Well, springtime is upon us! And what does the arrival of spring mean for the Co-op? Why, easy-breezy, super-terrific springtime fun stuff, that’s what! Just this month, the Housewares gang has brought us more fun-time accessories from the good folks at Crocodile Creek. That’s right, I’m talking about an entire shipment of 5” rubber playground balls! You know the type: textured and inflated like a mini-dodgeball, colorfully decorated to bring out the kid in all of us! Perfect for bouncing and tossing and rolling about, while small enough to slip into the overflowing toy bin. Heck – why not grab three of these little beauties? They’re great for juggling! If you don’t have a smile plastered across your mug after a few minutes playing with them, then you’ve slipped to the dark side of adulthood and there’s very little that can be done for you!
But wait, kids at the park? That means snacks galore! Not to fret, folks, our Grocery gang is busy providing easily transportable snack and meal options for our kids. To highlight one of our favorites, we bring your attention to the Happybaby brand. You’re probably familiar with their Organic Puffs – you know, in the curiously-shaped plastic jug that is visually and ergonomically pleasant when dumping out the handfuls of veggie and fruit flavored puffs that our wee tots love to munch (as do we parents – admit it, you KNOW it’s true)! Now, we’re super proud to present the new Happybaby Happy Melts: freeze dried organic yogurt and fruit snacks, the perfect alternative to those highly caloric candy-coated snacks that seem to find their way into the mouths of our kiddies at every opportunity.
And keep an eye out for more from the Happybaby folks in the near future, as the Co-op will soon debut their Organic Baby Food Pouches! That’s right—instead of porting about pounds of clattering baby food bottles and bamboo sporks for eco-friendly feeding, moms-on-the-go can grab a few of these pouched containers and be on their way in a jiffy! Even better, these little beauties are shelf stable and affordable.
And speaking of eco-conscious moms-on-the-go, are you tired of the growing mass of soiled paper coffee cups cluttering the passenger side of the family vehicle? Or, maybe your personal reusable coffee mug has grown tiresome, worn-out or simply no works as a statement of who you are as a coffee drinker? Well, come take a look down Aisle 7 at the Co-op. You know the place, directly next to the greatest selection of gourmet coffee beans in the Valley. We are proud to bring you, our steady caffeine consumer, the finest in portable ceramic coffee cups. And by “finest,” we mean permanent, reusable mugs designed to look just like their disposable cousins! You’ve seen them around, now try one on yourself. The ceramic mug from the good folks at Coffee Bar by Kontiz is the same shape and size as your favorite macchiato from Big City or the “M,” but with a durable, dishwasher-safe silicone lid— conveniently molded to look just like its disposable cousin— that provides a pleasant sipping experience.
