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SNEAK-A-PEEK July 2, 2020 Today, we're just getting started! A little bit of a #throwback to 2019, along with our first Virtual Stampede Deal on our Mulberry Silk Bedding! Fair food-inspired recipes start tomorrow. Come on back to this post...

What do you do with your free time now that social distancing is the new norm? Weekends are spent very differently in our house now. No more going out with family and friends, no more shopping on the weekends to...

You've likely noticed this past decade or so has brought about an abundance of positive changes in the way we all look at nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. Call it a "back-to-basics" approach, inspired by the desire to live naturally. As a result, we are seeing...

It's another gorgeous pre "official" summer day in Calgary, AB (despite the mild rain warning for tonight). Is late spring in your region showing signs of an amazing summer ahead? Around our office, with the warm weather, outdoor activities have begun including: hiking,...

Spring... Wow, it's finally here.  Is it feeling like spring in your region yet? Here, the sun is shining and the vitamin D is flowing; however, the dreaded dust bunnies and friends seem to be peeking out their fuzzy heads too!  ARGH! ...

For so many of us, the holidays are a period of reflection. We think of family, friends, the goodness in humanity, unity, cheer and all of the joy the season brings. It truly is a magical time and sparks feelings of gratitude...

What fun it is to see the Halloween spirit around our office today, along with during the commute in to work this morning. Many homes near our head office are decked out for trick or treating festivities and look incredible! In fact, one of...

There was certainly an explosion of new products launched at Ocean Sales over the summer. If you were fortunate enough to visit one of this year’s fairs, you may have had the opportunity to do some shopping and saw some of our...

Weekend warriors, RV and trailer lovers unite!  Across the country, RVs are starting to hit the road again for weekend getaways and nature-filled vacations. There's nothing like that feeling of packing up on a Friday and saying goodbye to the...

This February, with LOVE in the air, we thought we’d ask some of our staff about a few of their LOVES... at work and at play. We received some great answers, to three simple questions, from a variety of our team.  Here’s what they...

Have you heard the news?  Flat Stacks collapsible containers are launching in Costco Canada next week.  This limited-time promotion starts Tuesday, January 31st at two launch locations:  Willingdon (Burnaby, BC) Costco and the Mississauga North (ON) Costco until February 12th, 2017. If a cluttered drawer or cabinet in...

Many celebrations have passed, and New Year’s Eve is almost here.  It’s a time of reflection for many, and also a time to set goals for a brighter and better New Year. 2016 presented many difficulties globally and was not a...

Doing our part in making our communities a better place is something many of us take pride in.  It is so easy to get caught up in today's busy world though and forget the little things that help those around...

Canadian Thanksgiving has just passed and Halloween, American Thanksgiving and more holidays are just around the corner. This means there are a ton of gatherings, parties, and events to plan and/or make food for. It also means extra busy schedules,...

Here's a little childhood story from an Ocean Sales staff member, celebrating the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), Vancouver. Growing up in Vancouver, I was fortunate enough to attend the PNE from a very young age.  It holds a special place...

It has been a whirlwind week at Ocean Sales.  Last Wednesday we kicked off Stampede with a pre-party for over 55 staff members and celebrated two outstanding employees. Glenda Klassen and Simon Sanderson were honored for their stellar service of 25+ years to Ocean Sales. ...

Recently, one of our Product Specialists came to us and requested a few Bombyx Mori silk cocoons for her daughter's class. Part of the Kindergarten classes' curriculum was learning how metamorphosis happens. The children got to see how the cocoons...

As many of us know, sitting for extended periods isn't healthy for us... and getting moving and exercising is super important for our overall well-being! In fact, it is medically proven that people who regularly exercise have: • Up to an...

Do you ever find yourself sweating in your sleep, tossing and turning and throwing your blanket on the floor only to wake up "freezing"?  This summer is set to be a hot one, and there is nothing worse than going...