Linden Hills Co-op is pleased to offer Argan d’Or Argan oil to our members and shoppers. Recently featured in the New York Times Travel magazine, Argan oil from Morocco is exceptionally high in antioxidants and prized both for its food and cosmetic use.

If you’re participating in the Linden Hills source separated organics pilot and looking for biodegradeable trash bags for your compostable waste, we’ve got ‘em: Bag to Nature bags are available in three sizes at the co-op. Look for them right up front, by the checkout stands.

These are pretty sweet! Fashionable reading glasses made from sustainable bamboo, eco-friendly recycled metal, and reclaimed plastic scraps. One of Oprah’s favorites, too.

In “Tupi-Gurarani,” a South American indigenous language, Ikove means “growing,” or “to keep alive.” Wellness manager Lauren Bartel is very excited by Ikove’s commitment to Fair Trade products, rain forest preservation, and high quality ingredients like mate leaf, palmarosa essential oil, cuacu butter, buriti oil, acerola and acai.

Ikove’s products are certified by ECOCERT, an organic certification organization founded in France in 1991.

These 100% pure essential oil blends are Reiki infused and hand-blended in small batches. Reiki is an ancient healing method which promotes wellness, balance and harmony for mind, body and spirit.

There are absolutely no synthetic or artificial ingredients—only aromatherapy grade essential oils in natural carrier oils. You can apply them to your skin, use them in a bath or a room diffuser, or put a few drops on an unscented candle for a beautiful experience.

Well, not literally, but local sweet peppers, bell peppers, and baby sweets are definitely in season right now. Great roasted, pickled, sliced on salads, or stuffed (especially the baby sweet bells—try them with the new local hummus available across from the deli counter, or any herbed cream cheese!

Linden Hills Natural Home now offers three different types of baby slings and baby carriers. Besides the locally-made Kangaroo Korner polarfleece pouches and the hard-to-find ergonomically designed Ergo carriers, we recently began carrying the Moby Wrap, available in all-cotton or 100% organic cotton.

Keep your babies comfy while being comfy yourself!

Sassy Knitwear – We have just received a new shipment of Molly O’Brien’s amazing line of locally made clothing with some great new styles! Made from recycled clothing, new children’s offerings include a bright and boisterous hoodie sweatshirt, sleep sacks and thermals to keep your little ones toasty this winter, everyday dresses, pants and shirts, and hats.

Happy Sacks – Made by a mom for moms Happy Sacks are fabric snack, sandwich and lunch bags. They are machine washable (dish or laundry) and won’t dry out your PB&J.

Minnesota Mittens – They have arrived! People know and love these locally made gems. They are created by people from the Winona Occupational Rehabilitation Center, a sheltered workshop for people with disabilities. Minnesota Mittens are made from wool and cotton fabric scraps that remain after sweaters are cut. We have many sizes and colors available for $10.99 per pair.

Indigenous Designs – Need more than mittens for this Minnesota winter?

Chico Bags – These cloth bags hold up to 20lbs weight and fold back down to 4” x 2” to fit into your purse, yoga bag or other small space. $4.99!