Reviewing Canadian Businesses & Products
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 →
Sockbox Subscription Overview Cost: $13.50 + Tax My Cost: $170. 24 (12 month gift) Value: Depends on sock Frequency: Monthly Cancellation Policy: Cancel after minimum commitment Payment: Every subscription period Auto renew: Gifts no, but regular subscriptions yes Focus: “Quality fashionable socks curated for you every month.” Ships From: Calgary, AB Established in: 2014 Inside... Continue Reading →
Friday Socks' February socks didn't arrive till March 2. Friday Sock Co Subscription Overview Cost: $49 (3 months) - $179 (12 months) + GST My Cost: $187.95 for 12 months Value: ? Frequency: Monthly Cancellation Policy: Fulfill selected term Payment: Prepay lump sum Auto Renew: No Focus: "We do purposely mismatched socks that make for... 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 →
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 →
Spiral Rain remains at the top of my subscription list. Spiral Rain: Witch & Ohm Box Overview Cost: $75.99 - $85.99/month + $25/month shipping + Tax My Cost: $1222.90 (12 paid + 1 free month) Value: $140+ Frequency: Monthly Cancellation Policy: No returns/refunds. Payment: Prepay full term. Auto Renew: No Focus: "The Witchy and Spiritual... Continue Reading →
This month's box of teas includes a Valentine's tea! T-Surprise Overview Cost: $28 Value: ? My Cost: $280 Frequency: Monthly Cancellation Policy: Cancel any time with notice for monthly subscriptions. Prepaid contracts cannot be cancelled. Payment: Prepaid contracts or monthly. Focus: 4-5 themed teas, 1 sweet treat, and 1 surprise! Ships From: Gatineau, Québec Established... Continue Reading →
The bows were the cutest thing I think I've ever received. All the dogs looked adorable with them on. I never thought I'd become that person who likes to dress up their dogs. Woof Crate Overview Cost: $45-$55 + Tax + $10 add on toyMultidog options also available. My Cost: $60.40 Value: $65+ Frequency: Monthly... Continue Reading →
It took 12 days, but I did finally get a response from Loti last month. They had an issue with their shipment of sprays, so some subscribers ended up with a mask instead of the spray. Things happen, but this really should have been communicated adequately. A mask and a spray do not have the... 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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