Since 1987 ExOfficio has pioneered unique clothing of all kinds that is designed specifically for travelers. But their underwear is so comfortable, so functional, that you’ll want to wear it when you get home and everyday thereafter. The attributes that work on the road are desirable for hometown wear as well: it’s lightweight, quick drying, breathable, and odor resistant. Why wouldn’t you want to transition the old-fashioned stuff in your drawer aside – especially as all our ExOfficio underwear, for both women and men, is on special at 25% off all week.

This durable line of undergarment is made of a special nylon/lycra blend that is as long wearing as it is good feeling! Come check it out.

With plenty of cold weather typically ahead of us still, Whole Earth offers a special deal this week on all our on-sale outerwear: take an additional 20% off any outerwear that is already marked down. Many styles from the best manufacturers are available such as the Denali Jacket made by The North Face. Or Patagonia’s Fiona Parka and Synchilla Marsupial for women. Or the Flashpoint Hoody made by Marmot. And don’t forget to try on the Deflection Fleece from Mountain Hardwear. All these are currently on sale and are eligible for the additional 20% off!

Don’t be chilled to the bone ever again – get yourself a warm coat this week.

Wind chimes are a pleasing addition to any backyard because every breeze creates a bit of original music out there. If the tubes are carefully constructed to exacting standards, the melodies created by the ensemble are magical – sometimes even familiar tunes are heard, but all are most pleasant to the ear. Our sources for these instruments are such careful, talented folks: Woodstock Windchimes and Music of the Spheres. Take 20% off all our wind chimes this week!

Whether you’re off to work, school, Grandma’s house, or Enchanted Rock, there’s a certain assortment of ‘stuff’ you must take with you. Our special this week should help in containing those necessary items in a convenient and attractive manner. All our handbags, shoulderbags, and daypacks that are already marked down, now get another 20% deducted from that sale price!

They are on sale, but all maintain the same high standards of every Whole Earth product from makers such as The North Face, Patagonia, Timbuk2, Dakine, Haiku, and Kavu. Stop in today and try your stuff in a spiffy new daypack, handbag, or shoulderbag.

If you’ve spent much time in a Whole Earth store, chances are you know that Smartwool is one of our favorite brands. They use this planet’s best Merino wool to create a variety of wonderful clothing. This week we offer their ski and snowboard socks at a great price: 20% off the usual retail!

Why Merino wool? Because those New Zealand sheep keep producing such amazing fibers year after year. Ordinary wool has a broad fiber that is so inflexible as to be prickly and, therefore, itchy – while Merino fibers are tiny by comparison. This fineness insures that they are so soft and elastic that they bend and stretch to the shape of your body: itching gone! Merino also is quicker drying, repels dirt and water, and tends not to allow odor-causing bacteria to prosper: it doesn’t stink.

This special includes ski and snowboard socks especially made for children, women and men. They are over the calf for warmth and, with 21^st century technology, place more wool in the high impact zones to reduce shock and abrasion for a day on the slopes.

Pick up some this week – the snow is piling up in the Rockies!

Jump to: Family Fun Baby it’s cold outside Fuel your adventure A gift that gives twice

Whole Earth Provision Company has timeless, quality gifts for everyone, all carefully chosen: toys, clothing, footwear and accessories, gifts for the home, books, optics, gadgets, and travel and outdoor equipment. Struggling with your holiday list? We’d love to help.

Family Fun Becomes Treasured Memories

Whole Earth Provision Company has a great selection of stocking stuffers including tiny wind-up toys, sound machines, fortune telling fish, Silly Putty, Handerpants, whoopee cushions, plastic bugs and harmonicas. What about Mad-Libs, mini playing cards, coin purses, bracelets, key chains or gift-worthy band aids? Perhaps you’d prefer something more practical like lip balm, soap, candles, luggage tags, flashlights, mini compasses or journals? Don’t forget Smartwool socks, handwarmers, a scarf or Buff. And for the finishing touch, add chocolate bars and mints in assorted tins.

We love playing with toys and having fun. The Air Swimmer is one of our favorite toys this year. You’ll love the look on the faces of your family and friends as a four-foot long Clownfish or Shark swims through the house. The remote control is easy to use and everyone will want to try their hand at making a fish fly. The Flingshot Screaming Monkey is always a favorite and for pure zaniness, it’s hard to beat Sip and Spin Eyeglasses. In winter, do you and your young friends miss the crunchy, slurpy joy of snow cones? Now you can make them at home with the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine. Come in and browse. We have toys for everyone, young and old.

An hour a day of outside play is fun, not a prescription, with these active toys. Your action heroes-in-training can safely hone their dueling skills with Mashoonga sabers, made of soft, durable foam. Launching a Jump Rocket is as easy as jumping on the hemisphere-shaped air pump. Watch it blast off as high as 150 feet, chase it down and start all over again. The EZY Roller rides low to the ground, runs on foot power and is easy to ride and race. Burn off excess energy with toys to fly, throw and chase.

Let the family Olympics begin: who’s best at pick-up-sticks, marbles and jacks? Who has the best time for solving the Rubik’s Cube? Are they ready for the new Perplexus Epic with 125 new obstacles to test hand-eye coordination and concentration? What about bingo or Bananagrams? They’re races to the finish, and everyone can play. For quieter times spread out an eye-catching jigsaw puzzle.

In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, don’t forget the friends who are always there for us: our cats and dogs. We have Frisbees and balls to chase, tuggers for tug of war, plush toys to savor, collars and leashes that make a statement on the street, lights for safe nighttime walks, bowls for dining, treats for rewards and books to learn more about the care, feeding and entertaining of our four-footed friends.

Inspire a favorite cook; learn more about Texas and discover new destinations for the adventurous traveler; help a birder identify those little gray birds; and encourage your budding writer or artist with special journals and sketchbooks. Looking for humor or books for kids or coffee tables? We’ve got them all, carefully chosen, for your gift giving pleasure.

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Keep the drafts at bay with insulated outerwear. It protects against the elements and surrounds you in a cloud of warm air. Whether your choice is down or synthetic fibers, these insulated pieces are so lightweight, you’ll barely notice you’re wearing them. We offer insulated jackets and vests for men and women from suppliers with well-deserved reputations for quality and style: The North Face, Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear and Arc’teryx.

Think you can’t wear wool? If it’s Smartwool, you can, even in Texas. Smartwool products are made from the wool of Merino sheep that have adapted to hot summers and cold winters in New Zealand with lighter, finer and smoother wool. Because they use smaller diameter Merino fibers, Smartwool knits are itch-free making their carefully designed products the most comfortable socks, sweaters, hats, scarves and long underwear you will ever wear.

You know who they are. What do they need? Fleece. It’s light, strong, breathable, washable and warm, making it an excellent choice for cold weather activities. We have fleece for men and women by The North Face, Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear and Arc’teryx and for kids, by The North Face.

Cold nights and warm days make it difficult to know how to dress here in Texas. The perfect response to roller coaster temperatures: sweaters, layered for comfort, indoors or out. We have beautiful pullovers, cardigans, button neck or zip neck knit sweaters for men and women in fibers and colors to please from ExOfficio, Patagonia, Smartwool and Woolrich.

Fuel Your Adventure

Who hasn’t wanted to light up the night, peer into dark corners or read under the covers? Give a little light to everyone on your gift list: tiny flashlights to clip on your key chain; miniatures that fit in the palm of your hand; professional flashlights for work or in the field; headlamps for kids and grownup adventurers and lanterns that can illuminate a tent or the entire backyard. We offer a wide selection of flashlights, headlamps and lanterns from Black Diamond, Fenix, Nite Ize, Petzl and SureFire.

Give the gift of sharp clear views with high quality binoculars and telescopes. With our binoculars you can see the iridescent feathers of a hummingbird as it sips nectar from a feeder or spectacular views across the Grand Canyon or the Grand Canal. The backyard astronomer can travel through time and space to see galaxies beyond the Milky Way with our amazing telescopes. Our premium optics from Celestron, Pentax, Nikon and Leica will show them worlds they’ve only imagined.

Are all water bottles safe? Which knife is best for everyday use? Will it work on the trail? What about a waterproof notebook? What if I don’t want to stop to take a drink on my daily run or bike ride? How can I protect my Ipad? How will I ever get all this stuff in my suitcase? Is there a camera that will let me film and share my adventures? Whole Earth Provision Company has the answers to these questions and many more. Our friendly, knowledgeable and experienced staff can help you find the answers, gadgets and gear you need.

Open Arms Clothing aids refugee women who have resettled in Texas. They earn a living wage, learn English and work family friendly hours making the eco-friendly Classic Flourish skirt. Acholi Beads are handmade by women in Uganda. Your purchase will assist them in supporting their families and creating a new life in the wake of a devastating civil war. TOMS’ One For One program has distributed over a million pairs of shoes to children around the world. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One For One.

As we begin our 42nd year, we’d like to express our sincere thanks to you all for your friendship and support. We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a New Year filled with delightful adventures!