It's Time to Choose Round Up Recipients! Owners, Vote Today.

Co-op Owners vote for the next 12 non-profits.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassSeptember 28, 2021wooden nickel, round up program, donation, concern for community, co-op principles, Round Up Survey 2021

5/2-5/8, Basics Board Election

Meet the candidates! Vote for Board of Directors May 2-8.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassApril 26, 2021board of directors, cooperative governance, vote, Board Election 2021

Candidates Apply for Co-op Board by April 16

Interested in joining the Co-op’s elected, volunteer board? Learn more.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassFebruary 28, 2021Basics Board, cooperative governance, 2021 Board Election

A Message From Our President

A message from Basics Board President Jim Hutchinson, to the Owners of the Co-op.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassFebruary 1, 2021Basics Board, Message From the Board President, February 2021, co-op community, cooperative economy, online ordering, curbside pickup, small business

One Simple Food Resolution

For your health and our planet.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJanuary 3, 2021new year, food resolution, health, whole foods, minimally processed, carbon footprint, One Simple Food Resolution

New Lower Prices!

Select grocery margins lowered storewide.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassNovember 29, 2020fall 2020 new lower prices, low price, natural foods, organic foods

Introducing....Round Up Donations!

A new donation program at Basics to replace the Wooden Nickel program and generate significantly more funds for local non-profits.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassOctober 3, 2020wooden nickel, round up program, round up 2020, donation, concern for community, co-op principles

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

DIY Hand Sanitizers and Cleaners

DIY germ-fighters.

Amber Vaughn GlassApril 3, 2020hand sanitizer, cleaning recipe, DIY, castile soap, essential oils

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

Thanksgiving Planner

Take some of the guesswork out of planning the big meal!

Amber Vaughn GlassNovember 3, 2019Thanksgiving food planner, meal planner, November 2019, holidays, holiday party

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

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