Green Your Routine with Natural Beauty Products

When it comes to cosmetics, hair and body care, the average woman puts 515 synthetic chemicals on her body every day. With drugstore brands and guilty pleasure makeup essentials containing loads of chemical ingredients, we can find ourselves lathering up with a lot of mystery. There is minimal regulation of body care ingredients—while the European … Continued

Local Cheese and Apple Pairings

In-season apples and cheeses are a juicy-but-savory flavor match, made even better by being locally grown or crafted. Welcome fall with the tastes of mouth-puckering crispness paired with sharp cheesy bites by following our flavor pairings, or let your combinations roam freely.   Zestar!® – Whistling Well Farm* Pair with: Chevriotte by Montchevre Taste Profile: Crisp, … Continued

8 Healthy Ways to Use Turmeric

With a warm, somewhat bitter taste, turmeric is often the main spice in Asian dishes but is actually amazing for every day use. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it a must for natural inflammation relief such as heartburn, joint and stomach pain, skin inflammations and much more. Use these easy, healthy ways to get turmeric into … Continued

Eco-Friendly (And Easier Lunch) Lunchbox Tools and Tips

We love reusable containers multifunctional tools and packaging-free foods for any school (or work) lunchbox. Keep things eco-friendly and make packing (and carrying) lunches easier for everyone–See our top picks for new items in stores and just why we love them!   U-Konserve Stainless Steels Leak-Proof Nesting Trio All three metal containers with fitted plastic lids … Continued

Happy Campers: Portable Proteins for Outdoor Adventures

We have smart grab-and-go protein solutions for summer days on-the-go! These hand-held options are easy to transport and come in single serving sizes for perfect portions. Take one (or all of them) on your next outdoor adventure! Good Culture Single serve organic cottage cheese made with natural ingredients. At 150 calories a serving, less than 6g … Continued

Super-Clean Choices for Skin, Beauty and Peace of Mind

A good ingredient list should be short and familiar. That’s especially true with bodycare products, which are notorious for No-Nos like artificial fragrances, parabens, synthetic preservatives, petrochemicals, and other chemical additives. After all, what we put on our bodies should be as safe as what we put in. So keep it clean! With Lakewinds, you don’t have to worry. We choose all our products based on strict … Continued

Maker, Meet Market

By now we hope you’ve heard about our Maker to Market program. We launched this unique venture in 2016 to bring exclusive local products to our owners and shoppers. In February, four food entrepreneurs were selected for the program. They were given time in The Good Acre’s commercial kitchen to develop their products and will be partnered with immigrant … Continued

Cold Press Concentrate and Concoctions

Summer’s official start is just around the corner, but by now most of us have made the switch from hot morning coffee to cold and refreshing iced drinks. Brewing cold press at home can sound like a science experiment, but it’s easier than it seems. Cold press is just a concentrated coffee mixture made with room temperature … Continued

Co-op Match & Mixology

Our grab and go beverage aisle is a sea of refreshing possibilities. With so many flavors of kombucha, sparkling water, teas, and sodas, there is always something new and thirst quenching to try. Sipping on those beverages, the thought may cross your mind––What would make this drink even more special? You guessed it. Alcohol, fancy glasses, … Continued