of comfort, price and ethics (sounds like sweet dreams to us!). One lucky Canadian winner will receive a $250 Sömn Gift Card! To enter head to our IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE114fnJQ7Y/

Hello September, our sustainability issue! We delve into how modern style is more conscious than ever, getting outdoorsy with an RV road trip, clean beauty and more! Head to the link in our profile to read the latest issue! https://vitadaily.ca/category/magazine/

When it comes to sustainable fashion there is a great selection of brands to choose from, but what about laundering those garments? https://vitadaily.ca/2020/08/25/5-clean-laundry-products/

CONTEST : Lauren Arnold of Harper Floss Co. is on a mission to create a beautiful flossing experience thats easy to stick to, good for the planet and easy on the wallet. Frustrated by the plastic waste and unappealing aesthetic of drugstore dental floss, Harper is made of 100 per cent biodegradable silk floss and, thanks to a subscription service, will arrive on your doorstep exactly when you need it. Three lucky Canadian winner will receive a three-month subscription to Harper! To enter head to our IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwsOjJnK0-/

And in a blink of an eye, summer will be gone. The official seasonal end date is Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020but its not too late to enjoy a few more sweet moments before autumns cool whisper will be heard (sigh). Relish these last weeks and squeeze more joy out of the minutes with these summer-savouring suggestions: https://vitadaily.ca//how-to-savour-the-final-sweet-momen/

GIVEAWAY : We've partnered with Mint Smilebar Canada to give away a free teeth whitening session OR a power whitening kit to 1 lucky Lower Mainland, B.C., winner! Located in Vancouver and Port Moody, Mint Smilebar has helped brighten the smiles of thousands of people in the Lower Mainland for the past three years. Their proprietary teeth-whitening gel is cruelty-free, non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free and specially formulated to cause zero to minimal sensitivity. To enter head to our IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuHfz_HvH_/

Looking for a great new read on an awesome new device? Rakuten Kobo has concurrently launched the Nia ($129.99), a new compact, affordable device, as well as Kobo Plus, an all-you-can-read eBook subscription for $9.99 per month. https://vitadaily.ca//5-books-for-your-bucket-list-plus-t/

Say oui to your most youthful and most beautiful skin with Dior Skincare! This season, for each bride-to-be, the brand is offering an exclusive series of four dedicated and delightful wedding skin-care rituals for your ceremony prep, wedding-day and honeymoon. The love story starts here! https://vitadaily.ca//08/19/the-dior-wedding-skincare-sea/

GIVEAWAY : Kits, Canadas fastest-growing eyewear brand (based in B.C., to boot), has launched a new platform that lets you buy high-quality designer eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses, online at affordable prices, and is set to release the countrys first-ever online optical exams later this year. We chatted with co-founder Joseph Thompson about this news and everything eyewear. One lucky Canadian winner will receive a KITS Glasses, Sunglasses, Contacts Combo! To enter head to our IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEo9_1cFo1-/

Sunsets remind us to cherish lifecherish the small, special moments, because nothing lasts forever. The suns warm glow will eventually fade into darkness but, by slowing down to pause, we can infuse some wonder and awe into our daily routines. The best part of all: sunsets are easy and free, offering tremendous physical, mental and spiritual benefits. Here are a few reasons to sun gaze more often: https://vitadaily.ca//08/21/7-benefits-of-catching-sunsets/

C O N T E S T : Summer isnt over yet, and were still on the hunt for fresh and easy recipes since that require less prep time inside, giving us more time to get out of the kitchen and enjoy the sun! To the rescue: Canadas number 1 lemon and lime juice brand, ReaLemon, which recently introduced its latest launch, ReaLemon Flavour Infusions Garlic! One lucky Canadian winner will receive a ReaLemon Prize Pack! TO ENTER:... 1 Follow us! 2 Like this post and let us know what lemon or garlic dish you love to make! 3 Tag your friends! Every additional friend tagged here is an extra entry, please only tag an account once. Plus, find the post on our website and leave a comment there too! For an additional FIVE entries share this post on your feed! Head to our IG page (@vitadaily.ca) for additional ways to enter to win. Contest ends September 8th. https://vitadaily.ca//perfect-summer-recipes-with-realemo/

No need to blast red-hot air at your tresses if you know how to properly air dry your hair. We turned to Roberto Sousa of Nadia Albano Style Inc. for his top tips on h-air drying, naturally, with style. https://vitadaily.ca//how-to-let-your-hair-air-dry-this-s/

CONTEST : With many Canadian communities requiring masks, how do you make sure your little wants to wear a mask and has one handy? Toys"R"Us Canada has the answer with its new Kidcare branda collection of stylish non-medical masks and convenient fanny packs designed to keep your kids covered! Three lucky Canadian winners will each receive a $25 Kidcare On-the-Go Kit from ToysRUs Canada! To enter head to our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEj2DNVjtXm/

If youre feeling adventurous or looking for something extra-refreshing, to beat the late-summer heat, why not make your beer into a popsicle? Its the perfect way to relive those mouthwatering moments from your youth with a fun and mature twist. Here are two fun and simple recipes for frozen treats that incorporate Coors Light Slice, a perfectly refreshing beer with juuuuust a hint of orange or lime. https://vitadaily.ca///17/cool-down-with-a-coors-popsicle/

When a group of Vancouvers top lifestyle influencers gathered on a mild March evening to tour, along with VITA, some of South Granvilles finest boutiques and restaurants, no one had a clue just how much life (not to mention, the local retail and dining scene) was about to change. Below, a recap of the original VITA x South Granville spring shopping tour, plus the latest on the areas COVID-19-related plans and exciting summer developments (think new patios, plazas and murals, plus vital parking info.) It all points to the fact that South Granville is back, and better than ever! https://vitadaily.ca/2020/08/15/shopping-south-granville/

CONTEST : Our pals at Earth's Choice have teamed up with registered dietitian Shannon Smith to curate a basketful of veg-friendly recipes that are beach, park or backyard perfect, using ingredients from Earths Choices range of super natural, healthy and delicious foods sourced with the utmost care to meet or exceed the highest global food safety initiatives. One lucky Canadian winner will receive a $100 Earths Choice prize pack full of products for the perfect summer picnic! To enter head to our IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcGE1VjYEU/