My 2013 Earth Day Pledge + Free Starbucks & DavidsTea!

Our Earth is such a beautiful place that lets us breathe and live. We should really take care of it, protect it, and love it, so our future generations can enjoy what we're having. Ok, I won't try to sound smart or philosophical (because I ain't), but Earth Day is just around the corner - on April 22nd! 

Earth Day should not be the only day where recycle unwanted paper, pick up litter, bring reusable bags for groceries, or take transit. These should be incorporated into our lifestyles and become habits. Earth Day is a reminder for us to stop hurting our planet (or to a lesser extent). This year, I pledge to avoid buying products that are ridiculously or individually wrapped. I hope you'll all take an extra step and change one thing, such as carrying a mug so that less garbage is produced. Think about it - Starbucks is constantly packed with line-ups, how many cups from Starbucks alone, go into the garbage cans each day?

In fact, if you carry your mug around on Apr. 22nd, you can get rewarded with free Starbucks coffee or tea AND/OR DavidsTea!

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Pajo's Fish & Chips: Free birthday meal and for winter babies

Pajo's Fish & Chips

One of my mom's fondest memories during her early days in Canada is having fish and chips. Apparently that's the only thing she had no problem ordering. Fish and chips - easy to pronounce and simple to the point.

Pajo's Fish & Chips has 4 locations and I went to the one at Fisherman's Wharf, the best location in my opinion. Why? Because it's their very first location (original location is always better!) and near the water on the dockside wharf!

Steveston Fisherman's Wharf is absolutely a stunning place even on a not-so sunny day, like today. It's very easy to commute to too. I just took the 401 bus from Richmond Centre and in about 20 minutes, bam, I'm there! Yay for transit! Yay for the dockside,  beautiful views, fish boats, and fresh seafood!

Steveston Fisherman's Wharf

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Free DavidsTea on Earth Day April 22, 2012

Earth Day takes place annually and it is designated to increase appreciation of the earth's environment as well as raise awareness of the issues that are threatening it. Hopefully, more people will be aware and take some action into helping our environment. Currently, more than 190 countries celebrate Earth Day!

Picture by DavidsTea Facebook

Studying for exams? Lots of work to do this week? Need to wake up? Well, actually, you don't really need a reason for a cup of tea or coffee! To celebrate Earth Day, DavidsTea is giving out free tea of the day if you bring your own mug. Don't like tea? For the same condition, Starbucks will give you free coffee or tea. So celebrate Earth Day, remember to bring your reusable mug, enjoy your drink, and make earth a better place one step at a time!

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Free cup of DAVIDsTEA - Feb. 29th (Wed.)

Pic from: DavidsTea Facebook

What's your cup of tea? DavidsTea will be giving out free regular size cups of tea on Feb.29th at all their locations. There will be two types of tea on tap.

It's ok if you haven't found your cup of tea because DavidsTea currently offers 135 different teas, according to their Facebook page. They have the traditional teas and you can probably imagine the variety of unique teas that they have. If you do happen to visit them, remember to check out all the tea accessories and merchandise that they hold. I was amused by their products when I first visited.

North African Mint (Looks slightly
darker in the pic than it actually is)

David started DavidsTea in 2008 in Montreal and now there are locations all across North America.  Visit their website for more info and locations.

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Free Menchie's Frozen Yogurt on Grand Opening Day!

Who doesn't love froyo? Who doesn't like free things? Today and tomorrow (Feb. 18 & 19) from 12pm to 5pm, the first Menchie's in Vancouver will be celebrating their grand opening on Cambie (and 7th) with free froyo! Yum + Yum! They are also offering free instant photos with their cute mascot between 2-4pm.

Choose and mix your favourite flavours from caramel apple to cake batter then top it off with a variety of chocolate, nuts, fresh fruits, and popping bobas! You can't go wrong. And you don't have to feel guilty about indulging because it's full of "live and active cultures" even though it tastes just like ice-cream. In fact, while I was there, somebody said "ice-cream" and the manager said that the word "ice-cream" is like a swear word in their shop!

Choose and mix as many flavours as you wish!

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Open House at YMCA - Jan. 7th (Sat.)

Happy New Year! What's on your list of New Year Resolutions? Be more active? Try new things? Be more involved in your community? Meet new people? You can get a start on these resolutions by visiting YMCA, especially this coming Saturday. From 10am to 3pm, check out what YMCA is all about at their Open House!

Robert Lee YMCA on Burrard St.

There are 2 locations in Vancouver:

Langara Family YMCA: 282 West 49th Ave.

Robert Lee YMCA: 955 Burrard St.

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Free Admission to Science World - Dec. 17th (Sat.)

For those who are just amazed by science, want to be amazed by science, or simply enjoy free admissions, mark your calendars! Science World, now known as "Telus World of Science" will be free for everyone on Saturday, Dec.17th, 2011. (I prefer just calling it Science World as I have always known it as that since I was young...)

Growing up in Vancouver and having been involved with science in various ways, I have been to Science World many times. I believe my last time there was on a class trip 4 or 5 years ago and it was Body World's. Currently, the focus/theme in Science World is dinosaurs.

Photo by quint (flickr cc)

In my opinion, Science World is one of the structures that makes Vancouver beautiful. As a kid, whenever I pass by it in the car, I would not help myself but stare at the beautiful geodesic dome, or "ball" as I used to call it.

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