Independent Watkins Associate #335001 - Vanilla Sage

Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter - January 2012 Issue

2012-01-06T19:55:00.000-08:00

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!

~ Let this year be filled with warmth in our relationships,
with the strength to help those who need our help
and the humility and openness to accept help from others. ~

As you know, 2012 has arrived! I'm a few days late with the January 1st issue. I hope all of you were having as much fun with your family as I was with mine. Our son, daughter, and baby were here for two weeks and flew home very early this morning.
Look at the delicious recipes we have for you this month - Honey-Glazed Black Pepper Roast Beef, Creamy Chicken Tomato-Basil Pasta, and Snow Pie with Raspberry Sauce.

Live the Life You Desire
If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. I will give you a $30 gift certificate to buy products for yourself. Just 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.

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).
If you join with me as your sponsor I will give you a $30 Watkins Gift Certificate to order products for yourself.
Visit www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a for details with no pressure or obligation.

WATKINS JANUARY SPECIALS

View January Specials Online

Save $.50 on All-Natural Gourmet Grinders - Sea Salt, Peppercorns, Spice Blends	Save $2.50 on Purest Granulated Black Pepper - All-Natural 12 oz Tin	Save $.50 on Soup and Gravy Bases
Save on USDA Certified Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract	Savings on All-Natural Gourmet Herbs & Spices	Save $1.00 on Deep Muscle Warming Balm
Save $1.00 on Menthol Camphor Cough Suppressant Rub	Save $2.00 on Pain Relieving Liniment	Save $2.00 on White Cream Liniment
Introducing J.R. Watkins Naturals Baby Care Line	Body Oil Mists Coconut, Grapefruit NEW!	Save $1.00 on Ultra-Rich Hand Cream
Save on Facial Care	Save $.50 on Sugar and Shea Body Scrub	Save $.50 on Calming Bath Soak
Save on Medicated Lip Balm	Save $1.00 on Peppermint Foot Care and treat your feet!	Save $1.00 on Hand and Body Lotions
Save $.50 on Aloe & Green Tea Deodorant	Save on Natural Beeswax Lip Balm	Buy One Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleanser at $7.99, Get Second for $4.49!
Save $.50 on Orange Citrus Tub & Tile Cleaner	Buy One Liquid Laundry Detergent at $12.99, Get Second Same Fragrance for $7.49!	Save $.50 on All Purpose Cleaners

Read this issue now:
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Happy 2012!

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

I Believe by Brian Tracy

2011-12-31T18:42:00.000-08:00

I Believe

by Brian Tracy

I believe every person has within themselves inexhaustible reserves of potential they have never even come close to realizing.

I believe each person has far more intelligence than they have ever used.

I believe each person is more creative than he or she has ever imagined.

I believe the greatest achievements of your life lie ahead of you.

I believe the happiest moments of your life are yet to come.

I believe the greatest successes you will ever attain are still waiting for you on the road ahead.

And, I believe through learning and application of what you learn, you can solve any problem, overcome any obstacle and achieve any goal that you can set for yourself.

Happy New Year 2012!

2011-12-31T18:35:00.000-08:00

Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!
~ William Arthur Ward

Wishing You and Your Family a Very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year 2012!

Eleisia

Alice Uncensored: J.R. Watkins Hand Soap

2011-12-30T09:13:00.000-08:00

Become an Associate During December! $50 Worth of Gift Certificates

2011-12-04T17:52:00.001-08:00

Watkins and the Summit Group

Didyou know

that you can join Watkins as an Associate andreceive a 25% discount on the products you order for yourself? Join for just $39.95(plus tax). If you join with me as your sponsor I will give you a $30 Watkinsgift certificate to order products. I’m a member of a team of Associates withinWatkins known as the Summit Group. Our founders Steve and Ginny Bretzke areoffering a special December Joining Incentive, a $20 Watkins Gift Certificate!

So if you join with me as your Watkins sponsor during December youwill receive a total of $50 worth of Watkins gift certificates. (Giftcertificates are mailed out in January.) Use them yourself or give them tofriends or relatives.

Whether or not you’ve been considering aWatkins Home-Based Business, now is the time to join. This $50 gift certificateincentive is just available from me and for the month of December. You may sayyou don’t have time during the holidays to start a home business! If you signup right away you can buy products for your holiday baking and entertaining ata discount. Then use any spare time to familiarize yourself with the businessand get a running start the first of the year. You might even discuss thebusiness with friends and relatives over the holidays.

Go to http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a formore business details and to join. You may also signup by calling Watkins at1-800-WATKINS (1-800-928-5467) and give my name and ID# as your sponsor,Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001.

If you have any questions or concerns email me at eleisia@NotJustVanilla.com or call925-838-0186. If you’d like a Watkins catalog and printed business informationemail your request along with your name and mailing address.

If you’d like to order products withoutsigning up as an Associate go to my website http://www.NotJustVanilla.com View December Specials and thecomplete product line at http://www.NotJustVanilla.com

Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes

2011-11-25T16:44:00.001-08:00

Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes
2 1/4 cup/560 mL all-purpose flour
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking soda
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Cinnamon
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Ginger
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Nutmeg
1/2 cup/125 mL butter, softened
1 1/3 cups/325 mL sugar
2 eggs
1 cup/250 mL Watkins Pumpkin Butter or canned pumpkin
3/4 cup/180 mL milk
3/4 cup/180 mL chopped walnuts

Brown Sugar Frosting
1/4 cup/60 mL butter
6 tbsp/90 mL brown sugar
6 tbsp/90 mL half-and-half
2 cups/500 mL powdered sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla

Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes
In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs. Blend in pumpkin. Stir in dry ingredients and milk, blending until batter is smooth. Stir in chopped walnuts. Spoon batter into paper lined muffin tins. Fill about 2/3 full. Bake at 375°F/190C for 18 to 22 minutes. Makes 16 cupcakes.

Brown Sugar Frosting
In 2 quart/2 liter saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and half-and-half. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Let cool to spreading consistency (5 to 10 minutes). Frost cupcakes.

Order Watkins Products at www.NotJustVanilla.com

Become an Associate with the Summit Group

2011-11-22T10:46:00.001-08:00

I'm an Independent Watkins Associate and I would like for you to become a member of my Watkins team!

As a Watkins Associate you receive a 25% discount on the products you order for yourself.
You earn 25% to 39% commission on the products you sell.
If you sponsor other associates you'll earn 5% to 10% commission on the products they use and sell.
If you join with me as your sponsor you become a member of the Summit Group with access to a free training web site, free business tools, weekly training conference calls, and a free business web site to help you introduce the Watkins Home Business Opportunity.
If you join with me as your sponsor I'll give you a $30 Watkins Gift Certificate to order products for yourself. You'll receive the gift certificate approximately 2 weeks after you sign up. This gift certificate is provided by me and not another Watkins Associate or Watkins Incorporated.

Use people-safe and environmentally-safe products in your home.Watkins brings you:

Distinctive natural food products serving a wide range of tastes and cooking styles.
A luxurious line of natural personal care products that are certified natural by the Natural Products Association and are formulated with at least 95% all natural ingredients.
Environmentally friendly, natural home-care products ensure a clean home and a clean world.
Tried and true apothecary health care items and the latest in consumer requested supplements.
All Watkins products are backed by JR Watkins original 100% satisfaction guarantee, so you can use and sell them with confidence!

A Watkins work-from-home business is a simple business planwith a variety of business methods. Choose traditional retailing or teambuilding or a combination of both.

· 25%discount on products you order for yourself

· ShareWatkins catalogs and products with customers, friends, relatives, andco-workers

· LivingNaturally Sampling Party Plan

· OnlineRetailing

· Boothor table at trade shows, craft shows, fairs, and bazaars

· Personal-UseTeam-Building Plan

Ready to join now or need more information?
For details about the Watkins Home Business Opportunity and how to join go to http://www.tsginfo.com/ew4346a

Eleisia
www.NotJustVanilla.com
Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-17T14:03:00.001-08:00

Providing Natural Skin Care

For over 140 years, Watkins Incorporated has been America’s pioneer in natural living, utilizing the finest natural ingredients in our products. To this day, Watkins adheres strictly to the same quality standards set forth by company founder, J.R. Watkins. Through our natural personal care, Watkins continues to provide products that are good for the earth, good for others and good for you. Wholesome and refreshing - Watkins is never “doctored up” like some big city factory products.

Watkins has seen great success and growth with the existing J.R. Watkins Apothecary line of natural-based personal care. We continue to evolve our brand based on our consumer’s needs and corporate goals for environmentally friendly and sustainable products. New in 2008, Watkins launches J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary – a complete line of head to toe personal care including lotions, body creams, body oils, lip care and travel kits.

We are dedicated to providing personal care that is truly natural. Our formulas are 95% natural and above, with many at 99% natural and higher. Using renewable, plentiful ingredients from mother earth, we offer a luxurious line of personal care for every day use, free of synthetic or irritating chemicals. And as always, our products are never tested on animals.

To continue providing options to meet consumer demand for more natural, clean, healthy products, our goal is to take our current knowledge and history of natural to an even higher level.

J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary

Brand Commitments:

· 95% Natural and above

· Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Free

· Sodium Laureth Sulfate Free

· Paraben Free

· Phthalate Free

· Mineral Oil, Petrolatum free

· Dye Free

Free Yourself with J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary Freedom Code:
Sulfates Chemical Sunscreens Petro Chemicals Glycols Parabens Phthalates	DEA/TEA-synthetic stabilizers Formaldehyde Donors 1,4 Dioxane Polymers Acrylates Carbomer	PVP Chemical Preservatives Silicones Quats Talc

All Watkins products are packaged in BPA (Bisphenol A) free plastic containers.

Order Watkins Natural Personal Care Products
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2011-11-17T13:21:00.001-08:00

Watkins Natural Plant-Based Home Care Products

Watkins natural cleaners feature the most popular cleaning products on the market in non-toxic, plant-based formulas that are both biodegradable and phosphate free.

Watkins is committed to delivering the same tried-and-true cleaning power you have come to appreciate.That is why we stand behind our natural cleaning products with Watkins legendary 100% satisfaction guarantee. Watkins believes caring for the environment and your home shouldn’t be a chore; it should be a refreshing experience.

Watkins proudly formulates with:

Essential Oils
Plant-based Cleaning Agents
Natural Salts
Purified Water

Most of Watkins natural cleaners are packaged in attractive crystal clear plastic bottles that look beautiful on your countertop.

Everyday choices effect the health of our families and our environment. Household products are one of the largest contributors of health problems in our homes. Cleaners containing ammonia, chlorine and other chemical ingredients have been known to cause respiratory irritation. In North America, one in three people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis.*

All Watkins products are packaged in BPA (Bisphenol A) free plastic containers.

* US National Center for Health Statistics

Order Watkins Natural Plant-Based Home Care Products
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Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter - November 2011

2011-11-03T22:37:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!
We had a terrible wind storm last night. There was no damage or blown overtrees but the wind gusted for most of the night. This morning the yards werestrewn with piles of leaves and tree branches that were literally ripped fromthe trees. My hanging begonias were whipped to shreds. I know it's autumn andthe leaves are beginning to fall from the trees but the yards were so beautifulyesterday and today they look like a disaster struck!

Our son, daughter-in-law, and baby girl were here visiting for a few days!An eight month old is so inquisitive and full of energy!

We have a new Master Catalog that shows the complete product line. Watkins11 fl oz Double Strength Vanilla Extract, 11 fl oz Double Strength ImitationClear Vanilla Extract, 6 oz Cinnamon tin, and 6 oz Black Pepper tin are all onsale this month!

Kemps Holiday Vanilla Ice Cream is Made With Watkins Vanilla! The Kempsbrand has a tremendous heritage and a very strong presence in the Mid-West.Please look for this premium ice cream in your local grocers.

Look at the delicious recipes we have for you this month - Cinnamon Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins, Bean Vegetable Soup,Pumpkin Soup, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Cheese Sage Biscuits, Chili-Glazed Porkwith Sweet Potato Hash.

Yes, I still need your help. If you are on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, orother social networking sites would you go to my Watkins Business web site andLike, +1, tweet, or share my site www.everydaynecessities.com?The buttons are near the top of the page. I would really appreciate yoursupport!

Live the Life You Desire
If you areconsidering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. I will giveyou a $30 gift certificate to buy products for yourself. Just join with me asyour sponsor, Eleisia Whitney ID# 335001. Sign up at my business informationweb site http://www.vanillasage.com,at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney underJoin Us - As an Associate, or by calling Watkins at 1-800-928-5467. Give myname and ID# as your sponsor.

Watkins November Specials from Eleisia Whitney

Independent Watkins Associate ID# 335001

November Specials

Save $2.00 on our Original Double Strength Vanilla 11 fl oz/325 ml	Save $1.00 on our Double Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract 11 fl oz/325 ml	Save $1.00 on Purest Ground Cinnamon 6 oz/170 g
Limited-Edition Extracts, 2 oz/59 ml - Black Walnut, Danish Pastry, Hazelnut, Irish Cream - Seasonal items, limited quantities	Save $1.00 on Purest Granulated Black Pepper, 6 oz/170 g	Purchase one Pumpkin Bread Mix, get the second for $3.49 - Seasonal item, limited quantities
Cinna-Cream Sprinkles - NEW larger size - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Snickerdoodles Cookie Mix SOLD OUT	Limited-Edition Snack & Dip Seasonings NEW - Garlic Parmesan, Jalapeno Cheddar - Seasonal item, limited quantities
Save $1.00 on Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasonings	Purchase one Shortbread Cookie Mix, get the second for $2.99, Seasonal item, limited quantities	Apple Cranberry Butter NEW - Seasonal item, limited quantities
Pumpkin Butter - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Save $1.00 on Turkey Rub - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Save $1.00 on All-Natural Poultry Seasoning
Save on Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix	Save on Country Gourmet Gravy Mix	Save $1.00 on All-Natural Grapeseed Oils for dipping and cooking
Purchase one Cooking Spray (01040) and one Baking Powder (01039)— Get All-Natural Baking Cocoa for $3.59	Save $2.00 on Petro-Carbo First Aid Salve	Save $1.00 on Hand Creams
Save on Lip Tints	Purchase any Sink Set at $17.99, get the 2nd Rmatching set for $8.99	Purchase any Liquid Hand Soap, get the 2nd matching scent for $3.99

Read this issue now:

http://www.everydaynecessities.com/november1-11newsletter.htm

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney
www.NotJustVanilla.com
http://www.everydaynecessities.com

New Baby Line of Products

2011-11-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

J.R. Watkins Naturals Baby Care Line

Use J.R. Watkins Naturals Baby Care Line to care for your little one without worry. Made with ingredients as wholesome and harmless as your baby, our Baby Line is free of synthetic preservatives, fragrances, and dyes. With products to soothe, nourish, and cleanse, we have every inch of baby covered.

A complete line of 100% Natural Baby Care—Available December 15, 2011!

Order at www.NotJustVanilla.com

Apple Cinnamon Cake

2011-10-21T15:12:00.000-07:00

This recipe for Apple Cinnamon Cake is a friend's family recipe. The first time I ate a piece of this cake was about 24 years ago! I knew I had to have the recipe. This delicious, moist, cinnamon and apple cake is the perfect addition to your autumn meals and snacks.

Apple Cinnamon Cake

Topping
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 small package coconut
1 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup butter, melted

Cake
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup Crisco shortening or butter
1 cup sour milk
2 eggs
2 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled, chopped apples

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place rack low in oven.
Butter bottom of 9x13 inch baking pan.

For topping - In a small bowl mix sugars, coconut, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and melted butter. Set aside.

For cake - Mix flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.

Mix sugars in a large bowl and cream with shortening or butter.

If you don't have sour milk, make the milk by placing one tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice in a one cup measuring cup. Fill cup with milk to make one cup. Let sit for 5 minutes; then stir.

Beat eggs and add with the sour milk to creamed mixture, alternately with the flour mixture and ending with the flour mixture.

Finally stir in the chopped apples.

Pour batter into prepared pan; then crumble coconut nut mixture over the cake batter.

Bake 50-55 minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm or at room temperature plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Eleisia
www.NotJustVanilla.com
www.EverydayNecessities.com
Start a Watkins Home Business for just $39.95 (plus tax)

Black Walnut Caramels

2011-10-21T14:59:00.000-07:00

My mom made fudge, divinity, peanut brittle, and caramels for the holidays. My favorite was chocolate fudge with nuts. I couldn't stop with just one piece of fudge!

I make chocolate fudge every Thanksgiving and Christmas for my family and for gifts. Yesterday I decided to try my luck at making Black Walnut Caramels because one of Watkins' new holiday extracts for this year is Black Walnut Extract.

These homemade caramels are a chewy treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.

The caramels turned out yummy! Here is the recipe I used.

Black Walnut Caramels
3 cups brown sugar, packed
2 cups white Karo syrup
1 cup butter
1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Watkins Black Walnut Extract
1/2 to 1 cup chopped black walnuts

Butter a 9x13 inch pan or two 8 inch pans.

In a large heavy saucepan combine sugar, Karo syrup, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture boils.

Continue cooking until the boiling mixture reaches 248 degrees F/120 degrees C, stirring now and then to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, black walnut extract, and chopped nuts.

Pour into buttered 9x13 inch pan or two buttered 8 inch pans. When firm, remove caramel block from pan onto cutting surface, cut and wrap in waxed paper squares. Store in refrigerator or cool place. Makes about 96 caramels.

If you store caramels in the refrigerator let them come to room temperature before serving for optimum flavor and chewiness. Otherwise, caramels are too firm to bite. They soften up quickly.

Tips

Line buttered pan with aluminum foil. Extend foil over edges of pan so you can lift caramel out of pan when firm. Butter foil. I did not line my pan with foil and had a little difficulty removing the block of caramel from the pan after it cooled and firmed. I used a long flat spatula to lift caramel from pan onto cutting surface.
Make caramels with or without walnuts. Black walnuts are not as abundant as other walnuts. If you can't find black walnuts substitute with other walnuts.

Use a candy thermometer to measure correct temperature. If you don't have a candy thermometer, cook candy mixture to "firm ball" stage (245-248 degrees F/118-120 degrees C). To determine "firm ball" stage without a thermometer, a small spoonful of hot syrup is dropped into cold water, forming a firm ball, one that won’t flatten when you take it out of the water, but remains malleable and will flatten when squeezed between thumb and finger. DO NOT cook caramel mixture above 248 F/120 C or the candy will turn out hard and not chewy.

Eleisia
www.NotJustVanilla.com
www.EverydayNecessities.com

Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter - October 2011

2011-10-10T12:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!

October 1st. The days are getting noticeably shorter and cooler.

I have a favor to ask. If you are on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, or other social networking sites would you go to my Watkins Business web site and Like,

Watkins 2011 Seasonal Favorites Holiday Product Line is now avaialble. Order for holiday cooking and entertaining. Some products are new and some are old favorites.

Look at the delicious recipes we have for you this month - Crescent Roll Sweets, Mashed Maple Squash, Maple Apple Bread, and Pumpkin Butter Bread.

If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. I will give you a $30 gift certificate to buy products for yourself. Just 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.

Watkins October Specials from Eleisia Whitney
Independent Watkins Associate ID# 335001
October Specials

Baker’s-Sized Extracts - NEW! 8 oz/236 ml	Save on USDA Certified Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract	Save $2.00 on Original Double Strength Vanilla, 11 oz/325 ml
Limited-Edition Extracts, 2 oz/59 ml - Black Walnut, Danish Pastry, Hazelnut, Irish Cream - Seasonal items, limited quantities	Purchase one Pumpkin Bread Mix, get the second for $3.49 - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Purchase one Snickerdoodles Cookie Mix, get the second for $3.29 - Seasonal item, limited quantities
Cinna-Cream Sprinkles - NEW larger size - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Limited-Edition Hot Cocoa Mixes - Peppermint Stick, White Chocolate Almond - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Limited-Edition Snack & Dip Seasonings NEW - Garlic Parmesan, Jalapeno Cheddar - Seasonal item, limited quantities
Save on Baked Potato Soup Mix - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Purchase one Shortbread Cookie Mix, get the second for $2.99, Seasonal item, limited quantities	Apple Cranberry Butter NEW - Seasonal item, limited quantities
Pumpkin Butter - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Save $1.00 on Turkey Rub - Seasonal item, limited quantities	Save $1.00 on All-Natural Poultry Seasoning
Save on Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix	Save on Country Gourmet Gravy Mix	Purchase One White Deep-Dish Pizza Crust Mix and get one for $1.49
Save $2.00 on Pain Relieving Liniment	Save $1.00 on our Hand and Body Lotions	Save on Ultra-Rich Hand Cream
Save on Aloe & Green Tea Deodorant	Save on $2.00 on Rezist Plus	Save $2.00 on Skin, Hair & Nails
Buy one Menthol Rub and get the second for 99¢	Save on All Purpose Cleaners	Save on Lemon Furniture Polish

Read this issue now:
http://www.everydaynecessities.com/october1-11newsletter.htm

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney

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Our Planet

2011-10-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

Photo taken in 1968 by Apollo astronaut crew

“When mankind’s first interplanetary travelers stood on the Moon and gazed back at Earth, they were startled to see only a fragile blue sphere surrounded by a minuscule membrane of atmosphere. As the water planet rose delicately above the stark lunar moonscape, the astronauts snapped a few pictures to remind us that we are all captive passengers on an environmental star-ship of sorts, one whose resources are not limitless after all, but terribly finite. Fittingly, the now famous sequence of photographs became known as the “Earthrise” series.”

By Simply Tim (Tim Lee) From Earthrise and Running Shoes

In our everyday lives we tend to forget that we live on a plant with a finite amount of resources. That’s why I get so excited over my Watkins Business. The need for companies to practice “green” manufacturing is more important than ever. Watkins has been a pioneer in natural living, utilizing the finest natural ingredients since 1868. We continue our commitment to you and the environment by implementing processes that reduce waste and conserve energy. Together we can make a positive impact on our environment.

How does Watkins reduce waste and make a positive impact on the earth?

Offer a full line of plant based home care products that are free of pollutants and biodegradable.
Offer a full line of USDA certified 100% Organic Herbs and Spices and All-Natural Pure Extracts.
Adhere to a strict paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling program.
Utilize biodegradable packing materials.
Use soy-based ink in our printed marketing materials.
Employ e-communications and encourage customers, Associates, and vendors to obtain information online instead of in printed form.
Gravity fed filling processes: We fill our bulk dry mixes using time-tested gravity feeds. This allows us to conserve energy that would normally be used to power a pneumatic or conveyor system.
Use lighter weight product packaging. Simply reducing our plastic bottle weight for various products has saved thousands of pounds of plastic from waste.
Encourage vendors to use renewable energy and cut waste.
Utilize Lean business and manufacturing practices to help eliminate waste and streamline operations.

What is Living Naturally to Watkins?
A way of life. Watkins is striving to be the most trusted natural products company and Living Naturally speaks to all of Watkins product categories. From sourcing raw materials, to manufacturing, and delivery, Watkins is working toward sustainability in every aspect of our business!

What is it to our Associates and Customers?
Living Naturally means each of our customers can expect consistent products and service at an affordable price, all with the sustainability of our planet’s resources in mind.

With internal expertise, we can assure you that Watkins natural products have been developed, manufactured and delivered to you with dedication to environmental sustainability. We have taken the burden off your shoulders so that you can make an anxiety free purchase since Watkins natural products are made in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

NPA Certification
The Natural Products Association has granted J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary products the NPA Seal of compliance. To earn this coveted seal, products must be made of at least 95% natural ingredients from renewable and sustainable resources.

Did You Know?
Utilizing natural ingredients allows for the elimination of ingredients that can potentially cause health risks. Most synthetic chemical ingredients are modeled after natural equivalents!

DfE Certification
J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care has received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Designed for the Environment (DfE) program. The DfE seal ensures
consumers that cleaning products displaying the seal have been formulated using the safest ingredients for human and environmental health. By working closely with cleaning product manufacturers, the DfE diverted the use of 80 million pounds of harmful chemicals they refer to as “chemicals of concern” in 2007.

Did You Know?
If every household in the U.S. replaced just one bottle of 24 oz. petroleum based dishwashing liquid with Watkins 24 oz. plant-based product, we could save 85,886 barrels of oil! That is enough to heat and cool 4,941 U.S. homes for a year!

Sign up now and join me as we use natural plant-based products and tell others how they can use these products too! Start you own Watkins business today! Take our no obligation no pressure online tour Have the Life You Deserve for more information.

Go Chic with Natural Home Care Products! NPA Approved

2011-10-05T15:29:00.000-07:00

Go Chic with Watkins Natural Home Care Products!

You make choices everyday to keep your family healthy and safe — now you can do the same with cleaning your home with safe, natural plant-based home care products.

Watkins — the second home care product line to be certified by the Natural Product Association.

Nearly one million people visited the NPA web site looking for information about natural products. The Natural Product Association is trying to help consumers navigate the natural shelves by creating a seal that helps consumers easily identify what products are truly "natural." The exciting news — five of Watkins Home Care products carry that seal and more products will be certified in 2011!

Watkins Freedom Code guarantees that all products carrying the NPA seal of approval are:

• Free of Synthetic Dyes

• Commitment to Full Ingredient Disclosure (Key to whether a product is truly natural; most companies do not indulge the ingredients.)

• Fragranced with Essential Oils

• Free of Animal Bi-Products

• Biodegradable

• Free of Phosphates

• Hypoallergenic

• Non-Toxic, Plant Based Formulas

Natural is all the rage; whether it's what we eat, put on our bodies, or what we use in our homes. People everywhere are making the choice to go natural. We set ourselves apart from other companies because we truly carry natural home care products. Not to mention we are the only direct selling company offering NPA approved products.

Why are consumers choosing natural?

• The Environmental Protection Agency reports that air pollution in our homes is up to five times worse inside than outside.

• 37% of Americans suffer from chemical sensitivities, skin rashes and allergies, many of them provoked by chemicals in cleaning products.

• Asthma is the leading cause of emergency room visits and absenteeism in schools.

• Warm baths and showers open pores so that what we have cleaned with is more readily absorbed.

• Indoor pollutants come from all sorts of chemicals we use to make our lives easier every day-carpets, furniture, household cleaners and personal care.

• The Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air quality among the top five risks to human health.

It's not hard to see that choosing natural products provide:

• A Healthier Home
• A Healthier You
• A Healthier Family
• An Eco-Friendly, Safe Environment for your loved ones.

All Purpose Cleaners

Rid your home of dirt and grime without the harsh toxins found in other all purpose cleaners. J.R. Watkins Natural All Purpose Cleaner quickly removes grease and grime from most surfaces in your home.You'll find hundreds of uses for this great streak-free, earth-friendly cleaner. Our easy-to-use spray and wipe formula is available in four premium fragrances. (24 fl. oz./710 mL)

Put this cleaner to the test on a variety of surfaces:

• Appliances, sinks, countertops, stainless steel
• Fixtures, floors, walls
• Sealed granite, tile

16781 Aloe & Green Tea
16783 Lavender
16782 Lemon
16784 Orange Citrus

March Special
$5.99 USD each or purchase any All Purpose Cleaner, get one Lemon All Purpose Cleaner for $2.99!
Incredible purchase — just in time for Spring Cleaning!

Shop at http://www.notjustvanilla.com/

New 8 Fluid Ounce Extracts

2011-10-05T15:26:00.001-07:00

EXTRACTLY DELICIOUS!

NEW larger size is available May 25, 2011!

Watkins has over 20 flavors of natural extracts

sure to make your favorite recipes even more flavorful!

For the serious bakers, we now have the value size — 8 ounces — in our most popular favors!

Great value — at the price of $10.99 USD that's only $1.37 per ounce versus the 2 ounce extract at $2.50 per ounce!

Baker's Sized Extracts (8 oz/236 mL)

21191 Almond
21192 Butter
21194 Coconut
21195 Lemon
Regularly $10.99 USD each - Special Price $9.99 each*

21197 Pure Vanilla
Regularly $17.99 USD - Special Price $16.99 *

Your family will be delighted with these melt in your mouth truffles. Easy recipe — mix some up today!

White Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
2 cups/500 mL vanilla (white chocolate) chips
1/4 cup/60 mL sour cream
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla
1/4 to 1/2 tsp/1.2 to 2.5 mL Watkins Almond Extract
Watkins Baking Cocoa and/or powdered sugar, and/or melted semi-sweet chocolate

Melt vanilla chips in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in sour cream, vanilla and almond extracts; mix well. (If mixture begins to stiffen, return to low heat until mixture is smooth.) Refrigerate approximately 60 minutes or until mixture is firm enough to handle, stirring occasionally. Form mixture into 3/4-inch/2-cm balls. Roll in cocoa or powdered sugar, or leave plain and pipe on melted chocolate in an attractive pattern with a decorating bag. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes 60 truffles, one per serving.

Now's the time to email or mail the news to your customers (especially your bakers) and get ready to place your order on May 25th.

*Promotional pricing valid though July 5, 2011

Shop at http://www.notjustvanilla.com/

Around the Kitchen Table - September 2011 Issue

2011-09-28T16:42:00.001-07:00

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!

Please enjoy shopping the Watkins September Specials. This exclusive newsletter includes specials, recipes and tips for a healthier and happier you!

Watkins 2011 Seasonal Favorites Holiday Product Line is now avaialble. Order for holiday cooking and entertaining. Some products are new and some are old favorites.

Look at the delicious recipes we have for you this month - Alfresco Bean Salad, Antipasto Picnic Salad, Apple and Ginger Crumble (Slowcooker Recipe), and Peanut Butter-Banana Bars.

If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. I will give you a $30 gift certificate to buy products for yourself. Just 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.

Read this issue now:
http://www.everydaynecessities.com/september1-11newsletter.htm

September Specials

Save $.50 on Purest Granulated Black Pepper, 12 oz/340 g	Purchase one Country Gourmet Gravy Mix and Get Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix for $4.49	Gourmet Potato Salad Seasoning - New larger size
Limited-Edition Extracts - Black Walnut, Danish Pastry, Hazelnut, Irish Cream - Seasonal Favorites, limited time offer, 2 oz/59 ml	Purchase one Pumpkin Bread Mix, get the second for $3.49 — Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer	Cinna-Cream Sprinkles - Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer, New larger size
Limited-Edition Hot Cocoa Mixes - Peppermint Stick and White Chocolate Almond - Seasonal Favorites, limited time offer, New larger size	Save on All-Natural Gourmet Herbs & Spices	Purchase one Snickerdoodles Cookie Mix and get the second for $3.29 - Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer
Limited-Edition Dips - Garlic Parmesan and Jalapeno Cheddar - NEW Seasonal Favorites, limited time offer	Save on Baked Potato Soup - Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer	Purchase one Shortbread Cookie Mix, get the second for $2.99 - Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer
Apple Cranberry Butter NEW Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer	Pumpkin Butter - Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer	Save $1.00 on Turkey Rub - Seasonal Favorite, limited time offer
Buy one Menthol Rub and get the second for 99¢	Save $1.00 each on Peppermint Foot Care - Cream and Scrub	Save $1.00 on Foot Repair Salve
Purchase an Aloe & Green Tea Conditioner and get Aloe & Green Tea Shampoo for $4.99	Save $1.00 on Aloe & Green Tea Body Wash	Save $1.00 on Pucker Up Two Pack - Natural Lip Tints
Save $1.00 - $2.00 each on Menthol Camphor Products - Relief Mist, Bath Soak, Lavender Drops	Save $2.00 on White Cream Liniment	Save $1.00 on Deep Muscle Cooling Gel
Save $1.00 on Deep Muscle Warming Balm	Save $1.00 on Pain Relieving Liniment Spray	NEW - Grapefruit Liquid Hand Soap
Save $.50 on Liquid Dish Soaps

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney
Watkins Online Catalog:
http://www.notjustvanilla.com/
http://www.everydaynecessities.com/

Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter - August Issue 2011

2011-09-28T16:41:00.001-07:00

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!

August has arrived! Add flavor to your summer meals with Watkins barbecue sauce, snack and dip seasoning mixes, new seasoning grinders, and clear vanilla.

Please enjoy shopping the Watkins August Specials. This exclusive newsletter includes specials, recipes and tips for a healthier and happier you!

Every medicine chest and first-aid kit should have a tin of Watkins Petro Carbo First Aid Salve. This salve relieves pain and itching associated with minor cuts, burns, skin irritations, scrapes, and insect bites. Order large tin for medicine chest and travel size for purse, briefcase, or gym bag.

Look at the delicious recipes we have for you this month - Watkins Barbecue Ribs, Grilled Pork Rub, Chocolate Almond Pudding Dip, and Orange Dream Cake.

If you are considering a home based business please take a look at Watkins. I will give you a $30 gift certificate to buy products for yourself. Just 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.

Read this issue now:
http://www.everydaynecessities.com/august1-11newsletter.htm

August Specials

Save $1.00 on Double Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract	All-Natural Gourmet Spice Grinders—NEW	Save on All-Natural Pure Extracts—NEW
Save $1.00 on Purest Ground Cinnamon All-Natural	Save $1.00 on Gourmet Original Barbecue Sauce	Save $1.00 on Gourmet Snack &amp; Dip Seasonings
Save $.50 on Natural Seasoning Blends	Save $2.00 on Petro-Carbo First Aid Salve	Save $1.00-$7.00 on Supplements - Linimax, E+CoQ10 Softgels, Male Formula, Superfood Multiple—Complete Multivitamin
Save $.50 on Hand and Cuticle Salves	Save $1.00-$2.00 on Facial Care	Purchase one Dusk to Dawn Gift Set, get the Second for $4.99
Save $1.00 on Lip Tint Trio	Purchase any Lip Balm and Get Medicated Lip Balm for just $1.99	Save $2.00 on Traditional Degreaser
$11.99 or purchase one Toilet Bowl Cleanser at regular price, get the 2nd for $6.49	Purchase any Liquid Dish Soap, get matching Liquid Hand Soap for $3.49

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney
Watkins Online Catalog:
http://www.notjustvanilla.com/
http://www.everydaynecessities.com/