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AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE

Watkins Newsletter

Editor: Eleisia Whitney
Email: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com
Website: http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney
Make Your House a Watkins Home

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 1, 2005
Volume 4, Issue 1
All Rights Reserved


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Welcome to this issue.
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and pull up a chair.
Get ready to spice up your life!

The Spice For This Issue

EDITOR’S COMMENTS
MOTIVATIONAL WORDS
NEW PRODUCTS
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
LAUGH A LITTLE
JANUARY SPECIALS
TRIVIA
COOKING TIP
MY WATKINS STORE
CONTEST
HEALTH TIP
COOKING TIP
RECIPES
BIRDWATCHING - 2005 GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
JOIN OUR TEAM
DID YOU KNOW?

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EDITOR’S COMMENTS

Welcome to 2005!

You'll be pleased to hear that Watkins has introduced some new products - a stronger, hotter, more intense flavored cinnamon, three choices of Arabica bean coffee (100% of the profits go to support positive your programs), and an all-natural pain relief spray. More details are included later in this issue or view these products online.

Watkins has reduced the price of it's world famous vanilla! Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans are the highest quality vanilla beans and supplies have become more plentiful because of improved weather conditions. Replenish your supply now so you never run out.

I have to admit that I eat my share of "junk" food. But I also eat healthy, nutritious foods. I've included a list of foods that will improve your health if eaten daily. Each issue I will include one or more recipes that include these foods. Many of them are delicious eaten as a nutritious snack or as part of a meal.

I don't usually make New Year's resolutions. But there is a value in these resolutions because they make us think about ways to improve ourselves or our lives. This year I am making a New Year's resolution. It's not a life-changing resolution but one that I have been working toward for many years. I plan to make a family recipe book of all my favorite recipes. I've collected recipes for many, many years. They are scattered throughout several cookbooks, written on scraps of paper, on newspaper and magazine clippings, and in my head. These are recipes that I use everyday and for family gatherings and holidays. I plan to put them all in one very useful cookbook.

If you have a New Year's resolution that you'd like to share, email me and I will include it in the next issue. My New Year's Resolution

Another Watkins product will be given away in January. Read below to find out if you won December's prize, a bottle of Watkins Vanilla.

If you've considered becoming a Watkins Associate to get a discount on the products you use or to build a Watkins business, 2005 is a great time to join. Besides getting a 25% discount on the products you buy for yourself and a 25% to 39% commission on the products you sell, Watkins also rewards its associates with a Performance Rewards Program that includes free merchandise and vacation trips. Take a look at the free, no-obligation details about the Watkins Home Business at: Watkins Home Business details

Hope you enjoy this issue. Happy New Year!

Make your house a Watkins home.

Warm regards,

eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

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MOTIVATIONAL WORDS

The secret to a successful life is
to have more beginnings than endings.

David Weinbaum

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NEW PRODUCTS

Beginning January 1st Watkins is introducing three new products!

Saigon Cinnamon - NEW

A stronger, hotter, and more intense flavor of cinnamon than the more balanced flavor of Watkins Korintje Cinnnamon. While Watkins Korintje Cinnamon (#01115) is preferred for baked goods, Saigon Cinnamon is best for exotic, spicy foods or when a very prominent cinnamon flavor is desired.
#01951 $4.59 - Available in US and Canada

Rock Solid Coffee - NEW

Enjoy a terrific cup of coffee while making the world a better place! Only the finest Arabica coffee beans are purchased at fair prices from farmers who nurture their land and provide dignified working conditions for their employees. And 100% of the profits go to support positive youth programs in North America and Central Americ. Help Watkins and Rock Solid Youth Program build a lasting future for youth - one cup at a time. Available in US.
Pre-ground; vacuum sealed - 10 oz./285 g.
#70066 Colombian Supremo
#70028 Colombian Decaf
#70035 French Roast
Rock Solid Coffee - $6.99 each

Add variety to the flavor of your coffee. Add 1 teaspoon or more of your favorite extract to coffee grounds before brewing!

Pain Relief Spray - NEW

The pain-relieving properties of Watkins Liniments and the penetrating vapors of our Breath Easy Relief Mist come together in this convenient, fast-acting spray. Menthol and camphor provide quick relief from sore muscles, aches, and arthritis pain; eucalyptus and thymol add a soothing, purifying aroma.
#02350 - 4 fl. oz./120 ml. - $8.99

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Watkins is reducing the price of its Double-Strength Vanilla, Pure Vanilla Extract, and Vanilla Nut Extract starting January 1st. The supply of high quality Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans is more plentiful due to improved weather conditions.
#01008 Original Double-Strength Vanilla Extract 11 fl. oz. - From $13.99 to $11.99
#01084 Pure Vanilla Extract 5 fl. oz. - From $29.99 to $19.99
#01376 Vanilla Nut Extract 2 fl. oz. - From $5.99 to $5.49

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LAUGH A LITTLE

SCHOOL TEST ANSWERS

Q: Name the four seasons.
A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.

Q: How is dew formed?
A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.

Q: Name a major disease associated with cigarettes.
A: Premature death.

Q: How can you delay milk turning sour?
A: Keep it in the cow.

Q: What does "varicose" mean?
A: Nearby.

Q: What is a terminal illness?
A: When you are sick at the airport.

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JANUARY SPECIALS

Choose US or Canadian Catalog and click on January Specials

Soup Bases
Handy building blocks for delicious home cooking! Whip up delicious stocks, gravies, and sauces without hassle. Real beef, chicken, cheese, mushrooms, and othe wholesome ingredients give you homemade flavor without expensive canned soups and overly-salty bouillon cubes. Enjoy a quick cup of soup or create quick, flavorful entrees and side dishes by adding items from your pantry. Up to 50 servings per can!

#01175 Beef
#01176 Chicken
Regularly $7.89 Special $7.29 each
#01181 Chicken Noodle
#01179 Cream
#01177 Mushroom
#01178 Onion
Regularly $8.99 Special $8.29

Purest Granulated Black Pepper
#01141 Large 12 oz tin/340 g tin - Regularly $13.99 Special $12.59

Baker's-Size Extracts
Our most popular flavors in a larger, more economical bottle for serious bakers!
6 fl. oz./180 ml.
#01191 Almond
#01192 Butter
#01193 Caramel
#01194 Coconut
#01195 Lemon
Regularly $7.99 Special $7.29 each
#01196 Vanilla (Original Double-Strength) $9.99

TheraTrim Duo
Lowest price of the New Year!
Watkins Weight Management System will not only help you look and feel gret, it's great for your health, too! TheraTrim with EGCG from green tea promotes fat-burning and offers all of the benefits of green tea, including slowing the aging process. Reduce Plus with Carbo Control Blend helps to control cravings and reduce appetite. Together with Superfood Multiple, Inner Cleanse/Restore and Watkins Energy Bars, you'll look, feel and perform at your very best.

For enhanced metabolism and reduced appetite, get both TheraTrim and Reduce Plus at one low price! For best results, take with Watkins Superfood Multiple, combined with a sensible eating and exercise program.
#02284 (Includes TheraTrim and Reduce Plus, 30-day supply)
Regularly $33.99 Special $28.99

Consult a physician before starting any weight loss or exercise program.

Jamaican Bay Rum
Aftershave and Skin Tonic
This very traditional aftershave and all-purpose body splash is created by extracting the spicy fragrant oil of the West Indies bay tree, similar to allspice and cinnamon, then blending it with alcohol to make a most refreshing and cooling tonic.
#02900 (6 fl. oz./180 ml.) Regularly $16.99 Special $15.69

Trade Winds
Watkins combines the latest herbal discoveries with our old-fashioned know-how to create these skin soothing products for men.
Buy all three and save 20%!

Trade Winds Liquid Shave Soap
#02922 (4 fl. oz./120 ml.) $14.99 or $11.99 with purchase of Trade Winds System.

Trade Winds Skin Elixir
#02920 (4 fl. oz./120 ml.) $9.99 or $7.99 with purchase of Trade Winds System

Trade Winds After Shave Balm
#02924 (4 fl. oz./120 ml.) $12.99 or $10.39 with purchase of Trade Winds System

Watkins Liniment
Our "Red Liniment" is the very first product sold by J. R. Watkins in 1868. Its blend of camphor and other botanicals stimulates nerve receptors that feel heat, masking the feeling of pain and relieving the discomfort of minor muscle ache, soreness, and stiffness.
#02317 (11 fl. oz./325 ml.) Regularly $8.99 Special $7.99

Mineral Deposit Remover
Dissolves mineral deposits caused by hard water in coffemakers, tea kettles, steam irons, humidifiers, vaporizers, and dishwashers. Concentrated.
#06740 16 fl.oz./473 ml.) Regularly $5.99 Special $5.59

Bathroom Cleaner Plus
This effective bowl cleaner is also a heavy-duty hard surface cleaner for tubs, tile, porcelain, grout, and fiberglass. Eliminates rust, lime, and offensive odor.
#06794 (32 fl. oz./946 ml.) Regularly $8.99 Special $7.99
#06248 Caddy with Brush $3.99

Many other products are featured in the January Highlights Catalog.

Choose US or Canadian Catalog and click on January Specials

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TRIVIA

Did you know that Betty Crocker was not a real person?

In 1921 advertising manager Sam Gale of General Mills created fictional spokeswoman Betty Crocker so that correspondence to housewives could go out with her signature.

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COOKING TIP

You should never run out of Watkins Baking Powder!
However, here is a substitution in an emergency.
1 teaspoon baking powder equals 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

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MY WATKINS STORE

As part of our new Brand Awareness program, Watkins is allowing Associates to sell a limited number of products on their personal web site. Some of you have expressed an interest in ordering one or two products and not having to pay the full shipping cost, so to save on shipping costs, you may order one, two, or more items for a shipping cost of only $4.00.

I have included some of the most popular products in my online store. Take a look! My Online Store

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CONTEST
Margaret from Wisconsin is December's winner of the 11 fl oz bottle of Watkins Double-Strength Vanilla. Her favorite Christmas carol or holiday song is "Mary, Did You Know?"

A few other favorites were "Silver Bells," "Lo, How a Rose 'Er Blooming," "Once Upon a Christmas," "Little Drummer Boy," "O Holy Night," "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)" sung by Vince Gill, and "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER JANUARY'S CONTEST

January's winner will receive a jar of our Lemon Creme Body Butter containing Shea butter, great for hand massages, manicures, and dry skin.

In keeping with eating healthy foods in the New Year, email me the name of your favorite "healthy food," along with your name and address to enter this month's contest.

Please email your contest entry to: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com with "January 2005 Contest" in the subject line.

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HEALTH TIP

Make 2005 your healthiest year yet! That saying, "You are what you eat!" is true. Eating a well-balanced diet will help keep your body healthy. We all give in to those cravings from time to time, eating foods that we know have little nutritional value or are filled with too much fat. Just remember to eat foods that provide the nutritional power your body needs to keep you on the road to wellness. Eat some of the following supermarket staples everyday so you thrive in 2005!

  • Beans
    Associated with lower cholesterol levels; may help to prevent cancer, particularly pancreatic, colon, breast, and prostate.

  • Blueberries
    Newest research suggests berries seem to slow and even reverse many degenerative diseases associated with an aging brain, and antioxidant ellagic acid may block the metabolic pathways that can promote cancer.

  • Broccoli
    Just a half cup each day is thought to protect against a number of cancers (including lung, stomach, colon, and rectum); cruciferous vegetables also help prevent heart disease and build strong bones.

  • Oranges
    Flavinoids in citrus have been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth and help reduce the incidence of heart attack and stroke; the folate in oranges plays a role in the prevention of colon and cervical cancers, and possibly breast cancer.

  • Wild Salmon
    The omega-3 fatty acid in salmon help maintain cellular health, reducing the risk of stroke, heart attack, and some forms of cancer. These fatty acids can also prevent hypertension and insulin resistance (which can lead to diabetes).

  • Soy
    Many researchers claim it plays a role in preventing cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.

  • Spinach
    Studies show a higher intake of spinach helps lower the rate of cardiovascular disease, a host of cancers - including colon, lung, skin, ovarian, and breast cancer - cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

  • Tomatoes
    The lycopene in tomatoes helps protect against cancer and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. They also contain disease-fighting antioxidants which bolster the immune system.

  • Walnuts
    Consmption has been linked to reduced coronary artery disease and lower serum cholesterol.

  • Yogurt
    Live active cultures called probiotics boost the immune system, absorb mutagens that cause cancer, particularly of the colon. It's also high in bone-boosting calcium.

    From Family Circle Magazine; January 18, 2005.

In each issue of Around the Kitchen Table I will include one or more recipes that contain these nutritional, healthful foods.

If you are not getting enough vitamins and minerals from the food you eat, Watkins has a complete line of nutritional supplements.

#02260 Superfood Multiple ($25.99 30-day supply) keeps you feeling and performing at your very best. Contains all important vitamins and mineras as well as antioxidants, enzymes, bioflavonoids, greens, and whole food concentrates and enhances the effects of all other Watkins dietary supplements.

#02271 Children's Chewable ($7.99 30-day supply; 60-day for children under 4 years) for optimal physical and mental development. No artificial flavors or sweeteners.

#02268 Fruit/Veggie Complex ($15.99 30-day supply) contains 41 varieties of fruits and vegetable , all-natural mixed carotenes, vitamin C equal to four glasses of juice. No sugar or sodium.

Visit our online catalog to see our complete line of nutritional supplements. Watkins Online Catalog

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Behold the turtle:
He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.
James Bryant Conant

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COOKING TIP

One cup sour cream is equal to one cup yogurt
or 3/4 cup sour milk or buttermilk plus 1/3 cup of butter.

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Email for your free copy. Free January Highlights Catalog or order online Watkins Online Catalog

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Bird Watchers Guides - see birdwire newsletter BIRD WATCHING

The 2005 Great Backyard Bird Count is scheduled for February 18-21, 2005, and we hope you will join us on at least one of the four days. See last year's count at:
Great Backyard Bird Count

This year we are encouraging you to go out into America’s Great Backyard, our public lands, and count birds. Take your family to your local National Park, National Wildlife Refuge or other public space with a bird checklist printed from the website, and count the birds you see. Then return to your computer and enter the birds you noted earlier to the central computer through the Internet. We will then add your sightings to those that others reported to present a full picture of our bird life. Please encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to take part too and help us spread the word.

Project FeederWatch has begun for another year. If you like to feed, observe, and count your backyard birds why not become a Project FeederWatcher? Get all the details at: Project FeederWatch (www.birds.cornell/edu/pfw)

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JOIN OUR TEAM

Start your own home-based business with Watkins. We offer several assortments to join Watkins and the Summit Group.

1 – The Basic Business Starter Kit - $200.00 US; $279.00 Canada (plus tax and shipping)
2 – The Good Tastings Starter Kit - $99.00 US; $145.00 Canada (plus tax and shipping)
3- The Business Introduction Package - $59.95; $69.00 Canada (plus tax and shipping)
Assortment details, pdf file Assortments

It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed. Harvey S. Firestone
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The Watkins Company is beginning its 136th year of providing outstanding products that people use every day. What other company has such a history of experience, success, and integrity?

Get all the details today! Watkins Home Business

Or contact me at: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

DID YOU KNOW THAT WATKINS:

  • Offered the first known money-back guarantee?
  • Had two leaders presented in Success Magazine’s “We Create Millionaires” article on MLM?
  • Is 136 years old?
  • Was rated as one of 5 Hot Home Based Companies in Executive Female Magazine?
  • Was listed in the “A” list of Top Network Marketing Companies in Downline News Magazine?

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“Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway. We might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” - Earl Nightingale

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DID YOU KNOW?

The packing pellets that Watkins uses to ship their products are made of cornstarch and are biodegradable. Use them to protect your own packages when mailing to family and friends. If you like to recycle, take them to your local packaging and shipping company. They will recycle them for you.

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If anything in this newsletter has added a little spice to your life tell me about it. If you have any other helpful hints for using spices and herbs, share them with our readers. Email me at: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

If you would like to receive a Watkins Monthly Highlights catalog, our Watkins Mainline catalog, and a FREE sample please send your request to eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

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Our home business may be right for you or someone you know - Visit our informational web site at
Watkins Home Business

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Thank you once again for your continued support and for remaining a valued subscriber to
Around the Kitchen Table - Watkins Newsletter!

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When your family gives thanks remember to include a prayer for the men and women standing guard to keep us all safe and free.

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"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." - Henry Ford

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*** Integrity Since 1868 ***

136 years of experience and integrity goes into each one of our products.
J.R. Watkins started a lasting tradition when he introduced the world's first money-back guarantee, which we still honor on every product we sell.

Hope to see you next month!
Eleisia Whitney
Independent Watkins Associate, ID# 335001
23 Oak Ridge Lane
Danville, CA 94506

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Around the Kitchen Table

The statements made and opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the Independent Watkins Associate who is the publisher of this document, and are not to be construed as the statements or opinions of Watkins Incorporated. Sponsoring or selling Watkins products outside U.S.,U.S.Territories and Canada is strictly prohibited. Contests and prizes are provided by Eleisia Whitney and not Watkins, Inc. or other Independent Associates.

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