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March 20, 2011

Step into Spring!

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 Happy first day of Spring! 

The tulips are up 4 inches, staff saw a robin two days ago, a dwarf cherry tree is budding nearby, the swallows are returning to Capistrano and it’s raining abit so I would say officially Spring is here.  After all the Groundhog DID predict an early Spring back on February 2nd. 

And with Spring comes cleaning.  Talk about choices–Watkins has a great assortment of eco-friendly natural plant based award winning Home Care products for all your Spring cleaning needs–and ALWAYS non-toxic, biodegradable and phosphate free!   We use them everyday on a wide variety of surfaces and places, from countertops to car seats and everything in between.  The Aloe and Green Tea and Lavender Window Cleaners are wonderful on all window types, including tinted. 

These products are really especially great t0 use around toddlers, people allergic to certain allergens, pets, and the elderly. 

You can view and find out more about Watkins great assortment online at www.watkinsonline.com/martinez1 

Have a great day out there welcoming in Spring!

Natures’ Heritage staff

March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patrick’s Day—

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day and of course many of you are wearing green in honor of this special day.  And making corned beef and cabbage, the Irish dish actually more celebrated in the United States than Ireland, for dinner or supper.  Corned beef would have been a delicacy in the old days in Ireland, mostly reserved for Kings and nobility,  and that’s no blarnery!  However, it is popular in America and there is a traditional recipe listed below for it–enjoy. 

A Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe Ingredients

 5  Pounds corned beef brisket

 2  Cloves of fresh garlic

 1  medium onion, quartered

2  Whole cloves

 10  Whole black peppercorns

½  Teaspoon Watkins mustard seed

2  Bay leaves

 1  Large head of cabbage

 Place the corned beef brisket in a large heavy pan and cover with cold water. Add garlic, onion, cloves, peppercorns, mustard seeds and bay leaves. Bring all ingredients to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for a few minute, discarding the film that forms and making sure the brisket is still covered with water. Cover the pan and continue to simmer for 3 to 4 hours, until the brisket is very tender. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Add the cabbage and continue until cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes. Slice corned beef and serve with cabbage.  Enjoy!

 A common phrase heard on St. Patrick’s Day is “Erin go braugh” which is a phonetic version of Éirinn go brách which in Gaelic means “Ireland Forever.”  It was an Irish blessing used to express allegiance to Ireland in the olden days. 

And with that I think we will investigate some Irish Oatmeal, more popularly known as steel cut oats, and Irish coffee recipes–complete with a dollop of whipped cream and those little green cookies that look like shamrocks–to celebrate the day by.

Keep looking for those 4 leaf clovers!

 Natures’ Heritage Staff

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March 6, 2011

A Weekend of Festivals

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With the warmer weather a round of festival going was in order for the weekend—starting with a wonderful wildflower festival and ending with a fantastic Greek Festival—OPA!

It was a good time to check out of the last of winter doldrums (hopefully) and embrace the balmy days and nights of almost Springtime. 

Both festivals were delightful.   I added to our gourmet Olive oil collection with a bottle of cold pressed oil direct from Greece which I can’t wait to try out with red chile peppers tomorrow and numerous Greek delicacies to enjoy next week!  We even brought back some recipes which will be posted in the “Recipe Express” section of the Natures’ Heritage website next week.  Be sure and check back–

The only things that would have made the day even more perfect would have been a Watkins Chai Latte while taking in the sights and sounds of all that Greek dancing and indulging in Watkins Peppermint Foot Lotion after a long day of walking and dancing.   There’s still time to do that–off to do both!

Sherry

Trailblazer Associate #390282

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March 4, 2011

Back Pain? Sore Muscles? Arthritic Pain?

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My husband tweaked his back this past week shoveling snow in the driveway.  Lamenting and moving around slowly in the house the following day he remembered Watkins “Original Red Liniment” in the medicine chest and applied small amounts to his lower back  for two days and nights.  He received immediate relief from his back pain, slept well at night and was his old self by mid-week, ready to take up his snow shovel once again.  What better present day customer testimonial could one have for this original Watkins product which is now over 143 years old!

If you’re experiencing sore muscles from being a weekend warrior, minor arthritic pain or muscle pain induced job duties, you might want to check out this wonderful Watkins product and give it a try.  Even fibromyalgia sufferers have given testimonials about getting a measure of relief from their associated pain by using Watkins liniment.

J.R. Watkins created a business out of manufacturing and selling his original red liniment to relieve sore muschles and many generations of grandparents have sworn by its medicinal pain relieving properties over the decades.   

Here’s to new found pain relief from your arthritis, fibromyalgia and sore muscles!

Natures’ Heritage staff–

January 29, 2011

What do roadsters, dragsters and “rat” rods have in common?

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The 62nd Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, Ca!  Literally hundred of cars of all sorts and genres, many with alot of flames.  And something called “rat” rods…the photo above is the 2010 winner of the title “Most Beautiful Roadster in America” and indeed it was a beauty.  What a collection of cars, paint, chrome and car aficionados all in one place.  This was a first time experience and an experience it was.  Initial thoughts were it was going to be like a car show, where you get a look at next year’s models.  This was incorrect thinking as we were soon to discover.  “Big Daddy” Roth, legendary custom car designer and creator of the RatFink character, and other widely known designers, have left quite a legacy if  all the custom cars and trucks we saw are any indication, many with names like “Midnight Pearl” ,”Golden Nugget”, “Dragon”, and “Polynesian Pineapple”.   The old woodies, many intact and many modified, were definitely old favorites, especially with surfboards attached for sun in the surf, ala 1950s style. 

The dragsters were incredible, with one fired up for the crowd.  Nosiyyyyyyyy!  How can anyone really strap themselves into these things and fly down a 1/4 mile of track at over 180 mph!!   Sheer nerves of steel with flames as high as 6 ft. all around.    I’d want a parachute to slow down too!      

As we were walking around taking in all the sights (and sounds) we could not help but think this was a great venue for kids and teens as well as adults.  There is so much artwork on display in and on the cars and trucks…motorcycles, too, even a boat, that it would be hard not to imagine a career field in some part of this industry, from art and design to engineering.   These creations are truly works of art and design resurrected from the backyards and auto parts junkyards transformed into these lasting legacies through hundreds of hours of restoration work.         

It was a great walk down memory lane and we made a list during the event of  custom art and automotive engineering books to order for the public libraries…everybody should have the experience, in realtime or booktime, of this amazing profession and hobby…:) 

From the “gearheads” at Natures’ Heritage–

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January 24, 2011

A Fun Weekend

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Saturday I helped judge a 4-H Science Fair.  4-H has been a part of the National fabric of the US for over 100 years and has a strong heritage based in nature, livestock and agriculture.  They also have a 5 year goal of 1 million scientists in 5 years, working with youth in their SET program.   SET stands for Science, Engineering and Technology.  The program has been well received throughout the states and science fairs and projects such as I judged are all part of the ways to get and keep kids involved with science and technology.  The kids were really into it and the projects and their projects were pretty detailed.  It is so important to encourage young people in the pursuit of science and technology.  These young scientists and researchers really are our future, those who will be creating new and alternative type technologies to enhance our lives, from nanobots to repair diseased or failing organs to organically grown food supplies, extracts, herbals and pharmaceuticals.   Support to them and their projects is vitally important to keep them focused on  these fields for careers.  If you see a  young person engaged in science or interested in technology please encourage them.  And if you want to increase the books available to these young people at any public library just stop by and inquire how you can help!

Natures’ Heritage Admin

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January 15, 2011

Watkins wins prestigious Natural Products Association Certification!!

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A few days ago we were talking about the need for an entrpreneur to be connected to quality products.  Watkins products are an example of this, winning national and international awards for over 80 years.  Now, five more of Watkins Home Care Products were awarded NPA Certification by the prestigious Natural Products Association (NPA)! They are Lavender All Purpose Cleaner Lemon,  All Purpose Cleaner Orange Citrus,  All Purpose Cleaner Citrus Tub and Tile Cleaner,  Aloe & Green Tea Window Cleaner.  This is a great accomplishment for a company— Watkins is only the second home care product line to be certified by this organization. Future production of these products will begin carrying the NPA Home Care Seal. 

When thinking about a company to align yourself with, look for these types of certifications and awards for the products or services you are interested in working with.  It will go along way towards the success of your home based or entrepeneurial ventures.

Have a great day out there and here’s to your entrepreneur seeking adventures!

Sherry and Natures’ Heritage staff

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