What's up with the Australian Boot Craze?

Okay Gals, what is up with the Australian Boot Craze? (EMU)

Personally, I love them, but for some reason my male friends are against them. They think they are not sexy enough!

I guess us gals seek comfort over sex appeal these days :)

BTW, these boots retail at over $100.00 but I saw at pay less shoes you can get a similar pair for about $30.00. Not sure if they are of the best quality, but if anyone has one, please let me know.

5 Baskets with Handle for $1.00 at Liquidation World

Shopping for flower girl baskets or just need baskets with handles to store things in?

Check out Liquidation World in Richmond, BC, Canada. I bought 5 baskets for $1.00. Baskets on average are like $15.00 even in Salvation Army or Value Village.

There is limited supply available!

Azngal

Basic tea Light Holders for 25 cents at IKEA

Event planners, Decorators, Brides to be, check out the basic tea light holders for 25 cents at IKEA. They are the ones the hotel industry uses. They are suitable for use at parties and a great bargain. I see these retail for like $3.00 at various other places.

Azngal

Cheap Flights by Oasis Hong Kong for Hong Kong and/or Europe

Bound for Hong Kong and/or Europe, book cheap flights with Oasis Hong Kong that includes meals. I have not used them yet, but have some friends travelling in September with them so I'll let you know what they think of the experience. Keep you posted!

They even have fare specials on now for students, pastors, teachers, and more. Google for all the specials.

Azngal

Breakfast and Sushi at a Bargain - Yummy Sushi

Yummy Sushi at 4th and Pine offers cheap breakfast and sushi specials all day. I have not been there yet personally myself, but people say the food is decent. Breakfasts with bacon, eggs, toast and more are $2.95 and 18 piece sushi sets are like $4.99.

Whatever you do, don't expect ambience inside this dive. It somewhat reminds me of a trucker stop cafe.

1980 Pine Street
Vancouver, BC
(604) 731-7110

Azngal

Introducing Strawberry and Banana Flavour VitaSoy

If you have not been to your local Capers lately, they now sell Strawberry and Banana Flavour VitaSoy. I've given it a try already. It's good and addictive!

However, it's $2.97 a carton, but if your lucky you can get it on sale at $1.95, but it is rare that this happens.

Azngal

VitaSoy Green Tea and Strawberrry and Banana Flavour

Why is it that only Capers and New Apple Market in Kitsilano carry Green Tea and Strawberry and Banana Flavour Vitasoy? Well, actually New Apple Market only carries Green Tea Flavour. I'm addicted to this stuff, but it gets quite pricey after a while using it as cereal milk.

Safeway and small organic stores carry Vitasoy, but not in the flavours I want :(

Unique Wedding Venues in Kitsilano

Looking for a unique wedding ceremony/reception venue in and around Kitsilano or on the West Side?

Consider these:

False Creek Community Centre on Granville Island (Lindt Hall) - Holds like 200 people for a seated dinner

Autumn Brooks Gallery on 4th avenue

Celebration Pavillion at Queen Elizabeth Park (near Kitsilano)

Watermark Restaurant right on Kitsilano Beach

Azngal

Spices for 50 cents

I did not think you could buy a cheap package of spices anymore for under a buck. However, with allot of patient shopping I finally found a place that does. So, if you love cooking, this place is a deal :)

I bought oregano for $0.50 cents. That's right, 50 cents.

Parthenon
3080 on 4th Avenue

Have fun shopping!

Kitsilano Shopaholic now brings you Keep It Organic

Readers, I love organic foods and have decided to start a blog on it and keep people informed on what is happening in the community and tips around organic shopping itself.

http://www.keepitorganic.blogspot.com

Hip Hop Wednesdays at Lululemon on 4th avenue

Hey All

I just went for a walk on 4th avenue and saw a sign outside Lululemon's door advertising Hip Hop Dance lessons on Wednesdays.

I'll be sure to check it out next week as I missed it this week.

See you all there!

Kitsilano Bistro Pastis So So Restaurant

Just had French Food at Bistro Pastis restaurant the other night. The food was okay, but the bread wasn't. The bread was definitely a couple of days old. I used to be a hostess, so I know what happens to bread when it is being re-served.

Anyone know of other good french restaurants I should try in town?

Last Minute Canadian Tire and Coast Mountain Camping Deals

Canadian Tire Savings
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Air Mattress regularly $54.00, bought it for $26.00.

Surge power bar regularly $26.99 bought it for $10.00

Coast Mountain Savings
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3 person tent that is regularly $64.99, bought it for $40.00

Definitely worth a visit!

Azngal

Vegetarian Restaurant Like NAAM Minus the Wait

I'm going to let you all in on a little hideaway vegetarian restaurant in town that is similar to NAAM minus the wait. It's called Dharma Kitchen. The food and prices are excellent. I had the Dharma bowl and my friend had the Indochine bowl last night. Both tasted really good, very similar to NAAM and the place has a quaint atmosphere.

Dharma Kitchen

3667 West Broadway St., Vancouver
Tel: 604-738-3899
http://www.dinehere.ca/restaurant.asp?r=1233

NAAM by NIght

I visited NAAM at 2:30 am the other night and boy oh boy it sure is a different crowd at night than in the morning.. The music they play at night is even different. Be prepared to wait though, the service is really poor at that hour.

There were people wearing suits and ties, club hoppers, tree huggers,.... It was one eclectic group that is for sure.

It's worth going out there to get a bite at night and checking out the crowd.

Kitsilano Soapbox Derby and Greek Festival

Well, Kitsilano was full of activities this weekend. There was the Kitsilano soapbox derby right on 4th avenue. If you have not yet been to this event, it's highly recommended. This event is both for the young and old. I have to say that it is becoming more corporate PR driven though (i.e. 1800gotjunk car). Here are photos I took while there:












The Greek festival wasn't that crowded when I got there. There was not much to see, but the food was cheap ($4.00 for souvlaki) versus the Greek festival at boundary road in burnaby where souvlaki goes for $7.00.

The sun was out so it was worth getting out to both events.

Azngal

Anyone seen those bra bags selling in Kitsilano?

Okay who has seen those bra bags selling at the Urban Rack Clothing Company on 4th Avenue in Kitsilano? They look like a regular purse but shaped looking like a bra. Apparently they are supposed to store 5 or 6 gals fancier bras to keep from being damaged. Are they going to invent packaging soon for lacey undies?

Do check them out you'll see what I mean.

Azngal

Mantique Outlet Now Open in Kitsilano

Attention all you brand name clothes lovers, Mantique Outlet is now open in Kitsilano. If you are not familiar with Mantique, they are a young hip casual clothing store carrying various brands of clothing such as dish, guess, mexx... You can find everyday wear clothes here, as well as sometimes professional work clothes, but it's hit and miss with the work clothes :) I've seen name brand clothes going at 75% off the original price so down to like $25.00.

Azngal

Shopping at Lululemon - Designer change?

Hello Lululemon Fans

I was shopping in the Lululemon store the other day and could not find a piece I REALLY REALLY liked. I know back when Lululemon originally started, they had some great jacket designs with racing stripes, including great colours and great styles etc.., but now it seems they are going into the whole street wear thing and the colours are too bold and bright.

Does anyone know if the original Lululemon designer left?

I'm a Karma shopper now :)

Azngal

Beach Bums Welcome at Kits Beach

Looking to be a beach bum out in Kitsilano? Think Kitsilano Beach!

This is the beach to hang out at for young professionals. People are kayaking, playing volleyball, barbequing, tennis, walking, running, couples cuddling hehehe.... You name it, it's pretty much happening.

Not only that, when you are hungry the beach is surrounded by coffee shops, and some eateries to grab a nibble at. If you have a bigger appetite, there is a concession stand and restaurant right on the beach. You can't miss this venue as there are people sitting on the patio and stuff.

Azngal