The Social Woman

50% off for Essential Mani/Pedi and Blow Dry at Rouge/Bleu

2010-12-08T08:56:00.000-08:00

It's holiday time, ladies and that means lots of parties right
around the corner. Rock a new look at the next party and while
you're at it, glam up those nails, cause we know you've been
working hard and it's time to pamper yourself before things get
busy!

The DEAL: $47 for Essential Mani/Pedi at Rouge and Blow Dry
at Bleu Dry Bar

The COMPANY: Rouge/Bleuwww.bleudrybar.com

Discount: 50% Value: $95

Your Saving: $48

Deal Location:

Bleu/Rouge 65 Fairmount West, Montreal H2T 2M2

Deal Details Coupon redeemable starting December 15th 2010-April 1st, 2011. New
& Existing Customers. All services must be redeemed at once.
Call to book an appointment. 24 hour cancellation policy and if not
respected voucher value is lost. Valid one per customer. Gratuity
not included.

HOW CAN I GET THIS AWESOME DEAL? Simply click on the BUY NOW button, follow the steps and you will receive your coupon code with all the details within the next 24 hours.

Deal expires on Saturday December 11th at midnight! Don't miss out!

If this is for a gift, please enter the name of the recipient
below and select yes for gift.

SW Deal of the Week: Personalized Training at Build My Body Beautiful

2010-12-08T07:13:00.000-08:00

The New Year is right around the corner, ladies and it's time to start thinking about those New Year's resolutions you are not going to break! So start the year off right and give yourself the gift of fitness this holiday (and you'll feel a lot better after all those holiday parties ;)

The DEAL: $99 for Full Fitness & Body Composition
Assessment & a 60 min Personal Training Session

The COMPANY: BUILD MY BODY BEAUTIFUL: Fitness, wellness
& nutrition for women www.buildmybodybeautiful.com

Discount: 60% Value: $230

Your Saving: $131

Get your deal now. There are only 10 deals available!

Deal Location:

King & John: @ King West Club*
266 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1H8

OR

Yonge & Bloor: @ Florida Jacks
782 Yonge Street

*Membership is not required for use of the gyms for personal
training with Build My Body Beautiful

Coupon redeemable until March 1st, 2011. New Customers
Only

HOW CAN I GET THIS AWESOME DEAL? Simply click on the BUY NOW
button, follow the steps and you will receive your coupon code with
all the details within the next 24 hours.

Deal expires on Saturday December 11th at midnight! Don't miss
out!

If this is for a gift, please enter the name of the recipient
below and select yes for gift.

Welcome to the Sweet Life: A Sweet Night with SweetSpot

2010-09-23T07:37:00.000-07:00

There are a lot of 'sweets' in that title but I can't think of any better way to describe SweetSpotQc's Launch the other night at Juliette et Chocolat.

A site geared towards women and all things chic & local, the party had all the right elements. The pink decor, their signature cherries AND a candy-bar, it was definitely a hit with the ladies.
And did I mention the gift bag? I think Rachelle Houde said it best-

"Holy schwag bag @SweetspotQC !!! On a vraiment été gâtées ce soir! Merci :P

Translation: We were spoiled silly with a bag filled with Moroccan Oil hair products, OPI nail polish, Marcelle cosmetics & many more.

They have definitely hit the sweet spot!

Congrats and well done to Maya and her team from SweetSpot!

September News

2010-09-17T21:05:00.000-07:00

Summer is almost over but that doesn't mean the fun has to end! Fall is right around the corner and with it will come many more activities and chances to meet other members. Read on for some the upcoming events and if you haven't joined us yet, hope to see you soon!

Movie Pass Giveaway to Advanced Screening of "You Again"

We have three movie passes (valid for you and a friend) to the Advanced Screening of You Again on September 22nd at 7:30pm at Scotiabank theatre.To enter leave a comment here telling us one of your high-school horror stories! (Offer valid in Montreal only)

Upcoming Events:

September 20th:Dance classes organized by Velma
September 24th:80's Dance Party organized by Penny
September 24th:Girls Night out at Jello organized by Christie

Have an event idea? Let us know or follow the simple steps to add one here.

What members are saying-

"Joining the SW has been one of the best things I've ever done! All of the events I've been to I had a great time and it gave me the chance to meet amazing girls!! :D" -Diana

Tell us about your SW experience! Meet some great friends? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at info@thesocialwoman.com

Featured Local Business: ConceptPlusTravel

Concept Plus Travel specializes in designing customized itineraries for clients seeking truly unique travel experiences.
From personalized vacations and specialty tours, including wine-tours, spa holidays, culinary tours and adventure travel, to unique travel destinations for honeymoons, anniversaries, and other special occasions, as well as business and corporate travel,Concept Plus Travel designs tailor-made journeys to meet your individual needs and preferences.

Upcoming Culinary and Cultural tour to Amalfi Coast, Italy in May 2011!
Please visit www.conceptplustravel.com for full details and take a look at the video of the May 2010 Italy Trip.

Want to see your business featured here? Contact us at info@thesocialwoman.com

Have fun!
The Social Woman
www.thesocialwoman.com

The Social Woman. Connect online, meet offline. Attend events & plan your own. A community for Canadian women.

Girls Night!

2010-09-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

Girls Night organized by Olga on August 26th, 2010.

A good time was had, with old members and new faces. It's always fun to have new members come out, once the intros are made the conversations are flowing and you would never guess that some of these ladies were meeting for the first time!

Hot topic: Would you date a shorter man?

The answers were across the board...Hope you can join us next time!

And in case you are wondering about the Glamour magazine, we'll explain in an upcoming post!

Find more photos like this on The Social Woman

Friendship: Thought of the Day

2010-08-25T08:40:00.000-07:00

Well said, Dr Seuss!

Source

Friendship: Thought of the Day

2010-08-24T11:39:00.000-07:00

I came across this on another blog and just had to share it:

How true is that?

Source: Friendship Quotes

"Man-dates" and the quest for a BFF

2010-08-10T21:18:00.000-07:00

Women make it sound like men have it easy when it comes to making friends; that they can just turn to the guy next to them in a bar and easily strike up a conversation. However, I'm sure that's not always the case and that there was more than one guy who watched "I Love You, Man" and thought to themselves, "Is that me?".

Let's face it. In this uber-connected world, we are probably more disconnected than ever before from each other. After school, we got jobs thinking we would meet new people and do more awesome things because we now had the funds to back us up. Yet, for a lot of people that's not the case. Work keeps them busy and other life changes (entering a relationship, getting married, having a kid, moving away) get "in the way" and suddenly despite having 549 Facebook friends you are more friend-less than ever.

Or worse yet, you have your tight-knit crowd of friends from high-school but slowly you start to realize that your interests have changed and your friendship is based more on history.

Then there's the BFF who one day tells you that she is moving. She's the friend that you can call at any time of day and say-"Meet me at the corner of-" and she'll be there.

In her blog, Married White Female Seeking BFF, Rachel documents the challenges of moving to a new city and starting over and searching for that elusive BFF. A line from a recent guest post by her BFF in her hometown really resonated with me:

Making best friends (the kind you call up for no reason other than to recap what happened on Glee, those you know will be excited if you stop by their apartment and curl up on the couch just because you’re in the neighborhood) is just plain hard to do.

And she's right. It's not easy. It can be an instant connection or one that slowly develops over time. But how do you even get the chance? Do you just respond to endless ads on Craigslist and hope someone takes the bait?

I think the first step is putting yourself out there. Just like the perfect guy isn't going to ring your doorbell one night with a bouquet of flowers, your BFF is not going to show up at your door (unless he or she is the pizza delivery person!).

So, like our buddy in "I Love You, Man!", maybe "Man-Dates" are not such a bad idea and in our time-pressed society a good solution.

But where? How? The plethora of social networking sites have made our efforts somewhat easier but only if you take the relationship offline. Doing a local search in your area can be a great start to connecting with people with similar interests. Meetup.com is a good source for activity groups & even popping into a local Tweetup can offer the opportunity to connect with others.

Have you had any success finding a BFF? Would love to hear your story!

Sandy

Original post: http://www.sandyksidhu.com/2010/08/10/mandates-and-the-quest-for-a-bff/

Step UP 3D: Movie Passes Giveaway

2010-07-30T13:46:00.000-07:00

A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke (Malambri) and Natalie (Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose
(Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop
dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

We've got a pass for you and a friend to the screening on August 4th at 7pm at the AMC cinema in Montreal.

To enter, simply leave your name in the comments here and we'll draw one lucky winner on Monday August 2nd, 2010. Offer valid in Montreal only.

Summer News: Zumba, Bootcamp & Spa Giveaways!

2010-07-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

Hope you are all enjoying the hot weather and having a great summer! Read on for some of the events happening this month and opportunities to meet members in your city.

Upcoming Events:

Toronto:
July 31st: Zumba Class & Colombian Lunch Organized by Damarys
Coming soon in Toronto: SW Bootcamp Classes. If you are interested, join the discussion!

Montreal:
July 26th: Outdoor Bootcamp Classes: Monday, Wednesday Evenings & Saturday mornings organized by Sherry
Intense training. Intense results. Are you up for the challenge? More details

July 31st: Dinner at Miso organized by Olga
RSVP here

Spa Giveaway! This month we have 10 $50 gift certificates to giveaway from SpaAndTravelCom. Enter here

Tell us about your SW experience! Meet some great friends? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at info@thesocialwoman.com

The Social Woman. Connect online, meet offline. Attend events & plan your own. A community for Canadian women.

Summer Giveaway: 10 Gift Certificates from SpaAndTravel!

2010-07-20T13:41:00.000-07:00

This month we have a wonderful giveaway from our friends at SpaandTravel.com.

SpaAndTravel.com is a great website to find the best spas in Toronto and Montreal (and beyond) and save 15% - 40% everyday. They recently launched "Daily Spa Deals" where a different spa offers a crazy deal everyday from 50% - 90% off the regular price!! Amazing! All your spa needs in one place. Add yourself to their mailing list and watch the spa deals fly in.
To enter this month's giveaway, simply visit SpaandTravel.com, and leave a comment below telling us which spa you would use your $50 gift certificate* at and why you absolutely need to win!

We'll draw TEN LUCKY winners on August 4th, 2010.

Get extra entries! On twitter? Simply tweet: Spa Giveaway: I just entered to win 1 of 10 $50 gift certificates from @SpaAndTravelCom on @thesocialwoman: http://ht.ly/2eckw (One entry per day)

Have friends that are not on SW yet? For every 5 friends you invite, you'll get an additional entry

*No purchase necessary. Offer is valid at all participating SpaandTravel.com spas.

To enter, please leave a comment here: http://www.thesocialwoman.com/profiles/blogs/summer-giveaway-ten-50-gift

Summer Giveaway: What's in your beachbag?

2010-06-24T13:51:00.000-07:00

What's in your beach bag this summer? Tell us and you can win our Savon Faire Tired Feet Trio!

Tired Feet Trio. It's like bringing the spa home!

(includes 6 peppermint & tea tree foot bombs, peppermint & tea tree foot scrub, shea butter balm in peppermint vanilla)

Step 1. Soak away your worries with these Cooling Peppermint Foot Bombs! Use one bomb in a foot bath.

Step 2. Exfoliate with the cooling sugar scrub. This scrub is a foaming sugar scrub with a touch of grapeseed oil to soften skin. To use, apply to feet, gently massage and then rinse with warm water. Pat dry.

Step 3. For some added moisture. Apply the shea butter balm to rough dry patches on your feet.(contains shea butter, beeswax, almond oil,peppermint essential oil and vanilla fragrance) This balm can be slippery so wear socks or apply right before bed.

*The mini bombs are not recommended for a full body bath. Peppermint oil is too strong for sensitive parts

To enter, simply comment here what item you must have in your summer beach bag.

We'll draw one lucky winner on July 5th, 2010.

On Twitter? Simply Tweet: I want to win the Tired Feet Trio from @SavonFaire on @thesocialwoman: http://ht.ly/22QMV ; for additional entries (1 per day).

Check out www.savonfaire.ca for more tips and handmade creations.

June News on The Social Woman

2010-06-07T11:23:00.000-07:00

SW News: June 2010-Bootcamp, Bookclubs & More!

Upcoming Events:

Toronto:
June 10th: Girls Night @ Touche Lounge Organized by Nicky
Just to ease any tension, none of us have met, so it would be a great opportunity for us to get to know one another, and hopefully form some meaningful and lasting friendships. RSVP here:

Coming soon in Toronto: SW Bootcamp Classes. If you are interested, join the discussion here.

Montreal:
June 9th: Outdoor Bootcamp Classes: Wednesday Evenings & Saturday mornings organized by Sherry
Intense training. Intense results. Are you up for the challenge? More details.

June 20th: Book Club organized by Paula
Need some motivation to read? This is a good opportunity to read this classic you borrow or buy and discuss it with like minded people. Details here

What members are saying-
"SW is a great place to meet ladies with the same interests and just get out and have fun! Everyone is friendly and a variety of activities are offered so there's a little of everything. I myself have tried new restaurants, have found a travel/workout partner, and even sang kareoke!" -Jocelyn R.

Tell us about your SW experience! Meet some great friends? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at info@thesocialwoman.com

Featured Local Business: Be Training

Montreal based Be Training is here to provide you with the conditions you need to reach your goals, no matter your fitness level, athletic expertise or interest. Be Training's personal trainer and athletic therapy services are exclusively offered in home, in office or even at an outdoor park of your choice-with little or no equipment at all.....you can change your life with help from a personal trainer. Be Training's mandate is to make physical fitness and wellness as affordable, convenient, and effective as possible. All you have to do is choose the time and place. There are no gym memberships, no expensive equipment, and no hassles. Why not grab a girlfriend and check out some classes? For more information, visit: http://www.betraining.ca/services.html

Want to see your business featured here? Contact us at info@thesocialwoman.com

Have fun!
The Social Woman
www.thesocialwoman.com

The Social Woman. Connect online, meet offline. Attend events & plan your own. A community for Canadian women.

May Giveaway: Ultimate Girls Night Out-Sex and The City 2 + Pre-party

2010-05-14T14:04:00.000-07:00

One lucky member will get to join The Social Woman to the ultimate girls night out courtesy of Rouge Nail Bar:

An opening night VIP screening of Sex and the City 2 and pre-party!

Friday, May 28th
Screening:
11:30pm @ Scotiabank Theatre
Pre-Party: 9pm @ KOKO Restaurant + Bar

To enter, simply visit: www.rougenailbar.com/services and in the comments section tell us what service best reflects your SATC personality!

We will draw one winner on May 25th, 2010 at 6pm. Offer only valid in Montreal on May 28th, 2010. Not redeemable for cash.

Get extra entries! On Twitter? Simply Tweet: I entered to win a ticket to the ultimate girls night out! SATC2 preparty & VIP screening giveaway on @thesocialwoman http://ht.ly/1LwY (one entry per day)

Have friends that are not on SW yet? For every 5 friends you invite, you'll get an additional entry.

Enjoy!

Spring News

2010-04-26T11:33:00.000-07:00

First off, we just turned one and and want to thank all the members who have been coming out to events and growing the SW community. For those of you that are new-Welcome! And hope to see you around soon!

There are many activities happening this month on The Social Woman, read on for some great events and ideas where you can meet other members in your city.

Upcoming Events:

Toronto:

May 4-28th: Mexican Cooking Classes with Lila
Authentic Mexican cooking taught by a Mexican personal chef and caterer. Grab a girlfriend and try something new!

May 27th: Sex and The City 2
It's time to get Carried-Away again!

Montreal:

May 1-2: Farha Foundation Sale
With spring in the air (and summer right around the corner), what better time then now to pick up some great additions to your wardrobe and support a good cause: Details

Visit the event calendar here: http://www.thesocialwoman.com/events.

Become an SW Local Ambassador: You’ve asked for it and we’re bringing it. We are expanding the SW network. We want to make it easy for you to meet and connect with members in your local areas, as well as give women outside of Montreal and Toronto an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of belonging to the community. Find out more here.

Had a great SW experience? Meet some great friends? We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at info@thesocialwoman.com and tell us your story.

Cheers,
The Social Woman
www.thesocialwoman.com

SW: Socializing in the City

2010-04-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

How quickly time flies! April 18th was the official one year anniversary of the SW launch in Montreal and we thought what better way than to celebrate with a girly afternoon of getting pampered and getting our nails done.

We spent the afternoon in good company, enjoying sushi, cocktails and getting our nails done at the fabulous Rouge Nail Bar on St-Laurent.

It was the perfect setting for both new and regular members to meet and mingle.

"Kick back, get pampered and schmooze with your favorite people" -Rouge Nail Bar

And that's what we did!

Find more photos like this on The Social Woman

Kréavie Sweet Giveaway

2010-02-28T14:12:00.000-08:00

This month we have a sweet giveaway from Kréavie.

Excellence and elegance: these are the two guarantees that the Kréavie products will always offer you. Our intention is to awe your taste buds; our desire is to always satisfy your sweet tooth.
To go around the world with each bite filled with newly discovered spices and flavours… that’s the feeling you get when you bite into a Kréavie cookie. This chocolate-walnut crinkle cookie has a soft, chewy texture. It is also comforting, with its chocolaty taste, its walnut pieces and its caramelized touches.

Raspberry-flavoured marshmallow lollipops dipped in the finest dark chocolate… these are veritable little gems appreciated by all, adults and kids alike. These lollipops are melt-in-your-mouth, spongy and soft in texture as well as in taste and colour.
Our banana confit has a glorious ruby colour, is sweet, sensual and delectable. You can eat it with your morning toast, your French-style crepes, top your cakes with it or just plain by the spoonful!

Our chocolates are all hand-crafted. Each recipe is created specifically to highlight the individual aromas.

Our ganaches are made using the best quality chocolates with 55% to 72% cocoa content. Each of the complimentary flavours (fruits, teas, spices, etc.) are carefully selected from the highest quality
ingredients.

At Kréavie, nothing is left to chance. Our attention to detail extends to the packaging, right down to the little crystals and hot pink ribbons. All our products are hand-crafted and have nothing in common with their store-bought equivalent. We only use fresh products (fruits, spices) without any added preservatives.

These little mouth-gifts will quickly become some of your very favourite sweet addiction.

To enter this month's giveaway, simply leave a comment telling us what it is you love the most about chocolate and why you absolutely need to try the tasting bag from Kréavie! We'll draw one winner on March 15th, 2010.

Get extra entries! On twitter? Simply tweet: Sweet Giveaway: Win a @kreavie tasting bag on @thesocialwoman, to enter tell us why you love chocolate! http://ow.ly/1cdoB ; (One entry per day)

Have friends that are not on SW yet? For every 5 friends you invite, you'll get an additional entry.

2010-02-09T14:21:00.000-08:00

Hot Giveaway Alert! Win a signed edition of Nadia G’s Bitchin’ Kitchen Cookbook: Rock Your Kitchen and Let the Boys Clean Up the Mess.

Say goodbye to boring recipes! The Bitchin’ Kitchen Cookbook includes anxiety busters, one-night-stand breakfasts, make-up soups and Valentine recipes that are low on ‘cheesy’ and high on taste. Instead of pairing meals with snooty wines, Nadia G pairs them with relatable experiences, making for a hilarious read.

Entering is simple. Did you ruin Christmas, sabotage Easter or bake a horrifying birthday cake? If your cooking has the tendency to traumatize, we want to hear from you! Submit all your recipe FAILS & experiences here for a chance to win! We'll draw one lucky winner on February 15th!

Get extra entries!

On Twitter? Simply tweet: Win the @bitchinkitchen cookbook on @thesocialwoman by telling us your recipe failures! http://ow.ly/15IqR (One entry per day)

Have friends that are not on SW yet? For every 5 friends you invite, you'll get an additional entry.

Psst.For more Bitchin’ Kitchen fun check out Bitchinlifestyle.tv.

This week, Bitchin’ Kitchen takes back Valentine’s Day. Join the revolution.

February News!

2010-02-09T13:59:00.000-08:00

Hello Ladies!

Lots happening this month on The Social Woman! It is great seeing more and members come out and connect at various venues around the city. Read on for SW news and details about our February giveaway!

February Giveaway:

Hot Giveaway Alert! Win a signed edition of Nadia G’s Bitchin’ Kitchen Cookbook: Rock Your Kitchen and Let the Boys Clean Up the Mess. To enter simply share your recipe fails here. One lucky winner will be drawn on February 15th!

Become an SW Local Ambassador: You’ve asked for it and we’re bringing it. We are expanding the SW network. We want to make it easy for you to meet and connect with members in your local areas, as well as give women outside of Montreal and Toronto an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of belonging to the community. Find out more here.

Upcoming Events:

Toronto:
February 13th: Brunch at the Drake Hotel
Get out of the house, meet other fantastic women in your community and beat the winter blues! The Social Woman of Toronto will be hosting a Saturday brunch at the Drake hotel. Join us!

Montreal:

February 27th: The city lights up the night with a full spectrum of fun and festive discoveries for all. RSVP here for Montreal`s All Nighter.

Cheers,
Sandy & Ana
The Social Woman
www.thesocialwoman.com

Have a question? Drop us a line at info@thesocialwoman.com

SW Christmas Dinner & Secret Santa!

2009-12-12T21:08:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't like presents?

We decided to do a Secret Santa/Steal the gift just before Christmas. We ended up having a dinner at a new restaurant on Parc called Lakloche on Parc avenue and pretty much had the whole resto to ourselves!

Check out some of our photos from the night,

Find more photos like this on The Social Woman

2009-06-15T20:24:00.000-07:00

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one” C.S.Lewis

I had the recent pleasure of attending an event organized by a Social Woman member at the Greek restaurant Mythos on Park Ave.

I'm not going to exaggerate and say that I was nervous and sweaty and had butterflies in my stomach but I did honestly feel a brief moment of anxiety as I stepped out of the car and thought-"Will it be awkward? What will we talk about?"

After all, these members had already met on a few occasions and had gone through the initial pleasantries-background/what do you do etc...It was 7pm and I had to leave at 8:30 for another dinner (no, it was not a "getaway plan"), I would survive right? After all, I'm an outgoing, chatty individual, surely I would find something to talk about!

Let's just say 2 hours later, I had to call and say I would be late for my "Plan B" ;) Just Kidding! I was genuinely having a great time with interesting women and delicious food and didn't want to leave! It was quite rewarding to hear these group of women, now friends, talk about their very own adventures of meeting each other for the first time less than two months ago. Their reasons for joining SW varied: expanding their network, friends moving away, finding new interests,and stepping out of their comfort zone to meet other awesome women. As for conversation, there was never a dull moment (does that even surprise you with six women?) and sometimes it was hard to get in a word edgewise!

More and more, people are turning to the internet to search for their soul mate or simply go on "blind" dates with the guy they've been chatting online with. So why not look for friends online and get together in a comfortable group setting? The Social Woman makes it easy: Browse profiles of other members based on interest/location/age, Find Events that you are interested in and ask other members to join you or simply post your own event and invite other members!

It's that simple and I can tell you that I've been there, done that and it was great!

Share your story!

Sandy