News

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (3-4 minute read) You’re in luck, this Laundry Hack is actually a twofer! There are so many ways and tips to save energy these days, I’m going to give you two of them when it comes to drying your laundry.  Though it may seem old fashioned, you might be surprised to know there are more benefits to line drying your laundry than just saving energy. Line drying is so much gentler on your clothes, helping them last longer. Hanging clothes and sheets out to dry not only helps them smell fresher, but UV...

By Nathaniel Thomas, founder of Terra Haven  (1-2 minute read) Want softer and brighter bed sheets? Who doesn’t?!  Especially this time of year when the temperatures aren’t quite ready to climb above freezing and stay there. Do this next time you wash your sheets so you can go ahead and lean into that urge to hibernate.  Simply add baking soda & vinegar to your wash to make sheets silky soft. This works for cotton and poly blend fabrics. Put the baking soda in wherever you usually put detergent, and the vinegar goes in the fabric softener compartment, if you have...

October 2022 Dear Friends, Fall is upon us! I love the golden sunshine, cooler weather, and pumpkin patches with the family. To me, there’s nothing more invigorating than the peaceful busyness of the woods this time of year. I take advantage of every warm sunny day left by cycling the forest preserve trails, and even squeezed in the last camping trip of the year. Such a great season to do what makes you feel alive! Slow Down & Warm Up with a StunningGlass Tea Set Aside from being a beautiful serving piece for guests, a special setfor your own relaxation or tea...

Dear Friends, Back to school is here! Check out our Healthy Kitchen collection for all your kids’ needs with Click N Go lunch bags, water bottles, Preserve recycled plastic food storage, and more! MAKE FALL CLEANUP FUN & EASY As summer starts to wind down and the kids head off to school again, we’re preparing for fall with a new Composting Guide that will be released in our next email. Read on below for our Leave the Leaves tips for fall cleanup our guest blog from Denise Sandoval of Good Natured Landscapes! Stay tuned for our big composter sale in...

Dear Friends, Summer is in full swing! It’s never too late to start composting. Ever hear the Chinese proverb saying the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago? There are so many benefits to composting, that we can say the same thing about it. But don’t worry, the second best time to start composting is today.  TOP 10 REASONS TO LOVE YOUR COMPOST 10) Literally create nutrient rich soil out of nothing 9) Adding compost to your garden beds is the best way to increase the organic matter content of your soil 8) Compost significantly improves your...