Our Favourite Camping Tips & Hacks
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Living in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, we know being close to nature not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. There's just something so soothing about being surrounded by towering trees, next to clear water, breathing in crisp mountain air!And what better way to truly experience the beauty and the benefits of nature than camping? Whether it's in a sleeping...
5 Everyday Uses for Coconut Oil
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Coconut Oil is one of nature's most versatile, nourishing and delightful smelling oils. It's good for a body both inside and out. Here are some marvelous ways to use said oil to benefit your body and your life. Condition Your Hair Use it on your ends to smooth and condition, or use it as a deep-conditioning scalp treatment. Massage it into your scalp an through your hair, let sit for an hour before shampooing it out, or if your hair...
HOW TO: Protect Your Skin From The Elements
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Did you know that your skin naturally secretes sebum (oil) which both lubricates it and protects it from the elements? This sebum (along with the very top layer of the dermis) is the natural defense system of your skin. This protective barrier can be easily depleted and broken down by the elements, including harsh weather, wind, and exposure to ultra-violet light. Environmental stressors such as smoke, pollution, frequent washing and touching, over-scrubbing, harsh products, as well as dehydration and poor...
Oh Canada! Raspberry Vegan Parfait
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Rocky team member Salina is back with this delightfully natural Canada 150 inspired treat! In her words: Hi again Rocky fam! This year I have Canada-ized one of my favourite simple, healthy treats to bring to the table, picnic, float... or wherever you may be heading this Canada Day! With a creamy coconut milk base, delicately sweetened with a dash of local maple syrup this simple-to-prepare chia pudding brings all of the sensations of summer to the party. Layered with...
We Make Our Products in Our Eco-Friendly Workshop in Canmore
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We believe that if our products are 100% natural and sustainable, then our workshop should live up to that standard too. So, two years ago we made the conscious decision to create a beautiful workplace for our Rocky team that was true to who we are. Here are the few ways we made it a green workspace: We made the decision to purchase and renovate a used building instead of building a new one. Our marble counter tops are from...
Why We're Giving to the Nature Conservancy of Canada
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Photo: Karol Dabbs The Nature Conservancy of Canada(NCC) is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization.For more than 50 years, NCC has remained focused on one goal: to protect our country’ s important natural areas for the diversity of species that live in them. Through partnerships with individuals, corporations, other non - profit organizations and governments at all levels, the NCC focuses on protecting our most important natural treasures — the natural areas that sustain Canada’ s plants and...
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