Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Super Special Event! Wine Garden Ladies' Night (Wed., October 27, 2010)




Hello Everyone!!

Mark October 27th on your calendar as Ladies’ Night returns to the Wine Garden. The evening starts at 7:00PM and we think you will agree this is the best one yet. It is time to pamper the Ladies in our lives as we get ready for the Holiday season. We have a great line up with some new services to offer. The Wine Garden will have many special events especially designed for those special women in our lives; including draws, refreshments, International cheeses, pates and hot appetizers all evening.
We are excited to have Viviane Abonte owner of Viva Viva Spa & Boutique. Viviane is formerly of the Versace Mansion in Miami Beach and will be providing her expertise for our ladies’ with eye brow shaping & mini facials. You will have the same experience at her location as the stars on South Beach!!

Psychic Marilyn of Kingstonpsychic.com will be offering a taste of the Tarot and Crystal Ball with mini readings. Mini readings are great when you want a direct answer to a question now! More in depth readings are available at the Purple Door 613-549-2438. For the curious, check www.kingstonpsychic.com for more about Marilyn.
Susan Jennings RMT, IARP is a registered Reiki Master/Teacher. After years in the corporate world Susan found her passions; Reiki, Writing and Teaching.. She is an experienced and gifted practitioner and teacher in Usui/Tibetan Reiki and she is certified in crystal healing. Susan is also a published author and fiction writer.

Reiki (ray-key) is a Japanese technique discovered by Dr. Usui Mikao in the early 1900s. Rei means universal energy—spiritual energy and Ki means life energy in all living things. Life Energy is paramount for good health. Low or blocked energy will lead to in-balance and illness. Reiki energy is channeled through attuned and trained practitioners. By lying of hands (with or without touching) allows the energy to flow freely and heal. Check out her website to learn more http://www.reiki-life-energy.com!!

Allie Fairfax, a certified Reflexologist, will be offering mini sessions to relax and revitalize you. Reflexology is a natural healing art, based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands which correspond to every part of the body. By stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands, you are increasing circulation and promoting specific bodily and muscular functions. You can book a session directly with Allie by calling 613-692-3025.

Margaret Stubbe of Stubbe Chocolates will be returning once again with her world class chocolate. Stubbe Chocolate on Hazeldean Rd. has quickly become the place for the finest Belgian Chocolate. Stubbe uses the finest ingredients and 52% cocoa content to make their mouth watering treats. Margaret will be bringing her tempering machine to make the perfect chocolate to coat fresh strawberries. Tempered chocolate is chocolate which has been heated and specially cooled so that it forms a precise crystal structure. You will taste the difference.

The Carp Ridge Eco Wellness Centre will be onsite offering food sensitivity testing as well as tongue and cornea readings. The mission of Carp Ridge Eco Wellness Centre is to teach, model and facilitate healing and sustainability, with emphasis on our local community. CREWC is a place of many opportunities and a hopeful vision for the future based on several core values:
- Long-Term View, Cooperation Respect, Empowerment, Holistic Wellness, Practicality, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Earth wise Choices.
They invite you to learn more about CREWC at www.ecowellness.com.

Jan Smith will be on hand as an Independent Consultant with Epicure Selections. She will be sampling yummy snacks and will have many products on hand to see and smell. Be sure to stop by and sample the Hot Tomato Artichoke Dip! From appetizers to soup, main courses to dessert, Epicure Selections has what you need to make outstanding meals for your family and for entertaining. Are you looking for simple ways to spice up your meals? Do you need to reduce the sodium in your diet? Are you in search of gluten-free seasonings and spices? Look no further! Jan can help with making the everyday gourmet, simply by opening a jar! You will get hungry looking at her website www.epicureselections.com.

Janet Potter of The Glass Case will be returning with her dichroic glass. Janet is a glass artist who has been working with glass since 1981. Her current company, The Glass Case, has been in operation since 1996. She designs custom glass doors, transoms, sidelights, cupboard door inserts and hanging panels for your home or business. In addition to her custom work, she works with "kiln-crafted" glass, creating one-of-a-kind dichroic glass Jewellery pieces - pendants, earrings, brooches, barrettes, and bracelets. Samples of Janet’s work can be seen at www.theglasscase.ca !!

Ann Rickey of Partylite is a fragrance expert bringing you custom scents that you'll only find here. She has a fragrance for every space and every taste. Partylite is one of the largest manufacturers of fine scented candles in the world! Their exclusive formulas call for only the finest ingredients to create the best burning candles available today. Transform your home with the welcoming fragrance and flattering soft glow of candlelight. Choose from 42 fragrances, including 9 new seasonal scents, to set just the the mood you are looking for. Plus, with over 70 items $30 and under, gift giving is more affordable than ever. A complete list of products can be seen at www.partylite.com.

Isabelle Cayoutte of It’s a Belle Creations will be including a chocolate truffle for everyone’s gift bag. It’s a Belle Creations is a home based business offering everything from baby shower cakes to custom wedding cakes. We also make a wide variety of pastries including truffles, cookies and pound cakes. Everything is from scratch and made fresh to order. If you have a sweet tooth you can see more at www.itsabellecreations.com.

Wanda from Wicked Wanda’s Adult Emporium will be on site displaying her wares. She will be here bigger than ever displaying Lingerie & toys. At the last event each of the Ladies received a gift that was well received. I am sure that there will be something in store for you this time around. Shop ahead at http://www.wickedwandas.ca!!

A new addition this year is Stephanie MacWhirter, a transplanted Maritimer and 5 year resident of Riverside South has blended her backgrounds in esthetics and dental hygiene to open The Smile Spa. Your smile is important. It’s one of the first things people notice when they meet you. A brighter, whiter smile can help you feel better about yourself and leave a lasting impression, not to mention making you look younger! Stephanie will be offering smile evaluations as well as ultrasonic jewellery cleaning. At The Smile Spa we believe in adding value for your money. Our manicures, pedicures and facials would be considered "spa" treatments at most other salons or spas... we offer spa services at basic prices. More information is available at http://www.thesmilespa.org/default.html.

Rose Murdoch & Bruce Ford from Ability R.M.T. will be on-site offering short chair massages. As registered massage therapists we are trained in the assessment, prevention and treatment of soft tissue and joints of the body including muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, lymphatics and blood vessels. Using various techniques our massage therapists can help to bring about a better quality of life either in your work, play or sports environment. Check out their website www.abilityrmt.com for a complete list of services offered.

Daring to do things differently because it is time to do things differently is a challenge. Tocara is a Canadian company that was founded to create a line of exclusive fine jewellery marketed direct to customers through independent Consultants. Each exclusive Tocara product has designer styling and quality at affordable prices.

Products are created from sterling silver, gemstones, and our exclusive DiAmi™ stone and other natural materials. Every product is backed by the Tocara guarantee. This includes a 30-day refund with no questions asked and a lifetime warranty against defects. Marcel Dansereau will be here to answer any questions you might have and you can check out http://tocara.com/en/ to view his complete line.

Karen Donaldson is a Sales Manager for TOMBOY TOOLS® which is the company that provides unique designed-for-women hand and power tools for home improvement projects. We encourage women to become confident and competent caretakers of their homes at In-Home Tool Parties! We give hands-on demos with a tell-show-do-feedback approach to home improvement projects. We tell you how it's done, show you how to do it, give you a chance to try it yourself and then provide feedback so you can recreate the project in your own home. Turn the place you live, into the place you love! You can find out more at www.toolpartiesbykaren.com.

Once again A Floral Solution will be providing each of the Ladies with flowers. A Floral Solution is an Ottawa based florist specializing in fresh cut floral arrangements for any occasion. A Floral Solution specializes in wedding flowers; let us help make the most special of days perfect for you. Call now to book a free bridal consultation, 613-482-0649 or www.afloralsolution.com

Linda Hay RN and Certified Hypnotherapist will be offering a mini Hypnosis session to show you the many benefits of helping yourself change a habit through Self- Hypnosis. This can be done at home or work in 3-4 minutes helping you relax and ward off stress. Hypnosis is done through relaxation and guided imagery allowing our sub-conscious mind to come to the forefront of our mind to make change. Hypnosis can be used for many things such as Smoking Cessation, Migraines, Stress, Anxiety, Weight Management / Cravings, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Nail biting and many other habits. There are no side effects and all that is needed to be hypnotized is "the desire to make the change".

Marilyn Matheson is designer and owner of Yellowbird Creations. Yellow Bird Creations, offers unique handcrafted jewellery which is designed and created using semi-precious stones and beads. Jewellery pieces are created so as to reflect the many facets of individual personalities and tastes, and to imbue a sense of reflection and spirit of the beads within each piece. Gemstone beads and stones; various glass beads, e.g. murano glass; lamp work beads; ceramic hand-painted beads and various crystals, including Swarovski are used in the creation of unique and one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces. Gifts of created and custom- designed jewellery are great for those special events in a person’s life as well as to celebrate the person within.

Pierre A. Burelle is the creator of "Scintillante" . This is a NEW finding for this Years Show, and let me tell you, their creations are stunning.Hand Blown Glass Ornaments of all kinds, edge glass with 24 karat gold details making every piece one of a kind. Scintillante Co. was born In Cairo, Egypt while Pierre was living abroad with his family for 4 years where he learned the art of glass blowing from the masters themselves since the beginning of time. Pierre has been back in Ottawa for the past 2 years producing works of art and selling them to public at different crafters events. One being the Biggest Craft Show in you're area on November 6 at All Saint Catholic High School in Kanata. You can see more of Pierre's pieces on display. Pierre has great gift ideas for all occasions. You can also reach Pierre by e mail at www.scintillante@ymail.com or 613-424-4332.

Allyson Melanson will be back again with Silpada - Sterling Silver Jewellery. Silpada is hand crafted by artisans around the world and made from Italian leather, Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Semi-precious stones and .925 Sterling Silver. Most designs are proprietary or exclusive to Silpada Designs. Slight variations in silversmith work or stone colours are characteristic of the unique and fascinating charm of the jewellery. Available only from your Independent Silpada Designs Representative.

Sarah-Jane Scrivens of Mary Kay will be here offering Silky Lips treatment which is a multi-step softening treatment making your hands and lips silky smooth. Mary Kay develops, tests, manufactures and packages the majority of its own product at its state-of-the-art plants in Dallas and China. In a typical year, Mary Kay spends millions of dollars and conducts more than 300,000 tests to ensure that Mary Kay® product meets the highest standards of quality, safety and performance. See and fell the difference of their cosmetics.

There are several other exhibitors and services on site during the event. As usual we will be holding several draws including a Night in the Penthouse at Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel generously donated by David Burkitt. Plus everyone goes home with a gift bag filled with presents and coupons valuing over $100.

The cost of the evening is $85 including a 12 bottle batch of our world blend wine. Space is limited so reserve early by calling us at 613-270-9083.


Looking forward to seeing you there.

Matthew & Kevin

The Wine Garden Warehouse
4B-100 Schneider RD.
Kanata, ON K2K 1Y2
613-270-9083

www.thewinegarden.ca

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Car Care Tip: Get your vehicle winter road-ready

Ladies, are you reluctant to take your vehicle in to the repair shop? It can be an intimidating task. October is Care Safety Month, and I've got a great article to help you become more confident with getting your car serviced.

Follow this link to read a great article that'll introduce you to signs of vehicle trouble and how to communicate your concerns with the garage employees.

If your vehicle doesn't have a rust module, schedule an appointment to have it sprayed with a rust-prevention material (eg. Krown). Now's the time before the snow & salt are already everywhere, and there aren't crazy line-ups.

Car Care Tip: Washer Fluids

Went out this morning to head out and for the 2nd day in a row, found frost on my little SUVs windshield. Brrrr! I love the changing seasons around here - so beautiful in their own way.

Enjoy this shift into Fall by knowing you're taking care of your vehicle too, not just your home. Since Tomboy Tools is offering customers a special for the month of October (their complete Auto Kit PLUS a free pair of safety glasses), I thought I'd share some handy car care tips and information.


Here's a myth debunked by Ian Hutchison, Castrol Automotive Manager:

Myth #1, There's no difference between washer fluids

Wrong - there is a difference. Summer washer fluid helps keep your windshield bug-free, while winter fluid is designed to clear your windshield of frost in the coldest weather. Having the right formula in each season will keep your glass clear.


So the next time you refill your wiper fluid reservoir, make sure you're using the winter variety of washer fluid and your view ahead will stay clear.

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Got your own car care tip you'd like to share? Please add as a comment post below, and thanks for reading and sharing this blog with the women you know.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Do It Yourself - the how-to bible of home improvements for Canadians





I picked up a copy of this book, and WOW! It's amazing. Clear, understandable instructions and tips, with excellent photos!

Even if you don't already have a job to do around your home, get a copy and keep it where you can find it. Trust me - you'll be glad you have it for your next home improvement, repair or seasonal maintenance task.

It's the first place I go for 'how do I' information.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Save money, save lives with a smoke detector



Today I received a link to the Home Hardware flyer, and on page 8, there are smoke detectors on sale. Reminded me that we all need to set ourselves a very important reminder....

In Ontario, they promote smoke detector testing & new battery installation every 6 months. The easiest way to remember to do it, is to do it when we change our clocks for daylight savings time. This fall, it's on Sunday, November 7, 2010. So go mark it on your calendars!!! Takes no time, and can save the lives of you and your family and pets.

Other bonuses include:
  • saving you the cost of your deductible and increased insurance premiums
  • avoiding the disruption caused by restorations, renovations or new construction
  • avoiding the emotional toll from surviving a fire (or worse)
If you need new or more detectors, check out the sale at Home Hardware and see if other stores have great deals too.

BEFORE Nov. 7: Make sure to look at your existing detectors, and go buy new batteries that will fit them. Start preparing now, and you can get them on sale too!

Follow this link for information from the City of Ottawa about smoke alarms/detectors, how to choose them, where to install them, etc. Here's another page with more info on the same site.