Reviewing Canadian Businesses & Products
Acre 75 is always a fun box because we get to learn about all these small towns scattered across the country. This is not a box where you get a screaming deal for the price you spend. The appeal is the curated arrangement of products from small Canadian businesses. Acre 75 Gathered Subscription Box Overview... Continue Reading →
Why oh why would I add another dog subscription? It's more fun than spoiling children! Not that I have children, but I imagine it would be more fun, because a dog's excitement is consistent. They do need to fix their website though. Trying to go to their shop is not a good time. DuraPaw Subscription... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
My favourite thing about Woof Crate is the three chews that I get in each box. It's immediate gratification for both me and my dogs. Woof Crate Overview Cost: $45-$55 + Tax + $10 add on toyMultidog options also available. My Cost: $60.40 Value: $65+ Frequency: Monthly Cancellation Policy: Cancel after minimum commitment or pay... 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 →
This month is supposed to be luau themed, but I'm not sure how. We also got a giant watermelon that was not part of the list, but we are very happy with it. I'm pretty sure it's the biggest toy the dogs have ever had. This month's card says that every order helps support shelter... Continue Reading →
This is Tony's favourite box, and I love learning about these small towns across Canada. Acre 75 Gathered Subscription Box Overview Cost: $97.95 + tax My Cost: $102.85 Value: Unknown Frequency: Quarterly Cancellation Policy: One month's notice Payment: The 20th of September, December, March & June Focus: "Acre75 Gathered is a lifestyle subscription box filled... Continue Reading →
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