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Mastercraft Deep Hole Markers, Black Permanent Ink, 2-pk
Hanging the garage TV with these Mastercraft deep-hole markers from @canadiantire made marking those tricky spots super easy! I never knew such a product existed but now that it's a part of my toolbox my life got a whole lot simpler. This is... +
Hanging the garage TV with these Mastercraft deep-hole markers from @canadiantire made marking those tricky spots super easy!
I never knew such a product existed but now that it's a part of my toolbox my life got a whole lot simpler. This is gonna come in handy working on the basement salon!
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest - if it sucked, I’d tell you.
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Plantropy - Snack Box
Okay honesty hour 😅🙈 I tried the full lineup of Plantropy snacks recently. Some were a miss for me flavor-wise. The jackfruit had an interesting texture. Almost like a softer sponge toffee? Crispy but sticky in your teeth, and very... +
Okay honesty hour 😅🙈
I tried the full lineup of Plantropy snacks recently.
Some were a miss for me flavor-wise.
The jackfruit had an interesting texture.
Almost like a softer sponge toffee? Crispy but sticky in your teeth, and very sweet.
The sea salt + tamarind chickpeas could’ve used more flavor for me personally, but the roast itself was on point.
But the Crispy BBQ Corn and Thai Chili chickpeas? 💯/10. Crunchy, a little spicy, and sooo addictive. I was expecting the corn to be like a heavy corn nut, but it’s way lighter!
Love that the whole line is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and packed with protein. That just means there’s something for everyone depending on your flavor vibe.
In the Edmonton area you can grab them at Real Canadian Superstore 🛒
Thanks Plantrophy for letting me test these out!
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest – if it sucked, I’d tell you.
- Product gifted by Plantropy.
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LIVA Date Syrup
Anyone else’s kid suddenly starving at 8pm every night? 😂 These no-bake power balls are the easiest thing ever, and I love swapping honey for @livafoods It’s just 100% organic dates (nothing else!) → naturally sweet, vegan, paleo... +
Anyone else’s kid suddenly starving at 8pm every night? 😂
These no-bake power balls are the easiest thing ever, and I love swapping honey for @livafoods
It’s just 100% organic dates (nothing else!) → naturally sweet, vegan, paleo, and even diabetic-friendly.
Big thanks to @livafoods for making clean swaps this simple.
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest - if it sucked, I’d tell you.
- Product gifted by LIVA Foods.
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BUFF - Original and Chipotle Bison Based Meat Snack
Summer = kids running wild outside all day long ☀️😂 which also means nonstop “Mom, I’m hungry.” These @buff.ca bison sticks were a lifesaver. Quick protein I can toss in a bag, no mess, and they actually keep everyone full... +
Summer = kids running wild outside all day long ☀️😂 which also means nonstop “Mom, I’m hungry.”
These @buff.ca bison sticks were a lifesaver.
Quick protein I can toss in a bag, no mess, and they actually keep everyone full whether we’re at summer festivals downtown or camping on the weekend.
Original = kid-friendly fave
Chipotle = just enough kick that I get the classic “Those are for you, Mom.” 😂🔥
They do have a bit more of an oily consistency than I expected, kind of like a hot rod style dried meat snack, but still tasty and satisfying.
#glutenfree
#nitratefree
#canadianmade 🇨🇦
= mom win and snack drawer approved 👍🏻
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest - if it sucked, I’d tell you.
@thisisbutterly
@buff.ca
- Product gifted by Buff.
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NEOSTRATA® Rebound Sculpting Cream
Okay so… this cream is definitely thicker than anything I’ve tried before (truthfully, I haven’t used a ton of creams like this). But once it’s on, it feels super plush and hydrating, like my skin just soaked it right up. I’ve only been... +
Okay so… this cream is definitely thicker than anything I’ve tried before (truthfully, I haven’t used a ton of creams like this). But once it’s on, it feels super plush and hydrating, like my skin just soaked it right up.
I’ve only been using it a short time and already notice my face looking a little smoother and less tired.
Honestly impressed. 👏
@neostratacanada
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest – if it sucked, I’d tell you.
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Butterball Turkey Franks
Mac & cheese is a staple in our house — predictable and one of Thor’s “safe foods.” Tonight we got wild (as wild as autism-friendly dinners get) and tossed in some chopped-up Butterball Turkey Franks. Juicy, flavourful, and still... +
Mac & cheese is a staple in our house — predictable and one of Thor’s “safe foods.”
Tonight we got wild (as wild as autism-friendly dinners get) and tossed in some chopped-up Butterball Turkey Franks.
Juicy, flavourful, and still familiar enough that Thor only gave me minimal saucy side-eye 😅
10/10 would risk culinary change again.
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest - if it sucked, I'd tell you.
- Product gifted by Butterball Canada.
- Product gifted by Butterball Canada.
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Butterball Applewood Smoked Turkey Bacon
Tried out the Applewood Smoked Turkey Bacon from Butterball this morning! 🥓 I popped it in the air fryer, and I’ll admit, I definitely overcooked the first batch. I’m not a squishy bacon person, so I overcompensated 😅 Round two was... +
Tried out the Applewood Smoked Turkey Bacon from Butterball this morning! 🥓
I popped it in the air fryer, and I’ll admit, I definitely overcooked the first batch. I’m not a squishy bacon person, so I overcompensated 😅
Round two was cooked a little less, and it turned out much better.
For a lighter option, it did the trick! I wouldn’t serve it at every meal, but it has its place.
And if you’re skipping pork? This is honestly a great swap. 🦃
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest - if it sucked, I'd tell you.
- Product gifted by Butterball Canada.
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Poptastic - Spicy Canadian Cheddah Popcorn
Wow eh? That’s some good popcorn, eh? 🇨🇦🔥 All jokes aside, Poptastic Spicy Canadian Cheddah popcorn made some serious fans this weekend. Thor gave it the big thumbs up (and this kid’s a jalapeño cheddar connoisseur), so that’s a... +
Wow eh? That’s some good popcorn, eh? 🇨🇦🔥
All jokes aside, Poptastic Spicy Canadian Cheddah popcorn made some serious fans this weekend.
Thor gave it the big thumbs up (and this kid’s a jalapeño cheddar connoisseur), so that’s a big deal in our fam.
The bag made its rounds at the campground and the only complaint? We ran out too fast.
Poptastic, you’ve got yourself a repeat purchase. 👏
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest - if it sucked, I'd tell you.
- Product gifted by Poptastic.
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Jack59 - Liquid Gold Hair Serum
REAL TALK from a hairstylist: Most scalp oils? Greasy. Heavy. Overhyped. I’ve got my faves at the salon already, so I wasn’t expecting much from this one. But @jack59inc’s Liquid Gold Hair Serum totally caught me off guard — in the... +
REAL TALK from a hairstylist:
Most scalp oils? Greasy. Heavy. Overhyped. I’ve got my faves at the salon already, so I wasn’t expecting much from this one.
But @jack59inc’s Liquid Gold Hair Serum totally caught me off guard — in the best way.
I’ve been using it as a pre-wash treatment and… fine, I’ll say it — my scalp feels cleaner, calmer, and way less angry.
If you go days (or let’s be real, a week) between washes and your scalp hasn’t seen the light of day in forever… this is the reset button.
✨ Light, not oily
✨ Zero buildup
✨ Smells like actual plants, not a perfume aisle
✨ Hair feels softer + shinier right after rinsing
📍Bonus? It’s Canadian, Indigenous-owned, and originally founded right here in Edmonton 🇨🇦
✔️ Cruelty-free
✔️ Gluten-free
✔️ Handmade in small batches with no fillers or junk
🫧 Use it before shampoo
💆♀️ Massage it in like you're paying your scalp rent
🚿 Rinse + follow with your regular wash routine
💨 Dry like normal (air dry or blow dry)
Disclosure: Gifted but 100% honest — if it sucked, I'd tell you.
My one disclaimer is I wish the bottle has a dropper instead of a pump for dispensing! It would be just that extra perfect touch to the product.
- Product gifted by Jack59.
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Halifax Honey - Stingin’ Hot Honey - Original Edition
Halifax Hot Honey is more than just honey. I've been treating this bad boy like a full blown sauce. Tastefully hot with delicious flavor, I love that it comes in different heat levels. (Some of my friends are babies 😜) I've used it on sweet... +
Halifax Hot Honey is more than just honey.
I've been treating this bad boy like a full blown sauce. Tastefully hot with delicious flavor, I love that it comes in different heat levels. (Some of my friends are babies 😜)
I've used it on sweet and savoury dishes and there's nothing I haven't enjoyed it on yet.
My favorite is drizzling it over my campfire brie skillet with fresh sourdough!
✅ Stored at room temperature
✅ Two ingredient clean label product
✅ Canadian company 🇨🇦
✅ glutenfree dairyfree soyfree nutfree
Big thumbs up from this family!
You can find it at select Sobeys locations.
- Product gifted by Halifax Honey.
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