Review Category : Land

Soaking Up Summer in the Mazda MX5 RF GT

Living in beautiful Vancouver comes with a trade-off … many a soggy day. In fact, our city has been nicknamed Raincouver. Several years ago while living on the west coast, I had a convertible. The leaky soft-top and moldly interior weren’t worth the glam of feeling the wind in my hair on the dry days. As a weather anchor, today I can attest that our coastal forecasts change by the hour. It can go from sunny to wet in a matter of moments. So when it comes to choosing a new car, many Vancouverites would likely put a convertible near the bottom of their wish list. Fast forward to the summer of 2019. Never in a million years did I expect to fall in love with the 2019 Mazda MX5 RF but I did. This compact, two-seater convertible is a dream. If you like attention on the road – you’ll get it. I was stopped at many a traffic light where looky-loos would roll down their windows just to comment... ...

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Time to Lose the Razor Ladies!

It’s 2018 and I am thankful that we earth women no longer prance around in loin cloths waiting for our hairy partners to hunt and gather while we tend to our family duties. It’s 2018 and we take pride in our personal grooming.  Duties are now thankfully evenly distributed (mostly) and technology has advanced beyond our wildest dreams. So hear me loud and clear girlfriends. We have surrendered to the hassle of shaving long enough.  Today we can bid farewell to unwanted hair …for good! Goodbye stubborn razor burns and ugly ingrown bikini lines and hello smooth, sexy skin. Now that we are onboard with getting rid of unwanted hair, how do we do it?  Choose a quick, effective, reputable, pain-free technology from a trusted source like Pure Light Laser.  They are masters of skin care. My first Pure Light Laser  hair removal session was soothing, painless and quick… just the opposite of what I envisioned.  Rita Moldovanos at Pure Light Laser uses the Palomar Starlux 500, an advanced laser... ...

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Project Backpack: Feeding Hungry Minds

Nutrition is life. This Thanksgiving let’s together help reduce food insecurity for young people and their families. PC Children’s Charity has created Project Backpack in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada in an effort to tackle hunger by putting the power of food in the hands of Canadian children. Since 2015, PC Children’s Charity has granted more than $1 million dollars to fund Project Backpack, a program designed to help children in households vulnerable to hunger. In order for kids to flourish in school and life they need proper nutrition. Find out how you can donate HERE. Your donation provides participants with a food-filled backpack to bring home with nutritious food that they can easily assemble into healthy meals over the weekend. Thanks for giving this Thanksgiving, Sincerely, Play Outdoors Media ...

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Rocky Mountain Road Trip in the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

Outdoor enthusiasts, the Toyota 4 Runner TRD Pro was made for adventures on and off the road. Rugged and strong, set your sights on owning this ride!  A recent Rocky Mountain road trip to Jasper, Alberta proved that Toyota designed and built the 4Runner like a warrior. Blazing through remote areas in search of Canadian wildlife, we found the 4Runner TRD Pro the ideal transportation and then some. 4 Reasons You’ll Love to Adventure in the 2018 4Runner TRD Pro 1. Sturdy, Strong and Handsome:  Be warned that if you prefer to travel discreetly this may not be the vehicle for you. It is an attention-grabber, especially in the Cavalry Blue!  You will feel like a celebrity behind the wheel of the alluring and impressive 4Runner TRD Pro which IS capable of handling all your wildest off-road adventures.  The One-Touch 4 Wheel Drive ensures you can go from the highway to the backroads with the simplicity of one touch. 2. Bells and Whistles: Nothing beats the functional back window feature which... ...

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2017 Ford Flex Ltd Edition: The More The Merrier

Pack em’ in… it’s party time in the 2017 Ford Flex Ltd. Reminiscent of a 1950’s Woody, this extended sedan crossover is so spacious you’ll wonder why they didn’t install a window divider to separate the driver from the action. If you’re looking for a vehicle that offers mega seating options, this is it. Multi sunroofs add to the luxury as do ‘Limited Edition’ features like the Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats and a Dual Zone Electronic Temperature Control feature to keep the third row toasty too. All the bells and whistles including the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, Rear View Camera and Blind Spot Information System provide the driver and up to seven passengers a safe and stylish ride. The ultimate multi person adventure ride, the SiriusXM Radio and leather-wrapped steering wheel had me grinning ear to ear, from the seawall to the slopes. FYI: the more the merrier in the 2017 Ford Flex Limited Edition, so pack in the tribe. ...

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Beauty Adventures: What’s the deal with a Chemical Peel?

If you’re going to spend money on one beauty treatment, make it your face. With so many options including injections and facials on the market these days, how on earth does a woman make a choice? First and foremost find a clinic you can trust preferably via word of mouth. Once you’ve gotten some positive feedback from a friend or blogger (hint hint), go ahead and book a consultation. Go prepared to ask lots of questions. When you are ready to book s procedure you will be at ease with your skincare expert. For me, that skincare expert is Rita Moldovanos of Pure Light Laser. As a busy blogger, media personality, adventurer and Mom, I find that I don’t have much time to spend on myself. I’ll be the first to admit that when I came to Rita my skin was looking tired and neglected. With not much of a beauty maintenance program, I looked to her for advice. She recommended a chemical peel followed by microdermabrasion, a quick double... ...

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Out of the kitchen and into the outdoors with Vital Supply Co!

Fall is the perfect time to reconnect with your health plan. A chance to recharge your batteries and find new healthy lifestyle solutions that will enable you more time to nourish from the inside out. Time is money and life is hectic which means the first thing to suffer when we are busy and running on empty is our nutrition. We know the right nutritional choices but precious time and money to spend on shopping, cooking and prepping healthy meals can be tricky with busy schedules. In my personal opinion, my time-off is valuable and should be spent chasing adventures and playing outdoors, not in the kitchen. Lo and behold, I recently discovered that Vital Supply Co, a Vancouver based meal preparation company offers affordable, convenient, healthy options for adventure guys and gals on the go.  Bottom line, that means more mountain and trail time. Hallelujah! I just finished the 10 Days of Vital trial (2 meals a day) and loved it. Opting for food pick-ups from The Juicery in Edgemont Village,... ...

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Playland Fright Nights are creepier than ever!

Vancouver’s scariest Halloween event is back and scarier than ever! October 7 to October 31 Do you dare….. www.frightnights.ca Ages 12 and up. *A reminder costumes and face paint of any kind are prohibited Known as Western Canada’s Scariest Haunt, Fright Nights takes over Playland from October 7th to 31st and features 7 haunted houses, 15 rides, including Canada’s most extreme pendulum ride, The Beast, as well as The Monsters of Schlock and Radiant Heat Fire Troupe.Petrifying haunted houses like Darkness and Keeper’s Doll Factory will leave you with nightmares for days, and returning favourites The Monsters of Schlock will stun you with their cringeworthy acts. The Radiant Heat Fire Troupe comes to Fright Nights to wow with their spectacular fire shows, doing everything fromfire breathing to fire dancing, while beloved “scarer” Singe the Clown returns to Fright Nights to make you scream at the top of your lungs. Watch our interview with Singe in the video above!You have the option to purchase a Rapid Pass, which offers the same access as a... ...

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Unbuckled: Vancouver’s Ultimate Backyard BBQ = a hell raising good time!

  Vancouver’s biggest end of summer country hoe-down backyard BBQ was back again this year for another Stanley Park take over. From brassieres and bloomers to daisy dukes, short ribs and briskets…Unbuckled has become Vancouver’s number one excuse to let loose and let er’ rip, Stampede style and then some. This full day event invites ya’ll to bust out your loudest Western wear and let loose for one last late summer hoorah. Let’s just say that anything goes fashion wise at Unbuckled and it’s more like a dare to wear in the name of hillbilly, wild west attire than anything traditional or mainstream. The $29 ticket gets you in for a nice long eight hour day and includes a full line up of adult games, activities and entertainment geared toward pleasing the herds of hedonists’ arriving by the busload.  From tug o’ war, mechanical bull riding, line dancing lessons to foot stompin’ fun live music, this event was deemed the unofficial Keith Urban pre-party. That it was and for those... ...

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