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BAB Profiles: PetConnect

Dec 19, 2012 No Comments by

Name: PetConnect Time in this job: The PetConnect began in 2005. Job description: We connect pet owners to pet owners for mutual pet sitting. We are always trying to find the best matches we can, using the knowledge we have of animals. It benefits both owners and pets! If you can’t return the favour and pet [...]

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Finding Imported Food in Japan: The Nightmare is Over

Jul 08, 2012 No Comments by

Several nights a week I enjoy a hot bowl of miso soup along with a wide variety of Japanese food. And while I love my Japanese food as much as the next gaikokujin I inevitably end up craving, no, desperately craving, food and other products from home. Years ago my Sunday routine consisted of a [...]

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Vacation cleaning special from Carpet Doctor

Nov 19, 2011 No Comments by

Many families enjoy vacations out of town only to find that their actual living environment is dirty when they return. Some families like to take advantage of the home being empty, and bring in the Carpet Doctor to give the place a thorough clean. Coming back home is a great feeling when the place is [...]

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HGTV is Looking for Americans Living in Japan

Sep 06, 2011 No Comments

A brand new international design show on popular network channel Home & Garden Television (www.hgtv.com) is looking for American expats who are living in Tokyo! They are hoping to find fun, energetic Americans who live in (rent or own) well-designed homes or apartments in Tokyo. This show will focus on the design details that set [...]

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From the BAB forum: Finding a place… how was your experience?

Sep 03, 2011 No Comments

Hello everyone! I’ve been lurking for a while… to be honest I’m very shy online. I did have a really interesting (and not so pleasant) experience with real estate agents in Japan so I’d like to here if it’s the norm here… Sorry if it’s been posted before. I was told by several Japanese friends [...]

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15% off Carpet Doctor cleaning services for Being A Broad

Aug 09, 2011 No Comments

Carpet Doctor is a Tokyo-based cleaning and maintenance service using Biokleen products, which are gentle to homes and the environment. This family-owned business has been serving the international community in Tokyo and Yokohama since 1990. Carpet Doctor is offering a 15% discount off all cleaning services to all first-time customers who mention Being A Broad. [...]

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Carpet Doctor cleaning and maintenance services

Jul 08, 2011 No Comments

Carpet Doctor is a Tokyo-based cleaning and maintenance service using Biokleen products, which are gentle to homes and the environment. This family-owned business has been serving the international community in Tokyo and Yokohama since 1990. “Steam cleaning” methods are used for wall-to-wall carpets, upholstery, oriental rugs, mattresses, and car interiors. Stain removal, deodorization, and anti-allergen [...]

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