Reviewing Canadian Businesses & Products
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 →
This one was a shocker. I usually get the current month's box 7-15 days into the month. I have a spreadsheet, so I know exactly when the previou ones came. The June box, however, arrived on May 30! They completely bucked the trend on this one, and I can't help but wonder why. Vacation? Preparedness?... 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 →
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