Resources
Here you can find some of my favorite companies (small and large) and non profits. (For Support & Policies, please scroll down.)
Here you can find some of my favorite companies (small and large) and non profits. (For Support & Policies, please scroll down.)
Daniels Pure Maple Syrup
I discovered Daniels at my local farmers market. I am thrilled that they also have a website that you can order from - no more waiting for the farmers markets to be in-season! While they are not certified organic, they do claim to use organic practices. All I know is that I love their syrup!
Hint: I order their round glass bottles for home use & their decorative glass (example, maple leaf) bottles for gifts.
I discovered Daniels at my local farmers market. I am thrilled that they also have a website that you can order from - no more waiting for the farmers markets to be in-season! While they are not certified organic, they do claim to use organic practices. All I know is that I love their syrup!
Hint: I order their round glass bottles for home use & their decorative glass (example, maple leaf) bottles for gifts.
Fox & Feline
Started as a pet blog in 2015 as a way to share their knowledge of the pet industry with other pet owners. A lot of products they could have earned sponsorship for on the blog were all companies they couldn't stand behind, so they branched off making some of their own items and found their calling. A big focus is on finding quality sourced materials (like Running Bug Farm) for their toys that provide a stress release for our feline friends.
Hint: The feathers you see in their cat toys are from my very own birds!
Started as a pet blog in 2015 as a way to share their knowledge of the pet industry with other pet owners. A lot of products they could have earned sponsorship for on the blog were all companies they couldn't stand behind, so they branched off making some of their own items and found their calling. A big focus is on finding quality sourced materials (like Running Bug Farm) for their toys that provide a stress release for our feline friends.
Hint: The feathers you see in their cat toys are from my very own birds!
JessPets
Unique pet toys made out of scraps of American Bison leather, sheepskin and rabbit fur to make the highest quality,
handmade fur toys for your pet.
Hint: My cats are bonkers over these furry toys. After years of play, they still look brand new. The quality is exceptional.
Unique pet toys made out of scraps of American Bison leather, sheepskin and rabbit fur to make the highest quality,
handmade fur toys for your pet.
Hint: My cats are bonkers over these furry toys. After years of play, they still look brand new. The quality is exceptional.
Cats Essentials
The folks at Cats Essentials care for our planet as much as they care for our cats because they believe that every living being is interconnected. They continue to make good choices for the planet & for kitties, sourcing only sustainable nontoxic materials for each of our products.
Hint: I found Cats Essentials when looking for an organic pet bed. I ended up ordering their Nido Cat Bed. All of my cats love it!
The folks at Cats Essentials care for our planet as much as they care for our cats because they believe that every living being is interconnected. They continue to make good choices for the planet & for kitties, sourcing only sustainable nontoxic materials for each of our products.
Hint: I found Cats Essentials when looking for an organic pet bed. I ended up ordering their Nido Cat Bed. All of my cats love it!
Purrfect Play
Lovingly crafted natural and organic pet toys that make great gifts for dogs and cats. Toys are made without synthetic materials
or toxic poly fills.
Hint: My cats love these toys. They are very well made & last for years. Their wool balls (dust bunnies) can even be washed. My cats love to play fetch with them!
Lovingly crafted natural and organic pet toys that make great gifts for dogs and cats. Toys are made without synthetic materials
or toxic poly fills.
Hint: My cats love these toys. They are very well made & last for years. Their wool balls (dust bunnies) can even be washed. My cats love to play fetch with them!
American Broom Shop
Each broom they offer is built by hand using 1800's methods borrowed from the Shakers. In their small workshop in the Pacific
Northwest, they weave them one at a time. Every broom is unique, & designed to last for many years. Their ambition is to offer
brooms of the finest craftsmanship -- & give each one their personal guarantee of quality.
Hint: I love that these are plastic free.
Each broom they offer is built by hand using 1800's methods borrowed from the Shakers. In their small workshop in the Pacific
Northwest, they weave them one at a time. Every broom is unique, & designed to last for many years. Their ambition is to offer
brooms of the finest craftsmanship -- & give each one their personal guarantee of quality.
Hint: I love that these are plastic free.
Honest Paws
Is committed to revolutionizing pet health with premium, scientifically formulated products. Made in the USA, by a team of scientists, veterinarians, & PhDs, they prioritize effective & organic ingredients for clean-crafted health solutions. They're transparent every step of the way, empowering pet parents with trust & confidence. With Honest Paws, pets receive the care they deserve for a vibrant, fulfilling life.
Hint: I subscribe to their USDA Certified Organic, NASC, CBD Oil for cats. I administer it to my geriatric kitty who is nearly 17 & has severe arthritis. I also administer it to another kitty who suffers from severe stomatitis.
Is committed to revolutionizing pet health with premium, scientifically formulated products. Made in the USA, by a team of scientists, veterinarians, & PhDs, they prioritize effective & organic ingredients for clean-crafted health solutions. They're transparent every step of the way, empowering pet parents with trust & confidence. With Honest Paws, pets receive the care they deserve for a vibrant, fulfilling life.
Hint: I subscribe to their USDA Certified Organic, NASC, CBD Oil for cats. I administer it to my geriatric kitty who is nearly 17 & has severe arthritis. I also administer it to another kitty who suffers from severe stomatitis.
Consumers Advocate
Best essential oil brands based on in-depth & ongoing reviews. Adulteration's, consumer education, sustainability & more.
Hint: I visit this site pretty regularly to help me make essential oil purchasing decisions.
Best essential oil brands based on in-depth & ongoing reviews. Adulteration's, consumer education, sustainability & more.
Hint: I visit this site pretty regularly to help me make essential oil purchasing decisions.
New Country Organics
A supplier of organic feeds, supplements, soil amendments & more for livestock, pets, farm & garden.
Hint: When folks ask where I buy my organic feed, this is the place.
A supplier of organic feeds, supplements, soil amendments & more for livestock, pets, farm & garden.
Hint: When folks ask where I buy my organic feed, this is the place.
Local Harvest
Local Harvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it. Buying local is
about enjoying real food, grown yourself or purchased from people you trust. It's about developing
strong local economies & producing food on a human scale. It's about eating seasonally, practicing the
art of cooking, & sitting down to enjoy meals together. It requires ample local & regional producers,
processors, & distributors. As they see it, the goal of the local food movement is to create thriving
community-based food systems that will make high quality local food available to everyone.
Local Harvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it. Buying local is
about enjoying real food, grown yourself or purchased from people you trust. It's about developing
strong local economies & producing food on a human scale. It's about eating seasonally, practicing the
art of cooking, & sitting down to enjoy meals together. It requires ample local & regional producers,
processors, & distributors. As they see it, the goal of the local food movement is to create thriving
community-based food systems that will make high quality local food available to everyone.
The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Data Base
Here you can look up the safety of sun, skin, hair, nails, makeup, fragrances, baby products, oral care, & men's products to see
how they rate for safety. If you don't see a brand you are wondering about, you have the option to look up each ingredient to see
it's safety rating. No more needless worrying about using toxic products.
Hint: Anytime I want to check a product, this is the first place I go.
Here you can look up the safety of sun, skin, hair, nails, makeup, fragrances, baby products, oral care, & men's products to see
how they rate for safety. If you don't see a brand you are wondering about, you have the option to look up each ingredient to see
it's safety rating. No more needless worrying about using toxic products.
Hint: Anytime I want to check a product, this is the first place I go.
The Livestock Conservancy
A nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction.
Hint: This is where I check for what rare farm animal breeds to raise.
A nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction.
Hint: This is where I check for what rare farm animal breeds to raise.
The Institute For Responsible Technology
Founded in 2003 by GMO expert Jeffrey Smith, & is credited with improving government policies.
Founded in 2003 by GMO expert Jeffrey Smith, & is credited with improving government policies.
The Weston A. Price Foundation
Dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research & activism. They
support a number of movements that contribute to this objective including accurate nutrition instruction, organic &
biodynamic farming, pasture-feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest & informative labeling,
prepared parenting & nurturing therapies. Specific goals include establishment of universal access to clean, certified
raw milk & a ban on the use of soy formula for infants.
Dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research & activism. They
support a number of movements that contribute to this objective including accurate nutrition instruction, organic &
biodynamic farming, pasture-feeding of livestock, community-supported farms, honest & informative labeling,
prepared parenting & nurturing therapies. Specific goals include establishment of universal access to clean, certified
raw milk & a ban on the use of soy formula for infants.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Offers about 800 varieties of vegetable, flower, herb, grain & cover crop seeds. They emphasize varieties that perform well in
the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, although gardeners & farmers over the country grow their seeds. Over 60% of the varieties
they offer are Certified Organic, & over 60% are grown by small farmers they know & contract with them directly. They offer
many unusual Southern heirlooms, including peanuts, southern peas, naturally colored cotton, collards, okra, roselle, turnip greens,
corns for roasting & meal, & butterbeans. They do not sell chemically treated seeds.
Hint: This is my favorite seed supplier.
Offers about 800 varieties of vegetable, flower, herb, grain & cover crop seeds. They emphasize varieties that perform well in
the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, although gardeners & farmers over the country grow their seeds. Over 60% of the varieties
they offer are Certified Organic, & over 60% are grown by small farmers they know & contract with them directly. They offer
many unusual Southern heirlooms, including peanuts, southern peas, naturally colored cotton, collards, okra, roselle, turnip greens,
corns for roasting & meal, & butterbeans. They do not sell chemically treated seeds.
Hint: This is my favorite seed supplier.
Seed Savers Exchange
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving & sharing heirloom seeds. Since 1975, their members have been passing on our garden heritage by collecting & distributing thousands of samples of rare garden seeds to other gardeners.
Note: all seeds are not certified organic.
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving & sharing heirloom seeds. Since 1975, their members have been passing on our garden heritage by collecting & distributing thousands of samples of rare garden seeds to other gardeners.
Note: all seeds are not certified organic.
Life Without Plastic
Here you can find a wonderful assortment of everyday products that are not made from plastic. My favorite is their wool insulated lunch bags as well as their stainless steel mason jar lids. They are committed to building awareness about the dangers of plastic & the existence of healthier alternatives for everyday products. Healthier for the Earth, healthier for us all. Showing the world, one person at a time, the beauty and significance of a life without plastic.
Here you can find a wonderful assortment of everyday products that are not made from plastic. My favorite is their wool insulated lunch bags as well as their stainless steel mason jar lids. They are committed to building awareness about the dangers of plastic & the existence of healthier alternatives for everyday products. Healthier for the Earth, healthier for us all. Showing the world, one person at a time, the beauty and significance of a life without plastic.
Lifekind
Lifekind manufacturers certified organic bedding & textiles at its California-based Eco-Factory™, which opened its doors
in 2003.
Hint: I've been buying from Lifekind since 2009. They are my only source of natural rubber contour pillows for my TMD & my husbands snoring. They also make amazing real wool pillows. All the blankets I've purchased have been great. The exception is their sheets. They pill. I do not recommend getting sheets from Lifekind.
Lifekind manufacturers certified organic bedding & textiles at its California-based Eco-Factory™, which opened its doors
in 2003.
Hint: I've been buying from Lifekind since 2009. They are my only source of natural rubber contour pillows for my TMD & my husbands snoring. They also make amazing real wool pillows. All the blankets I've purchased have been great. The exception is their sheets. They pill. I do not recommend getting sheets from Lifekind.
Home of Wool
Home of Wool is a sustainable family-owned business that is passionate about providing the best possible products. They only
make products free of synthetics, chemicals, & toxins, using pure, natural materials like organic cotton, wool, linen, & silk, that
promote a healthy environment for living, sleeping, & recreation.
Home of Wool is a sustainable family-owned business that is passionate about providing the best possible products. They only
make products free of synthetics, chemicals, & toxins, using pure, natural materials like organic cotton, wool, linen, & silk, that
promote a healthy environment for living, sleeping, & recreation.
Birch
Aspires to build the world's most comfortable, sustainably sourced natural & organic sleep products, making your home a
cozier and safer place.
Aspires to build the world's most comfortable, sustainably sourced natural & organic sleep products, making your home a
cozier and safer place.
Magic Linen
Is invested in third-party testing to ensure the highest standards. All of their products bear the Oeko-Tex
certification, guaranteeing their absolute absence of harmful substances & chemicals.
Is invested in third-party testing to ensure the highest standards. All of their products bear the Oeko-Tex
certification, guaranteeing their absolute absence of harmful substances & chemicals.
Blue Canoe
Creates organic clothing made in the USA that fits the way women really live. They're a women-owned & run
company, focused on effortlessly stylish & versatile designs in high-quality fabrics that feel good next to your skin.
Hint: I love their organic cami bras.
Creates organic clothing made in the USA that fits the way women really live. They're a women-owned & run
company, focused on effortlessly stylish & versatile designs in high-quality fabrics that feel good next to your skin.
Hint: I love their organic cami bras.
Maggie's Organics
Since 1992, Maggie’s Organics has made timeless clothing & soft goods that last using techniques that respect people & our
planet. They are committed to improving upon even the highest industry standards, reflected by their unprecedented Real
Fair Trade pledge that aims for total transparency, total sustainability, & true ethical practices from farm to finish. They promise to treat people, materials, & products with care & love. It is their commitment to always try to do the right thing—no matter how hard.
Hint: I love Maggie's organic wool and 100% organic cotton socks.
Since 1992, Maggie’s Organics has made timeless clothing & soft goods that last using techniques that respect people & our
planet. They are committed to improving upon even the highest industry standards, reflected by their unprecedented Real
Fair Trade pledge that aims for total transparency, total sustainability, & true ethical practices from farm to finish. They promise to treat people, materials, & products with care & love. It is their commitment to always try to do the right thing—no matter how hard.
Hint: I love Maggie's organic wool and 100% organic cotton socks.
Aran Sweater Market
Aran is driven by a shared passion for the history of the Aran Sweater & see it as their duty to keep the story, beauty & true
essence of the sweater & the spirit of the Islands alive. They pay homage to their roots through their precious wool sweaters
as well as their brand. They truly believe that buying a wool sweater is much more than a weather protector or a nod to current fashion statements, but rather an investment in one’s ancestry, a memento of your time in Ireland or a wistful reminder of a
magical place yet to be explored.
Hint: This is my first stop for 100% quality wool clothing & home goods.
Aran is driven by a shared passion for the history of the Aran Sweater & see it as their duty to keep the story, beauty & true
essence of the sweater & the spirit of the Islands alive. They pay homage to their roots through their precious wool sweaters
as well as their brand. They truly believe that buying a wool sweater is much more than a weather protector or a nod to current fashion statements, but rather an investment in one’s ancestry, a memento of your time in Ireland or a wistful reminder of a
magical place yet to be explored.
Hint: This is my first stop for 100% quality wool clothing & home goods.
Support & Policies
Returns and Exchanges:
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 1/2 hour of purchase
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Questions about your order?
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 1/2 hour of purchase
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Opened Items (like soap or cat toys)
- Live animals
- Items on sale
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Questions about your order?
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Shipping:
Estimated shipping times:
Generally if an order is placed before 6PM EST your order will be shipped out the following morning (1 day). If an order is placed after 6PM EST your order will be shipped out by the second day (2 days). There are no guarantees that your order will be shipped within this time frame. Events beyond my control can disrupt my shipping schedule.
Shipping is automatically combined when you place an order for multiple items. Most small, light items ship at one flat rate. You can easily upgrade to faster shipping & insurance to protect your purchase. You can view the total shipping charge by viewing your cart. You do not have to commit to a purchase in order to see your total.
Most orders are shipped through USPS although I do occasionally use UPS.
Once your order is completed it is ineligible for combined shipping or changes of any kind.
USA Shipping estimates:
Note these are estimates, I cannot make any guarantees that your order will arrive in the times specified.
International Shipping Estimates (Canada & the UK):
Note these are estimates, I cannot make any guarantees that your order will arrive in the times specified.
Customs & Import Taxes:
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I am not responsible for delays due to customs.
International Shipping:
Outside of the USA I also currently ship to Canada & the UK. Some of my items are only available to ship within the United States. Items that are not eligible for international shipping will be noted in the individual listing. In the event that an item or items is purchased to a country that is not eligible for international shipping, I will cancel & refund that item or items from the order & ship what is eligible.
Shipping Upgrades & Insurance:
Want your order shipped faster? Then please select Priority or Express shipping at check out.
Want to protect your purchase? Then please add insurance! If your order is not insured, you have no protection for lost, damaged or stolen packages.
Gift Options:
If you would like to give a gift, please change your shipping address to the recipients address. The address you use at checkout is the address I will ship to. If you do not change the address prior to completing your purchase I will not be able to ship to the recipient you wish to gift.
If you would like to add a special message &/or gift wrap, please leave the message you wish me to include in the note to seller during checkout as well as if you would like your gift wrapped.
Estimated shipping times:
Generally if an order is placed before 6PM EST your order will be shipped out the following morning (1 day). If an order is placed after 6PM EST your order will be shipped out by the second day (2 days). There are no guarantees that your order will be shipped within this time frame. Events beyond my control can disrupt my shipping schedule.
Shipping is automatically combined when you place an order for multiple items. Most small, light items ship at one flat rate. You can easily upgrade to faster shipping & insurance to protect your purchase. You can view the total shipping charge by viewing your cart. You do not have to commit to a purchase in order to see your total.
Most orders are shipped through USPS although I do occasionally use UPS.
Once your order is completed it is ineligible for combined shipping or changes of any kind.
USA Shipping estimates:
Note these are estimates, I cannot make any guarantees that your order will arrive in the times specified.
- STANDARD: Delivery within 2 - 8 business days in most cases.
- PRIORITY: Delivery within 1, 2, or 3+ business days based on where your package started & where it’s being sent.
- EXPRESS: Delivery within overnight, 1, or 2 business days based on where your package started & where it’s being sent.
International Shipping Estimates (Canada & the UK):
Note these are estimates, I cannot make any guarantees that your order will arrive in the times specified.
- STANDARD INTERNATIONAL: Delivery time varies by destination.
- PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL: Delivery in 6 to 10 business days for many major markets. Average number of days may vary based upon origin & destination.
- EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL: Delivery in 3 to 5 business days For many major markets. Average number of days may vary based upon origin & destination.
Customs & Import Taxes:
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I am not responsible for delays due to customs.
International Shipping:
Outside of the USA I also currently ship to Canada & the UK. Some of my items are only available to ship within the United States. Items that are not eligible for international shipping will be noted in the individual listing. In the event that an item or items is purchased to a country that is not eligible for international shipping, I will cancel & refund that item or items from the order & ship what is eligible.
Shipping Upgrades & Insurance:
Want your order shipped faster? Then please select Priority or Express shipping at check out.
Want to protect your purchase? Then please add insurance! If your order is not insured, you have no protection for lost, damaged or stolen packages.
Gift Options:
If you would like to give a gift, please change your shipping address to the recipients address. The address you use at checkout is the address I will ship to. If you do not change the address prior to completing your purchase I will not be able to ship to the recipient you wish to gift.
If you would like to add a special message &/or gift wrap, please leave the message you wish me to include in the note to seller during checkout as well as if you would like your gift wrapped.
Privacy policy:
I will only use your shipping and billing address, and contact information
I am provided only with the details needed to fulfill your order. This information does not give me access to your credit card number.
Orders cannot be changed, altered, added to, or subtracted from once an order is complete.
I will only use your shipping and billing address, and contact information
- To communicate with you about your order
- To fulfill your order
- To contact you
- For legal reason (like paying taxes)
I am provided only with the details needed to fulfill your order. This information does not give me access to your credit card number.
Orders cannot be changed, altered, added to, or subtracted from once an order is complete.
Coupon Codes:
I do not offer coupon codes. Items are priced as low as possible on my website.
I do not offer coupon codes. Items are priced as low as possible on my website.
Still have questions? Contact me & I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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