Wednesday, December 04, 2013

Join During December and Get a $50 Gift Certificate!


Sign up as a Watkins Consultant during December for just $39.95 plus tax and you will be eligible for a $50 Watkins Gift Certificate from our Summit Group leaders. Find the no-obligation details here http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a

Already a Watkins Consultant with the Summit Group? Tell all your family, friends, and contacts that if they sign up with you as their sponsor they will be eligible for the $50 gift certificate themselves.

This $50 gift certificate special sign up bonus doesn't come along very often... It's our best special ever!

Monday, November 25, 2013

Soft Gingerbread Cookies


These cookies are fantastic with a glass of cold milk or a cup of tea or coffee.

They are a simple yet elegant cookie for a holiday cookie exchange. Santa will sing your praises if you put out a plate on Christmas eve!

Soft Gingerbread Cookies
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Watkins Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Watkins Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Ground Allspice
1/2 Watkins Ground Cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Granulated Black Pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
Turbinado sugar or other coarse sugar

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and set aside.

Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and shortening until smooth and well-combined. Add the brown sugar and beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses and egg. Gradually mix in the flour mixture by adding spoonful by spoonful. While adding flour mixture keep the mixer set on low so that the flour does not fly out of the bowl. (Trust me I know from experience!) Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

Form dough into balls about 3/4 inches in diameter. Dip the top in the sugar or roll the entire cookie in sugar. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing cookies about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges of cookies are firm and look dry. Do not overbake so cookies are soft in the middle. I baked my cookies about 12-14 minutes. Time depends on the size of the dough balls. These cookies do not flatten out much so it is difficult to tell how done they are.

Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

This recipe makes about 4 dozen cookies.

I made these cookies without the granulated black pepper and they were absolutely delicious. Adding the black pepper will make them more spicy.

I found the original recipe at theKitchn.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Products Being Discontinued - Stock Up Now! US and Canada

Discontinued Products (Updated 10/28/13):
U.S. Products Being Discontinued
(once current stock runs out)
Gourmet
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
21143 Poultry Seasoning Out of Stock
01168 Meat Magic Out of Stock
05960 Gold Medal Assortment Out of Stock
21191 Almond Extract, 8 oz Out of Stock
21198 Banana Extract, 8 oz November 2013
21212 Pure Anise Extract, 8 oz October 2013
01038 Baking Cocoa Out of Stock
21912 Garlic & Herb Seasoning December 2013
60402 Organic Vanilla Extract January 2014
21179 Cream Soup Base April 2014
21992 Seasoning Salt November 2014
60444 Peanut Butter Extract April 2015

Bath & Body
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
20218 Stardust Lip Tint November 2013
20220 Tickled Pink Lip Tint November 2013
20223 Berry Charming Lip Tint November 2013
20221 Strike-a-Rose Lip Tint Late 2013
20449 Mango Body Oil November 2013
40516 Mango Hand Cream December 2013
40510 Vanilla Hand Cream January 2014
20471 Aloe & Green Tea Body Wash January 2014
23326 Aloe & Green Tea Shampoo January 2014
23327 Aloe & Green Tea Conditioner January 2014
20500 Facial Cleanser January 2014
20501 Pore Scrub January 2014
20502 Divine Day Cream March 2014
20503 Nourishing Night Cream August 2014
25102 Hands & Feet Retreat December 2014
25106 Baker's Essentials Out of Stock
25112 Weekend Warrior December 2014
20474 Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion March 2015
20520 Mango Hand & Body Lotion July 2015

Home Care
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
06248 Bathroom Caddy & Brush December 2013
26741 Lemon Liquid Laundry Detergent March 2014
26742 Fragrance Free Liquid Laundry Detergent Out of Stock
23053 Orange Citrus Hand Soap November 2014
06730 Generation III Laundry Detergent December 2014

Remedies
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
10498 Burn Cream Out of Stock
02320 Cough Syrup & Decongestant February 2014

Canadian Products Being Discontinued
(once current stock runs out)
Gourmet
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
31912 Garlic & Herb Seasoning Out of Stock
31143 Poultry Seasoning Out of Stock
31986 Potato Salad Seasoning Out of Stock
31173 Turkey Gravy Out of Stock
01168 Meat Magic Out of Stock
05960 Gold Medal Assortment October 2013
31015 Coconut Dessert Mix October 2013
32062 Salsa Sour Cream Snack & Dip Seasoning Out of Stock
01038 Baking Cocoa Out of Stock
32057 Garlic & Dill Snack & Dip Seasoning November 2013
31178 Onion Soup Base Out of Stock
31016 Lemon Dessert Mix Out of Stock
31527 Garlic & Parsley Grapeseed Oil Out of Stock
60402 Organic Vanilla Extract January 2014
30534 Chicken Seasoning Grinder February 2014
31179 Cream Soup Base February 2014
30533 Garlic Peppercorn Grinder March 2014
30532 Four Peppercorn Grinder April 2014
31150 Barbeque Sauce April 2014
30530 Black Peppercorn Grinder May 2014
30538 Seafood Seasoning Grinder June 2014
30540 Pizza & Pasta Seasoning Grinder June 2014
30541 Steak & Chop Seasoning Grinder June 2014
31992 Seasoning Salt Out of Stock
30531 Sea Salt Grinder November 2014
60444 Peanut Butter Extract April 2015

Bath & Body
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
20449 Mango Body Oil November 2013
40516 Mango Hand Cream December 2013
40510 Vanilla Hand Cream January 2014
20471 Aloe & Green Tea Body Wash January 2014
23326 Aloe & Green Tea Shampoo January 2014
23327 Aloe & Green Tea Conditioner January 2014
20500 Facial Cleanser January 2014
20501 Pore Scrub January 2014
20502 Divine Day Cream March 2014
20503 Nourishing Night Cream August 2014
25102 Hands & Feet Retreat December 2014
25106 Baker's Essentials December 2014
20474 Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion March 2015
20520 Mango Hand & Body Lotion July 2015

Home Care
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
06248 Bathroom Caddy & Brush December 2013
06730 Generation III Laundry Detergent January 2014
36750 Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleaner April 2014
36744 Fragrance Free Liquid Laundry Detergent June 2014
36743 Lemon Liquid Laundry Detergent September 2014
23053 Orange Citrus Hand Soap November 2014


Remedies
Article NumberDescriptionEstimated Out of Stock Date
30535 Burn Cream Out of Stock
33090 Bite Balm October 2013
32319 Cough Medicine December 2013


Order at www.NotJustVanilla.com or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS. Please give my name and ID# as your Consultant.

Saturday, October 05, 2013

Banana Spice Bread


My family loves banana bread and I've tried several recipes, some with nuts and some without. I never waste over ripe bananas. When they get too ripe to eat I put them in a bag and throw them in the freezer. Then when we crave banana bread I'm prepared.

This recipe is from Watkins Incorporated and uses several gourmet ingredients.

Banana Spice Bread

1/3 cup/80 mL vegetable shortening
1/2 cup/125 mL sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla
3/4 tsp/4 mL Watkins Banana Extract
1-3/4 cups/440 mL all-purpose flour
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Baking Powder
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Watkins Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking soda
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Sea Salt
1/4 tsp/1.2 Watkins Ground Nutmeg
1 cup/250 mL mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup/125 mL chopped walnuts

Grease bottom and sides of a 9 × 5-inch/23 × 13-cm loaf pan; set aside. In large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla and banana extracts until well combined. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Add alternately with bananas to sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350°F/180ÂșC for 45 to 50 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool in pan on rack 5 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool completely on rack. To store, wrap tightly and refrigerate.
Makes 1 loaf, 12 servings.

Order the Watkins Gourmet ingredients at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS (Monday - Friday) to place your order. Please give my name and ID# as your Watkins Consultant, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001.

Find out how to get a Watkins membership with a 25% discount on products you order for yourself. Visit Watkins Products and Home Business Opportunity or take the business opportunity tour at http://www.vanillasage.com 

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

New Gourmet Seasoning Mixes Available Now

NEW— Watkins Gourmet Seasoning Mixes


Gourmet meals are made simple with Watkins Gourmet Seasoning Mix pouches. This convenient no-measure, one-time use pouch ensures you have the perfect recipe every time.

Made with natural spices, no artificial flavors, and no added MSG, these mixes will satisfy your family's cravings for flavor and quality.

Purchase in a quantity of 12 eaches, same flavor, to receive a display box for convenient organization.

06691 Brown Gravy (0.87 oz./24 g)
06690 Taco Seasoning (1.25 oz./35 g)
$.99 each
06692 Chili Seasoning (1.25 oz./35 g)
06693 Turkey Gravy (0.87 oz./24 g)
$1.39 each



Call 1-800-WATKINS to place your order or order online at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com
Please give my name and ID# so that I get credit for the order.
I appreciate you!

Clear Vanilla Extract On Sale This Month


Watkins Clear Double-Strength Vanilla Extract is on sale during September.

For wedding cakes and other baked goods that need to be pure white, turn to the choice of professional bakers. Our colorless vanilla has the bake-proof, freeze-proof, double-strength flavor of our famous original vanilla but without the color.

  • Low alcohol
  • Crystal-clear formula won't discolor white cakes, frostings, candies or baked goods

Item # 01007 - 11 fluid ounce/325 ml Regularly $10.99 - sale price $9.49 Value Size

Also available in 2 fluid ounce (60389 - $3.49) and gallon (01076 -$69.99) sizes! 

Call 1-800-WATKINS to place your order or order online at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com
Please give my name and ID# so that I get credit for the order.
I appreciate you!

Monday, August 26, 2013

New Products - Pomegranate and Acai and Sweet Grass and Citron Moisturizing Dish Soaps


New Products: Moisturizing Dish Soaps

Powered with natural ingredients, Watkins moisturizing dish soap delivers high performance sudsing action that eliminates grease and removes dried-on food. Vitamin E and Aloe nourish the skin while glycerin keeps hands moisturized. (24 fl oz/710 mL)
  • #26814 Pomegranate and Acai
  • #26779 Sweet Grass and Citron
  • $4.99 each US only
Order online at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com/ or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS. Please give my Consultant ID# 335001 so that I get credit for the order.
 

New Products - White Tea and Bamboo Scent for Home Care


New Products: White Tea and Bamboo Scent for Home Care
 
Bring an air of freshness to your home with the new J.R. Watkins White Tea & Bamboo Home Care products! This crisp & clean fragrance blends bright citrus and bold florals with a hint of deep woods to freshen your home. Enjoy this new fragrance in some of your favorite home care products.
  • #26815 Liquid Hand Soap (11 fl oz/325 mL)
  • #26810 All Purpose Cleaner (24 fl oz/710 mL)
  • #26813 Liquid Dish Soap (24 fl oz/710 mL)
  • $4.99 each US only
Order online at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com/ or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS. Please give my Consultant ID# 335001 so that I get credit for the order.

New Product - All Natural Coffee Extract


New Product: Coffee Extract

This pure, all natural extract is made from real coffee beans, so it is free of artificial colors and flavors. For pure flavor, come to Watkins! Use to make hot cocoa, homemade ice cream, biscotti, brownies, cookies, cakes, fudge, chocolate sauce, and frostings! (2 fl oz/59 mL)
  • #60379 Pure Coffee
  • $3.49 US / $4.19 CN
"Quick Mocha Brownies" Recipe
Prepare box brownie mix and add 2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins All Natural Coffee Extract before baking. (Use more or less extract according to personal flavor preference.) Bake according to brownie mix directions.

Optional: Top with Coffee Buttercream Frosting.
"Coffee Buttercream Frosting" Recipe
Mix butter and powdered sugar one cup at a time. Once incorporated add in heavy cream or milk and coffee extract. Blend well. Use to frost brownies, cupcakes, cookies, or cake.

Order online at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com/ or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS. Please give my Consultant ID# 335001 so that I get credit for the order.

Friday, August 23, 2013

Have the Life You Desire - Home Business Opportunity

 
 Watkins is the simple work-from-home business for busy people who want a better life for themselves and their family.
 
Watkins is a respected home business that can help you earn significant income so you can have the life you desire.  This business is ideal for sharp retirees who want to stay active and for young parents who need flexibility in their schedule. Many Consultants are hard-working people who already have a full-time job but are looking for additional part-time income.

Our website tells the whole story of how this business can work for you.

  • Work from home, by computer and phone, when YOU want to—do as much or as little as you want at any point
  • Totally flexible. Absolutely no pressure
  • You get to choose your own business methods depending on your income goals and preferences.
  • Choose from retailing methods (like catalog sales, party plan, or booth sales) or choose sponsoring methods that don't focus on selling products to customers.
  • Use our proven step-by-step systems to build your business online, by phone, or face-to-face.
  • You'll be backed by the trusted 145-year-old Watkins company and the Summit Group 's 23 years of success at helping our team members earn maximum profits!
  • Our product line includes Natural Gourmet Ingredients, Health Remedies and Supplements, Natural Personal Care, and Natural Home Care
Find out more about our business opportunity and how to sign up. Consultants get a 25% discount on our wonderful natural products www.tsginfo.com/ew4346
 
  

Thursday, August 22, 2013

New Natural Products

NEW WATKINS PRODUCTS

New Grinders Available Now!
Lemon Pepper Grinder #00537, $5.99 - Tastes great with fish, salads, vegetables
Garlic Sea Salt Grinder #00539, $5.99 - Flavor meats, garlic bread, vegetables



New Snack & Dip Seasonings Available now!
 Guacamole Snack & Dip Seasoning #06700, $9.99 - Mix with fresh avocados
 Salsa Snack & Dip Seasoning #06701, $9.99 - Mix with fresh diced tomatoes



Seasonal Favorite - Limited Time Offer
 Gourmet Potato Salad Seasoning #21986, regularly $9.99









Value-Sized Eco-Friendly Refills (24 fluid ounce) Save You Money!
 Natural Liquid Hand Soap Refills
 Aloe & Green Tea #23010, $5.99
 Lavender #23012, $5.99
 Lemon #23011, $5.99




100% Natural Body Scrub Formulated With Sugar, Shea Butter, and Natural Oils to Exfoliate and Moisturize Elbows, Heels, Feet, and Hands
 Lemon Cream Sugar and Shea Body Scrub #20454, $12.99

Order at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS (1-800-928-5467) and give my ID# 335001 as your Watkins Consultant so I get credit for your order.

Thursday, August 08, 2013

Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter - August 2013 - Product Specials, New Products, Recipes



Welcome and thanks for choosing me as your Watkins Consultant! I appreciate you!

I'm one of those people who loves summer. August is usually the hottest month of the year in our neck of the woods. So far temperatures have been below normal and very pleasant. We picked up some fresh peaches at a fruit stand and they are bursting with flavor. We usually get most of our produce from the supermarket and I'd forgotten how delicious peaches could taste! Sadly, this fruit stand is more than an hour's drive away.

Shop at my personal website www.NotJustVanilla.com. You'll see a page with my photo and a message from me, as well as, some blog entries if you scroll down the page. If you place an online order at my website www.NotJustVanilla.com or at www.JRWatkins.com "Create a Customer Account" and please give my Consultant ID# 335001 when asked if you "Shop with a Watkins Consultant." If you call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS please give my ID# as your Consultant. Otherwise, I won't get credit for your order!

Watkins has introduced several new products! See them in this issue. I've ordered the new Guacamole Snack and Dip Seasoning and the new Salsa Snack and Dip Seasoning. Can't wait to mix up these yummy snacks. We have ripe tomatoes from our backyard.

I've included some great recipes for you - Peachy Buttermilk Shakes, Garlic Dill Cheese Spread, Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits, and Cinnamon Roll Cake.

Make your life the best it can be. Eat nutritious foods, exercise, love, and laugh!

Make your house a Watkins home.

Read this issue now Watkins Newsletter Around the Kitchen Table for August for product specials, new products, recipes, and birdwatching.

Eleisia
Your Independent Watkins Manager ID# 335001
www.everydaynecessities.com
www.tsginfo.com/ew4346
www.JRWatkins.com/consultant/eleisiawhitney

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Iced Coffee Drink - Frappuccino



I'm not a coffee drinker but I've been making iced coffee for my hubby as the outdoor temps reach 100 degrees F and above here in Northern California. Iced coffee is a delicious cool treat.

I can make a Frappuccino at home in minutes for a fraction of the cost you'd pay for a Starbucks-style iced coffee. And this recipe has fewer calories unless you indulge by adding Caramel Whipped Cream to top it off.

This recipe makes 24 ounces of iced coffee drink, enough for two generous Frappuccinos.

Frappuccino
3 cups ice cubes
1 cup cold strong coffee, brewed and chilled
1/2 cup milk or more depending on taste
sugar free sweetener, to taste
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons fat free whipped topping or 2 tablespoons Caramel Whipped Cream

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in the canister of a blender and blend until combined, less than 1 minute. Taste and adjust with a splash more coffee, milk, dash of sweetener, or a few ice cubes.
2. Garnish with whipped topping or Caramel Whipped Cream. Serve immediately.

You can also add a drizzle of caramel ice cream topping as a finishing touch. You'll have to warm the caramel a little in the microwave so it will drizzle.

Order Watkins extracts for summer fun at www.NotJustVanilla.com Please give my ID# 335001 as your Consultant when asked if you "shop with a Watkins Consultant".
Or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS to place your order.

Caramel Whipped Cream for Cool Summer Desserts!


Whipped Cream is a yummy addition to any dessert. Cool and creamy!

Caramel Whipped Cream adds a little pizazz and tastes terrific on apple pie, ice cream sundaes, bread pudding, brownies, iced coffee drinks, dessert waffles, and the list goes on!

Here's how to make Caramel Whipped Cream at home.

Caramel Whipped Cream
One cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Watkins Caramel Extract

Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Pour in cold cream. Whip until soft peaks form. Add brown sugar one tablespoon at a time. Add caramel extract and beat until firm peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Serve immediately on dessert of your choice. Whipped cream can be stored covered in the refrigerator for several hours.

Order Watkins Caramel Extract at www.NotJustVanilla.com Please enter my Consultant ID# 335001 when asked if  "you shop with a Watkins Consultant".

My Watkins website has a new look if you haven't visited for a while. Click on SHOP With Us and then choose products from the dropdown menu.

Thanks and happy summer!
Eleisia

Monday, May 06, 2013

New Dietary Supplements Available May 15


The new line of Watkins Dietary Supplements for the US and Canada become available to order May 15! These new health supplements are highly recommended by customers and consultants.
The new supplements incude:



Vitamin C

Bone Health

Eye Health

Energy

Heart Health

Joint Health

Daily Vitamin

Weight Control

Rezist Plus (US only - waiting for approval from Health Canada)

Order supplements at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com (my J.R. Watkins website) after May 15.

Sign up now as a Consultant for $39.95 plus tax and get a 25% discount on these new supplements as well as the complete product line. 

If you sign up in May I will give you a $30 Watkins gift certificate. Watkins will include a package of 40 mainline catalogs free with your Membership, a $20.95 value. Don't wait! Supplies of catalogs are limited.

Learn more about our business opportunity at http://www.vanillasage.com  or http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a

Watkins Products and Business Opportunity


 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Fresh Fruit Parfaits with Fantastic Flavor






 
Fresh Fruit Parfait

8 ounces cream cheese, original or less-fat, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Orange Extract
Fruit of your choice such as finely diced mango, pineapple, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries

1. Combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, milk and orange extract in a mixing bowl and beat using an electric mixer.
2. Alternate layers of the cream cheese mixture and the fruit in a trifle dish or parfait glasses by either spooning the cream cheese mixture or piping with a pastry bag.

Note: Approximately 3/4 cup of each fruit choice allows for 2 tablespoons per layer in parfait glasses.

Use your favorite Watkins Extract for flavor changes.

Information about Watkins Products and Home Business Opportunity


Tuesday, March 19, 2013

March 20th is the First Day of Spring


Tomorrow is the first day of Spring. As the caption says, "Leave Winter in the Dust with Watkins Natural Cleaning Products."
Our Natural Home Care and Cleaning Products include:

All-Purpose Cleaners
Liquid Dish Soap
Liquid Hand Soap
Citrus Tub & Tile Cleaner
Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleanser
Window Cleaner
Laundry Detergent
Natural Room Fresheners
Sink Sets - Liquid Hand Soap and Hand and Body Lotion in a caddy
Foaming Hand Soaps

I use every one of these products in my home to keep it clean and chemical free.

We proudly formulate our products to be biodegradable, non-toxic and cruelty free.

Learn more about Watkins Products and Home Business Opportunity

Monday, February 18, 2013

Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Coconut Pecan Frosting



The finely grated carrots add wonderful moistness and hidden nutrition to these cupcakes. I love the rich cream cheese frosting. The coconut, pecans, and raisins give the frosting texture. My family really liked these tender cupcakes. I will use this recipe again and again.

I adapted the original recipe for Carrot Cupcakes using Watkins Gourmet Ingredients.

Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Coconut Pecan Frosting
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Watkins Cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Watkins Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Watkins Allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups finely grated carrots

Cream Cheese Coconut Pecan Frosting
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped raisins

Beat the eggs, sugar and oil in a large bowl. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, allspice and salt. Gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in the finely grated carrots. I prefer using finely grated carrots because they disappear into the batter as they bake.

Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full of batter.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Baking time varies depending on the amount of batter in each muffin cup and individual oven temperatures.

Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

For the Frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy in a large bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the coconut, pecans and raisins. Frost the cooled cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator. Yield 2 dozen cupcakes.

 The frosting in the photo above shows flaked coconut and chopped pecans. I didn't use chopped raisins. Use the ingredients for your personal taste.

These cupcakes would make a delicious Easter dessert. Use more coconut and omit the pecans and raisins. Decorate with tiny candy Easter eggs.

Make your life the best it can be. Eat nutritious foods, exercise, love, and laugh!

Eleisia

Place your Watkins order at http://www.jrwatkins.com/consultant/eleisiawhitney  or http://www.NotJustVanilla.com or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS and give my name and ID# as your Watkins Consultant, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001.

Check out our home-based business opportunity http://www.vanillasage.com

Interested in Watkins Products and Home Business Opportunity?

Monday, February 11, 2013

February is Invite-a-Friend Month and You're Invited!


Join Watkins with a business membership this month and qualify for a $20 Watkins gift certificate from our Summit Group leaders and a $30 Watkins gift certificate from me!

Join for just $39.95 (plus tax) and get a 25% discount on the products you order for yourself and earn a 25% to 39% commission on products sold.

Sign up for the discount or work part time or full time.

Use natural gourmet herbs, spices, and extracts in the foods you cook for your family. Protect your family by using personal care products and home care and cleaning products that are 95% to 100% natural.

Ready to sign up or need more information? Details at www.vanillasage.com
Interested in Watkins Products and Home Business Opportunity?

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter - February 1, 2013


Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table! Thanks for choosing me as your Watkins Associate!


Happy Valentine's Day February 14th!

The 11 fluid ounce bottle of Original Double Strength Vanilla is on sale this month. Order now if your supply is low.

Cold winter weather leads to chapped lips. Protect your lips with our Medicated Lip Balm, Weatherproofing Lip Balm, and Lip Tints with beeswax and pure peppermint oil, on special this month. Keep one in your pocket, backpack, purse, gym bag, or briefcase. Get one for each member of your family!

During the flu and cold season wash your hands with soap and warm water often. Our Natural Sink Sets include a liquid hand soap and a matching hand and body lotion in a handsome caddy. Keep a caddy in the kitchen and in the bathroom to encourage hand washing and chase those germs down the drain.

This issue has recipes for Super Bowl Sunday and for your sweethearts on Valentine's Day - Chile-Rubbed Steak Tacos, Hoagie Dip, Fruited Rice Pudding, Sweet As Kisses Pie, Raspberry-Kissed Coconut Bars, Strawberries with Chocolate Cream Filling, and Mini Cherry Cobblers.

If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. Get a $30 gift certificate if you sign up with me as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001. Sign up at my business information web site http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346, at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitneyunder Join Us - As an Associate, or by calling Watkins at 1-800-928-5467. Give my name and ID# as your sponsor.

Read this issue now:  http://www.everydaynecessities.com/february1-2013newsletter.htm

Make your life the best that it can be. Eat nutritious food, exercise, love, and laugh!


View all February Specials and the complete product line at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney You’ll find Monthly Specials on the side menu.  
  Free shipping on orders over $150.00 
Stock up on your favorite products or combine orders with friends and family to have your products shipped free of charge!

Price List of February Specials in .PDF format to help you plan your order: US February 2013 Price List

Place your order at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com or call 1-800-928-5467 (1-800-WATKINS) to place an order. Please give my name and ID#, Eleisia Whitney #335001, as your Watkins Associate.
 
The product links below should go directly to the product. If they don’t, first go to my website http://www.NotJustVanilla.com also known as http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney and choose United States. Then click on the product links below to go straight to the product on special.
 


US February Specials

Watkins Gourmet Extracts and Flavorings - Banana, Cherry, Peanut Butter, Strawberry, Vanilla Nut, Original Double Strength Vanilla, 2 fl oz/59 ml
Gourmet Extracts and Flavorings
Watkins Original Double Strength Vanilla, 11 fl oz/325 ml
Save $1.00 on Original Double Strength Vanilla
Watkins All Natural Gourmet Herbs & Spices
All Natural Gourmet Herbs & Spices
Watkins Dessert and Frosting Mixes
Save $1.00 each on Dessert and Frosting Mixes
Watkins Seasoning Salt
Save on Seasoning Salt
Watkins All-Natural Grapeseed Oils
Save on All-Natural Grapeseed Oils
Watkins Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasonings
Save $1.00 on Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasonings
Watkins Peppermint Foot Cream and Peppermint Foot Repair Salve
Purchase one Peppermint Foot Cream, get one Peppermint Foot Repair Salve for $4.49
Watkins Hand and Body Lotions
Save $1.00 each on Hand and Body Lotions
Watkins Medicated Lip Balm, Natural Beeswax Lip Balm, Weatherproofing Lip Balm
Purchase one Beeswax Lip Balm or Weatherproofing Lip Balm, get one Medicated Lip Balm for $2.49
Watkins 100% Natural Lip Tints
Save on Lip Tints
Watkins Ultra-Rich Hand Cream, a Traditional Favorite
Purchase one Ultra-Rich Hand Cream, get the second for $3.89
Watkins Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleanser
Purchase one Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleanser, get the second for $4.29
Watkins Sink Sets with Natural Hand Soap and Lotion
Purchase any Sink Set (20472, 20469 or 20467), get the second, same fragrance, for $8.99
Watkins Liquid Hand Soaps
Purchase one Liquid Hand Soap, get the second, same fragrance, for $3.49

Live the Life You Desire
If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. Join with me as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001. Sign up at my business information web site http://www.vanillasage.com, at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney under Join Us - As an Associate, or by calling Watkins at 1-800-928-5467. Give my name and ID# as your sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001.

As you know, when you join Watkins as an Associate you receive a 25% discount on the products you order for yourself and 25% to 39% commission on sales. Join for just $39.95 (plus tax).
Visit www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a for details with no pressure or obligation.

Place your product order at my Watkins website www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney
www.NotJustVanilla.com
www.everydaynecessities.com

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Sunday, February 03, 2013

A Vision That Began in 1868


Watkins is an historic company. For details about our business opportunity go to http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346  Continue reading to learn a little about Watkins history.

Watkins has been a family owned business since its beginning by J.R. Watkins in 1868. After J.R's death in 1911 his descendants, the Watkins and Kings, carried on the business, and since 1978 the Jacobs family continues the Watkins’ tradition of manufacturing the highest quality products. Watkins is a true success story. From J.R.'s kitchen in Plainview, Minnesota in 1868 to today's administration building and manufacturing facilities in Winona, Minnesota Watkins has always been a leader in superior quality products and customer service.

Did you know that the architecturally significant administration building in Winona was completed at a cost of $1.2 million in 1912, over 100 years ago! It was designed by Prairie School architect George Washington Maher and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The front entrance includes a window designed by stained-glass artist Louis J. Millet, depicting Sugar Loaf Mountain, a local landmark. The building includes Italian tile and marble, Tiffany-style glass, and other exquisite details. When looking straight up from the building's marble rotunda, visitors will see the free standing dome with 24-karat gold leaf.

A ten-story manufacturing plant was completed in 1913 that uses a gravity fed system in its manufacturing process.

Did you know that 90% of Watkins production capacity was dedicated to the World War II Allied effort. Products included Pure Dried Whole Eggs, Dessert Powder, Gelatin Desserts, Lemon Juice Powder, Orange Beverage Base Powder, Louse Powder, and Insecticide Powder for Body Crawling Insects. Watkins has always been a leader in natural products. Today we offer superior quality spices, herbs, and extracts as well as personal care and home care products that at 95% to 100% natural.

Sign up as a Consultant and become part of Watkins history! Order products for yourself at a 25% discount, share the products with others, and earn 25% to 39% commission. Join for the discount and/or work part time or full time.
http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346 and http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Business Opportunity Presentation

 
 
After viewing the online presentation contact me if you have any questions eleisia@notjustvanilla.com

See previous post for January Special Signup Offer!

If you’d like to sign up, go to http://www.NotJustVanilla.com or http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney and choose Join Us from the side menu and then As a Consultant

Trusted For Over 140 Years
Natural
Eco-responsible
Trusted For Generations
Natural Home & Personal Care
Natural & Pure Flavorings
Time Tested, Easy to Grow
One of the Highest Paying Plans
Support from Your Sponsor, the Summit Group, and Your Home Office Team
Earn in Direct Relation to Your Efforts

What’s Important to You?
More Time With Your Family
Choose Your Own Hours
Live a Healthier Lifestyle
Products That Are a Great Value
Recognition For Your Accomplishments
Extra Income
Become Debt Free!

A Simple Business Opportunity
Share With Others & Earn Additional Income
Teach Others to Share
Superior Products/Low Startup Costs
Easy to Grow Your Watkins Business

Thursday, January 03, 2013



Join our Watkins Summit Group team of Consultants with me as your Watkins sponsor during January and receive a $15 Watkins Gift Certificate from Watkins Incorporated and a $30 Watkins Gift Certificate from me, a total of $45 worth of gift certificates to order products of your choice!
(enrollment is only $39.95 plus tax!)  
 
Join for the 25% discount, work part time or full time. 
Learn more and get started here

Or call Watkins at 1-800-WATKINS and give my name and ID# as your sponsor, Eleisia ID# 335001.