the scoop ~ december 2015 edition
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Eat Well, Do Good!TRANSCRIPT
JULY EDITION 2015
Sustainable
Gifting There is no escaping the ads for “stuff”
this time of year. Everywhere we turn
we are bombarded with flyers, commer-
cials and signs trying to convince us we
need to get the latest techno gadget, toy for the kids or
fashion item.
The problem is, much of that “stuff” is mass-produced
with the use of mass amounts of pesticides or fossil fuels,
by companies with little or no regard for social or
environmental considerations, and often shipped here
from overseas (more fossil fuels).
How can you give gifts that are better for the planet,
exciting to receive, and still within your budget? Here are
some ideas!
Experiential Gifts: Tickets to a local play, concert or
comedy club, ski trip, indoor water park., spa, brewery/
winery tour. Prepaid lessons or gift certificates to put toward cooking, music, ballet, yoga, sports, martial arts.
Bonus: many of these items can become memories you
create together!
Foodie Gifts: Organic & Fair Trade chocolate, coffee or
tea. Artisanal local foods. DIY mixes and treats from the
bulk aisle, packaged in reusable glass jars or unique
reusable containers. Housewares made with bamboo,
recycled glass, other 100% recycled or biodegradable
materials.
Eco-conscious Goods: Visit locally-owned shops to
find locally crafted items and products made with natural
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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups almond butter
1 banana, peeled and mashed
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons whey protein powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup almonds, finely chopped Preparation In a mixing bowl, stir together the almond butter,
banana, flax, protein powder, cocoa powder and
honey. Blend until smooth. Line a plate or pan
with parchment paper. Roll into 1- to 2-inch balls
and place on parchment paper. Next, roll each
ball in the chopped almonds and return to parch-
ment paper. Place in the refrigerator or freezer
until firm.
Serving Suggestion Place these in a tightly-sealed container and store in the
freezer for a convenient energy-boosting snack. They‘re a
great addition to a par-
ty tray, too, with raw
vegetables and dried fruit.
Substitute peanut or
cashew butter, if you
prefer.
- See more at: http://
strongertogether.coop/
recipes/nut-butter-flax-
powerballs/
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Nut Butter & Flax Powerballs
December Staff Anniversaries
DECEMBER 2015 EDITION
Carolyn - 24 years December 17 Rhonda - 4 years December 27
Basics Co-op Board of Directors
Please mail all Board correspondence to: Basics
Board c/o Basics Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, WI 53545
Letters to the Board will be opened at the next
scheduled meeting.
Jim Hutchinson
Sverre David Roang
Jose Cabrera
Dr. Carrie Kaiser
S.A. Welch
Basics General Manager
Lynnette Wirth [email protected]
The 7 Co-op Principles
Voluntary & Open Membership
Democratic Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy & Independence
Education, Training & Information
Cooperation Among
Cooperatives
Concern for Community
Welcome, New Owners!
Betsy Atterbury Angela Bonney
Amanda Boyle
Paula Boyle Marie Chesebro
Cindy Davis
Sheila Edwardson
Kim Flemming Annette Foster
Jeanice Fox
Rene Fuentes Adam Handt
Jannine Harrington
Steven Harris Bruce Haugen
Jane Hipke
Wendy Johanson Katherine Kabat
Linda Layber
Kristine Lucius Shawn McKearn
Katrina Meyers
Shawn Miller
Stephanie Niccolai Susan Nicks
Lindsay Ogden
Joseph Philippi Elizabeth Riemer
Connie Ripplinger
Debi Smith Linda Smith
Victoria Wojes
and recycled materials. You can find personal care
products, pottery, art pieces, jewelry, textiles such as
scarves, hats, gloves, mittens and more.
Basics carries a unique selection of Fair Trade, local and
organic foodie gifts, sustainable housewares and local
crafts. We are happy to arrange any items from the
store into a custom gift basket for just $10!
You can also find eco-conscious and locally sourced gifts
at several other local businesses such as Earthsong
Books & Gifts, Glass Garden, Jinja Fair Trade Gift Shop,
Raven’s Wish Gallery and Bay Design Custom Jewelers,
to name a few.
If you are unable to find what you’re looking for locally,
thanks to growing awareness it’s easy to find several
websites featuring products that have been pre-screened
for low environmental impact.
Rodale’s (rodales.com) offers over 200 eco-friendly gifts
for under $25. Uncommon Goods (uncommongoods.c
om) offers over 300 unique and sustainable gifts for
under $25, and they’re a certified B Corporation -
meaning they were independently evaluated on areas
such as company governance, environmental practices,
and impacts on the local community.
Thank you for considering
the effects of your gift choices.
Happy gifting!
Sustainable gifting, continued...
Does Basics Have Your Current
Address? If you’ve moved since you joined the
Co-op, we likely have an incorrect
address on file! To make sure you
receive Owner updates (and Kids
Club birthday cards), please update
your address at Customer Service or
email [email protected].
Thank You!
December Events December Super Tuesday
Basics Co-op Owners enjoy 5+10%
off regular-priced items storewide,
the first Tuesday of the month! Not
yet a Co-op Owner? Come in and get
to know us – enjoy free samples and
live demos from vendors and commu-
nity partners throughout the store.
Save 5% on regular-priced items. Ex-
cludes Shizen Sushi, Loon Lake Deli,
consignment, party platters & gift box-
es/baskets, alcohol.
6am-8pm Tuesday, December 1
Aromatherapy Bath Oils
Come and play with essential oils and
recipes for bath and body care! Basics
Health & Beauty manager Jane will
help students create aromatherapy
bath oils to keep or give as gifts. Free,
please pre-register.
10:30am-12pm Saturday, December
12
Holiday Crafts for Kids
Kids will assemble a gift-in-a-jar, dec-
orate gingerbread ornaments and
make pine cone bird feeders with a
parent in this free workshop. Kids
should bring their own pine cone to
work with. Please pre-register, limit
20 students.
2-4pm Saturday, December 12
Holiday Gift Box & Basket
Sale
Save 20% on remaining in-stock gift
boxes, baskets and select holiday mer-
chandise.
Mon. December 21 - Thurs. Dec. 24
Please register for classes at least
24 hours in advance.
Call (608) 754-3925 or sign up at
Customer Service.
Located Inside Basics Co-op Open 6am-2pm Mon-Sat, 8am-2pm Sun
Featuring homemade pastries and soup from scratch Ask about Gluten Free made-to-order cakes
Connect With Us! Basics Cooperative
1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 754-3925
www.basicshealth.com
Scoop newsletter questions or
comments? Amber Glass, [email protected]
Holiday Hours
Open 6am-6pm Christmas
Eve
Thurs. Dec. 24
Closed Christmas Day
Fri. Dec. 25
Open 6am-6pm New Year’s
Eve
Thurs. Dec. 31
Open 9am-5pm New Year’s
Day Fri. Jan. 1, 2016
Happy & Healthy
Holiday Wishes
to you from your Basics
Co-op Staff & Board!