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Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon

2011-06-02T17:33:00.000-05:00

WATKINS PUREST GROUND CINNAMON was introduced to the product line in 1895. The entire 20-40 foot Cassia evergreen tree has a cinnamon flavor, but only the first-quality bark from young shoots is used for Watkins Cinnamon. On each shoot there are many different qualities of cinnamon and Watkins painstakingly picks the finest. Ours has 3 to 3.5% essential oil where many others are 2% or less. Did you know that Watkins Cinnamon is the ONLY cinnamon allowed by the FDA to be labelled "Purest Ground"?

Cinnamon was once so highly-prized that wars were fought over it. During the 1st century AD it was 15 times more expensive than Silver. If that were still the case, it would make our 6 oz cinnamon tin sell for $2,913! It was also believed to have aphrodisiacal powers. For centuries, the source of cinnamon was a closely guarded secret. Some people say that the search for cinnamon indirectly led to the discovery of America.

PRICE COMPARISON:

As always, comparisons are only somewhat useful because our products are much, much better than the competition and worth a lot more.

BRAND RETAIL WHOLESALE PER OZ (Retail)
Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon 6 oz 7.99 5.99 1.34 /oz
McCormick Gourmet Cinnamon 1.87oz 5.27 n/a 2.82 /oz
Meijer Cinnamon 4.12 oz 2.99 n/a 1.38 /oz
McCormick Cinnamon 2.37 oz 3.47 n/a 1.47 /oz

Retail customers SAVE $8.87 by using Watkins Cinnamon over McCormick Gourmet Cinnamon!

That's retail price savings.

Worried about higher prices, be sure to check the per ounce or usage price. We often think that when we purchase that Cinnamon for $3.47 and not the $7.99 that we saved money when the fact is, we wasted money - we just spent a bit less in that instant. Plus the quality is so much better with Watkins that it's amazing they can do this! It just makes good economical sense and gives you the satisfaction and security of knowing that your family is getting the very best and you are looking out for you pocketbook!

HEALTH:

Recent studies reported in the journal, Diabetes Care, have shown that just 1/4 tsp of cinnamon every day may help to lower blood sugar, fats and cholesterol by up to 30 percent in those with type 2 diabetes. Researchers suggest it may also stave off the onset of type 2 diabetes in those at risk. Study author Dr. Richard A. Anderson of the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Maryland noted that diabetics could add a dash of cinnamon to their morning servings of coffee, orange juice or cereal. Anderson and his team found that all cinnamon-takers experienced a drop in blood levels of glucose, fats and cholesterol by up to 30 percent. No change was seen in the people taking placebo. Currently, only cassia cinnamon (such as Watkins Cinnamon) has been shown to affect blood sugar in humans.

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One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

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Cinnamon spice contains anti-inflammatory compounds which can be useful in reducing pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.
A study conducted at Copenhagen University, where patients were given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month

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Cinnamon helps to reduce the bleeding and stinging of a minor cut, and may help to speed healing. To get the best result, wash the cut thoroughly, pat dry and sprinkle with powdered cinnamon before bandaging.

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Ginger-Cinnamon tea can help to relieve the discomfort associated with nausea and diarrhea. Mix 1 tsp Watkins Cinnamon and 1/4 tsp Watkins Ginger to 1 cup boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink.

USAGE:

Try Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon every day on cereal, oatmeal, toast, in french toast or pancake batter, apples, apple sauce, and savory dishes.

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Place in coffee grounds before brewing for rich flavor and aroma.

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If you buy cinnamon pastries from the bakery or grocery store, sprinkle Watkins Cinnamon on it to make it taste soooo much better! None of the commercially used cinnamons can hold a candle to the flavor of ours, so you'll improve those products manyfold by adding our cinnamon.

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Adding Watkins Cinnamon to a bowl of vanilla ice cream make an amazingly good bowl of cinnamon ice cream. I use Bluebell Homemade Vanilla and add enough Watkins Cinnamon to change the color to a nice light tan color and it's delicious!

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For a quick taste treat, marinate strawberries in orange juice and sprinkle with a dash of Watkins Cinnamon.

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Combine 1 tablespoon Watkins Cinnamon with ½ cup honey and ½ cup softened butter. Use as a spread on rolls, biscuits, pancakes, or waffles.

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A Cinnamon, Cloves, and Hot Pepper Sauce combination is used a lot in Spanish and Caribbean cooking.

BUSINESS TIPS:

I invite you to sprinkle some of your brand of cinnamon in your hand and taste it. Notice the bitterness. Now, sprinkle some Watkins cinnamon in your other hand and taste it. That's the Watkins quality difference! If you'd like a sample,email me I'll send it to you free of charge.

After all, wouldn't you prefer PURE Cinnamon in your home?

Let's Go Back In Time

2011-05-23T16:58:00.000-05:00

Watkins was founded in 1868. That's 143 years ago. In 1868, the Civil War had just ended and was a recent memory to everyone at the time. Andrew Johnson was President of the United States taking over from Abraham Lincoln who was recently assassinated. A few things that did not exist yet include the telephone, the light bulb, airplanes, and the Suez and Panama Canals. There were just 37 states in the union and they were all in the same time zone since there was only one time zone. General George Custer and Geronimo were still alive and well. And J.R. Watkins was living in Plainview, Minnesota and had a dream, a recipe, and a kitchen where he created Watkins Red Liniment.

His Watkins Red Liniment launched a company that has created careers for hundreds of thousands of Watkins men and women over the years.

In 1869, J.R. Watkins established America's first Money-Back Guarantee. He put a Trial-Mark on the Liniment Bottles and told customers that they could use the product down to that line and if they didn't like it, he'd give them their money back.

By 1915 Watkins was the largest direct selling company in the world and had the majority of the spice and extract market for decades.

Now we come to the point of this small history lesson. I hope you've made it this far!

Do you remember how wonderful your Grandmother's cooking was? And your Great Grandmother's cooking also? The traditional home-cooked meal by our ancestors were almost always cooked with Watkins Products, almost exclusively. That, and a pinch of love is what made those old-time traditional home-cooked meals so delicious and wonderful! Our Watkins products are what almost everyone used up until the 1950's. When people think fondly back at all those wonderful meals, Grandma's wonderful cookies, Great Aunt Mabel's amazing roast - They are thinking fondly of how wonderful Watkins products are!

Immunergy A New Product for Healthier Living!

2010-04-09T19:22:00.002-05:00

This physician formulated powder drink mix provides natural immune support plus a caffeine free energy boost using 100% natural ingredients, colors and flavors.Not to mention it tastes great!It's a blend of eight fruit and herb seed powers (900 mg) and a D-Ribose (600 mg) which supports your natural defenses and helps maintain energy levels so you can be your best and feel your best every day!

Living Naturally With Watkins

2008-11-11T12:21:00.001-06:00

Living Naturally

These days everyone is making a greater effort to conserve the planet’s resources. Words like carbon footprint, sustainability, and Green have become common place. We are all taking a closer look at how our day-to-day activities affect the resources we leave for future generations. Watkins has been a pioneer in living naturally and we want to share with you what Living Naturally means to Watkins and more importantly what it means to you and your customers.

So what is Living Naturally to Watkins? A way of life. Watkins is striving to be the most trusted natural products company and Living Naturally speaks to all of Watkins product categories. From sourcing raw materials, to manufacturing, and delivery, Watkins is working toward sustainability in every aspect of our business!

What is it to our Associates and Customers?

Living Naturally means each of our customers can expect consistent products and service at an affordable price, all with the sustainability of our planet’s resources in mind.

With internal expertise, we can assure you that Watkins natural products have been developed, manufactured and delivered to you with dedication to environmental sustainability. We have taken the burden off your shoulders so that you can make an anxiety free purchase since Watkins natural products are made in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

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.

Watkins promise is to continue our Living Naturally philosophy for generations to come.

Living Naturally Education

Tip #13

2007-03-16T22:55:00.000-06:00

Tip #13
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BACKGROUND:
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WATKINS CHICKEN SOUP BASE is soooooo versatile! And so good! This tip
can't possibly cover all the ways to use this product, but we'll try to
give you lots of ideas.

Few people have the time to make soup stocks from scratch, but the
alternative is expensive canned broth or flavored cubes of salt... Mushroom
sauce, cream soups, cheese sauce and white sauces are all basic to many
favorite dishes, but are time-consumingto make from scratch and are
loaded with fat. Many busy cooks resort to canned products that contain
more sodium. Watkins has a better solution: our convenient Soup Bases are
the perfect addition to the modern pantry!

* Contains real chicken fat.
* Delicious unique blend tastes like it is from scratch.
* Concentrated/Economical/Space-Saving: 1 Chicken Soup Base = 20 cans
of the competing brand
* Convenient: Make delicious foods in a fraction of the time of cooking
from scratch!
* Versatile: Make soups, sauces, gravies, dips and more!
* No added MSG (MSG occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables)

USAGE:
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If you watch any cooking show on the Food network, you will hear them
tell you to keep chicken stock on hand. It comes in cans or boxes, and
once opened pretty much needs to be used right away. There are
resealable boxes, that you can put in the fridge, but this takes more planning
than I put into meals.

If you have a can of Watkins Chicken Soup and Gravy Base, on hand, you
are set to go at a moments notice! It has much better flavor, no added
msg, and even has the chicken fat for the best chicken flavor you can
imagine. It is as if you cooked all day! But you didn't - your smarter
than that!

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For people on low sodium diets, use Watkins Chicken Soup Mix in place
of salt to flavor your food. It's not sodium free, but is low sodium.

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Use Watkins Chicken Soup Mix in the water used for boiling or poaching
fish, shellfish, or vegetables.

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Use Watkins Chicken Soup Mix instead of salt when making biscuits or
dumplings.

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Use Watkins Chicken Soup Mix in gravies, sauces, or chicken pot pie
recipes.

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Add Watkins Chicken Soup Mix instead of salt when boiling noodles,
rice, potatoes, etc.

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Another favorite is Lemon Chicken Rice - just cook the chicken, rice,
onions, celery, & carrots in Chicken Soup Base. Add lemon juice near the
end to taste. Sprinkle on a little Watkins Lemon Pepper.

STORIES
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I haven't bought soup at the grocery store in years. I am a soup lover
and we have soup at least twice a week in the winter months. I have had
so much fun creating soups with our soup bases. My favorite is
Chicken-Vegetable Tarragon & it's so easy. Just cook a chicken breast in water
with Chicken Soup Base, add Cream Soup Base, a package of frozen
veggies and a little Watkins Tarragon. Yum!

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I love the Chicken Soup mix! It got my kids to eat veggies after my
mother-in-law used it in the cooking water.
- Cheryl O

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I often ask myself how I ever got along without the Watkins Chicken
Base and the Cream Base!!

I make chicken nuggets with the chicken base as a coating (with flour)
everyone loves them!! So would think it would be just fine for chicken
fried steak. I sometimes use one of the Watkins Soy Sauces in the mix.
Or some Cayenne.

I love making soups with both of these together especially adding rice
and chicken.

I know none of you ever have to have a frozen dinner but these soups
are great for adding just a tad more flavor and gravy to those too. Like
I have always said, "Watkins is for the person that doesn't cook (me)
and for the gourmet.
- Linda H

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I was looking for a Watkins associate to buy the chicken soup base when
I signed up. I had used it before I was an associate and needed more,
but could not find an associate until I saw Jan's ad. I use it for the
best gravies ever, in soups, in stews, in browning bags with beef, pork,
venison, and I would use it in deserts but I have not found a chicken
flavored desert yet.
- Curtis H

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I use it in green beans and all sorts of veges, and other cooking
methods. I use it every time I make rice and pasta to season the water,
instead of just adding salt.
- Jan R

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When I cook pasta I put just a little of the garlic grapeseed oil in
the water. I don't rinse it afterwards. Then I just shake on some chicken
soup base and mix it in. My family loves this, including the dog. I
have cooked the pasta with the chicken soup base in the water, but I like
it better the other way.
- Lorraine B

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Well, I was making some chicken and I did not know what to make with
it. Well I saw my chicken soup base sitting on the counter and I just
started to make the gravy with it. Well, I said add the chicken to it. So
I did. Then I said Through in some sweet peas into it. Well then I said
it doesn't look like something to just eat like that. I then made some
biscuits and poured the chicken mixture over the biscuits. It was
delicious.
So now I will put it in order for how I did it all.

First, bake a whole chicken.
Second, after chicken cools, pick the meat off.
Third, Make gravy directions (double) from the chicken soup base.
Fourth, take one can sweet peas and drain.
Fifth, after gravy is thick add peas and the amount of chicken you want
in it.
Sixth, bake biscuits while you are making the first 5 things.
Last, take hot biscuits and put on plate pour over chicken mixture,
season with salt and Watkins pepper.
Give it a try, I promise you will love it.
- James K

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Oyster Cracker Munchies
2 TBS Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
3 Tsp Watkins Chicken Soup Base
6 oz Oyster Crackers

Mix Grapeseed Oil & Soup Base Together. Stir in Oyster Crackers. Bake
375 for 6-8 min.
You can microwave them for a couple minutes on high, stir after each
minute or so to prevent burning. I prefer the oven method, but my friends
like to "nuke em"
- Lorijo

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For gravy, you add a little flour. Instructions are on the can.
I use the Chicken Soup base to make a sauce for Pasta...

2 tablespoons Watkins Chicken Soup Base
2 tablespoons Watkins Grapeseed Oil (regular or flavored)
2 tablespoons flour
1.5 Cups milk
Watkins Black Pepper to taste (I add a ton!)

It is yummy on plain pasta, or over rice.
- Jerry F

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I like to add beef, chicken or onion soup base to my mashed potatos. I
just add a tespoon or two to the potatos after I mash them. It adds a
nice bit of flavor.
- Rodney F

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Kim S. told us about this terrific recipe and how much her family likes
it, so we had to try it. We completely agree with Kim, this is simple
and the taste is amazing! It came from watkinsonline.com

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients
1 cup/250 mL uncooked white rice
1/2 cup/125 mL Cream Soup Base
2 tbsp/30 mL Mushroom Soup Base
2 tbsp/30 mL Chicken Soup Base
2 tbsp/30 mL Onion Soup Base
1/4 cup/60 all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups/375 mL 1% low-fat milk
1-1/2 cups/375 mL water
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Note from Kitchen: To add a little color to chicken,
before cooking sprinkle with Paprika

Cooking Directions
In 9 × 13-inch/23 × 33-cm baking dish, combine all ingredients except
chicken. Stir until well blended. Place chicken on top of rice mixture.
Cover with foil and bake at 350ºF/180ºC for 60 minutes or until rice is
done (add 15 minutes if chicken is frozen).

Makes 8 servings.

Tip #12

2007-02-07T00:39:00.000-06:00

Tip #12
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BACKGROUND:
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WATKINS ORGANIC CLEANER is one of the best kept secrets in Watkins. It
will clean practically everything! It's the most versatile cleaner
you'll ever use! One could actually only have this one cleaner in their
house as it will clean just about everything. See below.

* It can be used for everything from dishes and tile to windows and
fabrics

* Save money by using one product for a variety of jobs.

* It's concentrated and Economical - A little goes a long, long way.
Makes up to 256 times its volume in cleaning solution.

* Biodegradable: Earth-friendly materials help to preserve our
environment; contains no caustics, harsh acids, butyl glycol ethers or heavy
metals.

* Phosphate-free: Wonâ€™t harm our lakes and streams; use of phosphates
in detergents is believed to result in over-fertilization of our lakes;
eventually, the lakes become filled with plants and die.

* Non-flammable: Can be used near hot ovens, toasters, and microwaves
without fear of fire.

* Anti-fogging: The special surfactant blend used helps prevent fog
from forming when used to clean glass surfaces such as windows and
mirrors.

Regarding the word "Organic" in the product's name:
The word "Organic" does not refer to the standard as defined by the
USDA which refers to food only. It also does not mean "natural". The tern
organic refers to the type of stains that the cleaner works best on
such as food, pet waste, etc.
-Dawn (Watkins Inc. staff)

PRICE COMPARISON:
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There are so many comparisons we could do here, but we'll use the most
popular ways to use organic cleaner to save money.

DISHWASHING LIQUID:
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Watkins Organic Cleaner PLUS Degreaser (1TBL of each in 32oz. Water =
16 Gallons of dishwashing detergent)

BRAND - RETAIL - WHOLESALE - PER OZ (retail)
Watkins OC/Degreaser 16 Gal - 19.98 - 14.98 - 0.01
Ultra Concentrated Dawn 25oz - 3.99 - N/A - 0.16
Ultra Concentrated Joy 25oz - 2.29 - N/A - 0.09
Ultra Palmolive 25oz - 3.19 - N/A - 0.13

One bottle each (Organic Cleaner and Degreaser) is the same as buying
82 bottles of dishwashing liquids!

How much does 82 bottles of Joy cost? $327.18
How much does 82 bottles of Dawn cost? $187.78
How much does 82 bottles of Joy cost? $261.58
And our Watkins OC/D dishwashing liquid? $19.98

ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER:
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Watkins Organic Cleaner PLUS Degreaser (1 tsp of each in 32oz. Water =
48 Gallons of All-Purpose Cleaner) (Cut the price in half if you don't
add the degreaser which isn't necessary)

BRAND - RETAIL - WHOLESALE - PER OZ (retail)
Watkins Organic Cleaner 48 Gal - 19.98 - 14.98 - 0.0003
409 All-Purpose Cleaner 32oz - 2.79 - N/A - 0.09
Fantastik Heavy Duty 32oz - 2.89 - N/A - 0.09

One bottle each (Organic Cleaner and Degreaser) is the same as buying
192 bottles of All-Purpose Cleaners!

How much does 192 bottles of 409 cost? $535.68
How much does 192 bottles of Fantastik cost? $554.88
And our Watkins OC/D All-Purpose Cleaner? $19.98

USAGE:
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Very important tip: This is a CONCENTRATED cleaner meant to be mixed
with water! Don't try to use it straight from the bottle!

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If you happen to run out of Watkins Laundry Detergent and need to do
laundry, use 1/4 cup of Organic Cleaner per load until your order of
Laundry Detergent arrives.

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Using Pump Dispenser (Article #06271), put about a teaspoon of Organic
Cleaner in a Spray Bottle (Article #06257), and fill with water for use
with Trigger Sprayer (Article #06258) as an all-purpose cleaner.

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Add 1 TBsp of Organic Cleaner and 1 TBsp of Degreaser to 32oz of water
for a great dishwashing soap. If you like a scent, add a dash of lemon
or other Watkins extract to it. If you or your spouse insist that there
must be tons of suds to be cleaning, you can make it 2 TBsps of each,
but you don't need that much to clean the dishes!

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A summer tip - add a few drops to your windshield washer fluid, to help
keep you windsheild free of bugs and road film.
While you're at it you can wash your whole car with Orangic Cleaner and
get a clean, shiny, film free car. Won't hurt your lawn either.

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The Organic Cleaner is perfect for RV travel or camping out. You don't
want to pack up all sorts of cleaners to go with you - the Organic
Cleaner will take care of all the cleaning jobs you may have, from cleaning
your RV = inside, outside and engine, to laundry, to showering and
shampoo.

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We have 3 dogs and 3 cats- all indoor animals! Not to mention the
constant stream of teenagers in and out of here-another kind of animal
entirely! I would go broke buying the expensive rug shampoos!
I use this mixture with my steam cleaner. 2 TBL(about 2
squirts)-Organic Cleaner, 1 TBL (1 squirt) of Degreaser and a shot or two of Pet odor
eliminator in the reservior tank. It works wonderfully in VERY hot
water.
The carpet smells wonderful afterwards and is soft to the touch when
dried.
I've used the same ratio minus the degreaser on a Wool Oriental rug in
a moment of "puppy" desperation and all turned out well.
- Cathy T

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I use Watkins Organic Cleaner for just about everything...dishes,
laundry & fine washables, and even outdoors on the lawn. I canâ€™t say how
wonderful it is in every way.
- Erna E

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I add 1 TBsp Organic Cleaner to 1 gallon water to help jump start my
plants. I have used Organic Cleaner for plants, trees and to water the
lawn. Plants seem to grow greener and faster, and it helps to kill bugs.

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After I am done painting houses, workers come in to put on trim and
baseboards. The air guns leave black grease marks on the wall and Watkins
Organic Cleaner takes the grease spots right off.
- Kathryn H

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My "screaming to be cleaned" carpet got spot cleaned this weekend with
the organic cleaner. I diluted about a tablespoon of cleaner to about 5
cups of very hot water. Using a sponge, I scrubbed some very set in
stains and they just vanished!
I'm embarrassed to say that I had rearranged my furniture to cover up a
blob of ground in silly putty. It's been in the carpet for probably two
years. The very first thing I used to get it out was ice...thinking
that if I got it hard enough I could peel/pick it out of the carpet.
Didn't work...as did all of the other cleaners I tried...and there have been
quite a few. I put two full strength drop of the organic cleaner
directly on the putty, scrubbed with my hot sponge and the ground in silly
putty is GONE! Just like that!
- Jody W

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A few weeks ago, I was doing the laundry and came across a white shirt
of my son's that he had spilled red koolaid on. I looked around the
laundry room trying to figure out what I could use (because I know that in
the past I have not been able to get the stain completely out). Then I
remembered the organic cleaner. I put some directly on the stain and it
came out completely. Then the week after that I had some stains on a
pair of jeans (source unknown). I had already washed and dried them when
I noticed it. So I washed them again with organic
cleaner......WOW!!!...all the stains gone. I then pulled out my old dirty white tennis
shoes.......again.....WOW!WOW!WOW!.......clean as could be. I will never
again be without Watkins organic cleaner. No more buying seperate spot
remover and tennis shoe cleaner and floor cleaner and bathroom
cleaner......IT DOES IT ALL!!! I can't wait to see what else it will clean. Thanks
Watkins.
Sandy V

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I just used the organic cleaner deluted in a spray bottle on my shower.
I didn't even know I had soap scum! My shower doors have never sparkled
so much. Great product!
Cheryl O

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I have tried everything in the stores to clean my windows. All have
left streaks, films, grim, whatever was there really never left. Enter
Watkins Organic Cleaner. This is an awsome product. I mixed just a little
squirt in one of the spray bottles with water. WOW what a difference. I
have 7 sliding glass doors they are blinding me. No streaks! at all. I
will never use anything else again.
I also use it on my floors, dishes, laundry, where ever I need to
clean. I have also used it on my oak cabinets.
I can't say enough about this fabulous product.
-Kim S

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A year or so ago we needed a new washing machine. My son and I were
carrying the old one out of the laundry room and, since I wasn't wearing
gloves but should have been, I had to set the machine down quickly. I
had no idea how greasy it was under there and we set it down on the
carpet.
When we picked it up again, I couldn't believe the grease spot that was
left on the carpet! Yikes! My son and I both said, "Uh oh!" at the same
time. Right after that, I got out our rug cleaner machine and went over
the spot. It helped but was still very noticeable. We put a rug over it
and it's been there ever since.
Recently my wife decided to rent a Rug Doctor. She went over the spot
with the Rug Doctor and it didn't come up. She then thought of the
Watkins Organic Cleaner and sprayed the spot and then put some of the
Organic Cleaner into the Rug Doctor.
You guessed it...the spot is GONE!
- Scott E

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1 cup OC, and several drops of Essential Oil, to make a wonderful
bubble bath!
- Evelyn L

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I absolutely love the Organic Cleaner, it works so well to mop my
floors.......they get brighter everytime I use it. It is removing the old
grimy, dingy, buildup left by other products I used for 9 years!
- Tracy R

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Don't be encumbered by history, go out and create something wonderful.
- Bob Noyse, Founder of InTel

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug
Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease. In Canada, this information is provided for educational
purposes only. No claims are being made for any product.

Watkins Tip #11

2006-12-04T15:51:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:
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WATKINS VANILLA CONDITIONING SHAMPOO is not simply a plain ol' shampoo with vanilla added to smell good. It's formulated with some great herbal ingredients to do great things for your hair! Don't underestimate this amazing shampoo!

It cleanses and conditions the hair and maintains a healthy scalp, this two-in-one formula features a built-in conditioner to clean, detangle and moisturize.

INGREDIENTS:
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* Watkins Original Vanilla: Besides adding a great smell, Watkins Vanilla is made from the worldâ€™s finest Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans, which are high in naturally conditioning polysaccharides. Polysaccharides are universally used in hair-loss formulas and formulas designed to stop hair loss.

* Oak Bark: The bark of the oak tree was highly prized by ancient
celtic society for its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains as much as 20 percent natural tannins (substances found in tea and red wine) that act as a potent astringent to help seal the cuticle of the hair.

* Bitter Orange Peel Extract: Excellent for dry, irritated or sensitive skin, bitter orange combines relaxing and stimulating properties and is regarded as a circulatory tonic.

* Roman chamomile: The most potent of the chamomiles and widely used since ancient times, Roman chamomile contains high levels of alpha-bisabolol and natural flavonoids that are well-known for conditioning and softening effects. Traditionally used to add sheen and highlights to hair, and as a soothing agent for skin and scalp.

* Sandalwood extract: One of the earliest essential oils used by ancient peoples, sandalwood boasts at least 4000 years of uninterrupted use. Commonly used in 19th-century remedies for its cosmetic and healing properties, sandalwood oil softens the hair and is soothing to the
sensitive scalp.

* Wheat Protein: Penetrates hair shaft, providing strength, body, manageability and luster.

USAGE:
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Be sure to cut down on the amount of shampoo you use compared to competitor shampoos. A little goes a long, long way. One of the 'hidden' values of Watkins products - concentrated!

STORIES
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Our family LOVES our Watkins Vanilla Conditioning Shampoo! It is the only shampoo I use on my girls (6 and 3). It does a great job of washing and lightly conditioning their hair PLUS it is all done in 1 step! Also, they have never complained about soap in their eyes! Love it!
-Kim S.
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This is one of my all time fav products! I LOVE the way Vanilla Conditioning Shampoo smells! It's like using a gourmet shampoo! I feel so pampered! It's thick luxurious feel and scent is warm and soothing! And my hair looks great!
-LeAnn K.
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I really love the smell in my hair, so I ordered the shampoo for myself. I have been using it for almost a year now, and my hair is like I use a professional, salon quality shampoo/conditioner. I have no split ends, and if I wash my hair in the evening I leave it in a towel overnight.
In the morning my hair is baby-soft. I like the smell so much, that I add about 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the bottle when I open it :)
-Becky C.
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I originally bought it because I like the scent of vanilla and also prefer the conditioning to be in the shampoo (cutting down on applications and rinse outs) - but I've noticed that my hair seems to stay cleaner longer now too.
-Kathy

Watkins Tip #10

2006-11-20T08:24:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:------------

WATKINS ORIGINAL DOUBLE-STRENGTH VANILLA was introduced to our product
line in 1895 and uses Premium-grade Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans.
These are considered the best vanilla beans in the world and are 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.).

Vanilla is the world's third most expensive spice behind saffron and
cardamom. Every flower must be hand pollinated and since the flower only
lasts for 1 day or less, the crop must be continually inspected for
flowers, the plant only grows if a certain mushroom is nearby, the pods
ripen after 9 months, and the beans must be alternately placed in the sun
and inside each day for several months.

WATKINS ORIGINAL DOUBLE-STRENGTH VANILLA is our 'flagship' product.
When many customers think of Watkins, they think of vanilla. And the
vanilla they are wanting, like their grandmother and great-grandmother used
to use, is the Original Double-Strength - not the pure vanilla.

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WATKINS ORIGINAL DOUBLE-STRENGTH VANILLA is:
* Premium-grade Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans: For full, rich flavor.
* Extremely concentrated
* Bake-proof/freeze-proof: Flavor won't dissipate when making ice cream or foods baked at high temperatures.
* Low alcohol: Only 8 1/4 % versus pure vanilla extract which contains 35% alcohol and can carry away delicate flavor components under high heat.

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WATKINS ORIGINAL DOUBLE-STRENGTH VANILLA was awarded the Grand Prize
with Gold Medal for Highest Quality at the International Exposition,
Paris in 1928.

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Watkins ORIGINAL Double-Strength Vanilla VS. Watkins PURE Vanilla

Although both contain real Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract, Watkins
Original Double-Strength Vanilla is made with considerably less alcohol
and is fortified with stabilizers which make it more effective for
baking and freezing. Watkins Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract is
better used in recipes that do not require baking or freezing, such as
adding to whipped cream, butter, cereal, or a favorite beverage.

MEXICAN VANILLA:----------------
Mexican Vanilla must be purchased with caution, if at all. Although
Mexican vanilla beans may be high quality, the vanilla extract produced
there rarely is.

A recent study showed that as many as 42% of bottled vanilla samples
from Mexico contained coumarin which comes from the tonka bean, not the
vanilla bean. Coumarin is highly toxic in large doses, can cause liver
and kidney damage, and has been used in rat poisons, as it causes
internal hemorrhaging. The amount of coumarin in a single two-ounce bottle of
Mexican vanilla could kill someone and Mexican labeling laws do not
require the declaration of ingredients such as coumarin, so you don't know
what you're getting. Considering that Mexico barely produces enough
vanilla for its own use, and that real vanilla, no matter its origin, is
expensive, it's highly unlikely that the bargain-priced bottles of
vanilla found in Mexican souvenir shops are really vanilla.

HISTORY:--------
The Aztecs originally discovered vanilla, which is a species of
climbing orchid, and cultivated it as a crop. When Cortez came to Mexico
around 1510 AD, he was offered a drink by the Emperor Montezuma which was a
chocolate drink flavored with vanilla. Cortez was impressed and took a
supply of vanilla back to Spain, despite the Aztecs attempts to keep
the source a secret, and vanilla soon became a favorite and exclusive
spice for the Aristocrats and Royalty of Europe.

From 1510 AD until 1848, Mexico had a monopoly on the cultivation of
vanilla. Nowhere else in the world was it found possible to grow vanilla
beans. The plant could grow and it would flower, but no beans would
grow. In 1836 a botanist discovered the secret of pollinating the flower
and in 1841 a 12-year-old slave on Bourbon Island found a quick way of
hand-pollinating, which is still used today. In 1848, on Bourbon Island,
the first production of vanilla in history occurred outside of Mexico.
In 1871 Madagascar started production and is now the world's major
producer of vanilla.

Mexico now barely produces enough vanilla for its own use.

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Cocoa-Cola is the world's major consumer of vanilla and when they
introduced "New Coke" in 1985, which contained no vanilla, the economy of
Madagascar crashed. In 2000, Madagascar suffered a typhoon followed by
political problems and bad weather and by 2004 the price of vanilla was
up to $250 a pound. More recently the price is back down to about $20
per pound.

USAGE:----

That old, traditional, old-fashioned flavor of baked goods that
everyone loves came mostly from the Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla.
Using this vanilla in all of your baking will return your tastebuds to
the good ol' times of great tasting baked goods and other items that
use vanilla.

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This vanilla is "double-strength" so you can use half as much as the
recipe calls for. Or, if you like vanilla as much as we do, use the same
amount as the recipe calls for and get an extra wonderful vanilla
flavor.

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With a Qtip, rub Watkins Vanilla on a toothache or on a teething baby's
gums to ease the pain.

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Make a Black Forest sauce for ice cream by adding 1 teaspoon Watkins
Cherry Extract and 1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract to 1 cup Chocolate
Syrup.

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If you'd like the flavor of a milk shake without the ice cream, pour a
glass of milk, add 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of Watkins Vanilla, and a little
sugar or sweetener to taste. My Mom used to love this, especially
when dieting. It is also good in warm milk. If you have an espresso
machine, you can just steam the milk.

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Add a little Watkins Vanilla to your coffee grinds when brewing your
coffee, or add a little Watkins Vanilla & Watkins Cinnamon to the grinds
and you will have a nice cafe au lait. If your coffee is already
brewed, you can add just a 1/4 tsp of Vanilla right into the cup.

If you enjoy all those creamer products on the market, you can add skim
milk, low fat milk, regular milk, half & half or cream, and add a touch
of vanilla, and your favorite sweetener.

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It has been said that people crave chocolate or find 'comfort' in their
chocolate and that it is actually the vanilla in the chocolate that
people are seeking. In aromatherapy vanilla is a comforting scent.

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If you want to make your house smell comforting and welcoming, heat
some water with just a touch of vanilla in a pan on the stove. It will
permeate your home. I have also added a little cinnamon, cloves, allspice
and or nutmeg - Watkins, of course!

Also, you can put a small amount of Vanilla in a jar lid and place it
on top of the refrigerator, there will be a slow release of Vanilla
scent, due to the warm air coming from the back of the fridge.

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Around the turn of the twentieth century, women would put a bit of
Vanilla behind each ear as cologne, when their honeys came a-courtin'! I
wonder if this started with Watkins Vanilla?! While we could still use
our Vanilla for those courting purposes, Watkins has made it into a
wonderful cologne - its the only scent Jan wears!

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When using a cake mix from a box, you can add a little Watkins Vanilla
to perk up the flavor!

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A very simple icing for cakes or cinnamon rolls or even sweet quick
breads: 1 package of softened Cream Cheese, about 2 cups of confectioners
sugar or more if needed, 1 tsp Watkins Vanilla. If it gets too thick
you can add a few drops of milk at a time until its the desired
consistency.

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A family tradition in our family is to make a simple syrup for
pancakes, waffles and french toast. In a small sauce pan put 1/2 cup water, 1
cup sugar, and bring to a boil, heat until the sugar is completely
dissolved. Remove from heat, then add 1 tsp Watkins DS Vanilla. This is
Jan's favorite syrup!

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With a Qtip, put a drop or two of Watkins Vanilla on a COLD lightbulb.
When you turn the bulb on, the scent of vanilla will permeate the room.
I would not do this on any but incandescent bulbs - NOT halogen or
fluorescent.

Watkins Tip #9

2006-11-19T00:36:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:------------
Here is information straight from the horse's mouth. Kim Barretta, the Personal Care Product Development lady, clarifies the differences and uses for salves, lotions, balms, creams, Body Butters, dry oils, and oils.

DETAILS:-------
Generally speaking the thicker the moisturizer the more it will moisturize.

Some examples:

Perfumed Body Lotions:
These are lotions you get with your perfume, like in gift packs. These are usually very thin and don't provide a lot of moisture. They are really just a way to layer your fragrance. Runs fast if you put a dime sized amount in your hand and hold your hand vertical. We do not have a perfumed body lotion. These are very specific to the perfume industry.

Hand and Body Lotions:
Our lotions are Hand & Body Lotions. These will provide great all over skin softening abilities. Usually a medium thickness--thick enough for rough areas, knees, elbows etc--but thin enough for all over use. Will run but not fast.

Body Balms:
Somewhat thicker, but generally speaking they have the same abilities as a Hand & Body Lotion. We've had body balms in the past. Currently the Herbal Extract in Target is marketed as a Body Balm.

Creams:
Such as our Remedy Cream. Generally in Watkins lingo--a cream is thick and will not run when a dollop is placed on the palm. Will have a good moisturizing ability. Very
good for dry areas--hands, heels, elbows, knees. Just like with Lotions, creams can vary slightly in the thickness. Our Remedy Cream is more "spread-able" than some creams and is able to be used on larger areas.

Body Butters:
Such as our Lemon Crème Body Butter. Our Body Butters are quite unique, as they are "whipped". This gives them a creamed look, feel and spread-ability and would classify them as a thick cream. Very good for spot areas and dry hands. Harder to use on large areas.
Many body butters on the market are the consistency of a hard salve, but more lotions & creams are starting to use shea butter which is a major ingredient in our body butter. Hard to keep a good ingredient under wraps!

Salves:
Such as our Red Clover or Old Red Barn. These are generally hard packed items and the delivery method is via fingertips, rubbing the surface & warming the product. Very good for extremely dry, spot areas. Great for night-time use with cotton gloves or socks. More "healing" abilities. Forms a moisture barrier.

Dry Oils:
Such as our Vanilla Dry Oil. This product is also quite unique as there are few other "body oils" on the market that are comparable. Dry oils are to be used after the bath or shower while the skin is wet. They are sprayed on and rubbed into damp skin and provide a moisture barrier. This type of oil is classified as a "dry oil" because the formula allows it to be absorbed quickly into the skin, and leaves a soft, not oily feel to the skin. They can also be used as a bath oil.

Beauty Oils:
Ours is all-natural and provides the most intense moisture of any of the oils or lotions. Most will have Vitamin E and be very oily to the touch. Good for spot areas especially the face. These oils have great anti-aging properties.

Body Oils:
This is the same formula as our Beauty Oil, but packaged larger for all over use. These oils have only natural preservatives, so if you only use it for the face our Beauty Oil will give you a much better delivery system and less product. If you tend to use our oil as an all over body oil, for massages, or as a bath oil, then our larger Body Oil is the most economical purchase. As an all over body oil, unlike our dry oils, our Body Oil will leave more oil residue on the skin.

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Old Red Barn is basically a barrier balm that will help prevent imbedded dirt when gardening. It is also good for spot moisturizing and is excellent for dry, cracked cuticles. Last it is the best salve for an overnight dry skin treatment. Apply the salve to your hands or feet, put on cotton gloves (can be found in drug stores) or thin cotton socks (white) and you'd be amazed how soft your skin will be in the morning. This is great for those who suffer from cracked heels.

You may use as many products as you like at one time. I personally like to layer my scent. For example, first you can shower or bathe with Vanilla Body Wash, then apply Vanilla Dry Oil followed by Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion for all over moisture then spot moisturize with Vanilla Shea Butter (body butter) and finally a spritz of Vanilla Cologne. During the day if you find you need a touch up, I would recommend the lotion over an additional spray of Dry Oil, as you could get it on your clothes...

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While at WIBC, Kim also told me that Petro Carbo salve is the best thing to use for babies' diaper rash! She said it provides the same moisture seal that other diaper rash products offer, but the cool part is PCS HEALs the area too. She said it is safe for baby bottoms too. However she suggested that whenever you try a new product on your skin, or baby's skin, that you do a patch test.

To do a patch test, place a small amount on the inside of the arm. Wait and make sure there is not reaction. If not, you can use it.

Watkins Tip #8

2006-11-17T23:53:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:
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WATKINS SUPERFOOD MULTIPLE (Super Multi), unlike leading brands which contain only synthetic vitamins, this formula provides vitamins in their natural form. It provides the proper balance of nutrients necessary to help support metabolism and enhance energy, maintain mental function, slow the aging process, enhance immune function, and help you look, feel, and perform at your best.

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USP is an optional certification program which requires adherence to good manufacturing principles and that the dietary supplement products contain the declared ingredients in the stated quantities. Not all companies will pay the extra to get certified, but Watkins does.

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TABLET vs. CAPSULE vs. LIQUID:
In powder or capsule form each individual particle of the supplements and antioxidants are exposed to oxygen right from the beginning, so they are constantly losing potency until they are used up. Even if there's a cover on the container there is still oxygen inside. Oxygen breaks down supplements and antioxidants are wasted fighting the oxygen.

Consider an apple. When you peel an apple it turns brown when exposed to the air. So the outside layer of our supplements is like the peel. If you put orange juice or lemon juice on the apple the Vitamin C in the juice fights off the oxidation and the apple will resist turning brown for several hours. If you were to drink the orange juice after this, there would be no Vitamin C left in it because it was destroyed protecting the apple.

The case is similar with liquids. Basically liquids are H2o - water - which has oxygen. Plus many herbs, antioxidants, etc., react with the liquid and one another so, again, they lose potency. There is also no way to get all the herbs, vitamins, grains, and antioxidants we use into liquid form.

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Superfood is a unique blend of over 100 vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes in a base of real food concentrates from rare, nutrient-rich grains and greens. It's the hub of Watkins entire dietary supplement system, this nutrition powerhouse lays the foundation for health and well-being. Start here and add on to personalize your dietary supplement program with the other specialized supplement formulations.

HEALTH:-------
As mentioned above, it helps support metabolism and enhance energy, maintain mental function, slow the aging process, enhance immune function, and help you look, feel, and perform at your best.

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INGREDIENTS and their benefits:

Vitamin A - 100% from beta-carotene with natural mixed carotenoids, the preferred form recommended in current studies.
- Beta-carotene with mixed carotenoids offer more health benefits than beta-carotene alone in slowing the aging process*
- Unlike vitamin A, which can build up in the body and become toxic, beta-carotene is completely safe, even in large doses, and is converted into vitamin A only when the body needs it.

Vitamin C
- Increases effect of vitamin E in the body*
- Optimal amount for enhanced immune-function and protection against aging*

Vitamin E
- Recommended dose for enhanced immunity and healthy heart function*
- Contains vitamin E from natural sources

Watkins Bio-ActivatorTM Blend
(black pepper, ginger, cellulase plant enzyme)
- Used to stimulate digestion and circulation and maximize utilization
and potency of nutrients in the body*

Vitamin B-6, Folate, B-12
- Supplements are recommended to support heart health and to maintain brain function*

Iron-Free
- Accumulating excess iron can lead to serious health problems, especially for men. Iron supplements are recommended only for women and children or for those deficient in iron. Iron is provided in Watkins Female Formula and Children's Chewable (Watkins JR)

Selenium
- Works with vitamin E to help slow aging*
- Organic form is better absorbed than inorganic forms found in other supplements*

Chromium and Vanadium
- Promotes carbohydrate and fat metabolism*
- Helps to balance blood sugar levels*

Rutin, Quercetin, Seville Orange Flavonoids
- Enhances vitamin C activity and eases allergy symptoms*

Cere-GreenTM Concentrate
- Natural source of vitamins, minerals and enzymes Global GrainsTM Concentrate
- Phytonutrients lost in the refinement of whole grains are added back for added protection against aging*

All 72 colloidal trace minerals
- Unlike other colloidal minerals, ours is certified to be free of toxic heavy metals.

Global GrainsTM Concentrate

- A collection of the world's 12 important grains. Many of these grains, rich in vitamins and essential lipids, are no longer in use, as our modern tastes demand the lighter textures of highly-refined flours.

USAGE:------
3 Tablets per day, and it is designed to be used synergistically with all of our other supplements.

Watkins Tip #7

2006-11-15T01:11:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:

BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO THE STORIES!

WATKINS LINIMAX is the most commented upon product in regards to testimonials - as you can see by the stories at the bottom of this email!

Glucosamine is a natural compound and the fundamental building block of cartilage, tendon, ligament and other connective tissues. European studies on glucosamine found it to be unsurpassed in promoting joint health, for which this natural product is actually prescribed as a drug in Germany.

Not only is LINIMAX the best form of Glucosamine, but Watkins also added protective antioxidants, along with herbs that reduce the body's production of pain-causing compounds.

Watkins Superfood Multiple (Super Multi) works synergistically with Watkins Linimax
by providing ingredients that offer additional benefits.

HEALTH:
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Use Watkins Liniment to relieve soreness and stiffness on the outside; use Linimax to soothe from the inside!

On September 30, 2004, Merck & Company Pharmaceuticals announced a worldwide recall of Vioxx, a top-selling arthritis and pain medication drug. This recall was based on evidence that showed an increased risk of heart attack and stroke after 18 months of use. Millions of people take either Vioxx or a similar drug, Celebrex, for relief of arthritis pain. Although there is no recall on Celebrex at this time, its similarity to Vioxx has raised concerns among health professionals and patients.
FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE RELIEF, LINIMAX IS THE ANSWER FOR AN ALTERNATIVE!
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LINIMAX vs. Anti-inflammatory medication

Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs which simply dull the pain after it starts, Linimax
works on the root of the problem, helping to ease joint soreness and inhibit further pro-gression of symptoms. *It may also help to reverse joint damage in some patients. *And with no risk of the gastrointestinal bleeding often caused by
anti-inflammatory drugs, Watkins Linimax is clearly a wise choice.
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LINIMAX vs. Glucosamine SULFATE

Most Glucosamine Supplements use "Glucosamine SULFATE" which supplies 48% active glucosamine. Watkins Linimax uses "Glucosamine Hydrochloride" which supplies 81% active glucosamine. So 1,500 mg of Linimax does the work of 2,608 mg of the 'other' supplements.
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LINIMAX vs. Chondroitin and Shark Cartilage

Why doesn't LINIMAX have Chondroitin? Chondroitin (and Shark Cartilage) can barely, if at all, be absorbed by the body (0-8% absorption vs. Glucosamine's 98%). Adding them to LINIMAX would just lower the effectiveness.
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STORIES:
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I had arthritis in my hands for years, and was eventually diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, as well. I had to wear a brace for the carpal tunnel, and was taking 10 ibuprofen every day just to manage the pain. I started taking Watkins Linimax, and within 2 weeks I noticed a difference. With daily use of Linimax, I am now pain-free and no longer need to take any ibuprofen or pain relievers. Watkins has definitely changed my life!
-- Barb Birch
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I have fibromyalgia, and since using Watkins Linimax, it has helped me function almost normally again. It has reduced my muscle pain, fatigue, and the flair ups don't come as often. I don't plan on ever living without Linimax.
-- Rebecca Metcalf
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I am so thankful for Linimax! I can't believe how it has improved the quality of my life! I have suffered from neck and back pain for the last 20 years. I've been to Chiropractors and Osteopathic Surgeons, mostly Chiropractors. I have taken tons of ibuprofen and even muscle relaxers and even though there were some okay days where the pain was less intense, there was always pain. The benefits of Linimax were virtually instantaneous for me. Within a couple of days my neck stopped hurting all the time and it was really giving me fits when I started taking the Linimax! Now, after taking Linimax for several years, I have virtually no pain, I can stand for long hours, walk, sleep, sit for long periods! For a while there I was feeling pretty old and wondering what the rest of my life could possibly be like - but now I feel great!!!
-- Jan Robinson
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You cannot imagine how taking Watkins Linimax has changed my life. I had been suffering from osteoarthritis, and the pain, stiffness and mobility problems had been increasing for several years.At the time it was necessary to use a cane.I had been taking medications and glucosamine products from other companies, which provided minimal relief at best.When I became a Watkins Associate and changed to Linimax, the transformation was incredible! I am virtually pain-free and walk at a fast pace at least 2 miles every other day. Thank you, Watkins!
-- Norma Frampton
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Watkins Linimax has changed my life.It used to be a real effort and challenge to get out of bed in the morning, and if I sat on a chair for a half hour or so my joints would be very sore and stiff.After taking Linimax, I can practically do cartwheels after I "jump" out of bed. No more pain! It's such a passion with me I actually get tears in my eyes when I tell people my story of how it has changed my life. Thanks,
Watkins, for such a wonderful product and the opportunity to share it with others!
-- Ruby Kiihn
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I have been suffering with pain in my hips for years and had been seeing a chiropractor with no relief. I started taking Linimax and didn't even realize my pain was gone until I ran out of Linimax for a couple of days and the pain came right back.Thanks, Watkins, for a good night's sleep.
-- Nancy Chevalier
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I have three degenerative discs in my lower back that have given me severe pain for years. At one point I could not even get out of bed in the morning. After getting on a program of 2 Linimax in the morning and 2 in the evening, I have been able to move and walk normally again. Thanks to Watkins Linimax, I have my life back.
-- Vera McCallum
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Linimax is my all time favorite. I have arthritis in my spine and knee, plus I have system lupus. Linimax stops the joint pain, makes them move more freely, and gives me back my life. It even has helped the muscles when they are stiff. I have tried many prescription drugs, and nothing comes close to Linimax.
-- Lorraine Bickford
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My favorite Watkins health product is Linimax. I am a diabetic, and with diabetes comes the possibility of neuropathy in the feet. I have painful neuropathy... But, after about three weeks the Linimax worked. I could finally sleep without my feet hurting and waking me up.
-- Paula Lucas
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I have had fibromyalgia for several years and lived with constant pain and had not been able to have a good night's sleep because of the pain. Since taking Watkins Linimax, I am finally able to sleep and I don't hurt nearly as much. With the help of Linimax, I am also able to hold down a full time job, which many fibromyalgia sufferers are unable to do because of the pain. I've introduced Linimax to several others and they are all just as satisfied as I am with Watkins Linimax.
-- Joyce Ludwig
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My mother, age 73, has arthritis of the spinal column. She usually got attacts about three times a week where it put her flat on her back in bed.

She has been on Linimax for a little over two months and has not had an episode for over 1-1/2 months and she swears that she will NEVER be without supplement for the rest of her life. Her doctor saw the ingredients label and told her that it was good.

The first two week she took double the recommended ammount to get it into her system and since then she has been on two tabs a day.
What a GREAT company!
What a GREAT supplement!
Glen
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Charlie had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His next step was to be surgery but he started taking Linimax and the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is gone!
Betty & Charlie King
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I have learned the painful way to make sure I never run out of Linimax. To be without even for a couple days makes my joints feel a whole lot older.
-- Isabelle Wright
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My daughter who is 16 gave one of her best friends a box of Linimax. Her friend had been involved in a terrible automobile accident and only recently had the pins removed from her legs. She complained about feeling like a 500 year old woman because of all the aches, pains and arthritis.

She called my daughter yesterday to say she felt WONDERFUL and Linimax was the best present she could have received because she was able to walk around the house without all the pain she normally experiences. Her mother got on the phone and I could hear the tears in her voice. She ordered another box for her daughter so there would be one in reserve.
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I just simply can not live without Linimax. I went from not sleeping at all to sleeping all night...no more numbess...no more pain."
- Sandy M. NY
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I just wanted to share our own story with Linimax. Mark has very bad back and neck
problems, and we decided that with our December order, we were going to get the Linimax to try it out and see if it helped him at all. We had heard such good things about it from others, and my mom said it was helping her arthritis, so we figured we had absolutely nothing to lose (we're already paying over $30/month in pain-killers anyway), and so much to possibly gain!

Well, Mark's been taking Linimax for a week and a half now, and he's noticed some difference. He's not taking as much aspirin -- in fact, when I asked him yesterday, he had only taken *three* aspirin all day long, and hadn't even noticed it! He usually takes three every two to three hours or so! So, I asked him to kind of "take inventory" of his body, and he said there was *really* a noticeable difference! I was so excited! It was what we had hoped for! Now, of course, I'm not saying that
Linimax is a "wonder-drug" or anything, but for *some* people, in *some* cases, it can really make a difference! Thanks so much, Watkins, for allowing my husband to walk around without pain!
- Kris
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I have a Hip Replacement and when I over do sometimes my leg will bother me some. It started hurting me the other day for no reason I thought and I put up with it one night thinking it would go away but it didn't so I doubled up on my Linimax and by the next day it was gone and hasn't been back and that was over a week ago. I was down to taking 1 twice a day so I am back taking 2 twice a day for awhile. It works. For sure we should always have a good supply on hand as we continue to get new
customers on it and old ones coming back for more.

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Linimax is such an excellent product. My 78 year old father-in-law, who is in pretty good health in general, told me he's more limber from using the Linimax and it's even increased his energy level.

I had let my diabetic husband run out of Linimax for a few weeks (shame on me) and it was very apparent. He was waking up every morning with severe stiffness and pain. After only a few days back on Linimax, he says the difference is incredible.
- Debi
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About 3 weks ago I posted about having a herniated disc and trying linimax. I wasn't sure if it would help or not. I am glad to say that it has been a blessing. I have been taking 2 tabs. twice a day. The pain is almost gone. I no longer need to take my anti-inflamatories, and muscle relaxers which caused me to fall asleep all the time. You don't know how greatful I am that I tried linimax. Now I need to be sure to always have extra on hand so I don't run out.
- Gary
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My husband and I went to the Cleveland Home and Flower show yesterday - walked around for 3 hrs. As we were leaving he said, "boy my legs and back hurt, yours must be killing you" I said, "nope, I'm just fine", no pain, could have walked another hour. His comment was "that never would have happened before you started taking linimax!" He's right! Maybe he needs the linimax too.
- Nancy
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I am a firm believer in the benefits of Linimax. I am a IL licensed EMT and two years ago I shattered my leg bone below the right knee in a fall. The right knee was always "noisey" in the joint. I could hear as well as feel the grinding. The left knee was also in bad shape because it had compensated for the right for so long. I was climbing stairs to get to my office and the noise was awful. In June I started Linimax, In two weeks the noise in the joints and the grinding was GONE ! My ortho Dr. couldn't believe the change, and neither could I. I hope this is one product the company never discontinues !
-- Gary
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I have had joint aches and pains for over 20 years and was taking daily doses of pain relievers. After taking Watkins Linimax, the pain is gone, and I no longer have to take pain relievers. I will use Linimax
forever!
-- Fran Daisey
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Watkins Linimax has improved my sore knees more than anything I have been using up to this point. It impressed me so much, I joined the business.
-- Ron Hildebrand
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For almost a year, I lived in pain from a torn tendon in my shoulder. I had limited movement and tried physical therapy and prescription medication, but nothing helped. Within 3 weeks of taking Watkins Linimax, I had no pain and full movement was restored to my arms and shoulder.
-- Pat Rigg
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My mother switched from a health-food store brand of glucosamine to Watkins Linimax and her pain has improved 10-fold and she will never go back.
-- Laurie Schmitt
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After 25 years of milking cows, my knees finally gave out. I started taking Watkins Linimax and now I have very little pain and the best part is that I can keep up with my grandchildren.
-- Mitch Ballard
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I've had lower back pain for years. Thanks to Watkins Linimax the pain is almost gone.
-- Bobby Nelson
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I have TMJ disorder in my jaw bone. Since taking Watkins Linimax I no longer wake up in pain.
-- Chrystal Lyons
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I had a whiplash injury from a car accident and was in pain for 2 years. When Watkins Linimax was introduced, I tried it and the pain was gone in 2 weeks.
-- Linda Sikut

Watkins Tip #6

2006-11-15T01:07:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:

WATKINS CUCUMBER DILL DIP SEASONING is one of the staples of our product line and like Watkins Cinnamon, has helped us sponsor many new associates and get many customers. This dip has outsold all other dips by far in our business over the years.

It is very economical. The large size costs 7.69 and will make 11 8oz servings of dip! Buying an 8 oz dip from the grocery store will cost you about $3.35. One bottle of Cucumber Dill Dip Seasoning made into 11 8oz servings and adding in the cost of sour cream will cost you about $19 total including the sour cream. 11 packages of Frito Lay dip will cost you about $36. That's a $17 savings!

The mix is always ready to mix when you need a dip such as with company coming over unexpectedly.

HEALTH:
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Mix Cucumber Dill Dip Seasoning with non-fat sour cream, blended cottage cheese, or plain yogurt for a healthy snack dip for dipping vegetables or healthy chips.
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It's Gluten free.

USAGE:
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This Dip is very versatile and can be mixed with sour cream, low or no fat sour cream, plain yogurt, cream cheese, blended cottage cheese, or buttermilk and mayonnaise to make many different products.
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After mixing with your favorite ingredient, let it sit for a few minutes to a half hour for optimum flavor.
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Broccoli and brussel sprouts are very healthy vegetables. If you have family members who don't care for these vegetables, serve them with Cucumber Dill mixed in sour cream or plain yogurt and you'll change their mind about these vegetables! I love them with this dip.
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Mixed with sour cream or yogurt, it makes a great topping for baked potatoes.
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Mixed with buttermilk and mayonnaise, it makes a great salad dressing.
Try it on your next salad!
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Unexpected guests coming over? It's a perfect impromptu snack for company and only takes a minute to mix up.
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Of course it's a favorite mixed with sour cream or yogurt for plain ol' chips and dip with potato chips or corn chips.

Watkins Tip #5

2006-11-15T01:04:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:

WATKINS INFERNO SAUCE is not as hot as it sounds. It's heat is about the same as Tropical Salsa. For Texans and other "hot sauce state residents" it's fairly mild but the taste is amazing. Lots of flavor in this sauce. Though it's really hard to pick, if I had to pick one product that was my favorite Watkins product, it would have to be Inferno Sauce! I use it all the time on tons of different dishes. It creates whole new meals out of the same ol' food! Forget your notion that hot sauce is just for Mexican Food or those few things you use hot sauce on now. Try this on all of your food. You'll find some really great tastes you never would have known about!
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Watkins Inferno Sauce was the winner of the 1992-93 Gold Medal Chef's award.
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Hot Sauces/Salsas have now become the number one selling condiment in North America outselling the previous number one seller, Ketchup.
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Thick with tomatoes, red chiles and jalapeños, this sauce delivers a kick with just a touch of sweetness.
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Unique flavors: It's much more than just heat. It's a blend of hot, sweet, and tangy flavors.

HEALTH:
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Watkins Hot Sauces contain antioxidants that improve circulation.
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It's All-Natural.
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It's Fat-Free.
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It has no Preservatives.

USAGE:
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Inferno Sauce just may be my very favorite product. My favorite use for it is on Italian Food. Lasagna, Spaghetti, and all sorts of italian dishes that use a tomato sauce becomes a whole new flavor experience, including especially Pizza! I won't eat pizza without it.
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Stuck with Fast Food? Try Inferno Sauce on a McDonald's hamburger next time. Wow! It'll spice up other Fast-Food too.
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Use pretty much everywhere you might use Ketchup. It's a great substitute and adds a new flavor to all your meals.
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Try Watkins Inferno Sauce on egg dishes such as omelets and souffles.
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Bland Frozen Dinners can be spiced up and made into gourmet meals with the addition of Inferno Sauce.
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Add Watkins Inferno Sauce to fresh diced tomatoes to make a tasty quick salsa.
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Add it to jambalaya and other Cajun dishes.

Watkins Tip #4

2006-11-15T00:57:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:

WATKINS SETTELZ helps settle upset stomach due to sour and acid stomach, over-indulgence of food or drink, hasty eating or nervous excitement. It coats an irritated stomach and intestinal lining and returns digestion to normal.

If you have Pepto-Bismol in your cabinet, boy are you doing you and your family a disservice by not replacing it with Settelz! * Settelz' taste is soooo much better than that 'other' pink medicine. You might not have some for dessert, but kids won't complain about the taste like they do with the other.*

You'll save $12.31 by using Settelz over Pepto Bismol because Settelz costs 21 cents per use whereas Pepto Bismol costs 55 cents per use. * You only take 2 teaspoons of Settelz versus 2 Tablespoons of Pepto Bismol.

USAGE:

Very important tip: Have Settelz in the cabinet! When you get an upset stomach, it's a little late to order it from Watkins!

We give Settelz to our dog when she has an upset stomach too and it almost always helps her too.

When your stomach ache is something Settelz will help with, it works like magic! I've taken it and literally felt the relief as it goes down. It's that fast!

I LOVE Settelz.

Watkins Tip #3

2006-11-15T00:54:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:

WATKINS LAUNDRY DETERGENT is the best everyday laundry detergent you could possibly use! Read on to see why. It is very economical, cleans great, no additives, rinses clean in one cycle and leaves no residues or strong perfume smells because there's no irritating dyes and fillers.100% Phosphate free (Phosphorus is a fertilizer that causes algae to grow and depletes oxygen out of the water)Itâ€™s perfectly safe for septic tanks.

HEALTH:

Many people have allergies or skin sensitivities which react badly to normal laundry detergents which are generally full of perfumes, dyes, and fillers. Watkins Laundry detergent has none of those things!

When your washer finishes rinsing the first time, your clothes will have no detergent left in them. Others have residue even after 2 rinses or more.

USAGE:

In most locales, you can use only half a scoop for each load. This will give you 80 loads from one box! If you have really hard water you might need to use a whole scoop but try it with a half and work your way up, if necessary, you'll probably find it washes great and will save you money.

Formulated to work in the new HE washing machines with 1/2 scoop.

Great to use for baby's clothes and bedding, babies don't need to be exposed to all those perfumes and chemicals. Even the typical 'baby' soaps and detergents are full of chemicals and perfume, not to mention over priced.

If you really like a scent in your clothes after washing, use Watkins Fabric softener or a dryer sheet! Watkins Fabric Softener adds a great scent to your clothes and isn't a chemically or perfumey smell.

It's a water softener, fabric softener, detergent all in one!

Not only do you save money on cleaner clothes using Watkins Laundry Detergent, but you will also save money on your clothes since there's less wear and tear on them with fewer rinse cycles and no fillers, phosphates, dyes, and perfumes to damage the fabric!

Watkins Tip #2

2006-11-15T00:50:00.000-06:00

BACKGROUND:

WATKINS PUREST GROUND CINNAMON was introduced to the product line in 1895. The entire 20-40 foot Cassia evergreen tree has a cinnamon flavor, but only the first-quality bark from young shoots is used for Watkins Cinnamon. On each shoot there are many different qualities of cinnamon and Watkins painstakingly picks the finest. Ours has 3 to 3.5% essential oil where many others are 2% or less. Did you know that Watkins Cinnamon is the ONLY cinnamon allowed by the FDA to be labelled "Purest Ground"? Cinnamon was once so highly-prized that wars were fought over it. During the 1st century AD it was 15 times more expensive than Silver. If that were still the case, it would make our 6 oz tin sell for $1,089! It was also believed to have aphrodisiacal powers. For centuries, the source of cinnamon was a closely guarded secret. Some people say that the search for cinnamon indirectly led to the discovery of America.

HEALTH:

Recent studies reported in the journal, Diabetes Care, have shown that just 1/4 tsp of cinnamon every day may help to lower blood sugar, fats and cholesterol by up to 30 percent in those with type 2 diabetes. Researchers suggest it may also stave off the onset of type 2 diabetes in those at risk. Study author Dr. Richard A. Anderson of the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center in Maryland noted that diabetics could add a dash of cinnamon to their morning servings of coffee, orange juice or cereal. Anderson and his team found that all cinnamon-takers experienced a drop in blood levels of glucose, fats and cholesterol by up to 30 percent. No change was seen in the people taking placebo. Currently, only cassia cinnamon (such as Watkins Cinnamon) has been shown to affect blood sugar in humans.-----Cinnamon helps to reduce the bleeding and stinging of a minor cut, and may help to speed healing. To get the best result, wash the cut thoroughly, pat dry and sprinkle with powdered cinnamon before bandaging. -----Ginger-Cinnamon tea can help to relieve the discomfort associated with nausea and diarrhea. Mix 1 tsp Watkins Cinnamon and 1/4 tsp Watkins Ginger to 1 cup boiling water and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink.

USAGE:

Try Watkins Purest Ground Cinnamon every day on cereal, oatmeal, toast, in french toast or pancake batter, apples, apple sauce, and savory dishes.

Place in coffee grounds before brewing for rich flavor and aroma.

If you buy cinnamon pastries from the bakery or grocery store, sprinkle Watkins Cinnamon on it to make it taste soooo much better! None of the commercially used cinnamons can hold a candle to the flavor of ours, so you'll improve those products manyfold by adding our cinnamon.

Adding Watkins Cinnamon to a bowl of vanilla ice cream make an amazingly good bowl of cinnamon ice cream. I use Bluebell Homemade Vanilla and add enough Watkins Cinnamon to change the color to a nice light tan color and it's delicious!

For a quick taste treat, marinate strawberries in orange juice and sprinkle with a dash of Watkins Cinnamon.

Combine 1 tablespoon Watkins Cinnamon with ½ cup honey and ½ cup softened butter. Use as a spread on rolls, biscuits, pancakes, or waffles.

Watkins Tip #1

2006-08-01T21:57:00.000-05:00

We are starting with a short, general history of Watkins Products.

Watkins was founded in 1868. That's 138 years ago. In 1868, the Civil War had just ended and was a recent memory to everyone at the time. Andrew Johnson was President of the United States taking over from Abraham Lincoln who was recently assassinated.

A few things that did not exist yet include the telephone, the light bulb, airplanes, and the Suez and Panama Canals.

There were just 37 states in the union and they were all in the same time zone since there was only one time zone.

General George Custer and Geronimo were still alive and well.

And J.R. Watkins was living in Plainview, Minnesota and had a dream, a recipe, and a kitchen where he created Watkins Red Liniment. His Watkins Red Liniment launched a company that has created careers for hundreds of thousands of Watkins men and women over the years.

In 1869, J.R. Watkins established America's first Money-Back Guarantee. He put a Trial-Mark on the Liniment Bottles and told customers that they could use the product down to that line and if they didn't like it, he'd give them their money back. By 1915 Watkins was the largest direct selling company in the world.

Now we come to the point of this small history lesson. I hope you've made it this far!

Do you remember how wonderful your Grandmother's cooking was? And your Great Grandmother's cooking also? The traditional home-cooked meal by our ancestors were almost always cooked with Watkins Products, almost exclusively. That, and a pinch of love is what made those old-time traditional home-cooked meals so delicious and wonderful!

Our Watkins products are what almost everyone used up until the 1950's. When people think fondly back at all those wonderful meals, Grandma's wonderful cookies, Great Aunt Mabel's amazing roast - They are thinking fondly of how wonderful Watkins products are!

So spread the word and don't forget how special Watkins Products really are. Why do you think so many great people are involved with Watkins? Not just the wonderful income opportunity and the great products - but also the great family values and traditions that are synonymous with Watkins.

Watkins Products Can Make a Difference in Your Life

2006-07-03T15:57:00.000-05:00

Watkins Products Can Make a Difference in Your Life

Updated January, 2006Information provided by:Brenda Koth, MS, RDRegistered Dietitian and Certified Nutritionist
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Vanilla Gingerbread Cookies

2006-07-03T15:53:00.000-05:00

Vanilla Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients

Cookies
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Baking Powder
3/4 tsp/4 mL Watkins Cloves (Ground)
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Ginger
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Cinnamon1/2 tsp/2.5 mL
Watkins Black Pepper
3 cups/725 mL sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking soda
1/2 cup/125 mL (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup/125 mL brown sugar, packed
3/4 tsp/4 mL salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup/125 mL molasses

Royal Icing
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract
3 tbsp/45 mL pasteurized egg whites
2 cups/500 mL confectioners’ sugar

Directions
Combine the whites and vanilla; beat until stiff but not dry. Add sugar; beat for oneminute more. If icing is too thick, add more egg white; if too thin, add more sugar.Makes 1-1/2 cups/375 mL of frosting.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt; setaside. With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, molassesand vanilla. Add flour mixture; combine on low speed. Wrap dough in plastic; chill for atleast 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350°F/180°C.

On a floured work surface, roll dough 1/8 inch/3mm thick. Cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.

Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Let cookies cool on wire rack,then decorate as desired.

Makes about 3 dozen

Why Not Have A Breakfast Salad?

2006-03-13T03:38:00.000-06:00

Salad in the morning? Why not? This simple, nutritious dish is light, but full of nutrition and energy to get you going!

BREAKFAST SALAD

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories 540
Protein 15 g
Carbohydrates 110 g
Sodium 300 mg
Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Dietary Fiber 12 g

Ingredients

1 unpeeled, chopped apple
1/2 cup/125 mL sunflower seed nuts

1/2 cup/125 mL raisins

1/4 cup/60 mL chopped dates

1 sliced banana

2 tbsp/30 mL honey

1 tbsp/15 mL fresh orange juice

1 tsp/5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla

1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Cinnamon

1 cup/250 mL nonfat cottage cheese

4 melon halves

Directions
Combine apples, sunflower seed nuts, raisins, dates, banana, honey, orange juice, vanilla and cinnamon; mix lightly to blend. Spoon cottage cheese into melon halves, top with fruit.

Makes 4 servings.

Winona Restaurant Wins Chili Cook-Off with Watkins Spices

2006-03-04T21:34:00.000-06:00

Watkins and Betty Jo...a winning combination!

Betty Jo Byoloski's Chili, made with Watkins spices, and featured on page 5 of Watkins March Highlights catalog (on sale now) won 1st place out of 17 entries in the Winona-area 12th Annual Chili Cook-off. Besides providing a variety of chili samples to judges and participants, the event raised over $7,000 for the "Ready Set School" program, an organization created to ensure that children from families with limited financial resources have the basic and necessary school supplies to better succeed in school.
Way to go, Betty Jo! (with a little help from Watkins).

Here's Watkins adaption of the winning recipe:

Betty Jo Byoloski’s Chili

The staff at Betty Jo’s told us that they will only use Watkins Chili Powder in this customer favorite. They ran out one day and used a different brand, and the chef said the customers didn’t like it. (We always knew their clientele had good taste.)

The original version of this used 10 pounds of ground beef and made enough to feed an army. We scaled it down, but made no other changes. Be warned that this chili has some fairly substantial heat. You may wish to start with a fraction of the cayenne.

2.5 lbs/1.1 kg ground beef
1 tbsp/15 mL salt1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Black Pepper
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp/30 mL minced garlic
1-1/2 green bell peppers, diced
1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Chili Powder
2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Paprika
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Cayenne Pepper*
1 tbsp/15 mL sugar
1/2 tbsp/7.5 mL Watkins Cumin
1/2 tbsp/7.5 mL Watkins Parsley
2 tbsp/30 mL Worcestershire sauce
1 (28 oz/800 g) can diced tomatoes
1 (32 oz/950 mL) container tomato juice
2 (14 oz/400 g) cans chili beans

Brown ground beef in large kettle with salt and pepper. Add onions, garlic and green pepper; simmer until onions are translucent. Add rest of spices and Worcestershire sauce; stir well. Add tomatoes, beans and tomato juice; simmer for 30 minutes.

*(or less to taste)

What About That Famous Watkins Vanilla?

2006-02-16T04:52:00.000-06:00

Vanilla is the most popular flavor in the world today, and few companies can claim a name association with vanilla like Watkins can. 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. Watkins 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.

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

• Premium-grade Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans: For full, rich flavor.
• Double strength: Extremely concentrated— 132 uses (1/2 tsp/2.5 mL per use) per 11 fl. oz./
325 mL bottle.
• Bake-proof/freeze-proof: Flavor won’t dissipate when making ice cream or foods baked at high
temperatures.
• Low alcohol: Only 8 1/4 % versus pure vanilla extract which contains 35% alcohol and can
carry away delicate flavor components under high heat.

Fun Fact:
Watkins has sold nearly 13.5 million gallons of vanilla extract—enough to fill 17 olympic-sized
swimming pools or fill a standard bathtub to the rim 213,682 times.

The difference between Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla and Watkins Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla?
Although both contain real Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract, Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla is made with considerably less alcohol and is fortified with stabilizers which make it more effective for baking and freezing. Watkins Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract is better used in recipes that do not require baking or freezing, such as adding to whipped cream, butter, cereal, or a favorite beverage.

The Watkins Man

2006-02-12T13:30:00.000-06:00

My family has used Watkins Products since I was a child. I remember Mama always kept a list ready for The Watkins Man. That was just about the most important list in the house and was almost holy.

I grew up out in the country where life was simple, people respected each other, and there was always help and friendship just down the road a ways. We had a pretty good patch of land that my Daddy farmed, back when farmers could make a good living from the ground. But we didn't often see many folks unless we went to town, usually on Sundays to go to Church.

The Watkins Man always came to see us on the 3rd Friday of every month. That date was written on the calendar as far back as I can remember. And that day was a special one because he always stayed for supper and visited with Daddy on the porch while Mama cooked. I was the oldest so I always got to sit right next to The Watkins Man at the table and thumbed my nose at my too younger siblings.

After supper we would all sit around the living room while The Watkins Man laid out his wares like his tonics, salves, and vanilla so Mama could pick out all the things she needed, and he would share new things with us. Oh the wonderful smells! He always seemed to have exactly what we needed, and I always wondered as a child how he knew just what to bring!

The first thing Mama would do after The Watkins Man left was to brew up some wonderful Cocoa from the dry Cocoa that he left. She'd stir in some sugar, and a little water while heating it on the stove, then add milk right at the last. It was a cup of heaven to a sleepy little girl.

Even today, any time I smell Watkins Pure Cocoa it takes me back to my childhood, and memories of The Watkins Man.

Watkins Associate ID 365116

Holiday Decor and Watkins Products

2006-02-12T13:25:00.000-06:00

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Globug's Cottage.

Come on in and sit by the fire while I brew us some tea. Will you have some cookies with that?I have lots of wonderful things to share with you, and information that might make your health better or enhance your life.

Stop by often, we're always home!