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A Special Message from John

To Our Sherwood Park Customers Sherwood Park has always had a special place in my heart. I still remember our trips there to visit our cousins as I...

Well-Being

Ho-Ho-Hangovers and How to Avoid Them

Oh the weather outside is frightful, and the, uh, um… fire is, um… uh…. …more ‘nog, please! The holidays are a time to celebrate and relax, and mer...

Self Care

The Joy of Bathing

The joy of bathing is something everyone remembers as a child. The memory of sitting in a tub full of bubbles and rubber duckies is enough to feel ...

Well-Being

Happy Harvest! Alecia's Tips for Harvest, Drying, and Storage of Herbs

Harvest is a time of joy and introspection. This is when we may finally enjoy the results of our labour and feel fully connected to the intrinsic n...

Well-Being

Rise & Thrive: 7 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Morning!

Are you a Morning Person? A bright-eyed and bushy-tailed lover of the dawn, a beaming beacon of optimism and energy when the sun is low in the east...

Inspirational

Father's Day Gifts for the Best Dad Ever

Now that Mother’s Day is wrapped (nailed it!) Father’s Day is coming up quickly. Have you thought about what to get pop this year? We’ve collected ...

Sustainability

How to Save Money by Naturally Preserving Food Longer!

With the cost of food these days, one of the most immediate things you can do to reduce your food bill is to throw out fewer to no leftovers. Here ...

Sustainability

8 Fuss-Free Ways to Reduce our Carbon Footprint

It ain’t easy being green: the movement towards environmental sustainability is a fickle beast. Countless factors are at play in the push for a gre...

Botanicals

All About Clays

Clay is amazing. You can make pottery with it, sculptures, ward off pests, and even use it in makeup. We love it in skincare recipes such as cleans...

Sustainability

It Ain't Easy Being Green: Our New Refill Station & The Eco Journey

But being green is beautiful, and I think it’s what we all want to be. Try as we may with our reusable straws, beeswax wraps, and cotton shopping b...