[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 week ago

That sounds intensely therapeutic.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago

Tell me more of this... bunny yoga.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago

I didn't want to create something redundant if it did exist, but I don't see anything. I'll put some thought into what form it could take and what sorts of things would be reasonable to include.

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I was thinking recently that while I shifted my buying habits pretty drastically for things like groceries (to buy local and Canadian if possible), I kept the same habits for books, video games, etc.

Is there somewhere here that would be good for posting things like discussions about Canadian-made art/lit/games? Not so much in a 'buy Canadian' sense as in a 'Talk about Canadian-made culture' kinda way.

If there isn't something like this already I could create a community, though hopefully I wouldn't end up the only person posting there... If I did make one I was thinking it could be for both recent things and nostalgic/retro Cancon. (Growing up, there were cool things like Reboot or 3D animated shorts on YTV that were Canadian.)

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

For years I had one fork leftover from when I first moved out on my own. Every single time I got that fork, I was disappointed because it was so light and flimsy compared to all the other forks.

Then one day I realized.... I could just throw out the fork. The fork was adding no value to my life. I had other forks. So I threw it out and then felt vaguely sad for some reason I could not identify.

So I guess that was my favourite fork.

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I planted more, but then the original ones came up today.

I'm growing them so my peas have something to climb on.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Tried the Farm Girl cereal that was mentioned in a post recently. Some thoughts.

  • It was expensive. Like $16 at the store for a 280 gram bag. It looks like it's much cheaper ($11) on their website, so next time I'll pick it up from there.
  • This is a low carb, high fibre, high protein cereal so not really a 1:1 replacement for regular breakfast cereals.
  • It's really filling. Normally cereal leaves me hungry like an hour after, but this one didn't at all.
  • Tastes pretty good, though it definitely has that 'sugar substitute' aftertaste.
  • I tried the chocolate puffs and they were smaller than I expected, but I liked the crunchy texture.

Definitely would recommend if you have dietary restrictions that would make it a good fit for you. (I do, which is why it's worth the price for me.)

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I haven't had too much trouble finding locally-produced potting soils at the garden store, but I'm unsure of how to determine quality / value compared to more well-known brands.

A couple years ago I bought a locally-made bag and it had literal plastic garbage mixed in, like someone scooped dirt out of a field and didn't sift it at all. (Admittedly probably only a reflection on that particular product.)

I've also tried PROMIX and it was okay, though a bit expensive for the size of the bags I can find. (It also looks like that one is produced in Quebec but for an American company called Premier Tech.)

Has anyone used any Canadian-made potting soils in their garden? (e.g. For raised planters or pots, etc.)

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

I've been enjoying these pretzels. They're kinda expensive but I can get them at a local shop so I usually try to grab a different flavour every week when I walk by there. (So far the dill pickle is my favourite by far.)

https://www.chocolatemoosefudgefactory.com/collections/savory-pretzels

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I haaate how many brands have switched to those stupid little detergent pods. My local grocery store only has like one brand that still has powder and it's American.

Will definitely take a look into the 'Unscented Company.' Edit: Ah, looks like they only have those 'tabs.' I like the power because you can measure it out.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

I was looking for a new dog food brand recently because my dog's kibble was American. I tried the 'Inukshuk' one I saw recommended on here in a different thread. The ingredients seem good and I liked that I could order a sample bag for $5 rather than committing to an entire bag without knowing if my dog would like it because she's extremely picky. Took about two weeks to arrive in interior BC from when I ordered it.

https://www.inukshukpro.com/

(My dog does like it, but that's a pretty subjective criteria. Some dogs are pickier than others.)

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 year ago

When I was paying at a local shop recently, I mentioned to the owner I'm trying to pay cash now rather than card because Visa is a US company and he he thanked me, since using a credit card costs them money.

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Suggestion: A weekly challenge thread for people to try at least one new Canadian product and post about it.

I've been doing this in my personal life. I find it shifts my thinking away from 'ugh, I can't find X' and more towards 'Hey, what options are there that I have never considered because I've been sleepwalking through shopping and buying brands I recognize?"

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 year ago

Am I the only one who was surprised to realize This Hour has 22 Minutes still exists?

[-] Hummingbird@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Good suggestion. I'll check that one next time I'm in there. I didn't see anything Canadian-made at London Drugs, though.

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Searching this, I see a couple options, mainly in the 'Eco-friendly' direction. (e.g. Made of corn husks or silk, etc.)

Has anyone found/tried a Canadian made floss? Any good? I can't seem to find any at local stores, so it seems like a lot to spend to buy a single pack of floss and ship it here.

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