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  • DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray

    DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray

    Summer is the best time of the year to go swimming! Unfortunately, summer is also the worst time for chlorine. Some of the unwanted benefits of chlorine is that it dries out your hair and your skin- which is never fun to deal with in the hot summer heat. But good news! We have a DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray that is simple to make and is perfect to keep in your bag when you go to the pool this season.

    Ingredients:

    1/4 Cup Filtered Water

    1/4 Teaspoon Powdered Vitamin C

    Essential Oils (we recommend using 1 drop Orange)

    2 Ounce Blue Glass Spray Bottle

    Method:

    1. Add water to glass spray bottle.

    2. Add powdered vitamin C to spray bottle.

    3. Add drop of essential oil.

    4. Put lid on bottle and shake to combine.

    5. Add to hair and/or skin after swimming and rub in. Shower as usual when you return home.

    NOTE: You might want to use this solution within 1-2 days of making it as it might lose its effectiveness afterwards.

    Tell us how much you love your DIY After-Swim Chlorine Neutralizing Spray. Leave us a note, email us, tag us on social media, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • Have a Safe Summer with Boiron!

    Have a Safe Summer with Boiron!

    Your day at the beach doesn’t have to end in misery if you keep your first aid kit stocked with natural summer essentials from Boiron like Arnicare and Calendula medicines. These multi-purpose homeopathic products are available in easy-to-apply topical forms such as gel, cream, lotion or ointment. Arnicare works on muscle aches, stiffness and bruising, while Calendula helps heal cuts, scrapes, bug bites and minor burns and soothes irritated and sunburned skin.

    Calendula

    Whether you have small burns from the grill, outdoor firepit, or even just minor sunburn, calendula is what you need! Made from Calendula officinalis, a garden marigold, it can help moisturize and heal sensitive burned skin.

    Arnicare

    If you’re constantly on-the-go and doing some fun summer activities, make sure you keep arnicare in stock! Made from Arnica montana, a mountain daisy, it can help relieve bumps and bruises after a long day working in the garden, after a long hike in the woods, and even after playing some beach volleyball.

    Regardless of which products you use this summer, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, tag us on social media, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT THURSDAY 6/27/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT THURSDAY 6/27/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    ACURE: Seriously Soothing SPF Day Cream, Seriously Soothing Serum Stick, & Radically Rejuvenating Serum Stick
    Badger: Unscented SPF 30 Clear Zinc Lotion & Fair Trade Aloe Vera Gel
    BASS Brushes
    CLIF Bar Whole Lotta: Salted Dark Chocolate & Tart Cherry Almond
    Reed’s 4-Packs
    Rethink Kids Juice Splash: Fruit Punch and more!
    Ripple Nutrition Protein Shakes: Chocolate & Vanilla
    Tera’s: Coconut Protein Blend
    Tru Melange: New scents and sizes!
  • Guilt-Free Brownies featuring PlantFusion!

    Guilt-Free Brownies featuring PlantFusion!

    For the chocolate-lovers out there, these brownies are not only the guilt-free treat we all look for but they’re also gluten-free! The fun thing about making brownies is that you can change up the recipe to include some other fun treats; like fruit, nuts, candy, cookies, or even your favorite supplements! In this recipe, we used two PlantFusion supplements for an added health benefit. The Chocolate PlantFusion Complete Protein not only is packed with 21g of plant-based proteins but it keeps you energized while building and repairing muscle (this would be the perfect treat for after your daily workout)! The Vanilla PlantFusion Complete Plant Collagen Builder should be your go-to for building, hydrating, and protecting collagen. BONUS- the Vanilla PlantFusion Complete Plant Collagen Builder is also featured in our Smoothie of the Month for July- our Strawberry-A-Go-Go!

    Ingredients

    1 Cup Almond Butter (we used our fresh almond butter from our bulk section!)

    1/2 Cup Maple Syrup

    1 Egg

    1 Tablespoon melted butter (you can also use MCT oil or liquid coconut oil)

    1 Scoop Chocolate PlantFusion Complete Protein

    1 Scoop Vanilla PlantFusion Complete Plant Collagen Builder

    1 Teaspoon Vanilla

    Pinch of Salt

    1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

    1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and spray a 9×11-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.

    2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients together and whisk until smooth.

    3. Spread batter into pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked around the edges.

    4. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes, even though it’s hard to wait!

    5. Cut into squares or fun shapes and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your decadent guilt-free PlantFusion chocolate brownies, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite local organic market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #wellnessrecipe

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: CAULIFLOWER SKEWERS

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: CAULIFLOWER SKEWERS

    On sale this week (6/24-6/30): Organic Cauliflower $2.49 each!

    This is a basic recipe which is easy to build on. By adding different spices and flavor profiles to the marinade, the skewers can represent many traditions of flavor. Add fresh herbs for a Mediterranean flavor, smoked paprika for a Spanish theme or curry for Indian style. You can replace the lemon with lime and use cilantro and chili powder which can bring in Mexican flavors as well. You can serve the skewers with a variety of sides like beans, rice, corn, couscous, lentils or a simple green salad with fresh tomatoes.

    Ingredients

    1 Large Head Cauliflower, cut into large florets

    1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

    3 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil

    Salt and Pepper

    Several Wooden, Bamboo or Metal Skewers (If using natural skewers, soak for 20 minutes in water)

    Method

    1. Preheat grill to create a hot and a warm zone.

    2. Thread cauliflower florets onto skewers, diving the cauliflower evenly among the skewers.

    3. Mix oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to create a marinade and brush onto the skewers.

    4. Grill skewers until they have obtained a nice grilled appearance. Then move to the warm zone for finishing until cauliflower is tender.

    5. Serve and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your cauliflower skewers, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • Calling All Mamas! Say Hello to Earth Mama Organics

    Calling All Mamas! Say Hello to Earth Mama Organics

    Earth Mama Organics created an entire line of herbal products for women who take on the journey of motherhood: starting with pregnancy, to postpartum, to breastfeeding, and finally baby care. Their five core beliefs stand tall as the pillars of their company and ensures that every product does not land in the hands of a mother unless they are perfect. The core beliefs are as follows: 1) Do No Harm; 2) Nature is Our Pharmacy; 3) Education Empowers; 4) Honor the Body’s Integrity; and 5) Mamas Need One Another. Whether your a mama, a mama-to-be, or know a future mama, check out some of these Earth Mama Organics products that we carry on our shelves! If you can’t decide which product to get your mama-to-be, grab a Basil Bandwagon Gift Card so they can make the decision!

    For the Mamas

    Morning sickness is no joke! Check out their Morning Wellness Body Wash created with natural ginger citrus for that uplifting feeling. Worried about stretch marks? Their Belly Butter and Belly Oil help ease the stretch marks and keep your skin moisturized!

    For the Babies

    Diaper rash is real and raw- make sure you grab their Diaper Balm to help keep your baby’s bottom smooth and safe. To keep the rest of their little body’s soft like their bottom, check out their Natural Non-Scents Body Wash, Natural Non-Scents Baby Lotion, and Sweet Orange Baby Lotion.

    For the All Day Comfort

    Their deodorants not only keep you smelling fantastic and fresh, but they are formulated especially for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and sensitive skin. We carry all of their scent too- Calming Lavender (fresh, effective, and soothing), GingerAid (to help with that brutal morning sickness), Natural Non-Scents (for sensitive noses), and Bright Citrus (for a fresh tangerine-y scent).

    For the Fun in the Sun

    Keeping you and your loved ones safe with their NEW SUN CARE! Dermatologist and Pediatrician approved, they are clinically tested for irritation. All four of their sunscreens are reef-friendly broad spectrum SPF 40 and covers all moms, kids, and babies too! What’s really exciting is their KIDS Uber-Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion features organic colloidal oatmeal to keep your skin moisturized and soothed from eczema, bug bites, previous sunburn, and other inflamed skin conditions.

    No matter which product you use, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 6/19/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 6/19/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Bluebonnet: Ladies’ & Men’s Whole Food-Based Multi Vitamin
    Charlotte’s Web CBD: Sleep Gummies, Calm Gummies, Recovery Gummies, Lemon Twist Drops, and Orange Blossom Drops
    GrandyOats: New items in our Bulk Section!
    TerryNaturally: Hair Renew Formula
    GT’S Dream Catcher Sparkling Wellness Water: Ginger Lemongrass, Blood Rose, Cucumber Basil, & Orange Elderflower
    Lewis Labs Brewer’s Yeast: BACK IN STOCK!
    LightLife Plant- Based: Burger & Ground
    Olivida Olive Oil Soap: Lemon, Lavender, Olive Oil, & Dead Sea Mud
    Siete: Grain Free Taco Shells
  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SUMMER PEACH MANGO SALSA

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: SUMMER PEACH MANGO SALSA

    On sale this week (6/17-6/23): Organic White Peaches $2.99 lb. and Organic Tommy Atkins Mangoes 4 for $5!

    This is the perfect summer addition to your table this season! Not only is it refreshing and simple to make, but it can be used with anything! Put it on tacos, use as a side, dip with chips, or even top off your local fish that you bought from your favorite local market, Basil Bandwagon!

    Ingredients

    2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped

    2 White Peaches, chopped

    1 Medium Red Onion, chopped

    1 Sweet Yellow Pepper, chopped

    1 Tommy Atkins Mango, chopped

    1 Jalapeño, seeded and chopped

    1 Lime, juiced

    1/2 Teaspoon Cilantro, chopped

    Method

    1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix.

    2. Serve with tortilla chips, fish, tacos, or rice, and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your refreshing summer peach mango salsa, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 6/12/19

    RECAP: NEW PRODUCT WEDNESDAY 6/12/19

    Check out our NEW products this week!

    Carrington Farms: Organic Crounons
    Go Raw Organic Sprouted Seed Salad Toppers: Garlic Thyme, Italian Herb, and Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper
    Ecopiggy Baltic Amber Necklaces
    Lucky Foods: Spring Rolls
    Pop and Bottle Almond Lattes: Golden Turmeric, Mocha Cold Brew, & Cacao
    Natural Hope Herbals: Jewelweed Spray
    Outer Aisle Gourmet: Cauliflower Sandwich Thins
    Toddler Mum-Mums: Mango & Kiwi and Sweet Potato & Pomegranate

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: LOCAL LETTUCE & ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: LOCAL LETTUCE & ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD

    On sale this week (6/10-6/16): Organic Asparagus $4.99 lb!

    In this week’s recipe, we use New York Grown Asparagus from our weekly produce specials and Oak Leaf Lettuce from our friends Dean and Emily at Cabbage Throw Farm in Asbury, NJ.

    Ingredients

    1 Pound Asparagus, clean and trimmed

    1/3 Cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

    1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest

    Salt and Pepper, to taste

    1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

    1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

    1 Head Cabbage Throw Farm Oak Leaf Lettuce, picked and cleaned

    2 Ounces Parmesan Cheese, shaved

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus for about 8 minutes, until just tender and the tips begin to turn brown.

    2. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with dijon mustard and the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

    3. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with all but 2 tablespoons of homemade dressing. Arrange the salad on plates and top with the roasted asparagus and cheese.

    4. Drizzle remaining dressing over asparagus, serve, and enjoy!

    Before you enjoy your delicious local lettuce and roasted asparagus salad, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek