Frontier

Frontier sells many items that support healthy living at approximately 40% off retail prices. The organizer places the order, pays for the entire order, sorts the order and you reimburse them when you pickup.  
Frontier Organizers:
Marie - SW Spring Valley - Ft. Apache between Tropicana Ave. and Russell Rd.
Amy - Downtown - Maryland and Sahara
 
Here is the link to view products that are available through Frontier.
https://wholesale.frontiercoop.com/main.htmlThere is also a yearly printed catalog that you can get in paper or PDF version. The paper version is available through the website as item #8. The PDF version is available online and can be downloaded to your computer.
Here are the links to the Catalogs:
July 2012 - June 2013 Catalog
Sales Catalog (for March) http://wholesale.frontiercoop.com/whslpubl/FrontierMonthlySaleCatalog-2013-03.pdf Near the middle of each month the next Sales Catalog will be available online, just change the month in the above address to the next month and you can access it.

At the end of each month the organizers will post a reminder on the blog that it is ordering time and tell you what day they are hoping to place their order by. They will try to place the orders in the first few days of each month. This helps to make sure that items that are on sale are still in stock.

To Order
E-mail us via the Contact Us Page. Type "Frontier" into the Co-op/Organizer field. Request an invite to become a shopper on the website. Please include your first & last name, email address and phone #. Also include whether you want to order from the Downtown or Southwest location. The respective organizer will respond to you within 48 hours.
You will be sent an email invite from customercare@frontiercoop.com. Click on the link and setup a shopper account in order to place an order on the website. Your email invite will expire in 1 week if you do not setup your account and you will have to request another one. Please keep track of your username and password.Go to "My Order" in top right corner. All you need is item #'s and quantity. You can also search through the site and easily add items to your cart.
Your order will show as a “Draft” until you “Approve” it. The organizer will not be able to include your order with the group order if it is not “Approved”. Please note that if you do your order early in the month the status of particular items may have changed by the time the order is actually placed at the beginning of the following month. You may want to double check your order closer to the 1st of the month. Also, sale items are based on the current month...for example if you are working on your order on Feb. 28th you will see sale prices for February. The order will not be placed until March and March sale prices are not shown until the 1st so this may change your order a bit.
You can make changes to your order at any time even if you have already "Approved" it until the final group order has been placed.
There is a small fee of $.25 per item to help compensate the organizers for their time. This fee will be added to your order when you pickup.

How to Pay:
You can choose to pay in CASH/CHECK when you pick up your order or PayPal Funded or Credit Cards (you pay all fees) PRIOR to pick-up.
Please refer to the Payments tab for PayPal payment instructions or to the individual organizer.

If you are interested in being a Frontier Organizer, please contact us for more information.

New Frontier Catalog!

Hi Frontier Friends...

The July 2012 - June 2013 Frontier Wholesale catalog is now available. If you have the PDF version saved on your computer you will need to delete it and re-save the new catalog catalog.

Here's the link which can be copied and pasted into a new screen:
https://wholesale.frontiercoop.com/whslpubl/FrontierWholesaleCatalog.pdf

If you would like to have a paper version you may enter it on the spreadsheet using Item #8 Frontier Catalog. It is free and saves on extra shipping if we order them with the monthly shipment.

A reminder

Hi All...just a reminder that there is a "contact us" page that you can use to get in touch with us if you have questions. When you use this form we have your email address and it makes it easy for us to reply to your questions. Also...if you are wanting to participate in the Beef Co-op Rebecca has posted her direct email address for you to ask questions. Thanks for reading through the blog. :)

Cleaning tricks to make appliances last

Some great tips!

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/haven/cleaning-tricks-to-make-appliances-last-1607404/

As it turns out, the secret to keeping appliances running smoothly is cleanliness—or at least that’s what Kirby Mills, owner of At Your Service Appliance Repair in Kansas City, Missouri, tells The New York Times, having seen hundreds of appliances malfunction due to “goo, dust, and gunk” every year. I learned this the hard way a couple months ago when my dishwasher stopped working, only to discover later (following a very expensive visit from a repairman) that the problem was simply a filter that needed to be rinsed. It really doesn’t take much time or effort to clean appliances, and doing so can extend their lifespan by years. Here’s a re-cap of how to best go about this:

Dishwasher: Take out the racks. Check the corners and the rubber lining around the door for cracks and food residue. Clean out both with a sponge and plastic-bristled brush (don’t use metal as it can damage the machine). Consult the owner’s manual and remove the spray arms and wash them with soap and water. If you’ve got a filter basket at the base of your dishwasher, carefully remove the filter itself and give it a rinse as well. Slide your hand in the filter hole and check for debris. Put the pieces back together and run the machine empty with a bit of detergent.

Refrigerator: The coils underneath the machine tend to get clogged with dust, which can make it hard for the compressor fan to circulate fresh air. To make sure they’re all clear, unplug the machine, get down on the floor, and pull out the vent plate that covers the coils. Then use a vacuum hose to clean the coils. It’s also good to wipe down the door gasket as with a warm damp cloth to make sure there’s no sticky build-up there, which can cause the gasket to tear (and inhibit your fridge’s ability to refrigerate).

Air conditioner: Similar to refrigerators, air conditioner coils need to be cleaned every once in a while—now, a.ka. the beginning of the season, is a particularly good time to do this. Remove the filter cover and run a vacuum brush over the coils. While you’re at it, pull out the filter and clean or replace it, depending on what kind of model you have.

Vacuum: This is one of the most oft-neglected household gadgets. Filters and bags need to be swapped out at least annually. If you have a bagless model, wipe out the canister with a sponge. Test it’s suction power: try to vacuum up a bit of sand, and see if your vac sucks up the majority of it (if so, it’s in good shape—if not, take it to a local repair shop to see if it’s just a question of changing out a part. If you’ve got motor issues, it’s probably more cost effective to buy a new vacuum).

Ceiling fan: If you notice the blades on yours are wobbling, you’re in for trouble—this wears out the motor a lot faster. Dust off the tops of the blades and tighten the screws to make sure everything is locked into place.

Stove and oven: Gas stoves in particular need to be kept clean to ensure burners and igniters will keep on for years. A warm cloth and a bit of dish soap is all you need to get them spic and span. Mr. Fleshman from Fleshman Appliance Repair tells The New York Times that the self-cleaning feature should be avoided, since the super-high-temperature can be hard on your oven’s wiring and electrical components. Instead, after you’ve used your oven, wait until it’s cool enough to touch but still warm, and wipe it down with a moist cloth. Fleshman also says not to worry about stains, “always tell my customers, if people are looking in your oven and complaining about it being dirty, you shouldn’t have those people in your home.”

New Soapnuts use!!!

I ran out of dishwasher soap the other day and was frantically looking on the web for recipes for making myown, when I stumbled upon a website that said to use soapnuts in your dishwasher. I make my own liquid (directions on the bags and the website) for laundy and I decided to try using it in my dishwasher. I filled each dispender with the liquid and as usual filled the jet dry container with vinegar. WOW, my dishes came out cleaner and with less spots than with the Biokleen or Seventh Generation! I couldn't believe it. I was blown away as was my extremely skeptical husband (who asked if I had bought new soap)!! I am finding more and more uses all the time.

It looks like we will be placing the Maggies Soap Nuts order at the end of this month or the begining of May, so get your orders in ASAP!!!