Reviewing Canadian Businesses & Products
I will admit that I was lured in by Tanit's branding. It really tickles my fancy, but the products have yet to impress me. I originally purchased this moisturizer on March 28, 2022. Tanit Balancing Face Moisturizer Cost: $69 My cost: Included in the Minimalist Skincare Box - $120 (No longer available) The Goods: Prickly... Continue Reading →
Maple is still behind in their shipping. They promised us it was getting resolved, alas it has absolutely not. We didn't receive the Winter box until February 9, which is almost on par with last year. The Maple Box Overview Cost: $119 + shipping + tax My Cost: $501.76 for 4 Value: $230~ Frequency: Quarterly... Continue Reading →
Better than the dishwasher tablets, but that's not saying much. Tanit Laundry Detergent Tablets Cost: $16 + tax My cost: Same The Goods: Compostable Packaging Plastic Free Manufactured in: Quebec? Company Base: Quebec Established in: ? Overall Impression Used Tablet Unlike the dishwasher tablets, I was able to use this entire package of tablets without... Continue Reading →
Huha Boxers Watch the pitch on Dragons' Den here. Cost: $28 + tax + shipping My cost: $98.75 (5 pairs on sale with free shipping) Highlights: Very soft Anti-microbial mineral lining Manufactured in: China Company Base: Vancouver, BC Established in: 2020 As I am currently pregnant and my belly has been constantly growing, my old... Continue Reading →
Whew. Okay. The Maple Summer box didn't come until September 14. I know they've been having issues, which have apparently now been resolved, however it's November 18 at the time of writing and the fall box still hasn't arrived. The Maple Box Overview Cost: $119 + shipping + tax My Cost: $501.76 for 4 Value:... Continue Reading →
I'll be ending my blog within the next year so I've started cancelling my subscriptions. I believe this is the last box I'll be receiving from Let's Go Eco. Let's Go Eco Subscription Box Overview *Cost: $89.99 CAD + $10 shipping + Tax My Cost: $104.49 Value: $160 This Box's Value: ~$125.50 Frequency: Quarterly Cancellation... Continue Reading →
Do not subscribe to Loti. That's my advice. Start: August 2022 End: June 2023 Total Spent: $773.18 including tax Total Value: ~$1100 before tax Ahh Loti. The inspiration for getting subscription boxes that ended with a whimper and a phone call to Visa. They didn't *quite* fulfill my commitment, but charged me for the last... Continue Reading →
Tanit Dishwaser Detergent Tablets I was interested to see that Tanit had branched out from their beauty line to include household products as well. I liked that these tabs come in biodegradable bags, but they're still quite pricey for what they are. I usually buy the Envirowise tablets, which are 80 for $18 compared to... Continue Reading →
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 →
I'm always a bit confused when the MSRP listed on the contents page is different than what the companies are selling their own products for. For example, the Blooming Wild Botanicals lotion bar is $18 on their website, but listed at $22 on Let's Go Eco's sheet. I can't quite figure this out. Is it... Continue Reading →
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