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Watkins Household Hints and Tips
Saturday, 29 July 2006
August Specials and News
Watkins - Simply the Best.
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In this Issue:
Welcome message, August Specials, New Products, Did you know?, Health Tips, Recipe, and Do you Want more?
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Welcome Message!

Welcome to new readers and faithful readers! Have you seen the wonderful new Watkins Catalog that came out recently? If you would like one, please let me know and I will send one right out to you.

In order to provide you with the very best possible service I have decided to change to a new and improved newsletter service provider, therefore this yahoo group will be phased out in the future. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please watch for details so you can subscribe to the new and improved Watkins News.

You still have a couple of days to take advantage of July specials visit Watkins Online Store to place your order or call me toll free!

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August Specials

Watkins Barbecue Sauce Concentrates


Ever wonder what makes a great barbecue chef? The secret is the sauce! Our expertly-blended Barbecue Sauce Concentrates are more convenient than homemade, better than pre-bottled and easily adaptable to fit your tastes—customize your sauce with your favorite Watkins spices to create your own unique blend. Our ready-to-use Steak Sauce combines the best attributes of the two top-selling steak sauces on the market, and Meat Magic will make even budget cuts of meat taste like the expensive ones!

01164 Original
01166 Honey
01167 Mesquite

CDN: Regularly 10.89 - Special $9.59
US: Regularly $7.69 - Special $7.19

Watkins Soup Bases


Delicious - versatile - time-saving!
Handy building blocks for your home cooking, in seven delicious flavors! Whip up delicious stocks, gravies and sauces without hassle; save money over expensive canned soups. Create quick, flavorful entrees and side dishes by adding items from your pantry.

01175 Beef
01176 Chicken

CDN: Regularly $10.69 - Special $9.99
US: Regularly $7.99 - Special $7.39

01180 Cheese
01179 Cream
01177 Mushroom
01178 Onion

CDN: Regularly $11.99 - Special $11.29
US: Regularly $8.99 - Special $8.49

01007 Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor (11 oz)

For wedding cakes and other baked goods that need to be pure white, turn to the choice of professional bakers…our crystal-clear White Vanilla with all the bake-proof, freeze-proof, double-strength flavor of our famous Original Vanilla. (325 mL/11 fl. oz.)

CDN: Regularly $10.99 - Special $7.99
US: Regularly $8.99 - Special $6.99

Pickling Spices - Available for a Limited Time

This traditional English-style mixture of whole and broken spices, herbs and seeds is used primarily for pickling fruits and vegetables, as well as making chutneys and spiced vinegar. It’s best for sweet-type pickles, including pickled beets, but is also excellent for use in marinades, preserves, relishes, sauerbraten and pot roast. Add to cooking water for beets, green or red cabbage, broccoli and spinach. It’s great for boiling shrimp and other seafood, and is essential for corned beef brisket.

CDN: $5.89
US: $4.29

Watkins Gourmet Herbs and Spices

A well-rounded selection of herbs and spices allows you to add a world of different flavors to everyday meals, transforming the same old chicken and potatoes into a seaside lunch in Provence or a steamy night in Punjab.

At Watkins, we go many extra miles to find the very best of the world’s herb and spice crop: Premium Jamaican allspice. Choice Turkish bay leaves. High-oil Korintje cassia (cinnamon) from Sumatra. The best nutmegs from the East and West Indies. Stemless Dalmatian sage from Greece and Croatia. Fancy-grade Jamaican and Cochin ginger. The finest peppercorns from Sumatra and from India’s Malabar Coast. We buy the highest grade possible from every region, then lovingly process it to preserve the maximum amount of essential oils possible. Taste the difference…and enjoy the journey.

01921 Basil
01925 Cilantro
01929 Dill
01974 Italian Seasoning
01934 Marjoram
01941 Oregano
01943 Parsley
01945 Rosemary
01946 Sage
01947 Tarragon
01948 Thyme

CDN: Regularly $6.39 - Special $5.79
US: Regularly $4.59 - Special $4.29

02272 Rezist Plus


Who has time to get sick? Rezist Plus can help you to stay well through the winter months, and all year long!

Rezist Plus contains ImmunEnhancer™ with arabinogalactan (AG), found to be twice as effective as echinacea in boosting the immune system. Lactospore, FOS and AG enhance the body's natural defenses to help ease allergy symptoms and headaches; they also work to ease lactose intolerance and gas and bloating while enhancing absorption of calcium and helping to maintain normal cholesterol levels.* It keeps working year round, so you can, too! (60 caplets, 30-day supply)

CDN: Regularly $24.99 - Special $18.69
US: Regularly $17.99 - Special $14.99 each

Watkins Premium Room Fresheners

Decorating is done for the eye; why not complete the ambience by appealing to the sense of smell? From energizing citrus to warming spice to exhilarating mint and pine scents, these delightful room sprays lend a welcoming atmosphere to any room of your home. More than 700 sprays (120 mL/4fl. oz)

06621 Cassia Cinnamon
06622 Lemon Citrus
06624 Orange Citrus

CDN: $7.99 each
US: $5.99 each

Watkins Premium Scented Candles

Comforting cinnamon and stimulating lemon scents are added to premium soy wax that burns longer and cleaner than conventional waxes. Decorative glass jar adds an elegant look.

06706 Cassia Cinnamon
06712 Lemon Citrus

CDN: $12.99 each

US: $9.99 each

Check out all of the August specials by visiting, Watkins Online Store

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New Products

Orange Citrus Candle


Get more for less! Watkins new, bigger and better kitchen candle burns for 40 hours, and is available in a delightful orange scent to complement the Orange Citrus Room Freshener. Invigorating delightful orange fragrance softened with creamy notes.
06705 Orange Citrus Candle

CDN: $9.99
US: $7.99

Start Planning for Holiday Entertaining and Gifts
Time flies and it will be the holiday season before you know it. Starting August 1st the online catalog will include this year's gift line. Check out the special offers for your holiday baking, entertaining and gift giving needs. You may want to order early to avoid disappointment. By planning ahead you'll enjoy a less stressful holiday season.

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Did you know?

Studies have shown that aromas can greatly affect mood and emotion. Citrus scents (like lemon and orange) are energizing; lemon was shown to increase work production in Japanese offices. And warming aromas like cinnamon and other spices are widely believed to make people feel more welcome and loved.

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Health Tips

Soy isoflavones and other key ingredients in Watkins SoyNilla promote bone, intestine and brain health, ease menopausal symptoms and support metabolism and healthy cholesterol levels… all in a delicious high-protein, high-calcium, fat-free, cholesterol-free dry mix that takes only seconds to make. (Note: SoyNilla is only available for our US customers, sorry!)

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August Recipe

Sweet & Sour Refrigerator Pickles

Ingredients

Syrup:
2 cups/500 mL sugar
2 cups/500 mL white vinegar

4 to 6 cucumbers
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup/60 mL pickling salt or kosher salt
1 tbsp/15 mL Pickling Spice (Limited Time)
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Celery Seed
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Garlic Flakes (optional)

Cooking Directions

Combine syrup ingredients; let stand for 2 hours or until sugar is dissolved.

Wash cucumbers with Fresh Wash and thinly slice. Place with remaining ingredients in a large bowl; mix well and let stand for 2 hours. Drain carefully, retaining as much of the spice blend as possible. Pack loosely into sterilized glass jars. Pour syrup over top. Turn jars over occasionally to mix spices. Ready to eat in 3 days. Keep refrigerated.

Makes 4 pints/demi-liters.

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Do you want more?
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More financial security, flexibility to choose your own hours and
income, or more time to enjoy with family and friends? A Watkins
business can truly offer you more of the things you want and less of the things that you don’t!

Watkins is celebrating 138 years of providing outstanding products that people use every day. What other company has such a history of experience, success, and integrity?

Limited Time Offer - Join Our Team In August

You'll receive hundreds of dollars worth of free bonuses! Contact me for the details on how you can receive your bonuses and start getting more out of your life with Watkins!
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Take care,
Melody

Posted by Melody at 12:09 PM PDT
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Wednesday, 26 April 2006
Keep Your Clothes Looking New Longer!
Topic: In the Laundy Room
Are you wearing out your clothes by washing them? Every time you wash your clothes you are actually wearing them out. The washing process can weaken, age and fade the fabric especially if you are using a harsh laundry detergent. Inexpensive brands usually contain fillers and harsh chemicals which are hard on your clothing.

Here are some tips to keep your clothes looking new longer:

1) If the clothing has only been worn for a few hours, it's not soiled or smelly you can wear it again before you need to wash it. Hang it up promtly to prevent wrinkling.

2) Treat oil and grease based stains with Watkins degreaser before you put your clothes in the hamper. Come wash time you won't have to worry about it and the stain will be gone. This even works for grease stains you missed last time too!

3) Pre-treat other stains with Watkins Pre-wash stain remover before washing.

4) Use a good quality Laundry detergent like Watkins.

Watkins laundry detergent is concentrated, biodegradable and gentle on your clothes. You'll actually save money in the long run because you use less and the small box saves space too. Not to mention all the money you'll save by not having to buy new clothes if you keep the ones you have looking new.



Posted by Melody at 12:01 AM PDT
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Monday, 24 April 2006
Beauty Oil has a New Name: Anti-Aging Facial Beauty Oil
Topic: Musings around my table.
I've never been much for lotions, potions and stuff. Until recently I didn't worry much about aging either! Well I'm starting to think about trying to slow down the aging process now in this latest chapter of my life. I'm starting to get fine lines and "wrinkles!"

I've decided I had better be more diligent about using my Watkins Beauty Oil after all it only take a few seconds to apply and I can use all the help I can get. It's just been renamed Anti-Aging Facial Beauty Oil which is a more fitting name. I like that it is absorbed quickly into my skin leaving it soft and smooth. It's fragrance free and my face is never oily or greasey.

As we age, we lose oils that keep skin cells hydrated, full, smooth and soft. Watkins Anti-Aging Facial Beauty Oil is an all-natural blend of plant oils that nourishes skin by replenishing vital emollients without mineral oil.

Grapeseed and apricot kernel oils are absorbed rapidly and contain vitamin E. Macadamia nut oil has a fatty acid composition similar to that of natural skin oils, and is especially good for mature or dry skin due to its high percentage of palmitoleic acid, which decreases in the skin over time. Avocado oil has the highest penetration rate among similar oils, delivering essential fatty acids, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), plus vitamins D, E and potassium. Aloe vera oil provides a concentrated form of the skin treatment reported to be Cleopatra’s beauty secret, while additional vitamin E helps preserve the integrity of the finished product.

100% All-Natural Watkins Anti-Aging Facial Beauty Oil is perfect for application around the eyes, on rough elbows and knees, on cuticles or anywhere you want to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles or prevent damage caused by environmental drying. It tones, firms and revitalizes skin by adding the proper moisturization and promoting elasticity. Watkins Anti-Aging Facial Beauty Oil is the natural way to more vibrant, younger-looking skin.

It's never too soon to start looking after your skin!

Posted by Melody at 7:37 AM PDT
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Friday, 21 April 2006
Miracle in a Cup: Health Benefits of Green Tea!
Topic: In the Kitchen
How do you fit a miracle in a cup? It's easy, simply drink green tea daily.

For over 4,000 years, the Chinese people have been using green tea as treatment for everything from headaches to depression.

Today, studies are conducted in Asia and the Western world in order to produce hard evidence of the health benefits of green tea. In the 1994 edition of the Journal of National Cancer Institute, the results of an epidemiological study stated that one of the health benefits of drinking green tea is that it can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by up to 60%.

The rich presence of catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the reason why green tea has so many health benefits. A powerful antioxidant, EGCG can not only inhibit the growth of cancer cells but can also destroy them without harming healthy cells.

The University of Purdue has also concluded a research on how a certain compound present in green tea can stop cancer cells from growing. Still another health benefit of green tea is its ability to lower down cholesterol levels and improve the ratio between good (HDL) cholesterol and bad (LDL) cholesterol.

The EGCG in green tea can lower LDL cholesterol levels and stop blood from forming abnormal clots (thrombosis), a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.

Green tea has more health benefits compared to other Chinese teas like oolong and black tea, all of which come from the plant Camellia sinensis. What makes green tea different is the process by which it is made. Green tea owes much of its health benefits to how the Camellia sinensis leaves are steamed. The steam process keeps the EGCG health benefit of green tea from oxidizing. With oolong and black teas, however, the leaves are fermented instead of being steamed, thus causing the EGCG to transform into another less medicinally potent form.

Aside from medicinal value, green tea can also offer other health benefits, especially in the fitness field. Drinking green tea can cause a person to burn more calories. A recent study on the health benefits of green tea shows that the drink can actually help dieters. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1999, men who took both caffeine and green tea burned more calories than men who only took caffeine or a placebo.

Another health benefit of green tea is it's bacteria-destroying properties. It can help prevent food poisoning and also prevent tooth decay. The substances found in green tea kill the bacteria causing food poisoning and those that cause dental plaque to form.

Well known for its countless medicinal and health benefits, green tea is nothing short of a miracle in your cup. My favorite are Watkins Vanilla green tea and mint and lemon grass green tea.

Posted by Melody at 6:47 AM PDT
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Sunday, 9 April 2006
Which Vanilla is the right vanilla for your baking needs?
Topic: In the Kitchen
So many choices; vanilla extract, imitation vanilla, white vanilla, clear vanilla, pure vanilla, high alcohol and low alcohol! Do you wonder which is the right vanilla to use in your baking? Let’s look at the different types of Vanilla and see if we can unravel the mystery.

Pure Vanilla Extract
Pure vanilla has a high alcohol content so some of the flavor dissipates when cooked, baked or frozen. Government regulations specify that products labeled Pure Vanilla Extract must contain a minimum of 28% alcohol. Best for your icings, and other uncooked dishes.

Clear Vanilla
Clear or white vanilla is an imitation flavor. Perfect for your royal and other white icings, white cakes, whipped cream as well as other baked goods and desserts you wish to be pure white.

Imitation Vanilla Flavoring
This vanilla is made with imitation flavors, coloring and usually has a high alcohol content. If you are accustom to imitation vanilla flavor you’ll like this for most of your baking.

Double Strength Vanilla
Has a low alcohol content so the flavor doesn’t evaporate, contains pure vanilla with a rich vanilla flavor and aroma. Ideal for all your baked goods, desserts and beverages. Use only half the Vanilla called for in your recipe when you are using a double strength Vanilla.

Purchase the highest quality Vanilla you can afford, you’ll taste the difference a premium Vanilla makes to your baking. Your personal taste and which recipes you are planning to make will help determine which Vanilla you choose for your baking needs.

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Saturday, 8 April 2006
April Specials just in time for Easter and Mother's Day!
Topic: Newsletter
In this Issue: Welcome message, April Specials, New Products, Did you know?, Health Tips, Recipes, Draw Winner! and Do you Want more?


Welcome Message.

Welcome to new readers and faithful readers! I’m fresh from a wonderful and relaxing holiday. We took a road trip and enjoyed the diverse, ever changing and spectacular scenery. Each state we traveled offered different and wonderful vistas some similar to what we have here at home but I really did miss our high mountains and evergreens. It was great to get away from it all, though, and just relax.

It’s not too early to remember your loved ones for Mother’s Day. Be sure to check out the April Highlights for gifts to pamper Mom and products to make her life easier.

Enjoy! And have a happy Easter!


03326 Aloe & Green Tea Shampoo
Designed to cleanse the hair and maintain a healthy scalp.

CDN: Regularly $14.99 - Special $13.49
US: Regularly $9.99 - Special $8.99

03327 Aloe & Green Tea Daily Conditioner
Green tea and a wealth of other herbs treat the scalp and give hair added body, shine and manageability.

CDN: Regularly $16.49 - Special $14.99
US: Regularly $10.99 - Special $9.99

33113 Aloe Vera Moisturizing Sun Block SPF-30
Our unique blend of non-irritating PABA-free sunscreen with antioxidant vitamin E, cocoa butter and aloe vera moisturizes skin as it protects from sun damage and premature again.
CDN: $9.99 US: $7.99

03069 Aloe Botanical Lip Balm SPF-23
CDN: $4.39 or just $2.90 with purchase of Aloe Sun Block
US: $2.99 or just $1.99 with purchase of Aloe Sun Block

Watkins Energy Bars – Box
High in protein and low in sodium with 3 grams of fiber, these delicious bars support your weight management efforts by helping control cravings between meals, helping you feel satisfied and boosting your energy anytime.

32085 Chocolate Mint
32089 Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin

CDN: $19.99 each - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin just $9.99 with purchase of either at regular price!
US: $12.49 each - Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin just $6.24 with purchase of either at regular price!

Barbecue Sauce Concentrates
Our expertly-blended concentrates are more convenient than homemade, better than pre-bottled, and easily adaptable to fit your tastes.

01164 Original
01166 Honey
01167 Mesquite

CDN: Regularly $10.89 - Special $9.89 each
US: Regularly $7.69 - Special $6.99 each

02070 Tomato & Basil Snack & Dip Seasoning
CDN: Regularly $10.79 - Special $9.59
US: Regularly $7.69 - Special $6.99

02059 Mandarin Orange Dip Mix
CDN: Regularly $10.79 - Special $9.59
US: Regularly $7.69 - Special $6.99

Gourmet Extracts and Flavors
These quality flavorings are concentrated, true-to-life, and all backed by the same expertise that’s made Watkins Vanilla the choice of generations.

21381 Banana
21397 Cherry
21368 Mango
21387 Orange
21367 Peach
21389 Pineapple
21705 Raspberry
21386 Strawberry

CDN: Regularly $6.99 - Special $5.99 each
US: Regularly $4.99 - Special $4.49 each

06724 Odor Trap
Natural activated charcoal in a vented, spill-proof can quickly absorbs odors from refrigerators, freezers and coolers without messy boxes of baking soda.

CDN: Regularly $6.79 - Special $6.29
US: Regularly $4.99 - Special $4.59

06780 Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
This phosphate-free chlorine-free formula is completely biodegradable, cleans as well as or better than commercial brands.

CDN: Regularly $14.99 - Special $13.99
US: Regularly $10.49 - Special $9.49

36782 Bio-Drain Opener
Enzymes and a special strain of bacteria literally eat drain-clogging material, then remain in the line to keep it clean for weeks.

CDN: Regularly $14.29 - Special $13.29
US: Regularly $10.99 - Special $10.49

32317 Watkins Liniment
Our “Red Liniment” (Watkins Liniment, on special for April) is the very first product sold by J.R. Watkins in 1868. Its blend of camphor (from an Asian evergreen related to cinnamon) and capsicum extract (from red peppers) acts as a counterirritant. It stimulates nerve receptors that feel heat, masking the feeling of pain and relieving the discomfort of minor muscle ache, soreness and stiffness.

CDN: Regularly $11.99 - Special $8.99
US: Regularly $8.99 - Special $6.99

Check out all of the April specials by visiting, Watkins Online Store


New Products - Back for a limited time.

Mango Bath Products - Limited Quantities
The Mango Bath Products have a wonderfully fresh scent for spring that will be treasured by girls of all ages. The Body Wash & Bubble Bath (05562) and the Hand & Body Lotion (05561) combine for a layered scent; buy them both (or two of either) and get the Organza Bag free!

The fresh, tropical scent of ripe mango will take her mind on a vacation! Treat skin and senses to our moisturizing Body Wash (or use it as a rich bubble bath) and follow it up with the soft touch of our non-greasy Hand & Body Lotion.

05562 Mango Body Wash & Bubble Bath
CDN: $11.49 US: $8.49
05561 Mango Hand & Body Lotion
CDN: $11.99 US: $8.99
05570 Organza Bag
CDN: $4.29 or FREE with purchase of two Mango products
US: $2.99 or FREE with purchase of two Mango products


Did you know?

The “Red Liniment” (Watkins Liniment, on special for April) is the very first product sold by J.R. Watkins in 1868. Its blend of camphor (from an Asian evergreen related to cinnamon) and capsicum extract (from red peppers) acts as a counterirritant. It stimulates nerve receptors that feel heat, masking the feeling of pain and relieving the discomfort of minor muscle ache, soreness and stiffness.

Odor Trap also removes musty odors from old books, and sports equipment bags like hockey bags.


April Recipe

We think April is the perfect time of year for a Pizza Party. The temperature’s still cool enough that you don’t mind having the oven on, but it’s warm enough that you start craving flavors that are a little less inhibited.

Garlic & Basil Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 cup/125 mL Watkins Cream Soup Base
1/4 cup/60 mL flour
1 cup/250 mL milk
1-1/2 cups/375 mL water
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Garlic Liquid Spice
3/4 cup/180 mL grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions
Prepare Thin White Cream Sauce as directed on Soup Base label. When mixture begins to boil, stir in Liquid Spice and cheese. Divide sauce in half; add seasoning as follows to each half:

Version 1 (suggested for pizza): 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Basil

Version 2 (suggested for dipping breadsticks): 1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Tomato & Basil Snack & Dip Seasoning

NOTE: If making a full batch of either sauce, double the seasoning.


This month's winner and last chance to enter the draw!

Congratulations to K. Chadwick, the lucky winner of a Watkins gift certificate! This is the last month I'll be running the free draw for awhile so this month will be your last chance to enter at WatkinsOnline

Do you want more?

More financial security, flexibility to choose your own hours and income, or more time to enjoy with family and friends? A Watkins business can offer you more of the things you want and less of the things that you don’t!

Watkins is celebrating 138 years of providing outstanding products that people use every day. What other company has such a history of experience, success, and integrity? Contact me to find out how you can start getting more out of life with Watkins!

Until next month, take care,
Melody

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Wednesday, 1 March 2006
Happy St. Patrick's Day Specials and more!
Topic: Newsletter
Watkins - Simply the Best.
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In this Issue:
Welcome message, March Specials, New Products, Health Tips, Recipes, and Do you Want more?
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Welcome Message

Welcome to new readers and faithful readers! I hope you all had a Happy and Healthy February! So… did everyone commit to eating more fruits and veggies, and fitting in some regular exercise for Healthy-Heart February? I hope you will continue on, as I will. I’m feeling more energetic and less stressed thanks to this commitment – I hope you feel the same.

St.Patrick’s Day is almost upon us. Are you one of the millions that eat corned beef and cabbage? Watkins has chosen to bring back the Pickling Spices in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. I suggest you throw out those little cellophane packets of spices that come with the commercially-packaged corned beef briskets and get the full flavor by using Watkins Pickling Spices, instead.

Speaking of St. Patrick’s Day, a great accompaniment to your corned beef dinner is the Stout Bread, on special this month. It’s a dark version of this Good Tastings Bread Mix, which basically is a beer bread; this version is made with Guinness Stout instead of standard beer. Its hearty flavor is perfect for your Irish dinner.

Enjoy! And have a happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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March Specials

Gourmet Peppers and Blends

CDN: Regularly $6.59 - Special $5.59 each

US: Regularly $4.69 - Special $4.29 each



02001 Cracked Black Pepper
02002 Granulated Black Pepper
02003 Cajun Pepper
02004 Fire Pepper
02005 Lemon Pepper
02006 Onion & Garlic Pepper


01140 Purest Granulated Black Pepper, 170 g/6 oz.

CDN: Regularly $10.99 - Special $8.99

US: Regularly $7.99 - Special $6.99



01169 Steak Sauce

CDN: Regularly $8.29 - Special $7.59

US: Regularly $5.99 - Special $5.49



01168 Meat Magic

CDN: Regularly $10.29 - Special $9.49

US: Regularly $7.69 - Special $6.99



Flavored Salts

CDN: Regularly $5.99 - Special $4.99 each

US: Regularly $4.29 - Special $3.89 each

01993 Butter Salt
01996 Celery Salt
01994 Cheese Salt
01998 Garlic Salt
01997 Onion Salt
01992 Seasoning Salt
01995 Sour Cream & Onion Salt



02059 Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Mix - Limited Time

CDN: Regularly $10.79 - Special $9.59

US: Regularly $7.69 - Special $6.99



TheraTeas? - Buy a Tin and save 1/3 on the Refill!

Tins

CDN: $14.99 each - Limited Quantities

US: $9.99 each - Limited Quantities

01218 Mint & Lemongrass Tin
01219 Vanilla

Refill

CDN: Regularly $8.99 or $5.99 each with purchase of corresponding Tin

US: Regularly $5.99 or $3.99 each with purchase of corresponding Tin

01238 Mint & Lemongrass
01239 Vanilla - Sold Out



01008 Original Double-Strength Vanilla, 325 mL/11 fl. oz.

CDN: Regularly $14.99 - Special $13.99

US: Regularly $10.99 - Special $9.99


03052 Aloe & Green Tea Moisturizing Gel

CDN: Regularly $8.99 - Special $7.49

US: Regularly $6.99 - Special $5.99



03067 Aloe & Green Tea Nourishing Hand & Body Lotion - Travel Size

CDN: Regularly $5.99 - Special $5.49

US: Regularly $3.99 - Special $3.49



06254 Trial Mark™ Mouthwash Mixing Bottle

CDN: $1.99 or $1.30 with purchase of Mouthwash Concentrate

US: $1.49 or 99? with purchase of Mouthwash Concentrate


Check out all of the March specials by visiting,
http://www.watkinsonline.com/thacker

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New Products

Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip Mix

Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip

Back for a limited time, this easy mix lets you make a delicious dip for dunking apple or pear wedges, pretzels or vanilla wafers. For desserts, add it to whipped topping; also makes a great bagel spread when mixed with softened cream cheese. Offered in large size only.

Mandarin Orange Fruit Dip will be available through September’s promotional period or while supplies last.

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Health Tip

The benefits of green tea just keep brewing. Besides offering protection from many types of cancer, recent studies show daily consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease and cut the chance of a heart attack nearly in half. It can make you look and feel better, too! It's been shown to reduce allergy symptoms, fight cavities, improve skin, and may even help to boost metabolism and fat-burning. And here's a real eye-opener, when you're done sipping, use the tea bags to reduce bags and puffiness under the eyes. Just chill the tea bags after brewing. When the bags are cool, lie down and place them on your under-eye area for 10 minutes. Watkins offers three varieties of pure, natural green tea-premium, Vanilla and Mint & Lemongrass-packaged in a decorative "TheraTea" tin that will look great in your home and will make a thoughtful and "green" St. Patrick's Day gift.

*Use unflavored green tea, such as Watkins Premium TheraTea, for application on under-eye area.

Brenda Koth, MS, RD

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March Recipe



Corned Beef Dinner

Ingredients
3 pounds/1.4 kg corned beef, trimmed of fat
4 cups/1 liter water
1 tbsp/15 mL Chicken Soup Base
2 tsp/10 mL Garlic Flakes
1 tsp/5 mL Cracked Black Pepper
2 Bay Leaves
8 small new potatoes
4 medium carrots, peeled and quartered
4 small boiling onions, halved
3 small turnips, peeled and cut into eighths
1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges
Horseradish Mustard


Cooking Directions
Place corned beef, water, chicken soup base, garlic flakes, cracked pepper and bay leaves in large kettle or Dutch oven; bring mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat from kettle and keep warm. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, and turnips to water in kettle; add more water if necessary to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 15 minutes. Add cabbage wedges and continue to simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; remove from water with slotted spoon. To serve, slice meat into thin slices and place on serving platter. Surround meat with vegetables. Serve with Horseradish Mustard.

Makes 8 servings.

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More financial security, flexibility to choose your own hours and income, or more time to enjoy with family and friends? A Watkins business can offer you more of the things you want and less of the things that you don’t!

Watkins is celebrating 138 years of providing outstanding products that people use every day. What other company has such a history of experience, success, and integrity? Contact me to find out how you can start getting more out of life with Watkins!

Until next month, take care,
Melody

PS I almost forgot to send this month's newsletter! We decided overnight to go on a holiday to Arizona so if you need anything my assistant will take care of you or I'll get back to you asap. I love being my own boss!

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Thursday, 2 February 2006
One potato, two potato, three potato more!
Topic: In the Kitchen
Even though there was just three of us my Mother always cooked a big pot of potatoes. She'd warm up the left over potatoes the next couple of suppers, usually by slicing and frying them with a bit of chopped onion until they were brown and crispy. Mom loved potatoes and having cooked potatoes in the fridge was a real time saver for her. This was before microwaves. I adopted her cooking methods and I always cook a big pot of potaoes. Here's a few ideas on how to serve them the next night or two for.

Slice boiled potatoes and fry in a non stick pan sprayed with Watkins cooking spray, season potoatoes with a few sprinkles of onion and garlic granuals, seasoning salt and pepper. My kids prefer them seasoned with Watkins Fire Pepper.

Re-heat mashed potatoes mixed with one beatten egg, a teaspoon of minced green onion flakes, a teaspoon of omelete and souffle seasoning and a bit of pepper. Bake in the oven until heated and slightly browned. Optional - sprinkle with a bit of grated old cheddar cheese or other cheese before baking.

Leftover potatoes make great hashbrowns and are healthier than most frozen brands.

Heat any leftover potatoes in a covered dish in the microwave. Season with a variety of herbs and spices to suit your taste. Watkins butter flavored salt makes plain potatoes taste great.

So cook potatoes once, serve two or three times!


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Wednesday, 1 February 2006
Keep it simple with organic cleaner
Topic: Cleaning House.
Do you have a dozen bottles of assorted toxic cleaners luking in your cupboards? I'm too frugal to tell you to throw them out but wouldn't it be nice if you could replace them all with one multipurpose cleaner? You can!

Watkins organic cleaner will simplify your life by replace all those cleaners and it's concentrated so a little goes a long ways. Use organic to wash dishes, floors, walls, windows, appliances, automobiles,bath the dog, bath the baby, and any other washable surface. Gentle on hands, non scented, biodegrable and non toxic so you won't have to worry about harming the environment either.


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Tuesday, 31 January 2006
Sweet Specials for February - Heart Month
Topic: Newsletter
Watkins - Simply the Best.

In this Issue:
Welcome message, February Specials, New Products, Did you know?, Health Tips, Recipes, and Do you Want more?

Welcome Message!

Welcome to new readers and faithful readers! I hope you all are having a fantastic start to 2006! For a lot of folks, February can be a difficult month. The holiday excitement is over, and a lot of those wonderful resolutions we made - we’ve already given up on. To shake those February blues, let’s remember that February is Healthy-Heart Month. Let’s decide to eat more fruits and veggies and squeeze regular exercise into our schedules! Are you with me??

In honor of Valentine’s Day – Watkins has some fantastic personal care products on special, as well as some romantic gift products and candles.

Have a Happy and Healthy Valentine’s Day!

January Specials

05569 Vanilla Shea Butter - Limited time offer

Our incredibly rich, whipped blend of shea butter; cocoa butter and botanical oils are scented with the soft luxurious aroma of Watkins Vanilla.

CND: Special $7.49
US: Special $6.99


Deliciously enticing.
Vanilla is one of the most fashionable scents on the market today, and with good reason. It's soft, sweet and feminine, and it blends well with almost all other scents. Enjoy these fine personal care products from the vanilla experts at Watkins!

CND: Buy $40 worth of Vanilla Personal Care (not including Pump Dispenser) and get Cologne Rollette for just $1.29

02976 Vanilla Body Wash & Bubble Bath$10.99
02984 Vanilla Body Bar $5.99
02990 Vanilla Dry Oil Body Spray $17.99
02977 Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion (240 mL/8 fl oz) $10.99
02979 Vanilla Lip Care $3.89
02974 Vanilla Cologne Mist $17.99
02989 Vanilla Cologne Rollette $7.99 or just $1.29 with $40 purchase from Page 3.


US: Buy $30 worth of Vanilla Personal Care (not including Pump Dispenser) and get Cologne Rollette for just 99?

02976 Vanilla Body Wash & Bubble Bath$7.99
02984 Vanilla Body Bar $4.49
02990 Vanilla Dry Oil Body Spray $11.99
02977 Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion (240 mL/8 fl oz) $7.99
02979 Vanilla Lip Care $2.79
02974 Vanilla Cologne Mist $12.99
02989 Vanilla Cologne Rollette $5.99 or just 99? with $30 purchase from Page 3.


E+CoQ10 Softgels - Energize your heart!

CoQ10 provides the spark for energy production throughout the body, especially the heart. But as CoQ10 levels decline with age, so do many bodily functions. Keep your heart and entire body energized and functioning at its peak with our unique heart-healthy blend of all-natural vitamin E, CoQ10, selenium, and hawthorn.* Patented softgel formulation provides 273% greater bioavailability of CoQ10 than dry caplets, increasing its effectiveness in the body. (30 softgels, 30-day supply)

CDN: Regularly $35.99 - Special $32.99 Save $3.00

US: Regularly $25.99 - Special $23.99 Save $2.00

01007 Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla

For wedding cakes and other baked goods that need to be pure white, turn to the choice of professional bakers…our crystal-clear White Vanilla with all the bake-proof, freeze-proof, double-strength flavor of our famous Original Vanilla. (325 mL/11 fl. oz.)

CDN: Regularly $10.99 - Special $8.99

US: Regularly $7.99 - Special $6.49


Gourmet Herbs

A well-rounded selection of herbs and spices allows you to add a world of different flavors to everyday meals, transforming the same old chicken and potatoes into a seaside lunch in Provence or a steamy night in Punjab.

At Watkins, we go many extra miles to find the very best of the world’s herb and spice crop: Premium Jamaican allspice. Choice Turkish bay leaves. High-oil Korintje cassia (cinnamon) from Sumatra. The best nutmegs from the East and West Indies. Stemless Dalmatian sage from Greece and Croatia. Fancy-grade Jamaican and Cochin ginger. The finest peppercorns from Sumatra and from India’s Malabar Coast. We buy the highest grade possible from every region, then lovingly process it to preserve the maximum amount of essential oils possible. Taste the difference…and enjoy the journey.

01921 Basil
01922 Bay Leaves
01925 Cilantro
01929 Dill
01974 Italian Seasoning
01934 Marjoram
01941 Oregano
01943 Parsley
01945 Rosemary
01946 Sage
01947 Tarragon
01948 Thyme

Regularly $6.39 - Special $5.79 each CDN

Regularly $4.59 - Special $4.29 each US

There are so many great specials this month! Check them all out at WatkinsOnline


Health Tips

With February designated as “Heart Month” and March as “Nutrition Month” now is the time to explore the benefits of Watkins products in enhancing your health and quality of life. The following products contain ingredients that promote heart health:

Watkins E+CoQ10 contains all-natural vitamin E, CoQ10, selenium and hawthorn to promote healthy blood pressure and circulation.*

Garlic Oil Softgels promote healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.*

Superfood Multiple (Super Multi) contains antioxidants and B-complex vitamins that promote heart health.*

Rezist Pluscontains pre- and probiotics that support healthy cholesterol levels.*

TheraTrim (WMS #1) contains green tea, shown to benefit the heart.

Reduce Plus (WMS #2) helps to balance blood sugar levels.* High blood sugar levels are a risk factor for obesity and heart disease.

Fruit-Veggie Complex (Watkins Harvest) contains phytonutrients and antioxidants that support heart health.*

Male Formulacontains vitamin E and folate for heart health.*

Female Formula contains vitamins C, E, B-6 and folate to maintain a healthy heart.*

Osteogencontains calcium and vitamin C which helps to protect the heart.*

Children’s Chewable (Watkins JR) contains antioxidants that offer natural protection for the heart.*

Watkins SoyNilla (U.S. only) contains soy protein and fiber which help to reduce the risk of heart disease when consumed with a low saturated fat, low-cholesterol diet.

Watkins Herbs and Spices contain essential oils and phytonutrients which protect the heart, slow down the aging process, and fight harmful germs.

Watkins Grapeseed Oils and grapeseed oil-based Liquid Spices help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Watkins Hot Saucescontain antioxidants that improve circulation.

Watkins TheraTeas?contain polyphenols which protect the heart.

In Canada, this information is for educational purposes only. No claims are being made for these products.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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February Recipe

Heart-Shaped Napoleon

2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed to room temperature
1/2 cup/125 mL Vanilla Dessert Mix
1/2 cup/125 mL sugar
2 cups/500 mL lowfat milk
2 cups/500 mL sweetened whipped topping flavored with 1 tsp/5 mL Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor
1/2 cup/125 mL semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp/5 mL vegetable shortening
1 cup/250 mL powdered sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Almond Extract
Hot water

On lightly-floured surface, roll one sheet of pastry into a 12 x 12-inch/30 x 30-cm rectangle. Trace a large heart onto pastry and cut out with sharp knife. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with other sheet. Prick pastry well with fork. Bake at 400?F/200?C for 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Remove pastry to wire rack to cool.

Meanwhile, prepare filling by combining the Dessert Mix, sugar and milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and cover with plastic wrap; cool to room temperature. Beat pudding until smooth; fold in whipped topping, then set aside. Split each pastry layer in half to make 4 layers in all. Melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat; set aside. Combine powdered sugar, extracts and enough hot water to make a smooth icing. Pour over one pastry layer. Drizzle or pipe chocolate in an attractive design on top; set aside. Place one undecorated pastry layer on serving tray; spread with one third of filling. Repeat with second and third layers. Top with decorated pastry. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Makes 10 servings.


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Until next month, take care,
Melody

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Posted by Melody at 9:22 PM PST
Updated: Tuesday, 31 January 2006 9:22 PM PST
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