U.S. Organic Product Sales Grow

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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

Natural Living Tips and Tricks

Adapted from Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, by Alex Wilson, Jennifer Thorne, and John Morrill. There are a number of easy ways to save energy with laundry, whether you're buying new appliances or not.

Follow these suggestions whenever possible to keep energy use to a minimum.

1. Use lower temperature settings. Use warm or cold water for the wash cycle instead of hot (except for greasy stains), and only use cold for rinses. By presoaking heavily soiled clothes, a cooler wash temperature may be fine. The temperature of the rinse water does not affect cleaning, so always set the washing machine on cold water rinse.



2. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater. A setting of 120°F is adequate for most home needs. By reducing your hot water temperature, you will save energy with either hot or warm wash cycles.



3. Load the washing machine to capacity when possible. Most people tend to underload rather than overload their washers. Check your machine's load capacity in pounds, then weigh out a few loads of laundry to get a sense of how much laundry 10 or 18 to 20 pounds represents. Then use your eye to judge the volume of clothes for a load. Washing one large load will take less energy than washing two loads on a low or medium setting.



4. If washing lightly soiled clothes, use the suds-saving feature if it's available on your washing machine. This saves the wash water to be reused in the next load. Only use this feature, though, if the second load is to be washed right away.



5. When drying, separate your clothes and dry similar types of clothes together. Lightweight synthetics, for example, dry much more quickly than bath towels and natural fiber clothes.



6. Don't overdry clothes. Take clothes out while they are still slightly damp to reduce the need for ironing — another big energy user. If your dryer has a setting for auto-dry, be sure to use it instead of the timer to avoid wasting energy.



7. Don't add wet items to a load that is already partially dried.



8. Dry two or more loads in a row, taking advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load.



9. Clean the dryer filter after each use. A clogged filter will restrict flow and reduce dryer performance.



10. Dry full loads when possible, but be careful not to overfill the dryer. Drying small loads wastes energy. Air should be able to circulate freely around the drying clothes.



11. Check the outside dryer exhaust vent. Make sure it is clean and that the flapper on the outside hood opens and closes freely.



12. In good weather, consider hanging clothes outside and using totally free solar energy to do the drying.


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

ImmunergyTM - New Product

Supports Immune System
Increases Energy Levels
100% Natural Ingredients
Caffeine Free & Tastes Great — Just add to Water!
We are extremely excited to announce a new product to the Watkins family — Watkins ImmunergyTM. This physician formulated powder drink mix provides natural immune support plus a caffeine free energy boost using 100% natural ingredients, colors and flavors. Not to mention it tastes great! It's a blend of eight fruit and herb seed powers (900 mg) and a D-Ribose (600 mg) which supports your natural defenses and helps maintain energy levels so you can be your best and feel your best every day!

Who should be taking Watkins ImmunergyTM? Everyone concerned with keeping their immune system at peak levels!
Moms & Dads
Daycare providers
Travel industry personnel/agents/attendants
School teachers
Gym facilitators/trainers
Anyone working with the public!

Watkins delicious blend of eight fruit and herb seeds contains 900 mg of our exclusive blend.
Chardonnay Grape seed (Vitis vinifera)
Blueberry seed (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Cranberry seed (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Red Raspberry seed (Rubus idaeus)
Black Raspberry seed (Rubus occidentalis)
Pomegranate seed (Punica granatum)
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa)
Milk Thistle seed (Silybum marianum)

It's an antioxidant powerhouse and is 9x more potent than Acai berries — much more potent than competitor blends available on the market. What makes Watkins stand out against others on the market? Our ingredients retain their natural power and goodness by using the Cold-Press process which gently presses and separates the seeds into oils and powders without the use of heat or chemicals. Results is a product that is exceptionally pure, potent and nutritionally rich.

Learn more about Watkins ImmunergyTM by viewing a special Flash presentation by following this link:
http://www.watkinsonline.com/flash_video/Immunergy/index.cfm

Available March 2nd*

March/April Promotion
02285 Watkins ImmunergyTM
Box of 8 Individual Servings
Buy One ImmunergyTM at $15.99 USD, and receive a 2nd at half price — that's just $8.00!
*Available in U.S. only at this time.

Eleisia Whitney
Independent Watkins Manager 335001
Place Order http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney
Business Opportunity http://www.vanillasage.com