Author: Lakewinds
Lunch Ideas for Back to School and Fall Routines
The fall is a great time to get into your new groove: Vacations have wrapped. School’s in session. Work is full steam ahead. But when schedules fill up and time is at a premium, making nutritious lunches can feel like one more thing you don’t have time for. Here are some lunch ideas for back … Continued
10 Morning Routine Tips to Make Your Day Better
The alarm goes off and you’re off to the races: making breakfast, packing lunches, getting showered, preparing for the day. If your mornings leave you feeling frazzled, here are some tips from the team at the co-op! Help your morning routine be a little easier and smoother, so you start your day calm, cool, and … Continued
Lakewinds & Neighborhood Forest: A Partnership for the Planet
Giving back to the community isn’t just an important part of Lakewinds’ mission, it’s something you support every time you shop at the co-op. Throughout the year, our co-op makes sponsorship-level monetary donations to local nonprofits whose work relates to sustainability and equity in the food system, education about nutrition, or the environment. One such … Continued
New at the Co-op, August 2021
It’s time once more to share what’s new at the co-op! We’re still enjoying summer here at Lakewinds, but school is just around the corner. We’ve added a number of new items to help you and your family transition back into the fall routine. Every new addition to our shelves is held to the high … Continued
10 Easy Uses for Zucchini
Running out of ideas for how to use all that zucchini spilling from your garden or staring you down at the farmer’s market? Well, this is for you! Don’t resort to your same old recipes: Here are 10 easy uses for zucchini to try this season. 1. Roast them in wedges Zucchini can function as … Continued
Lakewinds Shoppers Give Back: Small Donations, Big Change
“Would you like to round up today?” You’ve probably heard it when shopping at the co-op, but what effect do your donations of a few cents at a time really have? The truth is those small repeated acts of generosity have added up to more good than you may realize. Over the years, our Community … Continued
What Functional Beverages are Right For You
First there was kombucha. Then shots of wheatgrass. Now there are a number of different functional beverage options, from prebiotic gut shots to tonics, and from elixirs to fire cider. (And of course we still have plenty of kombucha!) When you’re staying hydrated this summer, it’s nice to know which beverages have certain benefits that … Continued
New at the Co-op, July 2021
Check out what’s new for July! We’ve got some fun items this month, including frozen pasta sauce from a favorite local restaurant and two (!) kinds of edible cookie dough. Every new product on our shelves meets our high benchmarks for quality, safety, and sustainability. That means: No ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup or bleached … Continued
Ditching Plastic with HiBAR Co-Founder Nora Schaper
Have you ever wondered why shampoo comes in big plastic bottles? While it’s typical, it isn’t necessary; all the liquid ingredients found in shampoos and conditioners are available in solid form. Plastic bottles mean excess waste for consumers and extra costs for manufacturers. If ditching plastic is the answer, what’s the alternative? Enter Nora Schaper, … Continued