Our Story
Rooted at the lake. Made for everyday life.
We’re Justin and Amanda, the family behind Motus Gratis. From our home at Sandy Beach Lake, just north of Lloydminster along the Alberta–Saskatchewan border, we’re building a brand around the things we value most: family, time outdoors, and room to slow down.
The place we call home.
We’ve lived at Sandy Beach Lake since 2017, raising our two children here and embracing the life that comes with being close to the water. With the kids going to school in Lloydminster, our days connect us to both the community in town and the place we come home to.
What we love about lake life is the chance to slow things down. To spend time together, enjoy being outside, and appreciate an ordinary day without needing to turn it into something bigger. The lake is part of our everyday life, and it has shaped what matters to us as a family.
That feeling is at the heart of Motus Gratis. We want the brand to feel like it comes from somewhere real—because it does.
What Move Freely means to us.
Move Freely is the idea behind Motus Gratis. To us, it means choosing your own path and making room for the people and experiences that give life meaning. Thinking for yourself. Being present. Remembering that there’s more to a good day than how much you get done.
We’re raising a family, and life doesn’t always move slowly. But living at the lake reminds us to come back to what matters: time with our children, the people around us, and the simple pleasure of being outdoors.
That’s the feeling we hope you find here, wherever you call home. You don’t need a lake at your doorstep to make a little more room for it.
Clothing for the life around it.
Those same values guide what we make. We want comfortable, useful pieces that earn their place in your day—clothing you reach for because it feels right, fits your life, and doesn’t need to demand attention.
Our organic cotton essentials bring natural comfort to everyday dressing. Our TOGHA® changing robe takes a different approach, using technical materials for time outside and protection from the elements. Different purposes, with the same intention: helping you enjoy the life around you.
We value quality over excess and lasting style over passing trends. Our hope is that these pieces become part of your own ordinary, memorable moments: days with family, time away, or simply a slower afternoon.
From our family at Sandy Beach Lake to yours, thank you for being part of Motus Gratis.
Simple by design. Profound by intention. Move Freely.