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April 29, 2011

A Day for Tea and Crumpets

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Well, the Royal Wedding of  William to Kate Middleton is a done deal, and the post-nuptial festivities continue.  We should all celebrate with some English tea and crumpets while taking in the sights of millions of Englishmen and people around the world celebrating this ceremony and catching a glimpse at the future King of England.  Television stations estimate that 2 billion, that’s with a “B”, watched the ceremony.  It was delightful to see so many horses and carriages and all the ceremony.  And all the old great cars–Bentley’s, Astin Martin, and Rolls-Royces.  The Queen looked spectacular and the bride, well, stunning.  And those little bridemaids and pages….so cute in all their finery.  And then there were all those hats.  Don’t know what the history of the hats are about, but every type and color was in evidence.  It was great to see Westminster Abbey bedecked with a forest of trees, which news outlets relay will be replanted into the parks of London…

I don’t know about you, but a cup of tea and some English toffe and spice cookies made with Watkins vanilla and cinnamon definitely seems in order.  I’m sure JR Watkins would agree.   Check out the Cinnamon and Spice cookies recipe in the latest Watkins catalog or on our Watkins website at www.watkinsonline.com/martinez1.  

 And did you know the name Watkins is an old English  and Welsh surname derived from Watkin, a form of Walter.   Interesting fact of the day.

Natures’ Heritage staff

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April 23, 2011

Happy Easter!

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What a gorgeous Easter morning.  Eggceptional, like these little egg (plants)!  Aren’t they cute?  It’s a day to celebrate all mouth watering delectables found in your Easter baskets–and a day for baking, preparing and sharing great meals with family and friends…or perhaps seeing the movie “Hop” if you haven’t already—where a young rabbit E.B., heir apparent to the Easter Bunny, prefers a life in rock and rollville.  Great fun, great ending, and great drumming!  Looking at all those Easter eggs and jellybeans featured in the movie we just knew Watkins vanilla was in those recipes somewhere…:)

And after all the Easter gatherings and Easter basket-ing top off the day with a cup of  Watkins Chai Latte while awaiting the viewing of the traditional Egg Roll Festivities on the White House lawn, held each year on the Monday after Easter.   Have one then too!  The Egg Roll is actually a race with eggs and a long handled spoon which was thought to have been created by Dolley Madison,  wife of the 4th President of the United States, James Madison, in 1841.  what a fun tradition—happy egg rolling!

Have a great week–

Natures’ Heritage staff and friends!

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April 20, 2011

Earth Day 2011!

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                                                                                        Photo Courtesy:  NASA

 Howdy, it’s almost Earth Day! 

Takes us back to 1970 when it all started, and no-one really knew if  it was going to go or not as an annual event.  Something so familiar now was something so very new in concept 41 years ago!  Back then it was all about getting people to recycle and aware of using less resources, along with celebrating our planet’s wonderful and unique features.  Pretty commonplace ideas today.

Did you know that Watkins products reduce waste and make a positive impact and YOU can too by using them in your everyday activities–just a few of the eco-friendly advantages of using Watkins products include–

  • A full line of plant-based home care products that are free of pollutants and biodegradable.
  • A full line of All-Natural Herbs and Spices and All-Natural Pure Extracts.
  • A strict paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling program.
  • Biodegradable packing materials.
  • Soy-based ink in our printed marketing materials.
  • E-communications that encourages customers, Associates, and vendors to obtain information online instead of in printed form.
  • Gravity fed filling processing using time-tested gravity feeds. This allows energy to be conserved that would normally be used to power a pneumatic or conveyor system.
  • Lighter weight product packaging, reducing plastic bottle weight for various products saving thousands of pounds of plastic from waste.

And to top it all off, the Natural Products Association granted J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary products the NPA Seal of compliance earlier this year.  To earn this coveted seal, products must be made of at least 95% natural ingredients from renewable and sustainable resources.  This highly regarded seal represents the national standard for truly natural products and makes it easier to identify quality natural products. 

Wow, that’s a great commitment to Mother Nature, something Natures’ Heritage always endorses and commends!  So as you get ready to celebrate Earth Day 2011, you might also want to check out all the wonderful earth-friendly products in the Watkins catalog, including the new grapefruit natural cleaner at www.watkinsonline.com/martinez1

Now where is that organically grown apple and jerky we set aside for our upcoming annual Earth Day hike?

Sherry and the Natures’ Heritage staff

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April 10, 2011

What do Robins, Windows and Watkins have in common? Spring!

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The robins are chirping outside this morning reminding me it’s Spring.  And with Springtime comes Spring Cleaning and wanting shiny windows to see all those robins better.  Watkins has several great natural, plant based cleaning products which are non-toxic, but I think the favorite for window cleaning has to be the Lavendar Window Cleaner.  With this product window cleaning has become a “refreshing” scent filled experience rather than a drawn out long, hard process.  Because the window cleaners are coconut based they won’t break down the bonds of plastic on window films and work great on tinted windows.    

I should mention also that the Window Cleaners can be used on mirrors, glass tabletops, and other hard surfaces around your home or apartment and are available in an Aloe and Green tea formula.

Because Watkins Window cleaners are plant-based and non-toxic they are great to use around kids and pets.  No harsh chemicals or toxins to worry about.  The formula consists of purified water, natural lavender, rosemary oil and a plant-based surfactant.  They are specifically formulated for hypoallergenic conscious homes and cleaning around children.

After all that window cleaning you might want to treat yourself to one of Watkins newest products–Coconut Milk and Honey hand and body lotion–99% natural.  This rich formula provides deep, long-lasting moisture that feels great, andn leaves skin naturally smooth, soft and nourished.  The formula contains more than 10 natural oils and extracts to protect  even the most sensitive, chafed or chapped dry skin.

Then sit back and enjoy the robins and this great Spring weather! 

Sherry and staff at Natures’ Heritage

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April 4, 2011

Poets Ahoy! National Poetry Month

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Well, all the April Fool’s jokes are over and done with, so now it’s time for National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poets and their poems.  The National event was started in 1996 by the National Academy of Poets.

Celebrate National Poem In Your Pocket Day will be Thursday, April 14, 2011.   The idea of Poem In Your Pocket is simple: select a poem you like during National Poetry Month then carry it with you on April 14th to share with co-workers, family, and friends.

Haiku is my favorite form of poetry….3 lines–the first and third with 5 words. the second with 7, usually relating to something in nature.  That’s it.  Simplicity in form. Try writing one, you may find you like it.

 Here’s a poem to get you started for National Poety Month from one of America’s most beloved poets, Dr. Seuss—

                                                        You have brains in your head.

                                                          You have feet in your shoes.

                                 You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

                                 You’re on your own. And you know what you know.

                                           You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.

On that note this person has decided where to go–to investigate some Carl Sandburg and Robert Frost poems over a cup of Watkins Chai this morning—

Join me in reading or writing a poem a day this month.

Sherry

Home Business Opportunity at www.watkinsonline.com/martinez1

April 1, 2011

March 2011 Contest Winners

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Following our tradition the winner of the March Contest is Phyllis J. from Minnesota!  Congratulations!

Happy April 1st to everyone.  Don’t forget April is National Poetry month.  More about that later.  Stay tuned.

Natures’ Heritage Staff

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