Things That Work Information

I'm Lisa, owner and creator of Things That Work, located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. We are a woman-owned retail operation and a wholesale supplier, focusing on local business in New England, like small mom & pop shops, historic anchor stores, and popular cultural venues. We work hard to provide reliable, effective, and affordable everyday products for you, your home, and your family. In 2013, I hunted for products with minimal natural ingredients that did what they claimed; and I was disappointed. If it was affordable, it was ineffective. If it was effective, the product was too complicated or too expensive. I was undaunted because I knew it could be done, even if I had to make it myself. And that's what I did. With a little trial and error, tweaking basic DIY recipes to ingredients I trusted, it was the beginning of a healthier home life for us and the birth of Things That Work and Harvest Art . I enjoy meeting you in the community to talk about your natural living goals. Many of the creations we offer today were inspired by our loyal users during these conversations. Making our products as friendly to you as they are to the environment and supporting local businesses in New England are primary goals for us. Whether you find what you need online, meet us in person at a community event, or support one of our retailers, you can be feel good knowing that your purchase is helping support a family and at least 20 local businesses in the Berkshires. Along with making Things That Work, I am a hobbyist of various interests, including foraging for wild edibles, making teas and tinctures, canning food, small scale gardening, dye work, and wool work. If you follow us on social media, you will find a bit of all of this. It's a part of the foundation of Things That Work and the heart of who I am. We believe in the reduce/reuse/recycle model and practice this in our choice of formulas, packaging, and design. We exist to give you natural alternatives for commonly used products to support the health of your ...