Good Tastings Blog

We Have Moved!!

2009-04-06T11:44:00.002-05:00

Attention everyone! Good Tastings blog has found a new home and a new name!

Come on over to the new site at www.southernlivingnaturally.com. Along with the new and improved look comes lots of exciting blog giveaways, recipes and eco-friendly tips.

Be sure to bookmark it. Please don't forget to change your RSS feed if you subscribe in a reader!

I look forward to seeing you there!

Aloe and Green Tea All Purpose Wipes featured in Family Circle Magazine

2009-02-21T19:33:00.004-06:00

Aloe & Green Tea All-Purpose Wipes
Article No. 16701

Convenience and natural cleaning power is combined into one ready-to-use, all-purpose wipe. No water, suds or rinsing required! Effortlessly wipe away dirt and grime with these biodegradable, durable and disposable wipes. These wipes are flushable and even safe for septic tanks!

(35 Wipes)

As Seen In Family Circle®

Family Circle's Associate Editor Laura Serino loves J.R. Watkins Natural Wipes!
"There's no cleaner I haven't tried, but these aloe-and-green-tea-infused wipes are my hands-down favorite."

Grilled Asparagus: if you haven't tried this, you should!

2009-02-18T12:53:00.003-06:00

Let me first tease you with a photo of this beautiful meal that I had last night, and then tell you how to make grilled asparagus.

Just look at that.... makes your mouth water, huh?

Ok, this is REALLY easy to make, I promise. Just three ingredients! It doesn't get much easier than that.

Ingredients:
1 bundle fresh asparagus
Watkins Cooking Spray
Watkins Garlic and Herb seasoning

Directions:

Rinse asparagus well, and chop about 2-3" off the end of the stems.

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, drop the asparagus in for about 1 minute. Remove from water and place in a single layer on a grill pan that has been liberally sprayed with Cooking Spray. Spray asparagus with more cooking spray, then sprinkle with Garlic and Herb Seasoning.

Place on grill for 4-5 minutes until slightly charred, turning once.

That's it. They come off tasting absolutely delicious.

I promise you will not be disappointed with this one.

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Customers Receive FREE SHIPPING* On Orders Over $50!

2009-02-14T09:32:00.004-06:00

Beginning Monday, February 16th, 8:00 a.m., customers will be able to receive free shipping & handling on orders over $50. Contact me at bethcbryan@gmail.com or go online at WatkinsOnline.com/bethbryan to place your order! This is an outstanding offer!

Hurry, this offer ends March 1st so be sure to take advantage fast!

*Free standard shipping on orders over $50 from February 16 — March 1, 2009.

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Share the Love ~ Two Weeks of Specials!

2009-02-14T07:19:00.000-06:00

Watkins is passing on the savings to you in the month of February with two weeks of additional product specials!

Week One
Monday, February 16th – Sunday, February 22nd
Buy One Aloe & Green Tea Body Cream (Article No. 40507) for $7.49, Get One Aloe & Green Tea Body Oil (Article No. 20505) for $1.99!

Week Two
Monday, February 23rd – Sunday, March 1st Buy One Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleanser (Article No. 16750) for $7.99, Get One for $3.99!

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Valentine's Pucker Up Giveaway! WE HAVE TWO WINNERS!

2009-02-11T07:35:00.001-06:00

And the winners are:

Congrats Anonymous #8! I'm pretty sure that anonymous person is my very own mama! But since I didn't put anything in the rule about family member not being eligible... Congrats MOM! I guess I'll hand deliver your lip tint the next time you babysit for me (which I'm hoping will be sometime this weekend so I can have some high quality baby free Valentine's alone time with the hubs. hehehe)

And Congrats to #10 Zahra! Contact me at bethcbryan@gmail.com to claim your prize! (And don't worry, I will not ask you to babysit.)

Just in case anyone is wondering, here is how I chose the winners:

Thanks for entering, everyone! I enjoyed reading all about your Valentine's gifts. I hope everyone gets something even more spectacular tomorrow! I just received my early Valentine's gifts: A beautiful photo frame, a new Sims game and The Price Is Right for the Wii! YAHOO! I'm so excited!

Have a great weekend everyone.

~Beth

Just in time for Valentine's Day, you can win a luscious lip tint! Keep it for yourself or offer it to someone you love for the perfect pucker!

Two lucky winners will receive one of the New Lip Tint Colors: Either Simply Mauve-lous or Tickled Pink.

All the benefits of our 100% natural beeswax lip balm, with a hint of color! And, they are naturally flavored with pure peppermint oil for a very smoochable flavor.

To enter the contest, just answer the following question in the Comments section of this post:

What was your most favorite Valentine's Day gift that you've ever received?

There’s no right or wrong answer, just post a comment to be entered to win! If you have any trouble posting a comment, email me at bethcbryan@gmail.com and I will post your entry for you.

THE RULES

One entry per person, please.

No entries after 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, February 12th.

Winners will be announced on Friday. Be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Good luck!

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Reduced Price on Fragrance Free Body Oil!

2009-02-10T16:22:00.003-06:00

Now offered for a limited time, the Fragrance Free Body Oil (4 fl. oz.) is available at a special reduced price!

A carefully-selected blend of four of the oils most highly regarded for their anti-aging, nourishing qualities, penetrating ability and non-greasy feel, plus phytonutrient-rich aloe vera oil and antioxidant vitamin E. This all-natural blend of grapeseed, macadamia nut, avocado and apricot kernel oils moisturizes deeply. Use as an all-over body oil after the shower or shaving, or as a delightful massage oil.

Regularly $9.99 — Special $7.99 — Act fast and save $2.00!

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What is your freedom code?

2009-02-09T16:01:00.002-06:00

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Natural Home Care- good for you, good for your family, good for the environment.

2009-02-08T20:58:00.006-06:00

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about natural home care and why it is positively the best choice for you, your family and the environment!

Click for our Natural Home Care Tutorial

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Join the Freedom Revolution!

2009-02-08T19:26:00.003-06:00

Let J.R. Watkins free you with the Freedom Code Club!

Life is stressful enough, the last thing we need to worry about is the ingredients in the products we use everyday. You can fight back by joining the Freedom Club and spreading the word about natural products that not only free you from harmful ingredients but also free the environment from toxic chemicals.

Freedom Code members have exclusive access to:

* Member only discounts
* Quarterly Newsletters
* Natural product articles
* Natural home care and beauty tips
* Exclusive member only news
* Help develop new products from J.R. Watkins

Click here to join today to become free too!

For detailed information about the ingredients in our products, be sure to view the new "Why Natural Skin Care?" tutorial guide. It's information everyone needs to know!

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Featured Recipe: Cinnamon Spice Cookies

2009-02-05T19:42:00.004-06:00

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp Purest Ground Cinnamon

1/2 tsp Organic Nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups sugar

12 tbsp butter (1 ½ sticks), softened

1 egg

1/2 tsp Original Double-Strength Vanilla

1/4 cup molasses

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl set aside 1/2 cup sugar.

With an electric mixer beat butter, remaining sugar, egg, vanilla, and molasses until well blended. Combine with dry ingredients until dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and dip in 1/2 cup reserved sugar.

Arrange on a baking sheet, about 3-inches apart. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.

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Give Your Loved Ones Something Sweet for Valentine’s Day!

2009-02-02T19:58:00.002-06:00

Watkins has always been known for superior vanilla products. We have taken a creamy vanilla flavor and blended it in an all-natural base to provide a truly special lip balm formula.

This is a favorite for the entire family. Whatever the season, our Vanilla Lip Balm is a comforting, soothing moisturizer that keeps lips soft, moist and conditioned day and night. Natural emollients help prevent chapping and drying from sun, wind and cold by retaining natural lip moisture.

02979 Vanilla Lip Balm (4 g/.14 oz.)
Buy One at $2.99, Get One for Just $0.59!
This sweet deal won’t last — take advantage of this special offer today!

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Crockpot Beef Stew

2009-01-25T20:30:00.002-06:00

This recipe is perfect for this time of year when the weather is cold and dreary. This is warm comfort food at it's finest!

Crockpot Beef Stew

Ingredients:

1 lb beef stew meat

1 tbsp. Watkins Grapeseed Oil

1 tsp. Watkins Sea Salt

1 tsp. Watkins Black Pepper

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup Watkins Beef Soup Base

1/3 cup Watkins Onion Soup Base

2 cups water

2 Watkins bay leaves

1 tsp. Watkins Organic thyme

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 -inch chunks

1 cup frozen peas

Heat grapeseed oil in skillet over medium high heat, add stew meat, salt and pepper. Add onions and garlic, cook meat on both sides until browned. Drain fat and transfer all ingredients to crockpot. Add all vegetables and herbs. In a medium bowl whisk beef soup base and water, stirring until combined. Pour over contents of crockpot. Add more water if needed. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

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Beware of the Mexican Vanilla

2009-01-21T18:46:00.004-06:00

On a trip to Cozumel a few years back, I was given a free bottle of vanilla with my purchase of some pewter serving platters. At a recent Good Tastings Party, a customer said that she didn't need any vanilla because someone had just brought her back a big bottle of Mexican vanilla. It's tempting to think that because it's made in Mexico, it will be stronger or more concentrated, and therefore better. But in reality, if you or a family member has brought home a bottle of vanilla from Mexico recently, you should be wary of using it. I just stumbled across this article and thought it was information you need to know.

Natural vanilla extract can make foods taste great, but the chemical version -- which is supposed to be labeled as artificial flavoring -- is often made with a toxic substance called coumarin, which is related to warfarin, a blood thinner, and can be dangerous. The U.S. has banned coumarin in foods since 1954, but some products from Mexico and Latin America still use it.

The FDA has issued an official warning about it here. They also list some tips for consumers:

Be wary about buying vanilla in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Look for "vanilla bean" in the ingredient list on the label. If it has "tonka bean" or if there is no ingredient list or a vague one, avoid this product.
Don't risk your health to save a few dollars. Vanilla with coumarin is generally sold at a lower price than pure vanilla because tonka beans are cheaper to grow than vanilla beans. If the price sounds too good to be true, pass it up.
Don't buy a food product in the United States that is not labeled in English. Products may have Spanish or other non-English labeling, but they must also have complete English labeling to meet U.S. Government standards. (Products sold only in Puerto Rico are an exception—they are not required to be labeled in English.)

Why take any chances? Another great reason to buy Watkins Double Strength Vanilla!

Having produced the world’s finest vanilla for more than 100 years, Watkins is recognized as the name in vanilla by hundreds of thousands of loyal customers. Our dedication to quality begins with buying only the finest vanilla beans. The best vanilla beans in the world are those of the Bourbon variety—specifically those grown on the island of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. This labor-intensive crop is of such high quality that a single bean can retail for more than $3 (U.S.). Watkins' signature blend of real vanilla extract and rich fortifiers (including artificial flavorings) give its award-winning Original Double Strength Vanilla a delicious, concentrated flavor that is economical to use and guarantees superior results.

Our dedication to quality is what makes Watkins the best vanilla you can buy.

Source

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Got a local order? Save on shipping now!

2009-01-17T20:14:00.003-06:00

Anyone local to the Birmingham / Shelby County area- if you would like to order any Watkins products I will be closing out a party order on Monday or Tuesday. This is a great opportunity to save some money on shipping charges.

Email me at bethcbryan@gmail.com and take advantage today!

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Sign up now and receive $40.00 in Watkins Gift Certificates

2009-01-06T21:18:00.001-06:00

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January Monthly Specials are up!

2009-01-04T13:30:00.001-06:00

Be sure to check out the latest January Monthly Specials now!

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Baby G says, "Go Green in 2009!"

2008-12-23T14:53:00.004-06:00

Need some convincing reasons why? Here you go!

Why kids are more vulnerable to chemicals…

Children are much more sensitive than adults to chemicals in the environment. Exposure to a chemical that causes no discernible effect in an adult can cause significant harm to an infant. Some reasons for this include:

Children frequently have their hands in their mouths, making it more likely that they will ingest toxins with which they come in contact.

Children have a faster metabolism — pound for pound, children eat more food and breathe more air than adults.

Children play on the floor, where many toxins in the home settle.

Children's metabolic pathways are immature, and they are less able to detoxify and excrete toxins that get into their system.

Children are undergoing rapid development, and organ systems that are disrupted while in the middle of growing may fail to form correctly.

Children have more years for toxins to accumulate in their bodies and reach unsafe levels.

(Green Up your Cleanup - Jill Potvin Schoff)

Watkins all-natural, plant-based homecare products are the perfect solution. Children really are the heart of the Green movement and doesn't it really come down to doing what is best for our kids?

Have a Happy Holiday from the Bryan Family!

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Sorry Kermit. It is easy being green.

2008-11-18T22:27:00.005-06:00

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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Word to your MUFA

2008-11-19T19:20:00.005-06:00

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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Living Naturally: A glossary of terms

2008-12-18T21:36:00.003-06:00

Natural — products that have gone undergone minimal processing and contains no preservatives or artificial additives

Natural Criteria at Watkins:

Must be derived from natural sources
Plants, minerals and animals are considered natural sources
Sources must be processed with natural methods to preserve the source
Artificial and synthetic sources are not considered natural
Acceptable methods to process natural sources are cleaning, dehydrating,
filtering, cold pressing, grinding and natural water/alcohol extraction
Organic — products that that do not contain chemically formulated fertilizers,
growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides, etc.

Organic Criteria at Watkins:

Governed by USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and NOP (National
Organic Program)
Must be certified throughout the entire process (from grower to consumer)
Products labeled "100% Organic" must contain only organically produced ingredients
Products labeled "Organic" must contain at least 95% organically produced
ingredients
Products labeled "Made With Organic Ingredients" must contain at least 70%
organically produced ingredients
Green — a shorthand phrase referring to sustaining Earth's resources. It is a
vague term that can be used in many different contexts. Ecological footprint —
the amount of water and food needed to meet your daily needs throughout your
lifetime.
Carbon footprint — the amount of energy you consume to conduct your
life. Imagine how much electricity, natural gas, and gasoline you use to run your
home, power your car and even get that morning bowl of cereal to your table. It
all adds up and just a few small steps can help to reduce it.

Ways to reduce your carbon footprint:

Turn off televisions, stereos, home theater systems, and other electronics when
not in use. Try this: plug your televisions and other home theater electronics
in a power strip with an on/off switch. When you turn your television and other electronics off for the night, flip the switch on the power strip and totally eliminate wasted power.

Save over 50% on your homes lighting cost when you replace a standard incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb. They last longer too!

Always wash clothes in cold water. Not only does this preserve the color longer, it saves you money and conserves energy.

Use your consumer power! Support companies that are making an effort to improve communities and the environment through Greener manufacturing practices, charitable support, and product offerings that are safe for your family and the environment.

Watkins offers a full line of natural, eco-friendly spices and extracts, personal care and home care.

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My first ever blog giveaway! And the winner is....

2008-12-15T00:39:00.010-06:00

Comment number 3!! Congratulations, Tina! Contact me at bethcbryan@gmail.com to claim your prize!

And for posterity, here is the official way I chose Tina as the winner:

••Thanks for all your great comments! Winner will be announced later tonight!••

In the spirit of the season, I want to give back to my loyal readers by holding my first ever blog giveaway! This is my way of saying "Thank you!" to everyone who has supported me along this journey of growing my Watkins business. I appreciate each and every one of you, and I love reading your comments on my site.

To enter the contest, post a comment here and answer this question:

"What is your absolute favorite Watkins product?"

EDIT: Don't worry! Even if you've never heard of Watkins you can still enter the contest. Just post and say "I'm not familiar with your product" or "Watkins?? What's that?" Or click on the link to my Watkins website and check out the monthly specials. Point at each one and say eeny meeny meiny mo and tell me which one is the result. You can still be a winner just by posting a comment!

The winner will receive a gift basket with an assortment of Watkins items. The contents of the basket will be a surprise, but I have no doubt you will enjoy them! As a little teaser, here are some links to my other gift baskets.

So be sure to pass along the link to this contest to all your friends. The more the merrier!

Contest will end at 7:00 PM Central Standard Time on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008.

One entry per person. US entries only.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

2008-12-14T21:45:00.004-06:00

What an eventful two weeks it has been for us! The past two Saturdays have been full-on Watkins mode for me. My friend and associate Lori and I have worked two different vendor booths for two Saturdays in a row.

Last weekend we set up shop in the 24 degree weather at an outside booth for Centreville's Christmas on the Square. Now, I don't know about yall, but cold weather and I don't get along very well. My bones were aching out there in that freezing weather, but we toughed it out and had a pretty successful weekend. It was our first outdoor booth, so we gained some experience in putting up the EZ-Up tent.

Sorry, I have no pictures from last weekend because our fingers were too frozen to take a photo. No, just kidding. Sorta. Actually we both forgot our cameras, plus we had a steady stream of customers all day so there wasn't much time to take a picture anyway! But we had a really good time talking to customers and the other vendors. We found out more information about Tannehill Trade Days, which we are considering for next spring and fall.

Thanks so much to everyone braved the cold weather with us and stopped by our booth to chat! We really appreciate your warm welcome and business. Also a HUGE thank you to Ashley's Flowers and Gifts for letting us drop off the orders for pickup. We owe y'all one! Also a huge thank you for Lori's husband, Anthony, for making the delivery for us yesterday and my husband for helping us break down our booth. We really appreciate all of your help!

Yesterday we were scheduled for a booth at the Santa Shop at Meadowview Elementary school. We sold so much product at the Centreville show that we had to place an order on Monday to restock. We knew we'd be cutting it close with the order since it has been taking 5 business days to arrive. I kept my eye on the UPS online tracking and it was scheduled to arrive on Friday. I planned on spending Friday night pricing the inventory and getting ready for the show which started at 8 am Saturday morning.

Unfortunately when I arrived home on Friday my front porch was empty. No UPS boxes in sight. I checked the online tracking again and I had just missed them by TEN MINUTES. I was so upset. Immediately Lori and I went to work trying to track down the UPS man because we knew he would still be in the area. No luck. We were nearing hysteria when finally we settled on driving to the Customer Call center in Birmingham and picking up the shipment there later that night. So we headed down there at 6 pm, and after an hour of waiting in line with many other people who also missed their delivery men, we finally got my three boxes! What an ordeal!

We vowed to never cut it that close with a delivery ever again. I had to promise Lori's husband that I would bake him a cake in order to make up for dragging his wife all over town on a wild goose chase while he kept their two year old son at home. I told him I'd even use Watkins Double Strength Vanilla in the batter. :o)

Here is Lori at our booth at the Santa Shop this past weekend.

We had all sorts of great items for sale, along with dips and breads to sample and lotions to try. We offered the Salsa and Sour Cream dip, the Crab dip and the Bacon Cheddar dip. Once again, they flew off the shelf as fast as we could help people. Everyone really love our dips!

We had Chai Latte and Hot Cocoa mixes in nice mugs as another great gift. There were also lots of products pre-packaged and ready to go.

We sold assorted bread mixes in oven mitts. What a great instant gift for the baker of the family!

In Centreville we had a drawing for a Watkins Gift Certificate. Yesterday we had a drawing for this awesome baking themed basket chock full of Watkins goodies. Congratulations to both our lucky winners!

I still have a few of these items for sale if anyone is in need of some last minute Christmas gifts! Please let me know and I will be happy to make you a great deal!

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It's a Winter Booking Blitz!

2008-12-04T22:14:00.007-06:00

If you are local to me and interested in hosting a Good Tastings party to earn free products, now is the time! Between today and Thursday, December the 11th I am offering a $10.00 gift certificate to anyone who books a party date between January 1st and February 28th, 2009.

That's $10.00 that you can use in addition to your free products from Watkins! This is a rare event to earn some additional free product. You have just one week to sign up, so contact me today to get on the books. January's calender is already filling up fast!

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Come see us at our upcoming events!

2008-12-04T22:03:00.003-06:00

We have lots of exciting news to share this month! December is jam packed with activities for everyone, but here are two events you don't want to miss!

Please come out and see us this Saturday, December the 6th from 9 am til 4 pm in historic downtown Centreville for Christmas on the Square. There will be lots of great arts and crafts vendor booths for you to browse for Christmas gifts and even see Old St. Nick! We'd love for you to register to win the drawing for our gift certificate.

If you can't make it to that event, come visit the MVES Santa Shop on Saturday, December the 13th from 8 am to 12 pm. We will have lots of great products to sell directly to you, so drop by and pick up your favorite treats! We will also be giving away a basket of Christmas goodies at our booth, so drop by and put your name in the hat for that giveaway as well.

Hope to see you all very soon!

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