Miss.Match
Member Since: January 1, 2016Reviews
Ben & Jerry's Coconut Almond Fudge Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
I was happily surprised. This non-dairy ice cream has exactly the texture of regular ice cream, and the coconutty flavour was very nice. It was very tasty. The nutrition label, unfortunately, will be giving me nightmares for years to come. 15 g... +
I was happily surprised. This non-dairy ice cream has exactly the texture of regular ice cream, and the coconutty flavour was very nice. It was very tasty. The nutrition label, unfortunately, will be giving me nightmares for years to come. 15 g of saturated fat per 125 g serving? Gulps. Regular ice cream usually has about 8 g of fat, and frozen yoghurt, which was my go-to before veganism, has about 2 g. Still a very tasty treat... just not something I think I'd be comfortable putting into my body on a regular basis! -
Michaels crafts
I have mixed feelings about Michael's. On the one hand, it's magical place, the Toys 'R' Us of crafters. Pencil crayons? Check. Stationary? Check. Yarn? Check. Clay, pots, wood, embroidery thread, scrapbooking, spray paint? Check, check... +
I have mixed feelings about Michael's. On the one hand, it's magical place, the Toys 'R' Us of crafters. Pencil crayons? Check. Stationary? Check. Yarn? Check. Clay, pots, wood, embroidery thread, scrapbooking, spray paint? Check, check, check, and CHECK. The sheer variety of things in one location makes this an easy place to spend time and money.
On the other hand, for someone who's grown up in craft stores, the quality of their stock is about average, and they don't carry a lot of specialized supplies. Their staff also generally don't have much more expertise than the average person would, so it's important to go in knowing what you need. They carry good entry-level supplies and some staples, but I'll always go to my local yarn store or woodshop for most of my needs. Also, their prices are pretty unreasonable if you don't use the coupons.
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Loops & Threads Casper
While scarves made from fluffy synthetic yarn were in vogue for a year or two about a decade ago, that time has come and passed. Fluffy synthetic yarns are difficult to knit with, not particularly warm or windproof, and generally only practical for... +
While scarves made from fluffy synthetic yarn were in vogue for a year or two about a decade ago, that time has come and passed. Fluffy synthetic yarns are difficult to knit with, not particularly warm or windproof, and generally only practical for simple scarf patterns. It may be attractive to beginning knitters or for children's projects. -
Schachenmayr Regia sock yarn
Schachenmayr Regia sock yarn is both comfortable and durable, although not as soft as some other brands such as Paton's or Madelinetosh. They offer a pleasing variety of self-striping patterns and their jacquards are especially unique.
Schachenmayr Regia sock yarn is both comfortable and durable, although not as soft as some other brands such as Paton's or Madelinetosh. They offer a pleasing variety of self-striping patterns and their jacquards are especially unique. -
McCain Superfries Straight Cut
McCain Superfries pretty much set the standard for frozen Frenchfries. I never used to eat French fries, since, as a student and long-time bachelorette with minimal cooking skills, I wasn't about to use a deep-fryer, and frozen fries cooked in the... +
McCain Superfries pretty much set the standard for frozen Frenchfries. I never used to eat French fries, since, as a student and long-time bachelorette with minimal cooking skills, I wasn't about to use a deep-fryer, and frozen fries cooked in the oven invariably turned out... limp. Since the advent of McCain Superfries, I've been enjoying nice, crisp fries. The taste, of course, isn't anything like the rich flavour of my Dad's homecooked taters, but it's better than any other commercial brand I've tried. I'm also excited that McCain is a Canada-grown company right out of New Brunswick. I enjoy them the classic Canadian way--with malt vinegar and Windsor salt.
My favourite variety would have to be the low-fat fries, and I hope they will continue producing these as they relaunch this brand.
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George Ladies Crew Socks
My New Year's Resolution is to buy more ethically sourced and domestically produced products so I can support my national economy AND know I am not contributing to third world poverty by investing in governments and industries that sustain poverty... +
My New Year's Resolution is to buy more ethically sourced and domestically produced products so I can support my national economy AND know I am not contributing to third world poverty by investing in governments and industries that sustain poverty. That's why I bought these George Crew Socks. They're made in Canada from African cotton, and the proceeds both employ other Canadians, and enable African farmers with smaller holdings to make enough money to support themselves, providing a bridge out of poverty. You can read about it here:
http://www.cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/about-us/the-initiative
They cost about a quarter more per pair than the ones made in China, but to create jobs in my country, and ensure I know where my product is coming from? Totally worth it.
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SUZY SHIER DRESSES
Suzy Shier dresses are generally well-made, and although they follow current fashion trends, their variety assures any body-type can likely find a piece in their collection.
Suzy Shier dresses are generally well-made, and although they follow current fashion trends, their variety assures any body-type can likely find a piece in their collection. -
Dollarama
I like Dollarama. I like the fact that you can find a lot of inexpensive items in one place. I don't like that, in spite of being a Canadian company, they chose to import a lot of their goods. Given the plunge our economy is taking, it's more... +
I like Dollarama. I like the fact that you can find a lot of inexpensive items in one place.
I don't like that, in spite of being a Canadian company, they chose to import a lot of their goods. Given the plunge our economy is taking, it's more important than ever for us to be responsible customers and choose products that buy jobs for our unemployed youth. Given my low household income, of course I'll still buy products at Dollarama--I'm just much more likely to doublecheck to see if I can't find similar items at the thrift store if they don't have anything in the product I'm looking for that's sourced domestically.
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Kettle Brand Potato Chips
They have a nice crunch to them, but the flavours aren't exactly on par with Miss. Vickie's, and the Salt N Vinegar flavour is strong enough to burn the inside of your mouth.
They have a nice crunch to them, but the flavours aren't exactly on par with Miss. Vickie's, and the Salt N Vinegar flavour is strong enough to burn the inside of your mouth. -
FOREVER 21 DRESSES
The style of Forever 21 dresses often works well with women with a long, lean physique and teenage girls. When it works, it works well--I like the drapey, chiffony fabrics they use to create a girlish image. Unfortunately, this style doesn't work... +
The style of Forever 21 dresses often works well with women with a long, lean physique and teenage girls. When it works, it works well--I like the drapey, chiffony fabrics they use to create a girlish image. Unfortunately, this style doesn't work on woman with my body type. I'm short and athletic, with big boobs and Nicki Minaj hips, so the dresses that look so graceful on my taller counterparts just make me look big and boxy. I'd like to see them use designs with more structure, like fitting the dress to the torso with princess seams or darts, or use fabrics with more body, like cotton. -
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