I have a serious addiction to typical snack-foods (chips, chocolate, ice cream – you name it…I tend to eat WAY too much of it). That’s why I’m excited to share information with you about Snackbox – a Vancouver-based company and my new favourite go-to option…
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By: Daina Sparling I have a dirty little secret. Until recently I’ve kept it to myself so as not to offend anyone. I vaccinate. And I believe that those who don’t are wrong. In today’s age of tolerance, taking a stand for (or against) something…
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“We tried to think of all the qualities we would want in a dream brand – savvy style, sustainability, and extraordinary service & convenience all wrapped in a passion for social goodness, tied with a bow of integrity and sprinkled with a little cheeky fun….
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