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

2019 Board Election

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

Amber Vaughn GlassApril 30, 2019

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

Top 7 Gifts from the Co-op

Our short list for sustainable and meaningful gifts from the Co-op this year.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassNovember 30, 2018December 2018, holidays, sustainable, gifts, bamboo, stainless steel straws, gift card, gift basket, gift boxes, top 7 gifts

Trade Up, for Healthier Holiday Treats

Simple natural food substitutions can make all the difference - in addition to moderation, of course!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassNovember 1, 2018holiday party, holidays, baking, low carb, high fiber, protein, coconut oil, stevia, erythritol, trade up baking

October is Co-op Month!

This month we celebrate a more inclusive and sustainable future for our families, communities and future generations, through cooperation.

Amber Vaughn GlassSeptember 30, 2018co-op month, co-op ownership, concern for community, co-op, co-op month 2018

Winter Squash Guide

We love to try fun local varieties! Your guide to the most common.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassSeptember 30, 2018winter squash guide, butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, pumpkin

More Than a Small Farming Community

An example of how your support of organic and fair trade coffee has a direct impact on gender equity and lives abroad.

Amber Vaughn GlassAugust 31, 2018fair trade, organic, coffee, education, pranic agriculture, biodynamic agriculture, Equal Exchange, COMSA School

Better Sleep for Seniors: Tips and Tricks on Getting Good Rest

Getting better sleep doesn’t have to be a struggle. Learn how to make good rest a part of your routine.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassAugust 24, 2018sleep, rest, energy, seniors, senior health, better sleep for seniors

Pay it Forward with Co-ops and Vita Coco

For every Vita Coco item purchased at Basics and participating Co-ops this month, $1 goes toward building a new school in the Philippines!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassAugust 1, 2018vita coco, pay it foward, August 2018, Vita Coco Project

Help us share the Co-op Feeling

It’s all about the community - which means you!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassAugust 1, 2018volunteer, co-op feeling, service, co-op ownership

Co-op Ownership Transfers Approved

An update on the May 2018 vote to amend the Basics Bylaws governing Co-op Ownership transfers.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJune 30, 2018basics bylaws, co-op ownership, May 2018 bylaw change

Industrial Hemp Growing New Roots in Wisconsin

Industrial hemp is growing new roots in Wisconsin and beyond, affecting more than 25,000 commercial products. This includes increasingly-popular CBD oil. Learn more.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJune 2, 2018CBD, CBD oil, hemp, Wisconsin agriculture, June 2018, Hemp History Week 2018

Wooden Nickel Survey Results

These 12 local non-profits received the most votes. Support them every time you shop!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassMay 18, 2018wooden nickel, donation, concern for community, June 2018, wooden nickel survey results 2018

Wooden Nickel Survey

Each year, your co-op donates to 12 local non-profits through the Wooden Nickel program at checkout. Since there are so many amazing local non-profits to choose from, we ask our Co-op Owners to help us narrow the list!

Amber Vaughn GlassApril 29, 2018May 2018, wooden nickel, donation, concern for community, wooden nickel survey 2018

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