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Spring Festival Checklist!
The Spring and Summer Festival season is here at last! Old Settler's Music Festival, the Kerrville Folk Festival, and Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic, to name only a few, are Texas favorites. Here are some suggestions to help make the festival one to remember, for all the right reasons.
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Posted on May 12, 2025 by Whole Earth
Eight Tips for Summer Survival
Welcome to summer. It’s hot, Hot, HOT! As Texans, we know a thing or two about living in blazing heat. So we thought we’d share a few of our summer survival tips to help you get safely through the sizzling days ahead.
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Posted on May 9, 2025 by Whole Earth
A Swim Ready Checklist!
School's almost out! Pools, swimming holes and springs are open again, so it's time to get ready for a quick dip, a plunge from a swinging rope or diving board, a few warmup laps, or a nice long float at your favorite water spot. Find your suit, swim shorts, sunscreen and any other gear you may need for time in or near the water. Here's our quick checklist of items you may find useful.
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Posted on May 9, 2025 by Whole Earth
What's Your Message? Tees for Summer 2025!
When the weather heats up, it's time break out your tees. Who will you represent this year? What's your message? If you're looking for fun imaginative t-shirts, some in beautiful colors, come to Whole Earth! Our shelves are now stocked with the best new designs.
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Posted on May 6, 2025 by Whole Earth
Summer Sun Protection Essentials
Deep within each of us lies a Sun worshiper. We love basking in the warmth of summer sunshine, especially with an accompaniment of water music and whispering winds. But, alas, we’ve also learned how damaging the sun’s rays can be to our skin. Is it possible to bask and be protected at the same time? The answer is Yes! Using special sun protection clothing and gear, we can greatly reduce the dangers associated with fun in the sun.
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Posted on May 5, 2025 by Whole Earth
Sunglass Essentials – How do you choose?
So you’re ready to buy a pair of good quality sunglasses, but now that the search has begun, it’s become quite confusing. Sunglasses look fairly simple – frames and lenses, some colorful, others, not so much. But as you study the matter more closely, you discover a gaggle of new terms that are not necessarily self-explanatory. Fear not, Whole Earth is here to shed light on the terminology and give you a few pointers on choosing a pair of sunglasses for your life outdoors.
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Posted on Apr 30, 2025 by Whole Earth
Play Texas Bird Bingo!
Just in time to take advantage of all spring avian activity, Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine has a game for birders, old and new - Texas Bird Bingo!
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Posted on Apr 30, 2025 by Whole Earth
Sun Protection Essentials
When summer comes, we love basking in the warmth of the sun and then plunging into cold water for quick cool off. We know that the sun’s rays can be damaging to our eyes and skin so we take precautions to reduce the risks. They include sun protection clothing and hats, sunglasses and lots of sunscreen!
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Posted on Apr 30, 2025 by Whole Earth
Patagonia's Worn Wear Tour is Coming to Austin!
Our long-time customers may remember back in 2016 when Whole Earth had the pleasure of hosting the Patagonia Worn Wear Wagon in Austin. While the Wagon won't be making a return visit, members of the ace Patagonia repair team will be in our Austin store at 1014 North Lamar on the Solstice, June 21st from 11am to 5pm.
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Posted on Apr 29, 2025 by Whole Earth
Styling with Shannon!
Have you sometimes been overwhelmed by all the choices you find in Whole Earth's women's clothing department? Whole Earthling Shannon is a whiz at mixing and matching pieces from our collection. Here are a few of her suggested outfits for summer.
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Posted on Apr 24, 2025 by Whole Earth
Tanks, Tees, Camp Shirts and More for Summer!
Wow! If you've been in our stores in the past few weeks, you know how many gorgeous shirts, tanks and tops for women have arrived for summer. Our Women's Clothing buyer Molly has had a banner season choosing stylish designs in beautiful fabrics from some of your favorite brands.
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Posted on Apr 19, 2025 by Whole Earth
Explore Local!
Here's a nice conundrum. How do you explore the place where you live? Theoretically, since it's your home, you know it well. There's no new territory to discover. However, even if you live in a very small place, there's always more to learn and experience. So let's explore local this summer!
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Posted on Apr 15, 2025 by Whole Earth
April is Earth Month!
We've been celebrating Earth Day almost from the beginning. On Tuesday, April 22nd, Earth Day will be 55 years old! But like they say, everything's bigger in Texas, so we have Earth Month! Whole Earth has lots of ways for you to join in this year.
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Posted on Mar 31, 2025 by Whole Earth
New for Fiesta 2025 - A Whole Earth Pin Benefiting Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation!
Whole Earth's 2025 Fiesta Medal benefits Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, an organization that has been saving lives since 1977 - 48 years! This year's Fiesta pin is $12. For an extra $7 you can pick up last year's medal as well. You'll find them exclusively at our San Antonio store.
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Posted on Mar 12, 2025 by Whole Earth
KUHL Mule Tour Comes to Texas!
KÜHL, born in the mountains, is on the road and coming to Texas! Whole Earth Provision Co. will be hosting three stops on the KÜHL Mule Tour in San Antonio, Austin and Dallas with food, music and swag galore!
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Posted on Jan 31, 2025 by Whole Earth
TNF Combos for All Sorts of Weather
Some mornings it’s difficult to choose a jacket for the day. It may be cold and rainy at the moment but the forecast calls for unseasonably warm temperatures by midafternoon. So what do we pick?
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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 by Whole Earth
Jellycat for Spring in Store Now!
Jellycat alert! Our stores have just received a new spring selection of bunnies, lambs, and ducklings perfect for Easter baskets. But don't wait until a time closer to the holiday to visit them. Jellycat creations are popular with both children and collectors and are adopted very quickly.
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Posted on Jan 16, 2025 by Whole Earth
We Resolve 2025
The New Year is upon us! So, whether you make resolutions or prefer to wing it, we have a few suggestions that may help make the year-to-come more enjoyable.
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Posted on Dec 31, 2024 by Whole Earth
What is Banff?
Whole Earth has hosted the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Austin for seventeen years! If you haven't had a chance to attend in the past, we hope you'll join us in 2025 for a fun-filled day of films featuring mountain culture and heart-pounding adventure.
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Posted on Dec 10, 2024 by Whole Earth
Socks Galore at Whole Earth!
With so many colors, designs and brands to choose from, we've picked out a few of our favorite socks for women, men, kids and "grownups" to introduce you to our sock collection.
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Posted on Dec 9, 2024 by Whole Earth
The Year of the Plushy!
What a year our toy buyer Audrey has had! The world of plush toys has exploded with so many new, exciting and unexpected choices. Yes, we do have traditional Teddy Bears and Tigers who are ready to be a child's new best friend. And we also have surprising choices like Axolotls, Cacti, or a bowl of Ramen for a child or the child at heart that may have a different vision for a beloved toy.
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Posted on Nov 22, 2024 by Whole Earth
A Tradition of Giving Back
Whole Earth Provision Co. has been giving back to our community and beyond for over 50 years. We've sponsored events and fundraisers in all of our cities. The generosity of our customers through the years has been truly inspiring and has helped to make life better for generations of Texans. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Posted on Nov 19, 2024 by Whole Earth
New Toy and Kids' Book Drive 2024
For the 13th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. is sponsoring the New Toy and Kids’ Book Drive. We’ve been collecting new toys and books for children who, through no fault of their own, might not receive gifts for the holidays. Your generosity has provided children in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio with presents to brighten their day. The charitable organizations that distribute the gifts are very grateful for the donations.
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Posted on Nov 7, 2024 by Whole Earth
Travel Like a Pro with ExO!
Do you travel like a pro? If so, when you pack, you probably include a few pairs of ExOfficio underwear in your bag. Travelers know that having comfortable underwear that can be washed out in the sink at night and is ready to go the next day saves space and helps them to travel light.
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Posted on Nov 6, 2024 by Whole Earth
