Cookware, Coffee and Nostalgia - What I'm Buying This Weekend (The Note)
Meyer Canada Cookware Sale
Meyer manufactures cookware in PEI (Canada's only cookware manufacturer since 1979). Their SuperSteel line uses full tri-ply construction (stainless-aluminum-stainless) throughout the entire pan, not just the base. Even heating, no hot spots, lifetime warranty. Genuinely Made in Canada.
I'm ordering a 20cm SuperSteel tri-ply skillet from Meyer's sale this week. I bought their 2L SuperSteel pot last year and it's excellent—this is the line I'm slowly replacing all my old cookware with.
What's worth buying:
The 20cm SuperSteel tri-ply skillet at $49.99 (64% off, save $90) is what I'm buying. Perfect size for eggs or single portions, and the tri-ply construction at this price is exceptional value.
The 24cm ProClad 5-ply skillet at $119.99 (60% off, save $180) is the premium option. Five-ply construction if you want their top-tier line. At these discounts, worth splurging on the 5-ply over 3-ply.
The SuperSteel Tri-Ply 10-piece set at $379.99 (save $620, 62% off) is the best set option if you're starting from scratch.
Free shipping kicks in at $125.
Retrokid $59 Mystery Bag
Canadian Nostalgia Gamble
Retrokid is a Canadian brand doing officially licensed nostalgia apparel. Think Mr. Dressup, the Polka Dot Door, vintage TV shows—deep cuts for Canadians who grew up with Saturday morning programming.
Their mystery bags are blind purchases: pick your size, they send you stuff you didn't choose. I'm going to give it a try, seems like a safe bet for anyone that fondly remembers YTV. I'm going to pair it with the "Ready or Not Busy Ramone" t-shirt I'm buying for my wife.
Retrokid nails millennial Canadiana nostalgia.
All orders ship tariff-free from Canada.
Shop the Mystery Bag at Retrokid.ca
Detour Coffee - 15% Off Single Origins
(Code: RETRO)
I ordered their specialty decaf and regular half-caf this week. Detour roasts out of Hamilton and they're particularly good at sourcing beans that work well as decaf—harder to find than it should be.
Good decaf is hard to nail but detour has great options. Their half-caf splits the difference for mornings when I want the ritual without the full caffeine hit.
Code RETRO gets you 15% off single origins and seasonal coffees with free shipping.
VOVO Bidet Seats
Something I Already Own and Love
I dig into a lot of marketing emails, and this one I got from VOVO stopped me in my tracks. The simplicity... the beauty... the fonts...
This bizarre email reminded me I've had a VOVO bidet seat for just over a year and I love it. Korean-made, priced between "splurge but reasonable" and "full Japanese Toto money."
Sure enough, there's a Canadian retailer that specializes in this particular niche: Toiletland.ca – how perfect is that? They handle Canadian warranty and you avoid cross-border duties.
If You're Reading This After Lunch, It's Too Late:
- The Last Hunt Flash Sale (Friday Feb 27, 10am-2pm ET) - Extra 20% off everything with code FLASH20. The Last Hunt already runs permanent discounts on outdoor gear and apparel, so stacking an extra 20% makes this worth setting an alarm for. If you're reading this after your lunch, it's too late. Shop The Last Hunt
Happening Now:
- IKEA Hej Days (Feb 27 - Mar 1) - IKEA Family members (free to join) get 15% off furniture and accessories, 15% off Swedish Food Market items, and extra 15% off "As-is" pre-loved furniture. Shop IKEA Hej Days
- Ren's Pets (20% off everything, 4 days) - Spring sale across all pet supplies. Food, toys, accessories, grooming. Shop Ren's Pets
- Tilley (extra 50% off sale items, ends Sunday) - Canadian heritage brand, lifetime guarantee hats and travel clothing. Shop Tilley
- Get Outside Shoes (end of season, up to 50% off) - Toronto Queen West footwear staple since 1993. Wide selection of name-brand shoes from casual sneakers to rugged boots. Shop Get Outside
- Adhere To (end of season, up to 50% off) - Vancouver-based sustainable outerwear. PFAS-free, 100% recycled materials, ethically manufactured in Vietnam. Shop Adhere To
- Fritz Hansen at GOODEE (20% off with code FritzHansen20) - Danish modern furniture and homewares. Tables, seating, lighting, accessories. GOODEE curates sustainable design. Browse Fritz Hansen
Weekend Recommendation
Hanging out with friends doesn't need to default to bars, restaurants, or coffee shops. Lately I've been diversifying—sauna sessions, golf simulators, anything that gets us off stools and out of booths. This weekend it's go-karting with college friends at K1 Speed in Toronto.
Turns out racing karts indoors is an excellent way to discover which of your friends have been getting way too into F1.
That's the Note. See you Monday.
