HBBA to the Rescue!
Once upon a time in the Comox Valley, a man and a woman went to
a HOME BASED BUSINESS ASSOCIATION meeting
at CROWN ISLE RESORT & GOLF COMMUNITY.
At the top of the staircase their eyes locked and it was love at first sight. By the summer barbeque they were engaged – but, their families were not sure that this is the right mate for their child. For, you see, she is the daughter of the president of a big corporation! And he is the son of a farmer - and HBBA HONARARY MEMBER – Barry
The star struck couple turn to Bev, THE IMP LADY for some personal coaching to envision their life together and Sarah of INNER HARMONY HEALING to help sooth away the tension. Her family insists on checking into the intended husband and removing all doubt so Wayne at GLACIER VIEW INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES is called upon. Then, there are plans to be made…
Juliette at THE RURAL SHOPPER announces the nuptials. Linda at SPARKLING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN creates the invitations. Kay of WAVE JEWELLERY supplies the rings. Special messages inside the rings is done by Tara at ENGRAVE IT. The wedding guests need to purchase gifts. So it’s
There is A LITTLE OIL original painting by Chris. . Sandra & Walter from ABLAZE METAL ART & DESIGN create a piece for our couple. Since our happy couple likes to cycle, George at GABS BICYCLE SADDLES, provides bike seats Mark of NORSE CODE TECHNOLOGIES does up a website featuring the bride and groom- to- be. Before we know it, the big day arrives and once again it’s
The wedding decorations are done by Lawrence of LOTS OF LAUGHS PRODUCTIONS. GAYLE of THE BATES TEAM is the MC. SARAH KERR PHOTOGRAPHY snaps pictures of the special day. Dawn of CUSTOM GOURMET CHEF SERVICES caters the wedding supper. Tanya’s selection of MIA BELLA GOURMET CANDLES helps set the mood. For the wedding party, of course it's
The bride looks radiant with make up by Maureen of GRACE COSMETICS. The bridesmaids get manicures from Cathy at MARY KAY. So the bride looks great and feels perky, it’s CUSTOM FIT BRAS by Loraine. Dana at HEALINGY BLISS BOTANICALS help our couple look their best. Kathy from GETTING IN TOUCH relaxes everyone before the ceremony with a chair massage.
And where will all the guests stay? With Linda at KAIROS GUEST SUITE of course. The wedding is over, Larrie at PRESTIGE VIDEO TRANSFER sends wedding CDs to folks who weren’t able to attend…. and after a romantic get away with the help of Sharon at YOUR TRAVEL BIZ, our happy couple is ready to buy their first home.
Jacki, REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT, finds them the perfect starter home. Stephen from COMOX VALLEY HOME INSPECTION makes sure all is well with the house.. Coree of THE MORTGAGE GROUP gives advice.
DOUG THE PLUMBER gets rid of drips, while Dwayne from SHINE-EZE WINDOW CARE washes the windows in and out. Chris at WIZARD CARPET CLEANING works his magic with the carpets! Jo-Anne at STAGING FOR SUCCESS BY JOSAN makes it all look good. Kana at SHIZEN HOME DESIGN adds her special touch to the home. And Donna from CLAIRMONT CUSTOM DRAPERIES sews some Roman shades. Now all of this is fun, but our couple has bills to pay.
Phillip from PW BOSWELL ASSOCIATES offers timely suggestions. Clint at BURNELL ACCOUNTING does a financial analysis for them. Linda at ASCENT COACHING helps them clarify what they want from life and work, and Brenda, MEDICAL INUTITIVE AND CLAIRVOYANT, points out the stumbling blocks. Ready to start their own business it’s
Charles at VANSCHILT CONSULTING has great suggestions. Linda’s HILL TOP COMPUTER SERVICES does up a web site. Leif of MASTERMYNDE MEDIAWORKS does some web marketing for them. Margaret at COZY COMPUTERS gives them tips, and VALERIE TAYLOR BOOKKEEPING does the tax filing. Willi from PRYAMID ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS SERVICES makes sure everything adds up. With all this computer stuff, they soon run out of ink.
George at CENTRAL ISLAND RIBBON EXCHANGE refills their cartridges. T-shirts make great advertising, so it’s MacDOUGAL SCREEN PRINTING LTD for everything from small to extra large from Andy. TIMR WEBSERVICES’ Michael lends a hand. Because they are doing so much running around, Alex of BI-TRON helps with gas mileage.
Wait - someone is pregnant!!
Who better to understanding pregnant women and aching backs but Norma at FNS FREQUENT SEA. Sue at ENSEMBLE WELLNESS lends her soothing touch. Our mother-to-be’s skin glows with the aid of Jessie with ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL. And Ted of ENERGY IN HARMONY makes mommy- to-be and baby feel good . Just before the due date, a vacation is welcomed and VALLEY HOME CHECK’s Richard and Julie keep an eye on things. The 9 months fly by and before you know it ..the twins are here! Now, that starter house is not working. But how can they afford a bigger home?
Maureen at EXPERT MORTGAGES shows them how they can manage. In order to have a large down payment our couple decides to sell their own home, so who are they going to call???
Alice from DRESS THIS HOUSE prepares the house for showing. BC ISLAND HOMES’ Rebecca helps sell the little house and find a fabulous 4 bedroom fixer-upper. ACTION HOME INSPECTION LTD’s Richard makes sure the new place is okay. . The yard is a mess, so Peter of THAMES GARDENING whips it into shape. DUTCH BOY WINDOW CLEANING Ron cleans the gutters and windows. PETE’S LOCK SHOP changes all the locks. Now it’s time to get the inside spruced up.
To screen out what bugs them, Russ & Fred install PHANTOM SCREENS. Chris from WILD ABOUT BLINDS provides window coverings. And Jennifer from USANA HEALTH SCIENCES helps the new mom get back to her pre- pregnancy weight. Now they want to have some fun so it’s
THE POOL GUY, Steve puts in a swimming pool. NORMAN J. WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY takes pictures at the pool party. Susan from CONCESSION EQUIPMENT RENTAL sets up a popcorn machine!
And just when everything seems to be going fine – the furnace blows…
An emergency call is made to Loren from BARR ELECTRICAL.
Our couple decides to add to their family, so after they get a puppy from the SPCA, it is
Edd & Carol of PET TREAT BAKERY provide doggie treats. Jane at CANINE CONDUCT TRAINING helps with dog obedience. MJ at CARE FREE SERVICES walks the dog on busy days. Now, do you remember those in- laws??? They’re complaining – no baby pictures - so it’s…
Joka from WEBSTAR DESIGNS & DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY takes digital photos of the kids. Robin of DIBS connects them to the world so that all their friends across the country can watch the family grow.
The children have grown and are ready to start their own home based business. Michael at PRIMERICA FINANCING has ideas. Susan at REMAX OCEAN PACIFIC finds a house with an attached studio for them to run a home based fitness center. Louise at THE CARD CABIN helps spread the news. Don with CALORIE CONNECTION supplies a vending machine full of healthy choices. TOUCHTONE COACHING AND COUNSELLING by Keith & Barbara provide techniques for better professional performance. Fraser & Arabella with MASTERPIECE CORPORATION offer to assist with speaking in public so they can get their message out. . Erik at WISE OPTIONS makes sure they invest their dollars wisely. With their children out on their own, our couple decides it is time to look at retirement …But, they have aged...and they need help…
As active seniors, they want to be healthy, so they call on Randy & Maggie of JUICE PLUS +..
Larry at ON THE WING HEALTH helps them with bio-feedback. Mary Margaret at FEET FIRST FOOT CARE pampers them. . A cook book from Marlene at LIVE-NATURAL ONE LIFE TO LIVE gives them ideas. And when the time comes. Alison from CLEAR OUT CLUTTER helps clear out years of accumulation, and Anne of DELANEY HOME SUPPORT & RELOCATION SERVICES is called upon to assist them with the move to their retirement home. To welcome them, Coree has everything in a JUST BECAUSE GIFT BASKET.
And that is the story of the
