Why I chose Watkins

Many people have asked me why I chose to become a Watkins Associate, so I thought I would share my story here. In October of 2008 I decided that I needed a change in my life. I had a great husband, a beautiful nine month old son, and a challenging full time job, but my days had become extremely repetitive. Monday through Friday I fell into the same routine, over and over again. I was in need of something different to help break me out of that monotony. I had lost touch with a lot of my old friends after my son was born, so I felt like I needed a way to get out of my house and meet some new people.

I decided that I wanted to start a direct sales business where I could sell products at in-home parties and vendor shows. I considered my options, but all the popular companies in my area seemed to have such an over-saturation of reps that it seemed useless for me to even try with one of them. I felt like I needed to find something exciting, new and different to introduce here in the Birmingham area. Something that offered great products that I loved so that they would be easy for me to sell.

One night I Googled "direct sales companies" and found plenty of options, but the trouble was choosing one! So, I went to a popular website for newlyweds and asked on the forums what other people were doing around the country. One person mentioned Watkins, and that sparked my interest. I had bought their lotions and body oils before, so I was familiar with their brand. I had no idea that they offered a direct sales line with over 350 products, so I was excited to find out more information on the company. After skimming the Watkins website, I knew that this was the company for me. I am extrovert, so the social aspect of doing Good Tastings parties really attracted me to the business. It was also very appealing that Watkins didn't require anything more than the $39.95 membership package.

I loved that Watkins products are so affordable for everyone, which is very important in today's economy. I loved that the company was so well established and carried such high quality products. I loved that they are so dedicated to being environmentally friendly, and using all natural products. After my son was born I have really become more aware of trying to be more "green" and not use so many harsh chemicals around him. I also have made an effort to introduce mostly organic foods as he has started eating solids. I care so much about his health and well being, and I want to give him the very best start in leading a healthy life. I felt assured that Watkins could provide my family with a wide variety of all-natural products that would help us lead a healthier lifestyle.

Thanks for reading my story. I hope that it will inspire some of you to see what all Watkins has to offer you and your family.

Please feel free to email me at bethcbryan@gmail.com for more information about ordering products, or becoming a Watkins associate yourself! There are so many advantages to joining the Watkins team, and I promise you will not be disappointed. The cost to join is one of the lowest in the whole industry - just $39.95! That is less than a tank of gas these days. You really have nothing to lose, and so much to gain.

Have a great day!

Beth









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New website!

You can now shop online at my personal Watkins website! No longer will you have to enter my Associate ID, it will do all the work for you if you follow this link:

http://www.watkinsonline.com/bethbryan/

Be sure to bookmark it!









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Hit the ground running.

We had an absolutely incredible weekend at our first vendor booth event! I cannot tell you all how overjoyed I am by the results of this show. I'm so excited to share these photos with you all. Friday night and Saturday morning we set up shop at the Winter Festival of a local elementary school. Thanks so much to the PTO and staff for giving us such a great opportunity to share our new business with people. Also thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and said hello! It was great to meet everyone.



We provided samples of the Tomato Horseradish dip and the Salsa and Sour Cream dip, along with apple spice bread and pumpkin spice bread. The next day we also provided Good Tastings bread with grapeseed oil, the new garlic herb seasoning blend and a little black pepper for dipping.



Everyone raved about the samples, so much that we sold quite a bit of products right off the table! Even the husbands and kids declared our food delicious, and some went in search of Mom to come back and sample everything.



In addition to the food we had set up displays of a lot of the other items, including tester bottles of the lotions so people could smell how delicious the products are. The lemon scent won the popularity contest with mango coming in a close second.



We were definitely the new kids on the block at this event, but the reception we received was awesome. The Watkins products generated a lot of interest, and providing the samples really helped spark people's curiosity. Some people had never heard of us and had no idea what we sold, so we took the time to explain our extensive product line.



Others recognized the brand from seeing it at a local store, but didn't know there were so many other products available. And then others knew about the products from past experience but had no idea it was still available as a direct sales line. We heard a lot of "Oh! My grandmother swore by Watkins double strength vanilla for all her baking!" A few people even told us that their grandparents or parents were Watkins associates in the past. Seeing our products was a walk down memory lane for a lot of people. I loved talking to everyone and really enjoyed hearing their stories.

Our raffle for the gift basket was a huge success. Congratulations to our winner! In the basket was most of the makings for Pumpkin Spice bread along with other kitchen accessories. I know she will love it.



We had a lot of people interested in booking a Good Tastings party, so it looks like our schedules are going to be jam packed for a while. We also found out about two more upcoming events from our nice vendor neighbors Rachel and Bobby. One event is at a Christmas Bazaar on December 6th and another Santa Shop on December 13th. We are planning to do both, which will probably mean even more bookings for GT parties.

Let me take a minute to say if anyone would like to sign up to become an associate and help us cover some of these events, please feel free to contact me for more info. This is an incredible ground level opportunity that could really be a huge success for you! I have been so amazed at how easy these products are to sell. They are such great quality and affordable prices that they seem to just sell themselves.

In addition to that, if anyone would like to place an order for more products, Lori will be closing this order sometime before Wednesday, November 26th. Please let us know if you are interested so we can get your order in with the others to save you money on shipping.

Thanks again everyone!








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Word to your MUFA

Fat that accumulates around the abdomen increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Doctors recommend that people who are heavier in the midsection, reduce this area with diet and exercise.

According to a study that appeared in Diabetes Care, a journal published by the American Diabetes Association, a diet rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFA) may help reduce abdominal fat better than a carbohydrate rich diet.

When test subjects ate a carbohydrate enriched diet, they tended to accumulate fat in the abdomen. When they ate a diet that had more MUFA, abdominal fat concentration decreased, even without exercise.

What are some foods that are MUFA rich?

Olives and olive oil
Canola oil
Nuts and nut oils (peanut, walnut)
Seeds and seed oils (sesame, flaxseed)
Grape seed oil
Soybean oil
Avocados
Excerpt from diabetes.about.com

From lowering cholesterol to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, it turns out that the oil inside those tiny seeds in grapes has a whole "bunch" of benefits! Top chefs are now cooking with Grapeseed oil because of its amazing effect on enhancing the natural flavours of food. The late Master Chef, Jean Louis Palladin, noticed that his customers always felt good after a meal cooked in Grapeseed oil. It's one of the few foods known that not only reduces LDL (the bad cholesterol), but raises HDL (the good cholesterol). This helps to keep arteries clear, which may contribute to another benefit of Grapeseed oil - its potential to guard against impotence. Grapeseed oil contains a high level of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which makes it not only healthy, but very stable.

Watkins Grapeseed oil's light neutral flavor won't mask or clash with your other foods. It's high smoke point makes it perfect for your grilling or sauteing as well as for salad dressings. Try the original unflavored version in your baked goods. You don't need to refrigerate grapeseed oil but if chilled it will not cloud up like olive oil. Watkins Grapeseed Oil is available in three gourmet flavours; Original(unflavored), Garlic and Parsley, and Citrus and Cilantro, and you'll also find it in our Garlic, Chipotle and Onion Liquid Spices. Isn't it time for an oil change?

Learn more about how to Choose Healthy Fats In Your Daily Diet For Lowering Cholesterol.









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2008 Seasonal Favorites — Get'em While They Last!

November 18, 2008

Don't be left out in the cold! Order the following Seasonal Favorites today before they are all gone!

Get these incredible values before it's too late!

Cream of Tartar
Regularly $4.99, Special Price $4.49, Save 50¢

Turkey Rub
Regularly $6.99, Special $6.49, Save 50¢

Pucker Up 2 Pack — Great stocking stuffers!!
Regularly $9.98, Special, $7.49, Save $2.49

Pomegranate Sink Set — No house should be without one or two!
Regularly $17.99, Special $16.49, Save $1.50

Cinnamon Cream Sprinkles
Buy one at $4.99, second one at $1.99!

Pumpkin Bread Mix
Buy one at $5.99, second one at $2.89!

Snickerdoodles Cookie Mix
Buy one at $5.49, second one at $2.89!

Orange Spice Bread Mix
Buy one at $5.49, second one at $2.89!

Apple Spice Bread Mix
Buy one at $5.49, second one at $2.89!

Baked Potato Soup
Buy one at $8.49, second one at $4.29!


Pricing effective November 18, 2008.







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Sorry Kermit. It is easy being green.

Have you heard?

J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary has earned the seal of approval from the Natural Products Association! This coveted seal represents the standard for natural in the personal care industry.

Put simply, to be approved by the NPA, products must meet the following criteria:

Products must be made of at least 95% natural ingredients.
Ingredients must be from renewable and sustainable resources.
More importantly, J.R. Watkins Natural Apothercary is one of only three brands to earn the NPA seal. That's a benefit for you and your customers!

In the next few months, J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary packaging will be updated to include the NPA logo. The first products to include the NPA logo will be Lemon Cream Body Cream and Vanilla Body Cream.

Isn't that exciting news? Are you ready to go one step further and want to learn more about J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary products and the ingredients we avoid? Check out our Training Guide for lots more great info!


Caring for Your Family, Home & the Environment...
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.


Click the image to view lots of info about our environmentally friendly all natural products.









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Featured Recipe: Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes

Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes



Ingredients
Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Organic Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Organic Ginger
1/2 tsp Organic Nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup Watkins Pumpkin Butter or canned pumkin
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped walnuts



Brown Sugar Frosting
1/4 cup butter
6 tbsp brown sugar
6 tbsp half-and-half
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp Original Double-Strength Vanilla


Cooking Directions
Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes
In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In large bowl cream together pumpkin 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 for 18 to 22 minutes. Makes 16 cupcakes.

Brown Sugar Frosting
In 2 quart 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.







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This weeks order closing soon.

I'm planning to close out this weekend's party order today if anyone local to the Birmingham area would like to order anything. You will save a ton of money on shipping charges if you order through a party rather than ordering online. I am happy to combine your order with this order to be placed today.

Hope everyone has a great Monday!







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Brunch recipes

I've had some requests for the recipes used in yesterday's brunch, so I will post them here. Enjoy!


Hot Crab Dip
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz sour cream
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
• 1/8 teaspoon Watkins Organic Garlic Powder
• 1 package Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning Sample (1 1/2 Tbsp.)
• Watkins Black Pepper and Watkins Sea Salt to taste
• 1 loaf Bread with Rosemary and Sea Salt
Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients and spread mixture evenly into a 1 quart baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove baked crab dip from the oven, and stir well. Serve hot with bite size chunks of Rosemary Bread with Sea Salt.


Bread with Rosemary and Sea Salt
• 1 package Good Tastings Bread Mix
• 1 12-oz can beer or lemon-lime flavored soda
• 3 tbsp Watkins Rosemary
• 3 tbsp Watkins Parsley
• 1 tbsp coarsely-ground Watkins Sea Salt
• 1 tbsp melted butter
Combine 2 Tbsp rosemary and 2 Tbsp parsley with dry bread mix until well mixed. Pour in beer or soda. Mix until just moistened. Do not overmix. Pour batter in loaf pan. Sprinkle remaining herbs on top, followed by sea salt. Drizzle with butter and bake at 325°F for 50 minutes to 1 hour.


Salsa & Sour Cream CheeseBall
• 2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 packet (3 Tbsp) Watkins Salsa & Sour Cream Snack & Dip Seasoning
• Watkins Omelet & Soufflé Seasoning
Mix snack & dip seasoning into cream cheese. Form into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, unwrap and roll in Omelet & Soufflé Seasoning. Serve with crackers or breadsticks.


Buffalo Chicken Dip
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Ranch dressing
• 3/4 cup Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Watkins Cayenne (optional for more heat)
Heat chicken and hot pepper sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through. Blend cream cheese and ranch dressing together until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture. Add cayenne to taste. Cook, stirring until well blended and serve warm with tortilla chips.


Roast Beef Rollups with Horseradish Tomato Spread
• 1 sample packet (3 Tbsp) Tomato Horseradish Snack & Dip Seasoning
• 2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4- 1/2 pound Deli Roast Beef
• Flour Tortillas
Mix the dip packet with cream cheese allow it to sit for 1/2 hour, spread on a tortillas, top with deli roast beef or sliced turkey, wrap tightly, slice in 1" pieces and serve toothpicks in each one.


Garlic Cheddar Sausage Balls
• 1 lb. mild sausage
• 12 oz. sharp cheese (softened)
• 2 cups Bisquick
• 1 tsp. Watkins Organic Garlic Powder
• 2-3 dashes of Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce (or more depending on taste)
• 1 tsp. Watkins Cayenne Pepper (or more depending on taste)
Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand or using the dough hook on a stand mixer. Roll into small balls. Place on baking sheets sprayed lightly with Watkins Cooking Spray. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes, or until done (depends upon the size). Remove from baking sheet and place on paper-towel lined tray. Best served warm.


Cinnamon Sticky Monkey Bread
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted, divided
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp Purest Ground Cinnamon 6 oz.
• 2 cans refrigerated regular or buttermilk biscuits
Combine 2 tbsp melted butter, brown sugar, nuts, and water and place in bottom of a 10-inch bundt pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon together. Dip each biscuit lightly into remaining melted butter, then into sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place each biscuit on end in bundt pan. Pinch tips or sides of biscuits slightly together (this helps prevent ring from falling apart when served.). Bake at 400ºF for 20 to 25 minutes. After baking; turn out on plate. Serve immediately. Makes 10 servings.


Honey Butter Spread
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tsp Watkins Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla

Melt butter in microwave, add honey and mix well. Add the Vanilla and Cinnamon and mix well. Honey Butter will thicken as it sits.


Vanilla Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow cream
• 1-1/2 tsp Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla
• Fruit of choice, cut into bite size pieces

Combine all ingredients and mix well with electric mixer. Serve with assorted fruit, such as pineapple, apples, pears, or strawberries. Makes 2 cups.

Try This: Add 1 Tbsp of Watkins Orange Extract or Watkins Lemon Extract. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels or other snacks.





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Grand Opening Success!

The Grand Opening was a huge success! We had a great turnout even though it was drizzling rain and the temperature dropped quickly this morning.

There were drawings every 30 minutes in which all the door prizes were handed out. A big congratulations to all of our lucky winners! I hope you enjoy using the Watkins products.

Here are some photos from the big event.

When you entered the door, there was a table set up with info cards to fill out to enter the doorprize drawing, and catalog folders.



In the dining room was a huge spread of food to sample the Watkins products. These pics were taken in a rush just before everyone arrived, so not all the food was out yet.

On the left side we have grapes and vanilla fruit dip on the tiered stand, apple and orange spice muffins, monkey bread on the cake plate, salsa and sour cream cheese ball with crackers beside that. In the middle is a basket of regular and rosemary bread. Under that steamer lid was hot crab dip, sausage balls and buffalo chicken dip. Those three were a HUGE hit! The crab dip was devoured. I would definitely make it again. Above the steamer are the roast beef rollups with Tomato Horseradish spread.



On the other side of the room was pasta salad, veggies and Salsa and Sour cream dip:



In the kitchen was a hot chocolate station where we handed out samples of all the seasonal flavored hot cocoa mixes and chai latte. Everyone raved about the cocoas.



There were different stations set up around the house where everyone could sample the products. On the living room sofa table was the Natural Cleaning Products station.



This table held the Personal Care items and the hostess tree. If you booked a party today you got to pick a gift from the tree!



Here were all the prizes and giveaways set up on the fireplace. The grand prize baskets were a huge hit.



Along the bar was more information and product demos. I set up the cooking spray demo comparing Watkins to Pam and the vanilla demo comparing Watkins to McCormick.



And finally, in my bedroom, I set up the "In the news" station, where you could read what your favorite magazines have said about Watkins products.



I had such a wonderful day, and I'm so thankful to everyone who came and browsed all the samples. I do hope you will call me if you are interested in hosting a Good Tastings party, or if you are interested in signing up to become a Watkins Associate. I have already had interest from two friends who want to sign up! I am so excited about this! Thank you so very much, ladies!









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The Grand Opening Menu

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For a good cause

My son's school is having an big to-do to raise money for the preschool next month. When the director asked us parents to help out in soliciting items for doorprizes, I decided to donate a goodie basket full of Watkins items. Today I assembled this basket. I'm hoping whoever receives this basket of goodies will love it!





This basket contains:
Watkins Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix
Watkins Cinna-Cream Sprinkles
Samples of Watkins Cinnamon and Black Pepper, Chicken Soup and Gravy Mix and Onion Soup and Gravy Mix
2 oz bottle of Watkins Double Strength Vanilla
Watkins Natural Aloe Lip Balm
Red and green sprinkles
Silicone Baking Liner
Pot Holder
Cooling racks
Rolling Pin
Spatula
Mixing spatula
Large Autumn themed cookie cutter set
Mini Autumn themed cookie cutter set
And to top it all off, a few Lindt truffles!

Fun stuff!









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A teaser post

Here is a taste of what you could win if you come to the Grand Opening next Saturday! I've put together quite a few door prizes and other goodies today, so this is just a sampling of what you might win!




Peppermint Stick Hot Cocoa Mix


Raspberry Truffle Hot Cocoa Mix (Limited Edition)



White Chocolate Almond Hot Cocoa Mix

This is one of the grand prizes. Isn't this exciting?


This basket contains:
Watkins Bread Mix with a Woodchuck hard cider for mixing!
Watkins Organic Rosemary
Samples of Watkins Cinnamon and Black Pepper
an oven mitt
Spatula
Mixing spatula
Autumn themed silicone bread pan

And now for the Big Kahuna, the Granddaddy of all Grand Prizes....


This basket contains:
Watkins Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix
Watkins Cinna-Cream Sprinkles
Samples of Watkins Cinnamon and Black Pepper
Red and green sprinkles
Silicone Baking Liner
Pot Holder
Cooling racks
Rolling Pin
Spatula
Mixing spatula
Large Autumn themed cookie cutter set
Mini Autumn themed cookie cutter set


And there are plenty more prizes that I am not even going to show you. You'll just have to wait and see what all is in store for you. Be sure to get there early!

The first person through the door is an instant winner of one of these fabulous prizes. Bring a friend and you will get an additional ticket, which doubles your chances of winning the grand prize!








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The Importance of a trunk stash

Today I learned the importance of carrying catalogs and flyers in my car. I went to the post office to drop off invites for my grand opening, and the postmaster took notice of my Watkins stuff. He started asking me more info, so I told him about the products and what I had to offer. I told him I would bring him a catalog so he could look at all the selection. I thought I had one in my car, but as it turns out, I didn't! Luckily I work just down the street from the post office, so I dropped one off later.

So... lesson learned. Always be prepared. I should have listened to my Eagle Scout of a husband more often.







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Grand Opening Invitation

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Like Peas and Carrots.

I knew there was a reason I liked this company so much! The fisherwoman in me is so excited to read this!


Watkins Sponsors FLW Outdoors

Watkins is proud to announce our sponsorship of FLW Outdoors - the prestigious and largest fishing tournament organization in the United States. Founded in 1979 as Operation Bass, the organization began as a small weekend tournament. Over a span of 27 years, FLW has become the world’s leader in tournament promotion. With 214 events including the Wal Mart FLW Tour, Wal Mart Bass Fishing League, Wal Mart Walleye League and many others, FLW is highly publicized nation wide. Watkins’ logo and product images of Pure Vanilla, Organic Black Pepper and Organic Cinnamon are featured on a fishing boat and SUV used during the tournaments. Major events, such as the Wal Mart FLW Tour draw 10,000 - 12,000 visitors for the tournament weigh-in and “Family Fun Zone” activities. In addition to the Watkins boat and truck, Watkins is also participating in the traveling simulator game. A truck and trailer featuring Watkins logo and art will travel the country. It is an interactive game/ride with a big screen and a life size model of the Watkins fishing boat where the player actually feels like they are driving the boat and experiencing the action. Simulator games are set up at various FLW events, tournaments, and championships as well as promotions at Wal Mart stores (set up in Wal Mart parking lots). The truck will travel the country through 2007. Watkins samples and recipe cards will be handed out to game participants during the events. Click here to visit the FLW website. www.flwoutdoors.com








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Great Gift Packaging Ideas

Here are some great gift ideas using Watkins Products that I thought I would pass along to everyone. Enjoy, and feel free to add your own ideas in the comment section!

Fishermen put Anise Extract on bait to attract fish. They tell us it works like magic! Place Watkins Anise Extract, Fish & Seafood Seasoning, Lemon Pepper, Insect Repellent and Sun Block in a tackle box, or wrap them in netting (like a fish net) and attach to a fishing pole.

Prepare truffles or caramels and give away as a gift in a decorative
package, with the recipe and extract.

Give Hazelnut and Irish cream extracts along with coffee.

Give Pumpkin Butter with pumpkin bread, Good tastings bread or one of Watkins other
bread mixes.

Package Turkey Rub with poultry seasoning,roasted turkey gravy mix and a wire whisk.

Bundle Chai Latte, Pucker Up Two Pack and Cinna-Cream Sprinkles in a package together with a mug.

Package White Chocolate Almond Hot Cocoa and Peppermint Stick Cocoa with a mug, chocolate dipped candy canes or peppermint sticks for stirring.

Pamper with Peppermint- Place Cocoa, Watkins Peppermint Foot Scrub
and Foot Cream in a basket with a decorative towel.

Package Good Tastings Bread mix with Rosemary and a bottle of Grapeseed Oil in a bread loaf pan with a set of decorative ramekins for oil dipping.

Package Cinna-Cream Sprinkles with Pumpkin Bread Mix, Orange Spice Bread Mix Or Apple Spice Bread Mix in a muffin tin, bread loaf pan and a fall themed pot holder

OR

Prepare bread. Wrap in seasonal cellophane or plastic wrap and a rectangle of fabric or burlap tied with raffia

Give Snicker doodles cookie mix in a Gift Basket along with Cinnamon.

OR

Package cookie mix with a cookie sheet and spatula and give to a
college student.

Give Red, Green, Yellow and Blue Food Color to a baker along with cream
of tartar and seasonal extracts.

Package Baked Potato Soup or Six Onion Soup Base with soup bowls, Good Tastings Bread Mix, Watkins Pepper and crackers.

Give Pomegranate Sink Set as is or package with Raspberry cocoa or Pucker Up Two Pack.

Natural Total Body Mango Gift Pack makes a great gift as is, or include a fluffy towel.

Contact me today to place your order for any of these products!

November 2008 Specials

Check out the November Specials for some great deals! Act now to get the best prices for the items on your Christmas list.



Here are a few of my favorites:


The Gold Medal Sampler
The Gold Medal Assortment’s little sister! Our famous Original Double Strength Vanilla (2 fl oz/60 mL) and regular-sized Cinnamon and Black Pepper are boxed and ready to give to the teacher, babysitter or anyone else who would love a box of superior Watkins quality. All products certified Kosher.
Special Price: $US 15.99


Original Double Strength Vanilla
Watkins vanilla is made from the world’s finest Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans. Our secret low-alcohol, double strength formula is perfect in recipes requiring baking or freezing.
• Award-winning
• Less alcohol
• Double strength
• Bake-proof/freeze-proof
• Made with the finest Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans
• The best all-purpose vanilla for baking and freezing
(11 fl oz/325 mL)
Regularly $13.99
Special $11.99



This one makes a great Teacher or coworker gift:


Lemon Creme Body Care Gift Pack
Put an end to rough, dry hands. Our natural Hand Care Gift Pack provides hard-working hands the pampering they deserve. We combine the best of nature’s goodness with our time tested knowledge to bring you a natural hand & body lotion, body cream and hand & cuticle salve that nourishes, moisturizes and helps to maintain smooth, soft hands.
Regular Price: $24.97
Special Price: $22.99



These Shea Butters are wonderful. They would make great stocking stuffers!

Natural Body Creams in a variety of scents
.R. Watkins Natural Body Creams provide your skin with the ultimate moisturizing experience. Natural shea and cocoa butters are whipped together with more than 10 natural oils and extracts to protect, soothe and condition your delicate skin. This is a healthy treat your skin will never forget! (3.3 oz)
• Available in five delightful essences
• Ideal for rough areas including heels, knees and elbows
• Rich, non-greasy formula
Regularly $7.99
Special $6.49



And here is another great stocking stuffer idea!

Pucker Up Two Pack
Two of our most popular 100% natural lip tints are coupled together to offer you or someone you love a perfect pucker! This special two pack contains Tickled Pink and Simply Mauve-lous.
• Makes a perfect stocking stuffer
• Lip tints provide all the benefits of our Natural Beeswax Lip Balm
Regular Price: $9.98
Special Price: $7.99



Who can resist warm spice bread right out of the oven? Wrap a loaf in plastic wrap then use a piece of plaid or festive fabric to wrap it again. Tie a few pieces of raffia around the whole loaf and this makes a great gift for your neighbor or mailman.

Apple Spice Bread mix
This flavorful quick bread mix is flavored with a blend of apple and premium cinnamon for enjoyment at breakfast or part of a holiday buffet. Delicious as a loaf or as muffins.(16 oz/454 g)
Regular Price: $5.99
Special Price: $5.49


Cinnamon? Vanilla Icing? In a sprinkle? SOLD!


Cinna-Cream Sprinkles
Combine Watkins Cinnamon with the sweet, creamy taste of vanilla icing, and suddenly your morning toast tastes like a cinnamon bun! Just sprinkle on buttered toast; also great on cereal and oatmeal.
Special Price: $4.99


And finally, what better way to celebrate on Christmas morning that a big mug of hot cocoa for everyone in the family. Well, except for Fido.


Limited-Edition Hot Cocoa Mixes
Warm-up with three of our most popular flavored cocoa mixes from holidays past! Perfect for cuddling up by the fire après-ski or after the holiday meal, these instant cocoa mixes deliver gourmet flavor instantly. Get yours now—after the holidays, they’ll be gone!

Available in Peppermint Stick, Raspberry Truffle and White Chocolate Almond flavors.
Special Price: $4.99 each

Shameless Plug- How to place your orders!

So here is my first shameless plug for my new little business venture--

If any of you want to place an order but know that you won't be able to attend one of my parties because, for example, you live all the way over on the other side of the continent, DON'T WORRY! You can go directly to my Watkins website and browse through their extensive online catalog. Shopping made easy breezy!

Add as much of that wonderful stuff to your cart that you want, then go back and add some Christmas gifts for your mother-in-law, then go back and add some more for your kid's teachers appreciation/Hanukkuh gifts, then remember that your best friend's lingerie shower is coming up so go order her some smell-good body oils so you won't be too embarrassed when she opens your gift in front of everyone, then drag yourself away from your online shopping addiction and head to the checkout!

After that you can take a deep breath because you have just completed the most important tasks on your to-do list. And then you will be jumping for joy because it is Easy. Delicious. Wonderful. Trustworty. Affordable. DONE!

Your order will ship directly to your door across the continent from me, and from what I can tell so far it's quick, too! I placed an order last Wednesday and it already says it's shipped with a UPS tracking number that says it should be arriving this Wednesday!

Don't you just love living in the internet age?

A new adventure

I'm setting off on a new adventure. Wanna come? You are more than welcome to join me!

I have decided to branch out and start selling Watkins products. If you're familiar with Watkins, then you know that they are an outstanding company that has been around for 140 years! If you're not familiar, I hope you'll click on the link above and check them out.

The company offers a Natural Gourmet line with a variety of delicious and high quality edibles from the finest double strength vanilla extract and other flavorings, to herbs and spices, gourmet soup, dip and bread mixes, grapeseed oils, cocoa mixes and plenty of things in between. And that's just the food!

The Natural Apothecary Products include awesome Pamper-Me items such as hand, body and foot lotions, lip balms, face creams, bath salts, and body oils. They come in a wide range of yummy scents that will make you want to gnaw on your hand when you apply them, such as Lemon Creme and Vanilla.

In addition to that stuff, there is a Home Remedies line that includes menthol cough and cold medicines, salves, liniments, first aid, pain relief, vitamin supplements and weight management systems. Even toothpaste! Watkins Natural Apothecary Line just earned The Natural Products Association's "NPA Certification". To earn this seal the products must be made of at least 95% natural ingredients from renewable and sustainable resources. How cool is that?

You think that is impressive? Well just wait! There's more!

They also have a line of natural plant-based House Cleaning products that are environmentally friendly and great for those folks who have Gone Green! They have all sorts of house cleaning items such as dishwashing liquid, all purpose cleaner, window cleaner, even toilet bowl cleaner and insect repellent! There is also a new line of home fragrances made with essential oils that smell wonderful.

Good Tastings is a more recent division of the company, in which independent associates like me host in-home parties where guest can sample the delicious Watkins products in person before purchasing. And luckily for you, friends, I am all set up and ready to go as an independent seller! Yahoo! If you have an interest in hosting a party and earning some free goodies, please let me know!

I am so impressed with this company and the products. I have been listening to a bunch of their online audio stuff for training info, and the more I learn, the better it gets. There are plenty of people who are making six digit incomes just by selling products at home parties, flea markets and craft fairs and adding members to their team who also sell stuff. And speaking of that, if any of yall are interested in becoming Associates like me so you can get great discounts on all these products, let me know!

At this stage of the game, I'm not looking at it as an major income since I already have a good steady job. (Thanks Dad!) Personally, my #1 reason for doing it is to get out of my house and have some adult interaction and try to meet some new people. I am so excited to make some new friends, and also get together more often with the old ones, too.

Let me know if you have any questions or anything. Have fun getting Watkinized!