Category: Seasonal
Kick Start Your Immune System for Fall
Boosting your immune system before cold and flu season gets in to full swing is important, which is why our employees have pulled together their top 10 favorite products for boosting the immune system. Gaia’s Black Elderberry Syrup: Cold and flu season beware! Our wellness team swears by this product, a natural concentration of immune-boosting … Continued
National Co-op Month: 5 Interesting Facts to Celebrate
October is National Co-op Month and we think this is cause to celebrate—if we do say so ourselves. Here are 5 interesting things about co-ops that prove how are special this business is: All co-ops are founded on the 7 co-op principles. These principles guide the decision-making and foundation of all co-ops, new or old. … Continued
Don’t Judge a Veggie By Its Root
With thick skin, strange colors and long, sprouty stems, very few would argue that root vegetables are the Brad Pitt of produce. While not always aesthetically pleasing, root vegetables are tasty and nutrient-dense. We’ve outlined below our top five reasons to stock your pantry with in-season root vegetables this fall. Versatile: Most root vegetables can be … Continued
Co-op Guide to Savoring the Season
As summer draws to a close and fall begins, it’s time to transition from summer to fall produce. We’ve got the lowdown on what to pick, preserve, store and savor this fall to make the most of produce while it’s fresh. Enjoy in-season produce now: Tomatoes, herbs, peppers – depending on the weather, they might … Continued
Breakfast Made Faster
Back to school is here, and if you’re like me your mornings have resumed to school-year-frantic mode. Getting everyone dressed, gathering homework, packing lunches AND having time for breakfast can be a tough task. But with a little weekend prep these go-to breakfast ideas will make starting your weekdays healthier a little easier: Overnight Oats … Continued
Natural Warm Weather Skin Care
Pro: Warm weather is here. Con: Harsh UV rays and bugs are too. Don’t let common skin ailments keep you from enjoying the warmth of the upcoming season with these proactive prevention tips and natural remedies: Prep your skin for sun by exfoliating wisely, cleansing regularly and wearing sunblock. Because skin absorbs up to 60% … Continued
Mother’s Day Top Picks for Every Mom
Remember that time you drew all over her living room with crayons? Or that time you ran away at the mall and mom sprouted a few gray hairs? Yeah, you owe her one. Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of our top co-op picks to show mom how much you appreciate … Continued
Dyeing Eggs Naturally – What I Learned As A Newbie
I’m sure like me, you’ve seen the many recipes for dyeing eggs naturally floating around Pinterest and Facebook. Dyeing eggs with natural ingredients is something that has intrigued me for a while, but this is the first year I actually made the leap and tried it out. And while I didn’t get the spectacular results … Continued