Reviewing Canadian Businesses & Products
Start: Summer 2022 End: Spring 2023 Total Spent: $501.76 including tax Total Value: ~$800 before tax Unlike most subscription boxes, The Maple Box does not do a lot of communicating. There are no annoying requests for feedback, or selling add-ons, no newsletters, or really anything. It's basically radio silence. There aren't even shipping updates. When... Continue Reading →
When Maple arrived, it was a surprise. I thought it was the first summer box to arrive. I was wrong. The winter box arrived so late, and other summer boxes have already arrived (I'm looking at you FabFitFun) that I forgot they hadn't yet sent their spring box. Ta da! There's the spring box arriving... Continue Reading →
We've got another interesting mix of delicious teas this month. Tea Runners (Canada) Overview Cost: $24/month + Tax (12 month subscription) My Cost: $288 (12 months) Value: Depends on tea Frequency: Monthly (but you can customize) Cancellation Policy: Conflicting cancellation policy (says both: you can receive a pro-rated refund or be forced to do a... 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 →
If I had to describe this month's teas succinctly I would say "the colour orange". Carrot cake, apricot, orange... there's a theme here. Probably not my favourite month, but we'll see once we do the official tasting! Tea Runners (Canada) Overview Cost: $24/month + Tax (12 month subscription) My Cost: $288 (12 months) Value: Depends... Continue Reading →
You know what's not a good time? I bought my brother a 3-month subscription to Tea Runners for his birthday. I got him the original mix as I figured it would be the best selection, but only found out a month after it expired that he stopped drinking caffeine 8 months ago! Ugh! He was... Continue Reading →
On their website Maple states that their winter boxes are to be shipped out mid January. I didn't get mine until February 17, which is nearing the time when most companies are thinking of sending their spring boxes. I sent them an e-mail about it, but they just said that they are a small team.... Continue Reading →
The month of love. One thing I would really love is for the Tea Runners Canadian Shop to have more options of flavours and sizes. I would gladly purchase 5oz bags of some of my favourite teas, but only the small bags are an option. This ends up not being cost effective, not to mention... Continue Reading →
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