Announcing our new Handbags & Jewellery Category and 12 Other Great Brands!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Ron

Well.ca is constantly growing - we’re adding new brands and new products to our already huge selection every day! Check back here every Monday to see the latest additions. If you have a product or brand that you would like to see added to Well.ca, send your suggestion to info[at]well[dot]ca.

[NEW Category!] Handbags & Jewellery: We are very excited to announce the addition of a whole new category to Well.ca! Handbags & Jewellery will be bringing an extra dose of class to our site, and we are proud to have B. Lush and Passion launching with us!

Beauty: We have had a lot of requests from our customers for Physicians Formula the high quality and hypoallergenic cosmetics option - and now it’s here!!

Pets: It was a big week for our Pets Category! Three more great pet brands are now available: Both Merrick and Royal Canin bring fantistic gourmet pet food options to Well.ca! For the extra lucky pets, Zuke’s gourmet treats have been added too!

Baby: Last week we added Halo’s lovable SleepSack line, Green Toys’ environmentally sound baby toys, and Baby Home’s cots.

Food: Delicious new brands added recently week include Lundberg Organic, Mary’s Gone wheat and gluten-free crackers, and Mighty Leaf‘s premium teas:

House & Home: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, the environmentally minded and cruelty-free household cleaning line, has joined our already extensive green clean options!

Skincare: Every box is ticked by MyChelle Dermaceuticals: always free parabens, phthalates, ureas, petroleum-based chemicals and artificial colours, and are always cruelty-free, vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free, and packaged in eco-friendly containers.

Be sure to check back next Monday for even more great additions!

Well.ca is Growing! [New]

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Ron

Well.ca is constantly growing – we’re adding new brands and new products to our already huge selection every day! Check back here every Monday to see the latest additions. If you have a product or brand that you would like to see added to Well.ca, send your suggestion to info[at]well[dot]ca.

Baby: New baby brand launches are always exciting for Well.ca staff who love to coo over the new cuteness - Crocodile Creek, Squoosh and All Good Living do not disappoint!

Beauty: Red Carpet Manicure, the first at-home LED gel manicure kit, and Silky, a 5-free and socially conscious nail polish brand are great new options.

Personal Care: Canadian made, all natural, vegan and gluten free describe both new personal care brands – Green Cricket and Cocoon Apothecary. Also check out our growing sexual wellness product selection.

Food: This is one of our fastest growing categories, and we are happy to announce Tazo Tea (made popular by Starbucks), ECOS coconut water and great Kashi products.

Pets: We’ve only had pet food and products on Well.ca for a month, but it has quickly become a new favourite! This week we added Waggers dog and cat treats, Rollover pet food and, Halo pet food!

Diet & Fitness: This week’s additions are rounded out by Vega fitness supplements and Sisu vitamins, both great options to adding to your health routine!

Be sure to check back next Monday for even more great additions!

Subscribe: Your Shopping List Directly to Your Door

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Ron

Last week we took a look at some different ways that Well.ca’s Subscribe can make your life simpler. Here is a summary of the great products we featured – but of course the list isn’t comprehensive: explore Well.ca to find even more great deals to subscribe to! For more info on Subscribe click here.

Women | Men | Pantry | Oral Health | Students

Women:

Beauty products, feminine care, and vitamins topped Nicole’s list of must-subscribes for the ladies. Women know what they want, so replacing your favourite mascara, health products and feminine care products with Subscribe is the perfect way to simplify your shopping!
Shop Personal Care >>

Men:

Many men go through personal care products fairly regularly – and then forget to replace them until the situation becomes an emergency the day after they run out. Subscribe solves those problems for good! And we know that the way straight to a man’s heart is food, our last pick for the Men’s list.
Shop Men’s Grooming >>

Pantry:

Plodding through giant aisles at the grocery store is a chore we could do without. Busy professionals and parents know what they need – so why not have your shopping list sent directly to your door? Well.ca is proud to stock all sorts of excellent non-perishables!
Shop Food >>

Toothbrush Oral Health:

Did you know that dentists recommend that you replace your toothbrush every three months? Did you know that I forget every time? Now I don’t have to worry about it, because Well.ca sends all of my oral care needs on schedule directly to my door. It’s awesome.
Shop Oral Care >>

Students:

Between essays, exams and study group, students have less and less time for getting their essentials. Once again, the Subscribe option takes the work out of getting your favourites delivered to your dorm, and gives you back your precious study time!
Shop Supplies >>

Student Essentials [Subscription Week]

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Ron

We’re wrapping up Well.ca’s Subscription Week continues with tips for students! Well.ca now offers the ability to subscribe to your favourite products and have them shipped regularly straight to your door. On select products Subscribers also enjoy an additional 5% off their items. For more info on Subscribe click here.

Women | Men | Pantry | Oral Health | Students

It’s that time of year again, students are heading back to class! This year Well.ca hopes to support students by allowing them to spend less money on their essentials and spend more time focused on their studies. With our Subscription service students don’t even need to leave their dorm to keep their room stocked!

Keeping brain food on hand is key for long study sessions. Be it a simple snack or a quick meal, having your favourites delivered regularly ensures no emergency grocery trips interrupt the cramming!

No need to let razor sharp focus impact hygeine! Soap, deoderant and air fresheners keep both the student and study zone fresh and prepped for hard work.

Looking for an extra boost? Or maybe just a way to chill out after a three hour lecture? We’ve got students covered!

Oral Health [Subscription Week]

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Ron

Well.ca’s Subscription Week continues with suggestions for Oral Health! Well.ca now offers the ability to subscribe to your favourite products and have them shipped regularly straight to your door. On select products Subscribers also enjoy an additional 5% off their items. For more info on Subscribe click here.

Women | Men | Pantry | Oral Health | Students

Well.ca’s Subscription service takes the guesswork out of keeping your mouth in tip-top shape. Subscribing to your oral health means never worrying about running low, running out, or forgetting to replace old toothbrushes again!

Did you know that dentists recommend getting a fresh toothbrush every three months? Personally, I’ve known for years, but when the deadline rolls around I always forget! Now that I am subscribed a new toothbrush shows up in my regular Well.ca delivery every three months! Best reminder ever!

We can even help you with flossing! The oft ignored but still essential technique takes some commitment to master. To support your flossing goals, subscribe to your favourite kind to encourage yourself to use up your floss by the next delivery – your gums and teeth will thank you!

Never run out of toothpaste and mouthwash by subscribing! Whether you use up a bottle every three months, or your family blows through a tube in weeks, you can customize your deliveries to match your needs!

Men’s Essentials [Subscription Week]

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Ron

Welcome to Subscription Week! Well.ca now offers the ability to subscribe to your favourite products and have them shipped regularly straight to your door. Each day this week we’re taking a look at how the Subscribe option can make life simpler! On select products Subscribers also enjoy an additional 5% off their items. For more info on Subscribe click here. Today we’re discussing men’s essentials!

Women | Men | Pantry | Oral Health | Students

Tired of making a trip to the store for just one thing? Always running low on supplies? Just plain hate shopping? Well.ca’s subscriptions take the pain out of purchasing – allowing you to set it and forget it! Subscribe to your favourite stuff and we’ll send it to before you even need to think about it.

No more last minute trips for emergency deodorant! Depending on you and your climate, the average stick or spray typically lasts 1-3 months. Planning ahead of Subscriptions is simple: just select the proper number of weeks and we’ll ship to you just before you run out!

Same goes for pretty much every other toiletry – shaving cream, hair gel, body wash – you can get it all to your door without even a second thought.

Come to think of it – you can even skip the grocery store and have your meals (or for the less lazy, ingredients!) shipped to your door too! Awesome!

Don’t forget to check out yesterday’s post about Women’s Essentials!

Women’s Essentials [Subscription Week]

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Nicole

Welcome to Subscription Week! Well.ca now offers the ability to subscribe to your favourite products and have them shipped regularly straight to your door. Each day this week we’ll take a look at how the Subscribe option can make life simpler! On select products Subscribers also enjoy an additional 5% off their items. For more info on Subscribe click here. First up we’ll take a look at subscribing to women’s essentials!

Women | Men | Pantry | Oral Health | Students

If there is one thing a woman needs on a monthly basis it is feminine care products. With Well.ca’s subscription program you can say goodbye to those panic attacks of not having adequate supply of feminine products during your period. We offer products of different brands and types in the feminine care category. There is no doubt that every woman will find just what they are looking for to give them that extra feeling of security and confidence.

It is a well known fact that women should discard their mascara no later than every three months. Even though most of us women are aware of this, a lot of us don’t play by the rules! Subscribing to your favourite mascara on Well.ca will help remind you to keep your mascara fresh leaving your eyelashes long and beautiful.

My personal favourite is L’Oreal Paris Extra Volume Collagen Mascara. This mascara seems to hit every lash and stays on all day long! Vanessa, Well.ca’s Health and Beauty Category Manager, recommends Covergirl Lashblast Volume Blasting mascara. Vanessa loves this mascara because it does not clump, the brush coats all of her lashes to really open her eyes and help make her lashes look thick and full. For those of you looking for a hypoallergenic be sure to check out Almay.

Remember not to pump your mascara. Pumping adds in too much oxygen and will cause your mascara to clump and dry out faster than it should. You want it to stay fresh until your next subscription arrives in the mail!

No matter what age, height, or weight a woman is, vitamins should always be a very important part of your daily regimen. With Well.ca’s subscription program you can ensure that you always have a plentiful stock of vitamins to keep your body healthy and strong.

My personal vitamin regime involves a daily dose of Jamieson’s Multivitamins, Webber Natural’s Omega-3 Softgels, and Jamieson’s Vitamin B12.

Company Culture at Well.ca

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Ron

Well.ca‘s founder and CEO, Ali Asaria, was profiled in the Globe and Mail last week about how we maintain a company culture across our three office locations. Our culture is important to us at Well.ca, because it informs every aspect of our operations, from customer care to our shipping department, and even this very blog!

Read the article here.

At Well.ca, we’re dedicated to providing the best service possible, and having a relaxed and productive work environment helps us to deliver on that promise. Each of our offices expresses the values of Well.ca in it’s own way, that helps us to build community and stay focused on our goal.

And sometimes we all get to get together just to be silly and have a good time! Check out this video of our group photo, taken this spring in Guelph:

You can read more on our values at our About Page!

Vermicomposting in the Office

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Ron

Our developers have a new side project in our Guelph office: worm composting! Chris, our developer/composter extraordinaire, has spearheaded a project to feed the indoor plants delicious and environmentally friendly plant food. At first, we were all a bit skeptical, but once we got started (and there was no smell!) the box became just another part of the office!

Here are the steps we took to achieving our Vermicomposting Glory:

1) Get worms (ours are Red Wigglers, or, Eisenia fetida). Thankfully we have Chris, who got us some worms and dirt from his bin at home. He bought the worms from http://www.wormcomposting.ca/ who are happy to ship in Canada, and have an American partner.

2) Get a container. Red Wigglers don’t like light. We bought a plastic tote.

3) Make holes for air circulation. Vermicomposting is an aerobic process. We drilled 14 holes in the bin with a power drill and cleaned up the plastic bits.

4) Keep the flies and critters in the box by covering holes with a fiberglass screen. Cut small squares and rectangles out of a roll of fiberglass screen and attached them to the bing with duct tape.

5) Fill the container with moist carbon, like news paper or cardboard – Well.ca packaging works great!

6) Place the worms and dirt you have from step 1 on top. Don’t mix them in, let them explore on their own.

7) Bury some compatibles like vegetable scraps or coffee grounds. So far we have an apple core and a tea bag. Don’t put too much in at first, or your bin will get stinky. You can put more in as your worms multiply.

8) In 2 months or so you will have some awesome dirt. Grab some worms and start the box over again.

We are excited for our first payload of dirt for our plants. Do any Wellians out there vermicompost? Are there any products from Well.ca that your worms love?

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