Equal Exchange: Unique Co-op Strength During the Pandemic

“At the core, co-ops exist to meet the needs of their members which are not being met through more traditional systems.”

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassOctober 1, 2020Equal Exchange, fair trade, co-op month 2020, cooperative economy, community

Preserving Local Garden Gains

Tips for enjoying your bounty into next year.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJuly 31, 2020local foods, food preservation, canning, ferment, dehydrate foods, gardening, DIY, garden gains

2020 Board Election

Meet the candidates and vote for Board, now through May 12th.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassApril 29, 2020board of directors, Basics Board, basics bylaws, 2020 Board Election

Seeking Board Candidates

We need your skills!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassApril 3, 2020Basics Board, cooperative governance, 2020 Board Election, run for basics board 2020

Food Dyes

Concerned about the effects of artificial food dyes? Consider these alternatives.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassFebruary 26, 2020March 2020, food dye, natural food dye

Lectins 101

What are lectins? Should you avoid them? Here’s the 101.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJanuary 31, 2020lectins, nightshade, February 2020, anti-nutrient, digestion, ferment, sprout, autoimmune, inflammation

A New Year for Wellness: Win 1 of 3 Gift Bundles!

Feel your best so you can do your best in 2020, with gifts from Carlson’s, New Chapter, and Natural Factors!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJanuary 4, 2020giveaway, vitamins, supplements, nutrition, wellness, new year

Deals That Donate: Feeding America Fundraiser

Purchase select items at the co-op this month to benefit Feeding America hunger relief.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassDecember 1, 2019donation, fundraiser, Feeding America, Muir Glen, Deals That Donate, Cascadian Farm, Annie's

Own it in October

It’s so much more than savings!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassOctober 1, 2019co-op month 2019, cooperative governance, cooperative economy, community

Staff Quick Picks for Family Meals Month

September is Family Meals Month; co-op staffers share their go-to meals for busy days.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassAugust 31, 2019family meals month, quick recipes, pantry staples, staff recipes

GMO (Bioengineered, BE) Food Label Update

The new labels are coming soon to stores near you. Learn more.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJuly 31, 2019August 2019 BE labels, BE label, bioengineered, GMO, nongmo, food labels, food policy, organic foods

Growing Healthy Communities with Organic Valley

Co-ops are growing healthy communities by raising funds with Organic Valley for the National Farm to School Network this August.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJuly 31, 2019farm to school, local foods, school gardens, Farm to School Network, Organic Valley, August 2019 organic valley farm to school fundraiser

The Vitamin D - Magnesium Connection

You might not be getting as much vitamin D as you think.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJuly 1, 2019vitamin d and magnesium, CALM magnesium, magnesium supplement, vitamin d supplement, vitamin d and sun exposure

Wooden Nickel Survey 2019

Help us pick the next top 12!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassApril 30, 2019wooden nickel, donation, concern for community, May 2019, wooden nickel survey 2019

May 1-7, Owners Vote for Basics Board of Directors

Co-op Owners vote for Board of Directors now through May 7, 2019.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassApril 30, 2019Board election info 2019, board of directors, cooperative governance

7 Ways to Develop a Healthy Mindset For a Healthy Lifestyle

Your quality of life in your senior years depends on how you take care of your physical and mental health. If healthy living feels elusive to you, your own mindset could be the only thing stopping you from a healthy life.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassMarch 1, 2019March 2019, 7 ways to develop a healthy mindset, senior heal, lifestyle, aging, goals

Bee Kind: Pollinators Welcome Here

While we might be stuck inside dreaming of spring for a while yet…there’s a lot we can do right now to ensure that our pollinators are welcome and protected!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassFebruary 1, 2019pollinators, organic food, bee hotel, bee waterer, cascadian farm pollinator giveaway

Senior Self-Care: Tips for Beginning Yoga and Meditation

Yoga and meditation are both low-impact activities that provide a plethora of benefits, making them ideal for seniors. Whether you are an older adult or a caregiver to an aging loved one, these tips will help you get started.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassDecember 29, 2018senior health, meditation for seniors, yoga for seniors, January 2019, yoga class, yoga types