Reviewing Canadian Businesses & Products
Ovry Pregnancy Test Strips - 18 pack I originally purchased these in November 2022 to ease my mind as I have an irregular cycle. Cost: $40 + tax My cost: $44.80 Highlights: Minimal Packaging Manufactured in Canada Cost Effective A More Eco-friendly Alternative Manufactured in: British Columbia Company Base: Revelstoke, BC Established in: 2020 In... Continue Reading →
Manmade Boxer Briefs 7-Pack I decided to go for the 7-pack for these reasons: Free shipping over $30. The cost goes down from $24/pair to $22/pair. Tony goes through underwear almost as fast as he goes through socks. If he likes them, he might as well have lots of them. If he doesn't, he'll still... Continue Reading →
Modern Mallows I picked up a few bags of these at The Mango Market late last year. The flavours I picked up were: Bailey's Irish Cream Blackberry Mint Chocolate Chip Chocolate Hazelnut I also tried a few other flavours that I didn't purchase, which have now escaped my memory. Cost: $20 for 4? I don't... Continue Reading →
Ryobi 40V 20" Brushless Lawn Mower I know this isn't the typical type of item that I review, but I am grumpy about this so had to get it off my chest. Cost: $488 + tax My cost: $510.72 Highlights: Cordless Battery operated Self-propelled option Manufactured in: Vietnam Company Base: Japan Established in: 1943 Overall... Continue Reading →
Tanit Oasis Shampoo & Conditioner Bars Tanit Oasis Conditioner & Shampoo Bars Cost: $35 + tax for the duo My cost: Same The Goods: Plastic free Cruelty free pH balanced 100% natural Biodegradable Made in Canada Manufactured in: Quebec? Company Base: Quebec Established in: ? Overall Impression I actually quite like this shampoo and conditioner.... Continue Reading →
Otherworld Pancake & Waffle Mix Cost: ~$9 (USD?) My cost: Included in my Let's Go Eco Spring Box The Goods: Plant-based Sugar free - uses Stevia instead Easy - just add water! Upcycled Food - uses food that would have otherwise been wasted Healthier than regular pancakes/waffles - hidden fruits & veggies Manufactured in: ?... Continue Reading →
Pure Anada Peppermint Shea Hand Cream It appears the peppermint scent is no longer available. The version I received is likely a holiday special as it contains winter items and a santa hat on the label. Cost: $10 My cost: Included in the Clove Pink November 2022 Box The Goods: Canadian Natural ingredients Relatively affordable... Continue Reading →
Chiwis Piña Chips I had originally heard of this company from the Acre 75 summer box, which highlighted their kiwi chips. I subscribed to Acre 75 after their summer box went out so I didn't get to try the kiwi chips. I stumbled across these at Nature's Fare Market a few weeks ago and figured... Continue Reading →
Calm Nourishing Body Cream 4oz Batch considers itself to be the freshest skincare on the planet. It has to be with a 6-month shelf life! All items are made to order. Cost: $19.95 + tax My cost: Included in subscription boxes The Goods: Organic Cruelty Free Free from: Parabens, Synthetic Fragrance, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil,... Continue Reading →
Night Bear Yoga Mat (4.5mm) I bought this yoga mat from Scoria back in April of 2020, when my world had completely shut down. My union had been offering free weekly yoga sessions in Vancouver, but switched to an online format when we went into lockdown. I was not really into yoga before, but since... Continue Reading →
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