Important order by dates to ensure your Watkins products are delivered in time for  Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I know it isn’t even Halloween yet but in an effort to provide you with the best possible service these are the dates you will want to know.

• Last day to guarantee ground delivery before Thanksgiving in the United States will be November 7, 2011.

• The last day to guarantee ground delivery of your order before Christmas will be December 7, 2011 in both U.S. and Canada.
• The last day to order and guarantee overnight delivery before Christmas is December 20, 2011 in both U.S. and Canada. Overnight orders must be placed before 12:00 p.m., CST via the phone by calling 1-800-WATKINS. (1-800-928-5467) Please confirm with the teleservices operator that your associate ID number is 323239.

Shop for your holiday cooking, baking and gifts giving needs in the WatkinsOnline USA Store or the WatkinsOnline Canadian Store  or call Melody at 1-866-452-6948 for personal service.

With Watkins your satisfaction is always guaranteed or your money back!

You will go nuts when you try our new Coconut, Milk and Honey Lotion and Coconut, Milk and Honey Sugar and Shea Body Scrub! I know we did when received one of each from Watkins as a gift while in we were Spain! We love this stuff, it smells so good and it’s amazing for your skin.

An interesting note, when I first tried this I had a large, itchy patch of eczema behind one knee. The lotion and scrub seemed to help clear up the eczema.  I was hesitant about using the scrub on the affected area as I thought it might irritate the eczema but I risked it. If you suffer from this you’ll know how good it feels to scratch the area. The sugar scrub gave gentle relief and the shea butter, coconut and other natural oils soothed and moisturized. Love how when you add warm water it melts into your skin.

When I got home I did a bit of research. I discovered coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids and has an anti-inflammatory agent. So when applied to the affected area it not only penetrates rapidly but reduces the inflammation caused by eczema or dermatitis. No wonder it felt better!

In addition, the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil prevent bacterial infections from forming on the skin. This can be a issue when one scratches too much or too hard. Believe me it’s hard not to scratch!  There are many topical creams and lotions available today that can be used to prevent dry skin, the difference is that these contain other ingredients which may or may not offer relief or can cause further irritation.  On the other hand, Watkins lotions and scrub contain natural ingredients for a more natural remedy for a variety of skin conditions.

We’ve been doing some spring cleaning and using the scrub on our hands just before bed time, it makes our hands smooth and soft after a tough day of work.

If you have oily skin you might find the sugar and shea scrub is too heavy or oily for your skin type. For those with normal and dry skin it’s a delight. The lotion would be suitable for all skin types as it has a lighter formula.

Why not treat yourself or your someone special to these? They’d make a wonderful Mother’s day gift.  You’ll find both these products online under the US specials or the Canadian specials.

Everyone is so busy this time of year so here’s a quick reminder to order your Watkins products on or before December 8th to ensure delivery for Christmas.

Simply call 1-866.456-4869 or visit the US Catalog or the Canadian Catalogue to place your order. Select your holiday items from the menu on the left Natural Gourmet, Personal Care, Home Remedies, Home Care, Gifts and Monthly Specials. Your order will be delivered right to your door or you can have it sent directly to your recipient!

Wishing you happy holidays!

The great holiday give away has begun, for 8 weeks, between September 1st and November 30th, 2010 you can sign up and enjoy a wide variety of free downloadble eBooks, tip sheets, recipes, tips and ideas so you can enjoy a fun filled, stress free holiday season.

How to Create a Magical Christmas Tips Book

This book is filled with easy Christmas decorating tips, tasty holiday recipes and fun ideas for your entire family. You’ll find simple low cost, or free ways to make your holiday more magical, enjoyable and stress free!

You can immediately download your free ebook Creating a Magical Old Fashioned Family Christmas!

No strings attached, but we have much more to share with you… since one book can’t provide you with solutions to all your holiday challenges.

Do you want more? Great, we have have holiday planners, a natural cleaning guide, cleaning check list, tips to reconnect with your family and find time for you, a toy buying guide, holiday recipes galore, gift ideas and much more. All you need to do sign up above and look forward to getting new tips and ideas for the next 8 weeks.

Important Note! Thank you so much for your interest, the Give-a-way has been closed for this year. You are welcome to down load the Christmas tips book above. It was such a huge success that I’ll be doing this again next year!

Watkins Gift Certificates are the perfect gift for almost anyone year round. I like giving them because that way I know the recipient will be able to choose exactly what they want.

For the cook or baker — they can choose gourmet food, this includes the very best vanilla, extracts, herbs and spices. If they don’t have much time to cook they can choose quick and easy seasoning blends and delicious mixes.

For the health minded — perhaps they could use some remedies for their aches and pains or some dietary supplements to enhance their latest resolution. Or they might want to choose some heart healthy grapeseed oil.

For women and teen girls — they could treat themselves to some wonderful pampering products from our apothecary shop, so they’ll feel great, all thanks to you!

For the eco-minded — they may prefer some practical products to clean their home safely without toxic chemicals. They might like to have some organic herbs and spices or organic vanilla for their kitchen.

Watkins Gift Certificates are available in whole dollar amounts from $10.00 to $100.00 and come with a full product catalog, order yours today Canadian or US and get a jump on your gift giving chores.