Great news! You can enjoy special introductory pricing on Watkins brand new Baker’s-Sized Extracts, but only for a very limited time! The introductory sale prices are effective September 25, 2011 through November 5, 2011!

Here’s the deal, buy any 3 of the following baker’s sized extracts and you’ll get $1.00/US or $1.50/Canada off each! Stock up and save when you order multiples of three of any of your favorite flavors listed below:

• 21198 Banana
• 21199 Cherry
• 21201 Cinnamon
• 21206 Rum
• 21207 Strawberry
• 21209 Vanilla Nut
• 21210 Pure Orange
• 21211 Pure Peppermint

United States: regular $9.99 each or only $8.99 each when you buy 3 or more! Order your pure orange or peppermint extract here and the other gourmet extract flavors here.

Canada: regular $10.99 each or only $9.49 only each when you buy 3 or more! Order your pure orange or peppermint extract here and the other gourmet flavors here.

• 21200 Chocolate
• 21202 Maple
• 21204 Raspberry
• 21205 Root Beer

United States: regular $10.99 each or only $9.99 each when you buy 3 or more! Order your gourmet extract flavors here.

Canada: regular $11.99 each or only $10.49 each when you buy 3 or more! Order your gourmet extracts here.

• 21208 Caramel
• 21203 Peanut Butter
• 21212 Pure Anise
• 21213 Pure Mint

United States: $11.99 each or only $10.99 each when you buy 3 or more! Order your Watkins pure mint or anise extract here or caramel and peanut butter extracts here.

Canada: $13.49 each or only $11.99 each when you buy 3 or more! Order your pure mint and anise extract here or your caramel and peanut butter extracts here.

• 21214 Pure Almond

Almond Extract United States: $12.99 or only $11.99 each when you buy 3 or more!
Almond Extract Canada: $14.99 or only $13.49 each when you buy 3 or more!

How do you take advantage of this special offer? Simply go to the online catalog for your country and add any 3, 6, 9 etc of your choice to the shopping cart. Don’t worry if you don’t see the special pricing right away, it will be calculated during the check out process. Remember these sale prices are only available until November 5, 2011.

The first time I tried J.R. Watkins Lip Tints I fell in love with them. I’m not a big cosmetic user but I’ve always liked to add a bit of color to my lips. My two favorite colors are Berry Charming and Simply Mauve-lous. My daughters like the lighter colors. We like how this lip tint goes on smooth  and has a refreshing peppermint tingle. Knowing that it’s made from bee’s wax and it’s 100% natural makes us very happy too.

Exciting news, Watkins has just introduced two new lip tint colors to our very popular Lip Tint line. Scarlet Sunset adds a touch of classic glamor day or night, while Stardust provides a subtle hint of sheer glimmer. I know I’m not the only one who loves these lip tints, they’ve been a hit with women of all ages, from young teens to the young at heart.
You are bound to find the perfect color just for you with six to choose from.

20223 Berry Charming
20221 Strike-a-Rose
20220 Tickled Pink
20222 Simply Mauve-lous

In the United States $4.99
In Canada $5.99 each

Specially priced new colors
20218 Stardust
20219 Scarlet Sunset

In the United States $4.99 Special only $4.59 each
In Canada $5.99 each CAD Special only $5.29 each

Which shade do you want?

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.

Watkins organic spices and herbs will be available in Canada in July! Isn’t that great news for everyone who wishes to eat organic? We’ve offered organic herbs and spices to our US customers for a while now so I’m very happy to be able to offer these same great seasonings to all my customers.

You’ll find an assortment of gourmet, organic herbs and spices packed in beautiful gold heritage tins that not only look great, they’ll keep your spices and herbs fresh too. That’s not all, if you purchase them in July/08 they are also on special so you’ll save money while enjoying premium quality spices!

As I mentioned in a previous article, new cleaning products are on their way! We were able to try these wonderful new products at conference and soon you will be able to try them yourself, in your own home.

Looking for all-natural, safe plant-based, non-toxic cleaning products? Our new J.R. Watkins Natural Cleaning Products feature formulas that are both biodegradable and phosphate free. These ultra concentrated cleaners are naturally derived so they are safe for the environment, your home and your loved ones.

J.R Watkins Natural Cleaning Line features four clean fresh scents. Our plant based formulas are fragranced with natural lemon, lavender, rosemary and orange oil as well as extracts from palm and coconut. These naturally delightful aromas will leave your home smelling fresh and sparkling clean . . . naturally.

• All-Purpose Cleaner and All-Purpose Cleaner Concentrate in natural Aloe and Green Tea, Lavender or Lemon fragrances for all your cleaning needs.

• Aloe and Green Tea All-Purpose wipes! Convenience in a safe, flushable and biodegradeable wipe. Great for quick clean-ups in the kitchen, bathroom, on the go in the car or anywhere!

• Liquid Dish Soap in natural Aloe and Green Tea, Lavender or Lemon fragrances. The wonderful scents make doing dishes a pleasure as you suds away food and grease.

• Window Cleaner in natural Aloe and Green Tea or Lavender fragrances for sparkling results.

• Lemon Liquid Laundry Detergent Concentrate, you only use an once per load and it’s is great for all types of washers.

• Citrus Tub and Tile Cleaner cuts through soap scum and hard water stains with out harsh chemicals.

• Lemon Toilet Bowl Cleanser works to decalcify the bowl with a cedar based formula that also reduces mold and mildew.

• Lemon Furniture Polish cleans, conditions and protects your wood’s natural finish in an easy to use spray and wipe formula.

• Lemon Automatic Dishwashing Detergent is phosphate and chlorine free so your dishes will be safe and clean naturally. (Available in US only)

You can get all these wonderful products starting on August 1/07 at my WatkinsStore.

I attended Watkins Great Escape Conference last month and brought home one of our new natural home care products. Each attendee received a goody bag of new products to take home and try. I started using our new Lavender Liquid Dish Soap and I am simply delighted! The non-toxic plant-based formula is fragranced with all natural lavender and rosemary oils, with build in grease cutters to clean even the toughest baked on casserole dish. Just a few drops dispensed with the handy flip top cap fills the sink with suds and we get sparkling dishes even with our hard water.

Not only does this new dish soap work wonderfully, it’s environmentally friendly, 100% naturally derived and readily biodegradable. You can order our new liquid dish soap in lavender, lemon or aloe and green tea scents starting on August 1 at my WatkinsOnline store. I think you’ll like it as much as I do.

Generations of families have trusted Watkins home care products to clean and freshen their homes with products that are gentle on home surfaces and the environment, while being very effective. We already have a great all purpose organic cleaner and Watkins is listening to what you, our valued customer wants. Therefore, I’m very excited and proud to join Watkins in announcing another evolution in Watkins commitment to you, your home and our environment: a new family of 17 natural based home care products will be added to our product line later this year. This exciting new family of natural based cleaning products will feature formulas that are:

• Plant and soy based
• Non-toxic
• 100% biodegradable
• Safe for septic systems
• Free of phosphates, petrochemicals and pollutants
• Free of SLS, Cocamide DEA, dyes, perfumes, and animal ingredients

I’ll be bringing you more exciting news about this new family of natural based cleaning products when I get back from Watkins Great Escape Conference, which is being held in La Crosse, WI in June.

There is a bit of sad news, we’ll be discontinuing some of our cleaning products so if you have favorites you might want to check the discontinued products section here to find out which ones and stock up before they are no longer available.

Watkins newest addition to the soup and seasoning line is the perfect compliment to your Turkey dinner. Watkins Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy has a delicious, homemade flavor that will keep your family and guests wondering if you prepared it from scratch. Don’t worry your secret is safe with us!

There never seems to be enough gravy to go along with our left over turkey. Does this happen at your house too? Now, you’ll be able to quickly and easily prepare the perfect gravy to accompany a variety of dishes made with your turkey leftovers.

The recipe for turkey gravy is right on the can, when prepared as directed this turkey gravy is lower in fat than homemade. A serving of 3 1/2 tablespoons has only 25 calories and 0.5 g of fat!

Make the perfect Roasted Turkey and Gourmet Gravy this year with Watkins. You can buy your gravy mix in our Watkins store.

 Watkins most popular pampering products are neatly packaged for you in a clear reusable Watkins logo tote that is perfect for gift giving. Or for treating yourself to a spa at home! The Sampler offers you or someone special a complete spa experience with two kinds of rich, whipped Shea Butters – Mango and Lemon Cream, two kinds of all natural Hand and Cuticle Salves – Lavender and Lemon, to soothe and rejuvenate your hard-working hands, two kinds of Hand and Body Lotion – Vanilla and Aloe and Green Tea to moisturize your winter skin, and Peppermint Rejuvenating Foot Cream to soothe your aching feet. You complete the “day at the spa” with our All-Natural Lemon Body Oil, use right out of the shower for soft, gorgeous skin.

The products included in this Watkins Sampler are perfect for holiday travelers; not only is it a personal care pack, but the products also meet the FAA guidelines for toiletries that can be brought on the plane as a carry-on in a clear plastic bag. Isn’t that great news, and one less thing to worry about.
Here is a recap of the sampler contents, one of each:

• Aloe & Green Tea Hand & Body Lotion 1 fl oz/ 29 mL

• Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion 1 fl oz/ 29 mL

• Peppermint Foot Cream 1 fl oz/ 29 mL

• Mango Shea Butter .7 oz/ 20 g

• Lemon Cream Shea Butter .7 oz/ 20 g

• All-Natural Lavender Hand & Cuticle Salve .25 oz/ 7 g

• All-Natural Lemon Hand & Cuticle Salve .25 oz/ 7 g

• All-Natural Lemon Body Oil 1 fl oz/ 29 mL

The sampler is available November 1st just in time for your holiday shopping! Visit WatkinsOnline to shop for your holiday gift giving and entertaining needs.