Fall is one of the busiest times of year, but itβs about to get even more hectic with Christmas just around the corner.
Perhaps a day of retail therapy, steamy soap stars, tasty nibbles and delicious sips with your favourite gal pals at the 16th Annual West Coast Women’s Show is just us Valley MomsΒ need before the holiday hustle and bustle begins.
The West Coast Women’s Show is Back!
Once again, this annual female-centric event, dubbed ‘Western Canada’s Largest Women’s Show’ returns to theΒ Abbotsford TRADEX & Exhibition Centre Oct. 21 to 23, offering more than 400 booths to check out, renowned speakers and more.
With all the latest products from hundreds of exhibitors, this is a great opportunity to get a head start on your hunt for some unique gifts and stocking stuffers — many are even handmade locally.
Here are four vendors we suggest you visit when attending the event. Each have generously donated one of their products for the Ultimate West Coast Women’s Show Giveaway, which will all go to one lucky ValleyMom.ca fan. Note: Even more prizes await at the end of this post.
Enter to win
1. Backyard Boxes
Have a green thumb on your shopping list? Make sure to stop by the Bacykyard Boxes booth. This amazing local Vancouver area company focuses on designingΒ the highest quality cedar outdoor furniture and gardening containers thatΒ look fantastic in backyard and patio spaces. The pieces, which come at a reasonable price point,Β Β provide functionality to help your garden grow, forΒ storage, or as outdoor benches and tables.
For your favourite foodie, the All Of Oils booth has some great gift ideas they’re sure to love.Β This local business, with locations in downtown Langley, Abbotsford and South Surrey, happens to be theΒ Fraser Valleyβs largestΒ retailer of the worldβs freshest, purest Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs),Flavoured Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars and Flavoured Balsamic Vinegars. Pretty impressive, hey?
Many of their products are also certified Organic, Gluten Free and Kosher. Our supplier, Veronica Foods Company of Oakland, California is registered on theΒ Non-GMO Project. You can really taste the difference when you cook with this oil or use if for a salad dressing.
Visit www.allofoils.comΒ for more info.
Your PRIZE:Β 1 x 4-pack gift sets with 2 – 60ml flavoured olive oils and 2 – 60ml flavoured balsamic vinegars.
Β 3. I Luv It
Owner Marie Van de Leur offersΒ gentle invigorating scents that subdue odors all day, without the use of overpowering perfumes or dangerous chemicals.
“It seems like an obvious product now, but not so long ago, I picked my deodorant based exclusively on branding and scent.Β Forgive me, for I have since seen (and smelled) the light!” Van de Leur, who launched her business just over a year ago.
Β IΒ Luv It all natural deodorant has none of the harmful ingredients featured in high-profile brands. The deodorants are scented only with essential oils. No aluminum, parabens, pthalates, or anything else that may carry serious side effects.
Β “Even without the nasty chemicals, I Luv It provides plenty of protection for firefighters, hockey players, business sharks, kids, moms, and everyone in-between,” said Van de Leur.
“We know, because we tested I Luv It on all of them!”
For mor info, visit www.iluvit.ca
Β Your PRIZE:Β Sample pack – 4 different Natural Deodorant scents (Naturally Rugged, Natural Sweetheart, Naturally Lovely and Naturally Noble) in ΒΌoz jars. Β They are all made using natural ingredients, with no harmful preservatives or artificial fragrances. Each one is scented using a blend of essential oils.
4. Brass Unity
For the fashionable philanthropist on your list, you definitely wantΒ to check out Brass Unity while visiting the event. Formerly known as Her Wearables, Brass & Unity manufactures one-of-a-kind unisex jewelry from previously fired brass shell casings, thens unites a portion of all proceeds with VeteransΒ in need of financial assistance.
All of the pieces are hand-crafted with care, and of the highest quality possible.
“Our goal is to employ as many Veterans as possible – Allowing a safe place for them to work with their peers, while providing income many of them need to live,” states their website.
Β Your PRIZE:
A Black Onyx bracelet from the flagship collection (as shown above), which retails for $59 CAD. This piece starts with a REAL previously fired brass shell casing. Each casing is CNC machined with incredible precision to our exact specifications, and then is finished off by laser etching our iconic logo onto the casing.Β Black Onyx is a powerful protective stone that can shield the mind and body from electromagnetic energy. It absorbs and transforms negative energy, helping to prevent that drain of personal energy. Onyx assists with melancholy, the release of negativity and depression. It helps to calm your fears, leaving you feeling stable and secure. Each bead is 8mm in diameter.
And that’s not all….
Also included in this fab prize pack:
The Perfect Escape
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post.
56 Comments
Louise Chapman
October 12, 2016 at 5:16 pmCan’t wait to see all the vendors! Love local products.
Debrah B
October 19, 2016 at 7:23 amWhat a great opportunity to win some fantastic prizes and to see go to The Womens Show
Tracy Lewis
October 12, 2016 at 5:19 pmWould love to win!!!
Tara
October 12, 2016 at 5:37 pmExcited to visit all the vendors!
Jennifer Oliver
October 12, 2016 at 5:50 pmthank you for another dream-tastic contest! my mum and i are looking forward to checking this show out for the first time on Sunday! π we can’t wait!
Dunia
October 12, 2016 at 6:04 pmLooking forward to the live demos!!!
Meaghan Van Dyk
October 12, 2016 at 6:11 pmLooks like fun!
Carrie Dodd
October 12, 2016 at 6:26 pmI”m looking forward to the food samples!
Saralyn
October 12, 2016 at 6:43 pmI’ve never been before so it would be neat to check out everything!
Tara
October 12, 2016 at 6:56 pmExcited to check out the local vendors!
Vanessa
October 12, 2016 at 7:13 pmExcited to check out your recommendations π
Mandy
October 12, 2016 at 7:19 pmHow incredible is this?!!
chelsea
October 12, 2016 at 7:22 pmgreat vendors at the show! cant wait to go and look around
Sheila
October 12, 2016 at 7:58 pmAwesome contest. Great to win
Cheryl Ramirez
October 12, 2016 at 8:03 pmLove to see local vendors and learn of new businesses that interest me.
Erin
October 12, 2016 at 8:18 pmLooks like a great show! And a fabulous prize! Thanks for keeping this valley mom in the know!!!!
Brenda Parmiter Cooper
October 12, 2016 at 10:12 pmI would so love a stay at the new Brookside Inn in Abbotsford and would love some BC Buzz honey for a treat.
Carrie O
October 13, 2016 at 6:24 amI’m looking forward to finding new natural products to use and food samples to taste!
Jen v.
October 13, 2016 at 8:57 amI enjoy stopping by all the vendors and seeing new products.
Lisa Boughen
October 13, 2016 at 1:02 pmI am looking forward to doing some early Christmas shopping & listening to the Safety Girl presentation
Alyssa
October 13, 2016 at 2:35 pmI’ve never been to the show, but everything about it looks fun! Gotta check it out.
Tara Jensen
October 13, 2016 at 2:52 pmDefinitely all the vendors! There’s so much new stuff this year!
Laura Mayer
October 13, 2016 at 4:17 pmExcited to see all the vendors!
Kristal Barrett-Stuart
October 13, 2016 at 4:24 pmI am looking forward to shopping around at all the fun vendors, the fashion shows and just a fun girls day out with my Mom, Grama and Auntie. We missed the show last year so we are really looking forward to it this year!
Laura
October 13, 2016 at 11:43 pmI’m looking forward to seeing all the different vendors and new products to try!
heather b
October 14, 2016 at 5:51 amwould love to win this prize π
Jennifer E
October 14, 2016 at 3:49 pmThe vendors and it’s a fun kid free weekend with my mom!
Marie Glover
October 14, 2016 at 11:06 pmThis looks great! Thanks for the opportunity π
Sunshine H
October 15, 2016 at 10:47 amLove seeing all the local vendors, and getting exposed to great gift ideas.
Anne-Marie Tvete
October 15, 2016 at 12:59 pmVisiting all the booths will be so much fun !
Amy PH Wang
October 15, 2016 at 7:20 pmGetting wellness tips and gift ideas!
Shannon Grochowski
October 15, 2016 at 7:48 pmUmmm everything, including a day to myself! This preggos, feeling like a frumpy mama would LOVE to win this!!
Sunshine G
October 16, 2016 at 10:22 amI go every year – it’s one the first things I do to start Christmas shopping!
Gina
October 16, 2016 at 11:33 amI love going to this show and taking my mom with me. It’s nice to spend time together and we always have a great time at the show. We love everything!
leana
October 16, 2016 at 3:40 pmI’m looking forward to visiting all the vendors!
Heather s
October 16, 2016 at 8:04 pmWhat a great contest!
Alicia Purvis
October 16, 2016 at 8:36 pmI love going to these shows. I gain so much valuable information.
Joanne Robinson
October 17, 2016 at 6:35 amI am looking forward to hanging out with some friends and visiting all the vendors. Great chance to stock up on gifts!!
Joanne R
October 17, 2016 at 6:36 amLooking forward to hanging out with friends and visiting all the vendors. Great chance to stock up on gifts!
Lisa Munday
October 17, 2016 at 8:52 amI can’t wait for all the new stuff π
Joanna
October 17, 2016 at 11:37 pmIt’s such a great event! The best part is being able to enjoy the shopping and the food samples with my sister and mother. Also have to mention that I’m super excited about the local vendors and the Real Entrepreneurs of the Fraser Valley panel!!! Love to support local business π
Debra Sherman
October 18, 2016 at 8:19 pmI look forward to this event every year!
Jackie
October 18, 2016 at 11:20 pmI’d like to say I’m looking forward to the Friday night show But I’m going Saturday. Looking forward to delicious treats and finding some new things to try out.
Melissa
October 19, 2016 at 6:29 amAlways a fun day!
Chrissy
October 19, 2016 at 6:56 amI’m looking forward to checking everything out, meeting Sharon case & doing it all with my mom β€οΈ
Stacie Wood
October 19, 2016 at 10:39 amI am looking forward to getting some Christmas gifts and ideas and judt having a great time!
Stacie Wood
October 19, 2016 at 10:40 amLol just!!!
Karen
October 19, 2016 at 3:30 pmI have never been to the show and neither has my daughter. She is pregnant with my grandson and there is nothing that would mean more to me than to have this opportunity with her before the fun chaos begins!
Deb
October 19, 2016 at 6:29 pmCan’t wait! I look forward to this every year!
D
October 19, 2016 at 9:58 pmLooking forward to seeing the vendors and shopping.
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October 20, 2016 at 11:10 amJill Mernett
October 20, 2016 at 6:47 pmSo looking forward to this!!!!
Rachel
October 20, 2016 at 7:09 pmAwesome giveaway! Thank you to all the sponsors.
Tracy Roper
October 20, 2016 at 8:42 pmLOoks like a great event
Kristy Powers
October 20, 2016 at 10:18 pmI would be looking forward to seeing the panel on the 23rd but I can’t go that day!! So instead I’m looking forward to browsing the booths & shopping. Im such sucker for these I love them lol
caroline m.
October 20, 2016 at 11:09 pmI’m most looking forward to the food tastings