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.

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recipes/nut-butter-flax-

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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 gm@basicshealth.com

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 accounting@basicshealth.com.

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, basics4amber@gmail.com

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!