Happy Fourth of July

Today we celebrate the Fourth of July in the United States, our Independence Day.

Happy Fourth of July to our followers, friends, and readers.

Have a happy and safe day.

Iced Vanilla Coffee Milk

Summer is the time for frosty cool drinks and desserts. Indulge with coffee year round with this low-cal, low-fat vanilla-flavored treat.

Iced Vanilla Coffee Milk
Serves: 4 (1-cup)

Whipped topping turns this coffee milk into a satisfying, rich-tasting summer drink or dessert. The cinnamon stick stirrer adds a light spiced flavor. You can also sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top, if you like.

3 cups strongly brewed decaffeinated coffee, chilled
1 cup fat-free or 1% milk
2 teaspoons granular sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
Ice cubes
1/2 cup fat-free or light whipped topping
Pinch ground Watkins Cinnamon for garnish (optional)
4 cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)

In a pitcher, combine coffee, milk, vanilla, and sugar substitute, and vanilla; stir well. Fill 4 (10-ounce) glasses with ice. Pour coffee mixture over ice. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the whipped topping into each glass.

Stir gently so that some topping mixes with coffee and some remains at the top of the glass. Garnish each with a pinch of ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick, if using.

Eleisia
http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney

U.S. Organic Product Sales Grow

Living Naturally

U.S. Organic Product Sales Reach $26.6 Billion in 2009

U.S. sales of organic products continued to grow during 2009 despite the distressed state of the economy, the Organic Trade Association (OTA) revealed today in releasing findings from its 2010 Organic Industry Survey. In fact, organic product sales in 2009 grew by 5.3 percent overall, to reach $26.6 billion. Of that figure, $24.8 billion represented organic food. The remaining $1.8 billion were sales of organic non-foods.

"While total U.S. food sales grew by only 1.6 percent in 2009, organic food sales grew by 5.1 percent. Meanwhile, organic non-food sales grew by 9.1 percent, as opposed to total non-food sales which had a 1 percent negative sales growth rate. These findings are indicative that even in tough times, consumers understand the benefits that organic products offer and will make other cuts before they give up products they value," said Christine Bushway, OTA's Executive Director.

In the organic non-food sector, organic supplements led, with $634 million in sales, representing 35 percent of total organic non-food sales, Organic supplement sales were 12 percent higher than in 2008. Organic fiber (linen and clothing) totaled $521 million in sales, up 10.4 percent, while personal care products, at $459 million, were up 3.7 percent from 2008 sales.

Shop Organic for Earth Day and Every Day of the Year!

Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day!

According to Chef Ann Cooper, Renegade Lunch Lady
"Between industrial farming practices, fossil fuel processing plants, packaging, and shipping, our modern food system is said to be responsible for a third of global warming. But we can change that by making better choices.

Whenever you can, eat organic, eat local, eat seasonally, and turn off the TV and talk to your kids about these things. Plus, isn't it nice to spend a little family time together? We could all use more of that."

Shop Watkins for organic vanilla, herbs, and spices.


Watkins Pure Organic Vanilla Extract , 1 fl oz and 2 fl oz bottles

Watkins USDA Certified 100% Organic Herbs and Spices

Chocolate-Mint Sandwich Cookies

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~Irish Blessing


St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow, March 17. Our family enjoys celebrating all holidays with food. Tomorrow for dinner our menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots. These Chocolate-Mint Sandwich Cookies with green mint filling make a perfect dessert.

Cookies
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Double-Strength Vanilla Extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Watkins Baking Cocoa
1 teaspoon Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk

Filling
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Pure Peppermint Extract
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Shape into two 10-1/2-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.

Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° F for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Spread on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Yield: 5 dozen.

Eleisia
http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney

Watkins Home Business Opportunity
http://www.vanillasage.com

St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time - a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic. ~Adrienne Cook

Steps To Happiness

Everybody Knows:
You can't be all things to all people.
You can't do all things at once.
You can't do all things equally well.
You can't do all things better than everyone else.
Your humanity is showing just like everyone else's.

So:
You have to find out who you are, and be that.
You have to decide what comes first, and do that.
You have to discover your strengths, and use them.
You have to learn not to compete with others,
Because no one else is in the contest of *being you*.

Then:
You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.
You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.
You will have learned to live with your limitations.
You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due.
And you'll be a most vital mortal.

Dare To Believe:
That you are a wonderful, unique person.
That you are a once-in-all-history event.
That it's more than a right, it's your duty, to be who you are.
That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.
And you'll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down.

- author unknown

Eleisia Whitney
Independent Watkins Manager
http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney
Business Opportunity http://www.vanillasage.com

Immunergy Drink Mix

Introducing Watkins Immunergy
Available to Order NOW!

Immunergy provides an energy boost and natural immune support.

What is Immunergy?
Watkins Immunergy (02285) is a drink mix physician formulated to provide natural immune support plus a caffeine free energy boost using only all-natural ingredients, colors and flavors. Its blend of eight fruit and herb seed powders and D-Ribose supports your natural defenses and energy levels so you can feel your best every day.

• is 100% all natural.
• supports immune function.
• increases energy level.
• is formulated by physicians.
• contains only natural ingredients.
• contains 8 individual servings — great for travel!
• tastes great!

The Cold Press Process
Our proprietary cold press process of fruit and herb seeds yields incredibly potent powders that retain nearly all of their natural nutritional characteristics. Since no heat or damaging chemicals are used, the results are pure, natural and healthy.

Immunergy has only 20 calories; just mix in 8 oz to 12 oz of water.

Immunergy Drink Mix - #02285
Introductory Special - Buy One at $15.99, Get the Second for $8.00!

*Available in U.S. only. Special price valid March 11 – May 5, 2010.

Eleisia Whitney
www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney