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To me, egg nog has really become symbolic of what we've been doing on this blog for the past 6 years.

Words: Ben Scott, Goodbomb Founder GoodBomb.com is a showcase for awesome projects that are making our communities better. Where "bad bombs" blow stuff up, GoodBombs build stuff up. GoodBombs are all about creating positive impact in our communities.

Watch for #FieldDayFriday 's on Vancouver Is Awesome, where I ( @marketing_girl ), explore someone else's workplace pad. It's not your typical day at The Canucks' office located street level at Rogers Arena...

Maybe you've heard the buzz, or walked by 344 West Pender in the last few weeks since The Paper Hound opened their doors? This brand new used bookstore is the product of two former Mcleod's employees who decided to go it on their own.

Since Kickstarter recently opened up to Canadian-based projects we've been cooking up some V.I.A.-born projects over here... and in the meantime we're shining some light on other ones we think you should consider putting some money into.

Watch for #FieldDayFriday 's on Vancouver Is Awesome, where I ( @marketing_girl ), explore someone else's workplace pad.

Vancouver Is Awesome is a proud sponsor of The Chinatown Experiment , a storefront dedicated to pop ups which provides anyone that has an idea and the desire to bring it to life with the opportunity to make it happen.

The hard working vendors who sell the Hope in Shadows calendar and Megaphone magazine on the streets of Vancouver have some slick new wet weather uniforms this year to help them combat the elements.

Since Kickstarter recently opened up to Canadian-based projects we're cooking up some V.I.A.-born projects over here... and in the meantime we're shining some light on other ones we think you should consider putting some money into.

WORDS: Maggie Langrick, president and publisher at LifeTree Media, Ltd. Books are awesome. Books that teach you something about how to live a happier, healthier or more successful life are really, really awesome.