Okay, I’m a bit of a stockpiler. I think I got that from my mom; when she drove me across the country to start university, she took me with a year’s supply of soap, toothpaste, etc. She didn’t want me to have to spend my limited money on necessities. She would send me care packages containing a kilogram of peanut butter and a cast iron frying pan (that must have cost a lot to mail!) Anyway, I like to stock up on things when they are on sale or being cleared out. Really, shopping wisely is another skill I learned from my mom; I don’t like to pay full price for anything. Since I suffer from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, my stockpiling has gotten worse as I am not good with new products. I find what I like and am not allergic to and I stick with it.

de~luxe Rosemary Mint is my favourite brand of shampoo and conditioner. It used to be available at Costco in Canada; that’s where I first bought them and when they were clearing out and only the shampoo was left, I bought about 8 bottles of it. They lasted for quite some time but I did run out. Then I came across them at Haggen in Bellingham, Washington and was so happy I found a supply again. I stocked up but not with 8 bottles. I’m down to my last bottle of shampoo and no more conditioner and the last 2 times I went to Haggen, there was no sign of them and no spot for them on the shelf (not a good sign).

I added 2 bottles of the shampoo and 4 bottles of the conditioner to my shopping cart at drugstore.com; of course that would involve my having to go to the U.S. since they probably only ship within the U.S. so I abandoned my shopping cart (I do have a U.S. post office box but I’d rather buy in person or have stuff delivered to my home if possible). Then I left a message on the de~luxe website asking them where in Vancouver, BC or Bellingham, WA I could buy their shampoo and conditioner. I’m anxiously awaiting a reply.

UPDATE 11:15 am May 25, 2007:

No!!!!!! My worst nightmare has come true; the line has been discontinued. Here’s what I received from them:

Hi Stacie,

Thank you for your interest in our products. As of the 1st of the year we have discontinued the De~luxe spa line. We no longer have it in retail stores, it is now available online only. If you order it through our website www.truescents.com you will eventually be re-directed to drugstore.com. Once Drugstore.com sells out of our remaining products, we will not be manufacturing any more. The hair care program with did with Costco was a little over 2 years ago and we haven’t done it since.

Unless your place an order online, there isn’t a way to get the product internationally. Also, I’ve been told that drugstore is a real pain to place an international order with. You can always call them as well at 800-378-4786 and place an order over the phone.

Thank you