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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

March 15, 2008
Volume 7, Issue 77
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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
Watkins Spring Giveaway
March Specials
Contest
Cooking Tip
Health Tip
Recipes - Banana Oat Breakfast Cookie, Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage, Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Vegetables, Hot Corned Beef Buns, Cider-Glazed Honey-Baked Ham, Flower Power Cupcakes, Mint Brownie Pie, and Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks
Bird Watching
Customer Rewards
Shipping Rates
Join Our Team

Visit our web site for new offers and information. Watkins Visit our online catalog to see our complete product line and March specials.

If you would like to receive a Watkins catalog and product sample, send me an email with catalog and sample in the subject line. Send to: eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

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EDITORS COMMENTS

Welcome to another issue of Around the Kitchen Table!

If you enjoy trying new recipes and celebrating holidays you are in luck this month! St. Patrick's Day is March 17. The first day of spring is March 20. Easter is March 23.

I chose most of these recipes especially for your spring cooking, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter - Banana Oat Breakfast Cookie, Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage, Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Vegetables, Hot Corned Beef Buns, Cider-Glazed Honey-Baked Ham, Flower Power Cupcakes, Mint Brownie Pie, and Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks.

Enter to win my Watkins Spring Giveaway! Just place an order by March 20th and you could win an assortment of products valued at $80.87! See details in this issue.

Each month one of you is chosen to receive a free full-sized product so enter the contest. You might be the winner!

Join Watkins for just $39.95. Join for the 25% discount on your own products and earn a 25% commission on sales. If you are interested in starting your own Watkins Home Business get all the details at Watkins Business Details (http://www.vanillasage.com). Join for the discount or for part time or full time income!

Build your own home business so you can stay home with your family, save for your children's college fund, retire early, pay off bills, or save for retirement. With consistent effort you can build a thriving business! Let me help you.

I love to hear from you. Any suggestions to make this newsletter more informative and helpful are appreciated.

Make your house a Watkins home.

Until next issue,


eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com

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WATKINS SPRING GIVEAWAY!

I'm giving away a planter of assorted Watkins products! Take out the products and use the planter for your Spring flowers.

The assortment includes
Aloe and Green Tea Shea Butter
Peppermint Foot Cream
Peppermint Room Freshener
Shredsoap Linen Spray
Vanilla Extract (2 fl. oz. bottle)
Clear Vanilla Extract (2 fl. oz. bottle)
Hazelnut Extract (2 fl. oz. bottle)
Cinnamon (6 oz. tin)
Sesame and Garlic Snack and Dip Seasoning
Oregano (tin)
Ginger (tin)
Paprika (tin)
Soup and Vegetable Seasoning (jar)

The value of the assortment is $80.87! All are full-sized products, not samples, although I may tuck in some samples of other products.

This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.

To enter
Place an order for Watkins products with me by the end of the day March 20th and you will automatically be entered in the drawing for the planter assortment. My Watkins ID# is 335001. You can place your order at http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney, by phone (Watkins order entry 1-800-928-5467), or by mail to Watkins Incorporated, P.O. Box 5570, Winona, MN 55987-0570. Please give my ID# 335001.

I will acknowledge your order and enter you in the contest when I receive the report of your order from Watkins Incorporated.

I'll choose a winner at the end of the day on March 20th and announce the winner on March 21st!

(Contests and prizes are offered by me and not Watkins, Inc. or other Independent Associates.)

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MARCH SPECIALS

View March Specials Online

Gourmet Gravy Mixes

Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix
21173 Regularly $8.49 Special $7.99

Country Gourmet Gravy Mix
05704 Regularly $8.49 Special $7.99

USDA Certified Organic Seasoning
00510 Beef Seasoning
00511 Chicken Seasoning
Regularly $5.99 Special $5.59

Double-Strength Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract, 11 fl oz/325 ml Save $.75!
01007 Regularly $9.99 Special $9.24

All-Natural Poultry Seasoning
21143 Regularly $5.99 Purchase two Poultry Seasonings at regular price, get the third for $2.99!

Purest Granulated Black Pepper, All-Natural, 6 oz/170g - Save $1.00!
01140 Regularly $8.99 Special $7.99

All-Natural Gourmet Peppers and Blends
02005 Lemon Pepper
02006 Onion and Garlic Pepper
Regularly $4.99 Special $4.59

All-Natural Sea Salt
02012 Regularly $4.99 Special $4.59

All-Natural Gourmet Herbs and Spices
01924 Celery Seed
01930 Garlic Flakes
01931 Garlic Granules
01933 Lemon Peel
01935 Minced Green Onion
01936 Mustard (Dry)
01938 Onion Flakes
01939 Onion Granules
01940 Orange Peel
01944 Red Pepper Flakes
Regularly $4.99 Special $4.59

Barbecue Sauce Concentrates - Save $.70!
01164 Original
01167 Mesquite
Regularly $7.99 Special $7.29

Gourmet Seasoning Blends - Save $.40!
01960 All-Purpose Seasoning
01963 Chicken Seasoning
01972 Grill Seasoning
01973 Ground Beef Seasoning
01977 Omelet and Souffle Seasoning
01981 Poultry Seasoning
01985 Soup and Vegetable Seasoning
Regularly $4.99 Special $4.59

Pickling Spices Limited Time!
01978 Regularly $4.99 Special $4.69

Limited Edition Snack and Dip Seasonings - Save $.50!
02070 Tomato and Basil
02059 Mandarin Orange
02071 Sesame and Garlic
Regularly $8.49 Special $7.99

Gourmet Extracts and Flavorings, 2 fl oz/59 ml
21392 Butter
21398 Chocolate
21385 Maple
21388 Peppermint
21391 Rum
21375 Vanilla (Clear)
Regularly $4.99 Special $4.59

Vanilla (Original Double-Strength)
21390 Regularly $5.49 Special $5.09

Caramel
21364 Regularly $5.99 Special $5.59

All-Natural Pure Extracts, 2 fl oz/59 ml
00395 Lemon
00392 Orange
00394 Peppermint
Regularly $4.99 Special $4.59

00391 Almond
Regularly $5.99 Special $5.59

Dessert and Frosting Mixes - Save $1.00!
21012 Banana
21013 Butterscotch
21014 Chocolate
21015 Coconut
21016 Lemon
21019 Vanilla
Regularly $5.99 Special 4.99

21017 Rice Pudding
Regularly $6.49 Special $5.49

21018 Tapioca
Regularly $7.49 Special $6.49

Superfood Multiple, Complete Multivitamin - Save $1.00
02260 Regularly $26.99 Special $25.99

Reduce Plus - Save $5.00!
02280 Regularly $19.99 Special $14.99

TheraTrim - Save $5.00!
02283 Regularly $19.99 Special $14.99

Fruit/Veggie Complex
02268 Regularly $17.99 Special $16.99

Female Formula - Save $4.00!
02263 Regularly $13.99 Special $9.99

Inner Cleanse/Restore
02267 Regularly $11.99 Special $10.99

Body Cleansers - Save $.50!
10471 Aloe and Green Tea
10475 Vanilla
Regularly $8.99 Special $8.49

Lavender Mint Bath Salts
10485 Regularly $8.99 Special $8.49

Shea Butters - Save $.50!
10507 Aloe and Green Tea
10508 Lavender
10509 Lemon Cream
10516 Mango
10510 Vanilla
Regularly $6.99 Special $6.49

Dry Oil Body Mists
10472 Aloe and Green Tea
10526 Citrus and Chamomile
10496 Lavender
10476 Vanilla
Regularly $8.99 Special $8.49

Icy Blue Pain-Relieving Menthol Gel
60491 Regularly $4.99 Special $4.49

Warming Analgesic Pain Relief Balm - Save $.50!
60492 Regularly $5.99 Special $5.49

White Cream Liniment - Save $2.00!
02316 Regularly $11.99 Special $9.99

Petro-Carbo First Aid Salve - Save $2.00!
02372 Regularly $8.99 Special $6.99

Natural Room Fresheners
16721 Aloe and Green Tea
16723 Lavender
16722 Lemon
$5.99 each or just $5.49 each with the purchase of any two natural room fresheners!

Premium Room Fresheners - Save $.75!
06621 Cassia Cinnamon
06622 Lemon Citrus
Regularly $6.99 Special $6.24

All-Purpose Cleaners
16781 Aloe and Green Tea
16783 Lavender
16782 Lemon
$5.99 each or just $3.49 each with purchase of matching Concentrate!

Many other products are highlighted in the March Highlights Catalog and March Specials Online.

View March Specials Online

Canadian catalog available online

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ENTER MARCH CONTEST

Thanks for reading my newsletter and entering each month. Please don't quit; you might be next month's winner!

Dana from California is the winner of February's newsletter contest. She wins an assortment of products - one from each of our stores Gourmet Pantry, Bath and Body, Home Remedies, and Home Care, my choice of products!

March's winner will receive a Lemon Dessert and Frosting Mix. Make lucious pudding, pie, sauce, and frosting that taste like homemade from this mix.

To enter March's contest answer this question. Eating 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day helps keep us healthy. What is your favorite vegetable and how do you prepare it for your family? Email your answer with your name and address to eleisiawhitney@watkinsonline.com with "March Contest - Favorite Vegetable" in the subject line.

Make your life the best it can be. Eat nutritious foods, exercise, love, and laugh!

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COOKING TIP

Did You Know
Corned beef was originally "corned," or preserved with granular salt, because there was no refrigeration. Today, the beef is cured in a brine and spices are added for a distinctive tangy flavor.

Planned-Overs
Plan to use leftover corned beef for soups, stews, pot pies or sandwiches. Cover and refrigerate corned beef, sliced or cut into cubes, up to 4 days or freeze up to 4 months. To thaw frozen corned beef, place container in refrigerator for about 8 hours.

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HEALTH TIPS

Skin Care - 5 Habits For Healthy Skin

Proper skin care can delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems.

As we age, our skin gradually becomes thinner and finely wrinkled. Oil-producing (sebaceous) glands grow less active, leaving our skin drier. The number of blood vessels in our skin decreases, our skin becomes more fragile, and we lose our youthful color and glow.

Good skin care such as avoiding the sun, washing your skin gently and applying moisturizer regularly can help delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems. These simple skin-care habits will help you protect your skin to keep it healthy and glowing for years to come.

  1. Protect Yourself From the Sun
    The most important way to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. Ultraviolet light, the invisible but intense rays from the sun, damages your skin, causing deep wrinkles, dry, rough skin, liver spots, and more serious disorders, such as noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant) skin tumors. In fact, most of the changes seen in aging skin are actually caused by a lifetime of sun exposure.

    For the most complete sun protection, use all three of these methods

    • Avoid the sun during high-intensity hours. The sun's rays are most damaging from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reduce the time you spend outdoors during these hours.
    • Wear protective clothing. Cover your skin with clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Also, keep in mind that certain clothing styles and fabrics offer better protection from the sun than do others. For example, long-sleeved shirts offer better protection than short-sleeved shirts do. And tightly woven fabrics such as denim are better than are loosely woven fabrics such as knits. Several companies now make sun protective clothing (SPF clothing), which is specifically designed to block out ultraviolet rays while keeping you cool and comfortable.
    • Use sunscreen. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 15. Apply liberally 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours, after heavy sweating or after being in water.

  2. Don't smoke
    • Smoking accelerates aging of your skin and increases wrinkles. Skin changes from smoking can appear in young adults after 10 years of smoking.
    • Smoking causes narrowing of the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin. This decreases blood flow, depleting the skin of oxygen and nutrients, such as vitamin A, that are important to skin health. All of these factors increase damage to the elastic fibers (elastin) and collagen, which give your skin strength and elasticity.
    • In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke may contribute to wrinkles. It's also possible that repeated exposure to the heat from burning cigarettes may damage your facial skin over time.

  3. Wash your skin gently
    Cleansing is an essential part of caring for your skin. The key is to treat your skin gently.
    • Use warm water and limit bath time. Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time to about 15 minutes or less, and use warm, rather than hot, water.
    • Avoid strong soaps. Strong soaps those most capable of stripping oil from your skin can leave your skin dry. Instead, choose mild soaps or detergent substitutes with added oils and fats.
    • Avoid irritating additives. If your skin is sensitive, avoid products containing perfumes or dyes. These can irritate your skin and may trigger an allergic response.
    • Remove eye makeup carefully. Use a soft sponge, cotton cloth or cotton balls when removing eye makeup to avoid damaging the delicate tissue around your eyes. If you wear heavy, waterproof makeup, you may need to use an oil-based product to remove makeup.
    • Pat dry. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin. Immediately moisturize your skin with an oil or cream.

  4. Moisturize regularly
    • Moisturizers help maintain your skin's natural moisture levels. They work by providing a seal over your skin to keep water from escaping or by slowly releasing water into your skin.
    • The moisturizer that's best for you and the frequency with which you need to moisturize depend on many factors, including your skin type, your age and whether you have specific conditions such as acne. A good way to test if you need a moisturizer is to wait 20 minutes after bathing. If your skin feels tight, you should apply a moisturizer.
    • Select a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15 to help protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays. If you have sensitive skin, look for products free of heavy dyes, perfumes or other additives. If your skin is very dry, you may want to apply an oil while your skin is still moist. Oil has more staying power than moisturizers do and prevents the evaporation of water from the surface of your skin. If your skin is oily, you may want to skip moisturizing.

  5. Shave carefully
    Shaving is a common and inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair. But shaving can cause skin irritations, especially if your skin is thin, dry or very sensitive.

    For a smooth shave

    • Press a warm wash cloth on your skin before shaving to soften the hair. Or shave after a warm bath or shower.
    • Don't shave dry skin, which can cause razor burn. Apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving to protect and lubricate your skin.
    • Use a clean, sharp razor. If using an electric razor, don't use the closest setting, which can aggravate the skin.
    • Shave in the direction of hair growth, not against it.
    • Rinse your skin afterward with warm water.
    • If irritation does occur, apply a lotion that doesn't contain ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. Though alcohol and alcohol-based products may feel cooling, they don't really soothe irritated skin because the alcohol evaporates rapidly from the skin.

From MayoClinic.com

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RECIPES

Banana Oat Breakfast Cookie
This is a heart healthy recipe.

Watkins nonstick cooking spray
1 large banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chunky natural peanut butter (unsalted and unsweetened) or regular chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons Watkins Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat cookie sheet with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together banana, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, milk powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir the oat mixture into the banana mixture until combined. Stir in dried cranberries.

Using a 1/4-cup measure, drop mounds of dough 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. With a thin metal or small plastic spatula dipped in water, flatten and spread each mound of dough to a 2 3/4-inch round, about 1/2-inch thick.

Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months; thaw before serving. Makes 12 cookies.

Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage
This classic Irish dish is the perfect meal to serve on St. Patrick's Day.

1 3-4 lb. corned brisket of beef
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cloves, whole
2 Watkins Bay Leaves
6 potatoes, small to medium, pared
6 carrots, small, pared
6 onions, small, pared
1 cabbage, medium, cut in wedges

Place brisket in a Dutch oven and barely cover with hot water; add onion, garlic, cloves and bay leaves. Cover and simmer (do not boil) 1 hour per lb. of meat, or until fork tender. Remove meat from liquid; add potatoes and carrots and cover. Bring to boiling and cook 10 minutes. Then add cabbage wedges and whole onions and continue cooking 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Serve.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Vegetables

2 1/2 pounds medium new potatoes, (about 8), cut in half
2 cups baby-cut carrots
1 cup frozen small whole onions, thawed
1 head cabbage, cut into wedges
1 corned beef brisket (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
1/8 teaspoon Watkins Pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

  1. Mix potatoes, carrots and onions in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Thoroughly rinse corned beef; discard seasoning packet. Place beef on vegetables; sprinkle with pepper. Mix 1/2 cup water and the Worcestershire sauce; pour over beef.
  3. Place cabbage wedges on top of corned beef.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove beef and vegetables from slow cooker; cover to keep warm. Pour juices from slow cooker into 1-quart saucepan; heat to boiling. Mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into juices. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened. Serve sauce with beef and vegetables.

Variation
If you prefer, add the spices in the seasoning packet to the water and Worcestershire sauce and pour over beef.

Hot Corned Beef Buns
Use leftover corned beef to make these savory sandwiches.

1 pound corned beef, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon cream-style prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dill or sweet pickle relish
1/8 teaspoon Watkins Pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened
6 hamburger buns, split

In a bowl, combine the corned beef, cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, pepper, onion and relish. Spread butter over cut side of buns. Spoon corned beef mixture over bottom halves; replace tops. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cover with foil. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Cider-Glazed Honey-Baked Ham

4 to 5 pounds fully cooked boneless cured ham
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup country-style Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Ground Cloves

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place ham into ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Pour apple cider over ham.

Stir together all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Spoon sauce over ham. Bake, basting every 15 minutes with pan juices, for 60 to 70 minutes or until heated through. Do not over cook ham. Bake 10 to 15 minutes per pound.

Flower-Power Cupcakes
These amazing-looking cookies would be perfect for Easter or a spring party!

1 box white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1 container fluffy white frosting, lemon or strawberry frosting, or homemade buttercream frosting with a few drops of your favorite Watkins extract
Multicolored licorice twists
Candy sprinkles

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Bake as directed. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  2. Spread cupcakes with frosting.
  3. Cut licorice into desired size pieces. Create flower shapes with licorice; arrange on cupcakes. Sprinkle candy sprinkles in center of each flower.

Mint Brownie Pie

6 tablespoons butter
2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Filling
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Peppermint Extract
Green food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Additional whipped topping and chocolate chips, optional

In a large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour until well blended.

Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in extract and food coloring if desired. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over brownie layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Remove sides of pan just before serving. Melt chocolate chips; drizzle over the top. Garnish with whipped topping and additional chocolate chips if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks
This soft, chewy chocolate cookie is filled with mint chocolate chip ice cream.

6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons milk
3/4 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Watkins Baking Cocoa
1-1/4 teaspoons Watkins Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 to 2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until blended. Divide dough into two portions; flatten. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8- to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. shamrock cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Prick with a fork if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Spread 1/4 to 1/3 cup ice cream over the bottom of six cookies; top with remaining cookies. Wrap individually in plastic wrap; freeze. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Yield: 6 servings.

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BIRD WATCHING

Getting Kids Involved - Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Here's an easy and fun way to cook up a new treat for the birds.

  1. Heat peanut butter on the stove or in a microwave until it’s melted.
  2. Then dip and roll pinecones (one at a time) in the peanut butter until they’re completely coated.
  3. Let the excess peanut butter drip off before placing the pinecone in a plastic bag with birdseed. Then shake. (You can also use corn meal and oatmeal instead of birdseed.)
  4. Cool the pinecones in a freezer for 15 minutes until the peanut butter hardens.
  5. Then tie a loop of yarn to each one so they can be hung from a tree.

Watching the birds flock to these treats is even more fun than making them.

Attract robins to your yard by placing raisins on the window sill or birdfeeder.

Find out more about this year's count at www.birdcount.org.

Visit my birdwatching blog California Birdwatching for pictures of my backyard friends.

Top 25 bird lists by state and region for the 2005-2006 season are now online.
View lists of the most common feeder birds in each state or province.

Map of FeederWatch Count Sites

rightbird.com
for information about familiar and unfamiliar birds. Instantly see illustrations of birds that match the attributes you select. The more characteristics you know, the narrower the search is for the "right bird." Includes audible bird call samples.

Project FeederWatch

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CUSTOMER REWARDS

I'd like to reward my Watkins customers.

Become a Member of my Watkins $100 Club!

Each time your product total reaches $100.00 in one year, you will receive a gift certificate for $10.00 off your next Watkins order. (Total does not include shipping and sales tax.) This total is accumulative - you do not have to order $100 worth of Watkins products in one order. I keep a total of the products you purchase and when your total reaches $100 I will send you a $10 gift certificate! January 1 begins a new year.

Ask your family and friends if they would like to order Watkins products with you. If your order is $99 US or $125 CDN your shipping is free!

Order Online:
Watkins

Order by Phone:
Toll-Free Ordering at:
US and Canada 1-800-928-5467
Please give them my ID# 335001 when ordering.

US Orders by Mail:
Mail your order with check or money order to:
Watkins Incorporated
P.O. Box 5570
Winona, MN 55987-0570
Please give them my ID# 335001 when ordering.

Canadian Orders by Mail:
Mail your order with check or money order to:
Watkins Incorporated
277 Hutchings Street
Winnipeg, MB R2X2R4
Please give them my ID# 335001 when ordering.

Get FREE SHIPPING on orders over:
$99.00 in US
$125.00 in Canada

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JOIN OUR TEAM

The Watkins Business Opportunity

Start your own home-based business with Watkins for as little as $39.95 plus tax. Our new Membership Package and Optional Upgrade Assortments allow you more flexibility. Join for the 25% discount or for part time or full time income.

Join with the Membership Package and then choose none, one, or all of the optional assortments.

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