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1. Bikram Yoga
After a long hiatus, I'm back at Bikram Yoga. It's great! I'm not going to say a lot in this review, as I've covered the basics already in my previous.
I've noticed that after coming regularly for a while now, the class seems shorter and shorter. I…More »
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7/6/2011
When it comes to yoga, Bikram is definitely one of my favorite places to go.
The location is fairly… Read more »
2. Wild Prairie Soap Company
So, I've been on a quest for shampoo bars and healthy soaps for a long time. Much to my dismay, most of the local soap boutiques only offer crap products containing SLS and other foam boosters, additives, and unknown fragrances. Yikes! Not stuff I…More »
3. Eddie Bauer
Wow, how have I not written a review for Eddie Bauer yet!?
I'm not sure if words will do this place justice. Eddie Bauer epitomizes the concept of "bang for your buck." Their customer service is among the best I've ever encountered. And their products…More »
4. Alhambra Books
WOW!!! If I could give Alhambra six stars I would. I can't believe in all of my years of book shopping and bookstore adventures I've never been here before now.
The selection is the most extensive I've ever seen... period. I mean, they actually HAVE…More »
5. The Book Cellar
One of my favorite spots to hang out on my lunch break, The Book Cellar offers (mostly) new books at a major discount!
I'm not sure if they just take overflow from other bookstores or what, but this place gets about a handful of each new book they…More »
6. Wee Book Inn
I love books. My three bookshelves are packed full and beginning to be double-stacked. And while there are a lot of little bookstores that sell used books in the Whyte ave area, this one is my favorite by far.
The store has two floors, and is actually…More »
7. Bosch Kitchen Centre
Bosch is a little out of the way for me, but it's worth the trip.
This little store is packed to the brim with all sorts of baking / kitchen gadgetry. Whenever I can't find something elsewhere, Bosch has it.
A lot of their baking and cake-decorating…More »
8. IKEA
Edmonton, AB T6N 1M3
(780) 433-6000
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Kitchen & Bath,
Department Stores
Oh IKEA, if only you knew the joy you bring me!
I have so much stuff from IKEA. The great thing about the place is you can have the cheap, bare-bone basics or you can spend a little more money to get something classier. They have a really good price…More »
9. Bulk Barn
I love Bulk Barn!!! I'm not a huge advocate of bulk bins in grocery stores, mostly due to stale food/low turnover, but Bulk Barn is different. They have everything... EVERYTHING you could ever want.
Most useful to me is the variety of bulk baking…More »
10. Goodwill Industries of Alberta
I always find interesting items here! Recently bought a really nice winter skirt and a creepy Santa ornament for a gag gift. While I was here I saw a lot of brand name items, and most of these were in great condition. The place is fairly well…More »
11. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
I continue to be impressed during my visits to Famoso.
I've tried more of the menu options since my last review and I've enjoyed all of them. I don't normally enjoy eating out (the prices are usually too high for me, and I really enjoy cooking) but I…More »
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1/18/2012
Since my first visit I have been back again ... and again ... and so on. At first I was focused the… Read more »
12. Ben Moss Jewellers
I've been super impressed by Ben Moss across the board.
I was looking for something specific for a Christmas gift. After being greeted by a sales associate (Elaine) I was shown their selection of that item. I quickly found something fantastic and…More »
13. The Organic Box
My fiancé has been getting deliveries from the Organic Box for the last month and a half or so. The two of us cook together often and we end up ordering for the both of us.
The food quality in the organic box has been awesome. You get a lot of food…More »
14. The Chopped Leaf
Normally I'd give a place like this four stars, but the insane stomach-settling and craving-fulfilling power that this place possesses inclined me to award it that fifth star.
Right off the bat I was a little confused, because the prices online vs.…More »
15. Saje Natural Wellness
OK, so my initial assessment was that most of the products at Saje were too expensive, and that I would only go there for soap. Well, I was wrong. Since that review I have purchased many things here, including a nebulizer for my bedroom. The…More »
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11/25/2011
Even though the store is pricey, I have to give it five stars. I respect any place that uses mild,… Read more »
16. Henna Sooq
I have ordered from Henna Sooq several times and I'm super impressed!
Orders are always shipped promptly and arrive quickly. It helps that they (to my understanding) have a warehouse somewhere in Canada. Orders come in good condition and as stated on…More »
17. Danier Leather
I have purchased several items here over the last couple years, including a leather jacket and two briefcases (one for myself and one as a gift).
The staff at this location are always cheerful and helpful, and I have never felt pressured to purchase…More »
18. DavidsTea
To tell the truth, I passed by this store many many times before bothering to check it out. I've been to places like Steeps that sell many unusual or rare varieties of tea and for the most part bulk tea at those kinds of places is so hideously…More »
19. Saje Natural Wellness
Rocky View County, AB T0M 0E0
(403) 274-6006
Category:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
I go to Saje in Edmonton regularly and wanted to check out the Boxing Week sales on my way home from vacation. I spent quite a bit of time browsing this kiosk and asked a lot of questions about the products. For those of you who don't know, Saje uses…More »
20. Urban Bride Delivered Consignment Boutique
I saw the recent review of Urban Bride and immediately had a good feeling about the place. I checked out the website and was further impressed -- dresses for as low as $150?? Sounds great to me. In addition to consigned dresses, Urban Bride also…More »
21. lululemon athletica
I've been shopping at this Lululemon for years and I love the product.
When I was in high school I took kickboxing classes twice a week. I only owned one workout outfit -- from Lululemon -- and it got washed and abused 100 times a year for a couple…More »
22. Fabricland
I don't love to sew, per se, but I do sew the odd dress or quilt and will tolerate the act of sewing for the end product. I pretty much get my materials exclusively from this Fabricland.
The store has a wide selection. Even with the selection I can't…More »
23. DeSerres
DeSerres has everything you need for pretty much any art project. Drawing and painting are come-and-go hobbies of mine and I've been around to a lot of different places over the years for supplies. DeSerres has a great selection, as well as great…More »
24. Loaf Bakery
Maybe it's just the clean, crisp air relieving me from my perpetual allergy-induced clogged sinuses, but everything seems to taste better in Fernie. Bread from the Loaf is no different. It's a cute little bakery, offering fresh Artisan bread and…More »
25. Empress Bakery
Does Empress carry the best sour dough rye I have ever had in my life? Yes, yes they do. At a reasonable price to boot. All hail the mighty sour dough skills of the bakers here.
26. Beanpod Chocolate
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
(778) 519-5008
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Wow. Just, wow. When I walked in here, I expected to find the same old thing you typically find in a western Canadian tourist town... an uncreative, too-expensive chocolate shop that makes most of its money off of sucker tourists. Was I ever wrong!!
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27. Groove Stone
This store is awesome. They carry jewelry, wallets, bags, clothing, and various other accessories. I always find something I want whenever I go in here and in my experience Groove Stone is a great place for finding gifts.
They have something in every…More »
28. Ben Moss Jewellers
My boyfriend and I stopped at the mall on our way back to Edmonton. While we were there, we decided to look at engagement rings.
The staff at Ben Moss were very friendly and still provided conversation and assistance even after we assured them that…More »
29. The Paint Spot
I went here for some painting supplies recently (I don't really paint, I just had a crafty vision for which painting was required) and the customer service I got was phenomenal. From setting foot in the store to when I exited, staff were super…More »
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8/25/2011
Since the move from their previous Whyte Ave location, The Paint Spot has undergone a few changes.… Read more »
30. Millano Bags & Baggage Ltd
Edmonton, AB T6X 1A3
(780) 450-9418
Millano has a wide selection, especially for such a small store. Even for ubiquitous items like suitcases or travel toiletry bags they have unique styles and patterns available. Most of their merchandise looks expensive -- well made, robust fabric,…More »
31. The Traveling Tickle Trunk
Absolutely fantastic. I wandered in here after a friend of mine got a coupon from a course she took at the university. I was highly impressed, both by the atmosphere and by the quality of the products they sold.
The atmosphere is very welcoming, and…More »
32. Headcase Hats
I love this place! Before Headcase opened, it was so hard to find a lot of styles of hats in the city, and either the quality or the prices I encountered were often questionable. Since the opening of Headcase, I went from owning two hats to owning…More »
33. Strange City
I first started going to Strange City back when they offered hairstyling along with piercings and tattoos. The stylist, Jay, was hands down the best hair stylist I've ever had. But that's probably because he did hair just for fun -- he was actually…More »
34. Cincott Farms Organic Grocery & Market
Since I've been here last, they have expanded their selection of bulk items to include different kinds of flour, beans, peas, popcorn, sugar, and the other odd item. The bulk items are inexpensive in my opinion ($33 for 25 lbs of popcorn, for…More »
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7/28/2011 First to Review
Great little store. A pretty decent selection for the size, but I think it depends on when in the… Read more »
35. Cincott Farms Organic Market and Cafe
My fiance and I are in Fernie for the holidays (visiting family) and I wanted to try something new for lunch.
Everything on their menu sounds fantastic, and I was having a hard time choosing between a couple of the options. Our waitress was helpful…More »
36. Naturalizer Shoes
I am not an old lady and I love this store.
The prices are fair, usually between $50 and $100 for a pair of heels. They often have awesome sales where you can get a nice pair of shoes for under $40.
I have to disagree with the other reviewers -- there…More »
37. Big Bang Bagels
Just thinking about this place makes me drool all over my keyboard. Big Bang is to bagels what Superman is to humanoids. Seriously.
The bagels here have a very distinct taste, sort of sweet and salty at the same time. In my attempts to replicate…More »
38. Cram Dunk
Take it from someone who eats donuts at group meetings every other week (yay grad studies), Cram Dunk is the best you'll find on campus. The donuts are fresher tasting than those from Tim Hortons... even the day after. The prices, especially for…More »
39. Gravity Pope
I've bought several pairs of shoes here over the years and I've been quite happy with all of them.
I come here mostly for Doc Martens, which are in my opinion the holy grail of shoes. Comfortable, stylish, affordable, and they match almost any outfit…More »
40. Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons is the perfect cross between a coffee shop and a bakery. OK, so their baked goods are sent in frozen, but you get my point. I can sit down, have some tea or coffee and get some *decent* and inexpensive food here, not the $4 tea biscuits…More »
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Edmonton, AB
Yelping SinceJuly 2011
Things I LoveChemistry, spectroscopy, crafts, baking, walking, geocaching, gardening, yoga, bread, cheese, learning how to make things, DIY body care, local organic food.
Find Me InA lab coat and jeans.
My HometownEdmonton, AB
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm doing some sort of spectroscopy.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI often try new places, and usually go several times before forming an opinion.
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