"1"^^ . . "2009-07-28T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . "3"^^ . "6"^^ . "My first time here, I was completely overwhelmed. I didn't know where to go first. I felt like a kid in a candy store. An organic candy store. \n\nIf you aren't familiar with eating organic or vegetarian, this is a great place to start out. I don't do a lot of shopping here, I have to admit. Its out of the way and I do find it pricey - but you get what you pay for. \n\nI do, however, stop by for healthier versions of chips, cheesies, salsa, etc. I can't keep my husband away from that stuff, so I feel better about him eating this alternative. Not to mention, I'll eat it too because I find these ones so much more flavourful. \n\nI also love the health and beauty section. You can bring in your own bottles and fill them with natural shampoos and conditioners. Its a great way to try them out. My biggest find here was \"badger balm\" - its almost like the natural version of vicks vapo-rub. It is used as a sleep aid, but there's other varieties for when you are ill. It is amazing, and works better than vicks. And there's a cute little curled up badger on the tin that makes me smile. I looked for this stuff all over. Even when I worked at a nutrition/supplement store as a buyer, I tried to bring this in and corporate wouldn't let me. Big Carrot has everything though - its much better than searching store-to-store at all the small chains in Toronto. \n\nI love coming here because I always find something new. I can't wait to go again."^^ . . .