5 months ago
I am a fan of the clothes but my size is frequently never in stock for a vast majority of the pieces that I want, which has led to me recently cancelling. Also, it would be good to enable more sophisticated swap mechanism where I might be able to continue to hold onto a piece for multiple months instead of having to send the entire box back.
7 months ago
I've seen this oat milk brand popping up across various cafes in LA recently (Little Lunch in Venice, Community Goods in WeHo, BarNine in Culver City etc). The packaging is eye catching and gorgeous, love that it is women owned, and I can attest that it pairs super well with matcha! I would definitely experiment with using this oat milk at home if it were available in Seattle.
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I hope you expand more soon (have only seen you in LA so far) and come to Seattle <3
7 months ago
The Owala Freesip is, indisputably, the best water bottle ever. I've recommended this water bottle to at least 5 people at this point, and everyone has loved it! My boyfriend, who does not care about water bottlers as much as I do, has said it is a revelation. I converted to being a water bottle sipper in an attempt to quit vaping a couple years ago, since it was a (much) healthier alternative that still succeeded in satisfying my oral fixation. On the other hand, sometimes, I still want the option to chug, like when I'm trying to swallow a large amount of pills. The metal freesips have really good insulation, and have kept my water cold for an entire day. They are durable, with one particular metal freesip of mine surviving a 50+ foot drop down a small cliff with only a small dent to its name. They come in really fun colors as well, with the only downside being they are relatively heavy (comparable to hydroflasks) and the larger sizes (32oz and above) do not fit in a car cupholder. I recently also acquired the Tritan plastic freesip, which I might love even more due to it's lighter weight, cheaper price, and greater portability. I hope this company keeps innovating because I am a loyal customer and lose my bottles often (lol). I'm slowly phasing out my bottles from other brands and will continue to buy the Freesips for as long as you keep making <3
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Larger Freesip sizes that are car-compatible! Other than that, nothing - genuinely love your brand and happy to see you expand into so many stores.
7 months ago
I am originally from Singapore and grew up eating a variety of southeast asian food, something I sorely miss after moving to Seattle. I love that these sauce packets make making the flavors I grew up eating so accessible and attainable, especially on a weeknight when I am too lazy to cook! I will say that some of the flavors are better than others - I am partial to the yuzu miso on salmon, as well as the laab and krapow. The krapow in particular is a staple I might make at least once a week - it is super tasty and authentic and the fact that I can cook it in 10-20 minutes is unreal. I didn't love some of their other flavors as much, such as the bulgogi or mala, however, did try those when they first came out so might be open to retrying them if they have changed the taste based on feedback. I also think they are releasing different flavors soon that I would definitely be interested to try - just wish they were more easily accessible where I am (right now only in Whole Foods/order from the website). I would love to see them more widely stocked in my local grocery store!
7 months ago
Obsessed with this brand, it just really works well for my mostly dry skin. Their products are seaweed based, which I had an inkling might be beneficial for me after my skin looked amazing after spending a week on a boat with no showers save for jumping in the ocean. Specifically, the ocean milk cleanser is my holy grail cleanser - I haven't switched to another one since I started using it ~2 years ago. I've also tried all their face moisturizers (and swap around which one I use, depending on the season - e..g using the atmosphere cream during the summer and swapping to heavier seabiotic during the winder), as well as their body butter, which feels like an absolute luxury. The price of this brand is definitely on the higher side, but it's worth it to me for the benefits (my face has never looked or felt better/more hydrated) and the investment I choose to make in my skin.
7 months ago
While obviously aesthetically beautiful, this pan falls short in terms of overall functionality. For some background context, I've had my original pan for a couple years now, and recently acquired the "cast iron" pan. The pans itself need to be babied a lot to preserve their functionality - recommended to be handwashed for longevity, always put on low to medium heat, etc. The "cast iron" definitely isn't going to be anywhere near the quality of Le Crueset or even Lodge. I do like the various add ons that make the pan more functional, such as the bamboo basket, the steamer, the place to rest the spoon while cooking, etc, but the pan itself has definitely not preserved it's non-stickiness as much as other comparable pans, like Caraway.
7 months ago
This review is primarily for their pasta, because I haven't tried their other offerings (pizza, etc). I ALWAYS have Banza in stock in my house - love the variety of shapes it comes in, as well as the fact that it offers a higher protein alternative to regular pasta. Beyond the macros, I do love the slightly nutty flavor profile that it lends my pastas, though I will say it definitely is something that it better enjoyed fresh vs. reheated as leftovers (in cases where I've had those, the chickpea flavor becomes somewhat overpowering). I would also recommend this more for saucy pastas (tomato or cream based) vs say, something like aglio olio.
7 months ago
Honestly, I'm obsessed with all things Baggu - from the reusable bags they are constantly releasing in fun patterns, to their black fanny pack that I've carried almost everywhere for literally YEARS. Their reusable bags are relatively inexpensive (at ~12$ for the standard size) and make a great gifts and stocking stuffers! I've used their standard bags to carry groceries, lug my climbing stuff around, or just as an extra bag to have while traveling (it is really easy to take them along because they fold down to such a small size). For the standard resuable bag, the only gripe I have with their reusable bag is that if you stuff it too full, carrying on one shoulder does become somewhat uncomfortable, and depending on what you're wearing, the bag does periodically slip off your shoulder which is a bit annoying. Their fanny pack and medium crescent body bags, however, are absolute 10/10. I seriously carried the fanny pack around as my go to bag for years (especially on a flight, it is nice to keep my important essentials like my passport, phone, etc in the fanny pack so it is easily accessible). This thing is comfortable, durable, and has been with me everywhere. I love that there is are multiple pockets (and also multiple INNER pockets) so you can maintain some sense of organization as well. Just when I thought things couldn't get any better, I decided to pull the trigger on a medium crescent body bag last year and have been OBSESSED ever since. There is decidedly more room than the fanny pack, and it just fits so much more stuff than you would ever think it could while remaining light and comfortable. Overall, I've been a loyal customer for years, and will continue to be for years to come!
7 months ago
IMO this is a delightful milk to put in your matcha lattes, and honestly tastes so good I could (and sometimes do) drink it on its own. It is a little pricey, so is something I see as an occasional luxury rather than an everyday occurrence. It was also understandably little hard to acquire single cartons when they first launched, but I've noticed they are increasingly stocked in places like Thrive Market, which is a positive trend. Would eventually love to see them stocked in my local stores in Seattle :)
7 months ago
I really thought that this was just a novelty product that was super famous because they were on Shark Tank, but these people have sold so many things for a reason!!!! My pet peeve is when you use a sponge for too long and it gets all soggy, deflated, and gross. Using the Scrub Daddy sponge truly feels like an upgrade - in addition to feeling hard when dried, the sponge changes texture depending on whether it is run under cold or hot water, giving more flexibility to use different textures! I use this sponge on several delicate products (such as Caraway non-stick pans) and have had no issues with scratching, damage to the pans, etc. Additionally, you can just stick it in the dishwasher if it is getting a little dirty and it is good as new!