In 2012, I decided to commit to “smiling more and helping others smile more”. This is my new year’s resolution. It seems my inherent definition of a smile is to spread happiness and joy with this physical act. Making a new year’s resolution may come easy…most of us easily commit to “losing weight”
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A Smiling Resolution
by Ginny Mees on January 7, 2012 | No Comments
Posted in Events, Good Living, Health & Wellness, News 
Tags: 2012, Bay Area Crisis Nursery, Bay Area Food Bank, happiness, HIV charity, humanity, New Years, Philanthropy, resolution, Sarnelli House, Smiles 
No Comments »Christmas Markets in The Hague
by Ginny Mees on November 29, 2011 | No Comments
Nothing says Christmas like a charming Christmas Market or Holiday Bazaar. These gezellig festivities offer many home-made crafts and goods not always found while traipsing through The Noordeinde or Passage, and certainly at a much lower price. Half the fun in a holiday market is that they typically are
Posted in Events, Good Living, News, Travel/ Reizen Tags: American, AWC, British, BSN, Christmas, Den Haag, EX-Pat, fair, holiday, La Buena Vida, Market, Nederland, Netherlands, The Hague, The Hungry Mind, Winter No Comments »Looking Good at 125 Years Old
by Ginny Mees on October 29, 2011 | No Comments
Surviving and thriving for 125 years is a real challenge, but not for Lady Liberty who stands as tall as ever, and is still a beacon of hope for many looking to America to provide shelter and a better life. Yesterday, Friday, the 28th of October, was the 125th anniversary of our
Posted in Events, Good Living, News Tags: 125, America, American, Declaration of Independence, Europe, freedom, Gaddafi, liberty, Libya, looking good, Occupy Wall Street, statue of liberty, USA No Comments »California Crush in The Hague
by Ginny Mees on October 1, 2011 | 1 Comment
There is little more sacred in the wine-making industry then the fall harvest, or the “crush” as it is also known. Tonight at La Buena Vida we celebrate the wonderful harvest celebration with A California Crush wine tasting private event for The American Women’s Club of The Hague. Our private wine tasting events have become [...]
Posted in Culinary Expertise, Events, Good Living, Products Tags: American, American Women's Club of The Hague, California, California chardonnay, crush, Den Haag, events, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, Gift Shop, harvest, International, La Buena Vida, private winetasting, San Francisco, The Hague, The Netherlands, the wine institute, trip, Vacation, Wente wines, Wine, wine-tasting 1 Comment »Coffee: A Drink To Celebrate on Thursday!
by Ginny Mees on September 26, 2011 | No Comments
This Thursday the 29th of September is officially “National Coffee Day”, which is celebrated in the USA and many other coffee-loving countries. This week is also referred to as National Coffee Week, and people are asked to take a “coffee break“. In
Posted in Events, Good Living, News Tags: American, Cappuccino, coffee berries, Coffee Break, Coffee connoisseurs, Den Haag, Dutch, Ethiopia, Holland, Indonesia, International, Java, koffie, La Buena Vida, National, Netherlands, Portugal, Surinam, The Hague, The Netherlands No Comments »How Do You Thank Your Clients?
by Ginny Mees on September 13, 2011 | No Comments
In any business, client appreciation for loyalty is one of the most important gestures a business owner can give; an occasional free coffee, or discount, which tells your client you value their business. One of the most popular things to
Posted in Events, Gift Baskets, News, Products Tags: appreciation, client gifts, Culinary, Den Haag, discount, Fahrenheitstraat, Gift Shop, Gifts, holiday gift baskets, holiday shopping, International, Kerst, kerstpakketten, korting, La Buena Vida, Netherlands, party koop avond, The Hague, Wine No Comments »Top 5 Entrepreneur Lessons: A Year in Reflection
by Ginny Mees on August 5, 2011 | 6 Comments
On the 18th of June 2011, De Fahrenheit winkel centrum in The Hague celebrated their annual Braderie, or street festival. The Braderie kept us busy at La Buena Vida, but we had an extra special day since it was our one year
Posted in Events, Gift Baskets, News, Uncategorized Tags: American, blog, business, client, Culinary, customer service, Den Haag, Dutch, English, entreprenuer, EX-Pat, facebook, Fahrenheitstraat, foreigner, foursquare, Gifts, gourmet, International, Italian espresso, La Buena Vida, lessons, linkedin, Nederland, new, Nordstrom, ondernemer, Robert Spector, social media, The Hague, The Netherlands, twitter 6 Comments »La Buena Vida Creates Art
by Ginny Mees on June 14, 2011 | No Comments
Art can be one’s expression of feelings, mood, outlook, interpretation, life, love and so much more. What better way to enjoy the good life: La Buena Vida, but to bring art to our patio this summer. Celebrated international artist, Maryolga
Posted in Events, Good Living Tags: art, art course, Den Haag, Fahrenheitstraat, International, La Buena Vida, Maryolga Nieto, origen and light, painting, Venezuela No Comments »Open Coffee
by Ginny Mees on June 1, 2011 | No Comments
Are you new to The Hague? Looking to connect with others for business? Or just trying to meet new people? You are cordially invited (but actually no invitation is required!) to join other Expats for an Open Coffee. We have a Italian Espresso Bar, Tea Room and lots of fun international gifts… but most of [...]
Posted in Events, Good Living, News Tags: California, Cappuccino, Coffee connoisseurs, Den Haag, Espresso, EX-Pat, Fahrenheitstraat, International, La Buena Vida, The Hague, The Netherlands No Comments »Get Your Orange Out-It’s Queen’s Day!
by Ginny Mees on April 28, 2011 | No Comments
Saturday 30th of April, the people of the Netherlands come together in a way that reminds me of the 4th of July (Independence Day) in the USA. Queen’s Day in the Netherlands (or Koninginnedag as it is called in Dutch) is a national
Posted in Events, Good Living, News Tags: Den Haag, Dutch, Fahrenheitstraat, Koningginnedag, La Buena Vida, Netherlands, Orange, Queen's Day, Segbroek, The Hague, Thomsonlaan No Comments »
