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The Cozy Guide: Creating Your Cold Weather Sanctuary

The Cozy Guide: Creating Your Cold Weather Sanctuary

We don’t know how the weather’s feeling where you are, but here at Shepherd’s Dream headquarters around the 42nd parallel, the days are growing shorter, the mornings have a chilly edge to them, and the leaves are beginning to fade out from the height of their summer green. You know what that means—it’s cozy time!

Natural Defense: Can Wool Bedding Act as a Barrier Against Bed Bugs?

Natural Defense: Can Wool Bedding Act as a Barrier Against Bed Bugs?

With travel season in full gear, bed bugs are in the news again. Their favorite hangouts are typically Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia, but recently it was reported that seven Las Vegas strip hotels have had bed bug outbreaks in the last year and a half. With a little bit of education, you can increase your odds of preventing them from coming home with you.

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is in the news right now. As CNN reports, the US Consumer Safety Product Commission is looking at a potential ban on sales of new gas stoves for households based on research that shows they release toxic compounds into the air, even when not in use. Gas stoves may contribute to as many as 1 in 8 cases of childhood asthma.

And to All a Goodnight…on the Road!

And to All a Goodnight…on the Road!

Just when you get your bedroom all situated and cozy, the open road beckons, especially during the holidays. At Shepherd’s Dream, we know that wherever you go, there you sleep! So we create products that can travel with you, providing all-natural, nontoxic, hypoallergenic comfort and peace of mind.

Holiday Giftspiration

Holiday Giftspiration

‘Tis the season! It’s time to turn our attention toward those we care about and dream into what might be useful, beautiful, and delightful for them. We’re sharing some of our most giftable items so you can give with purpose and peace of mind, knowing a Shepherd’s Dream gift is one that adds value to everyday life and is easy on our planet.

3 Reasons to Sleep On Our Cascade Latex Mattress

3 Reasons to Sleep On Our Cascade Latex Mattress

3 Reasons to Sleep On Our Cascade Latex Mattress While Shepherd’s Dream is all about wool, there is another all-natural mattress material with its own wonderful benefits—latex. In recent years, foam mattresses have become popular for their comfort, however not all...

The Annual Black Sheep Sale Event

The Annual Black Sheep Sale Event

It seems like the holiday shopping season begins earlier and earlier each year. We’re still working through the stash of Halloween candy when retailers put on the festive soundtracks and stock their shelves in anticipation.

4 Pro Tips for Reducing Plastic Waste 

4 Pro Tips for Reducing Plastic Waste 

By now, most of us are aware that plastics cause serious issues for both our planet and our health. Given the giant scope of the problem, it can feel overwhelming! But every effort we make to reduce plastics in our lives is a step in the right direction.

Living the Zero Waste Lifestyle

Living the Zero Waste Lifestyle

As we continue to celebrate the launch of our Zero Waste Ewe-nitiative®, we thought we’d highlight each element of the pillars that form a holistic zero waste approach.

SD Summer Solstice Sale

SD Summer Solstice Sale

Summer inspires us to make the most of the longer days and warm nights by setting out on the open road, expanding our horizons beyond the familiar sights of home, and taking some time to connect with the people and places that matter most to us. Maybe that includes stargazing into a slightly different sky, gathering around campfires, or visiting far-off family and friends.

Danu Organic Flash Sale

Here at Shepherd’s Dream, it’s an honor and a privilege to work with Mother Nature for the benefit of our customers and the planet via our Farm-to-Bedroom practices and Zero Waste Ewe-nitiative. We also know that while it’s the right thing to do, it’s rarely the easiest thing to do.

Shepherd’s Dream Grassroots Giving: Siskiyou Mountain Club

Shepherd’s Dream is all about local networks and loving the natural beauty of our region, so we’re excited to support a group in our community doing amazing work in the mountains and forests around us—Siskiyou Mountain Club! Many people might not be aware that funding...