Watch What Your Kids Collect This Halloween

Studies show that food dyes may cause harmful reactions in children with ADD and other problem behaviors.

 

You won’t need a decoder ring or a biochemist to help you read the ingredients lists for J.R. Watkins products.
Back in 2008, the company pledged its commitment to the J.R. Watkins Freedom Code. “We constantly evaluate our formulas and products to make sure they are at the very highest standard, and are as natural as they can be, according to Marc Jacobs, president and chief executive officer. “We’re sure you can find the petrochemicals, bleaches, synthetic dyes and colors elsewhere if you really want them. With our products, though, you’re free to enjoy things the natural way.”

This is particularly important to know at Halloween when young children are ringing doorbells and chiming, “Trick or Treat?”  You can be certain that attractive-to-look-at treats like candy corn and multi-colored M&Ms contain food coloring dyes that make them look very tasty to youngsters. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been looking into the effect that food colorings may have on certain susceptible children such as those with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and other problem disorders. The data suggests such conditions may be exacerbated by artificial food colors.

“There are thousands and thousands of foods that use artificial coloring,” according to Michael Jacobson of the Center for Science and the Public Interest. “That makes it very difficult to avoid them.” It all comes down to profit, believes Jacobson. “Dyes are cheaper than natural coloring, and that’s why they are used,” he said.                                              

Makers of “colorful” candies disagree, stating that the results of these preliminary studies are not conclusive. However, so many individual cases of heightened childhood disorders have been reported to the FDA that officials state further tests are underway. The agency expects that new findings will be issued by the beginning of next year.

Until that time, high volumes of those colorful Halloween treats might be curtailed. No one doubts that excessive consumption contributes to child obesity in this country. At the same time, you can be sure that all 350+ Watkins products in all four product lines contain no artificial color dyes. You can scan the entire Watkins product line by going to our website: www.AllNaturalCountryStore.com.

National Study Points Out Billions Spent on Back Pain Treatments

Pain management was the basis on which J.R. Watkins founded his company back in 1868.

A recent study by the National Institute of Medicine revealed that $560 billion dollars are spent annually for back pain relief. That equates to $2,000 for every person living in the United States. The study also pointed out that employers pay $7.4 billion dollars each year to help their employees age 40 to 65 manage their back pain.

“I am amazed by the number of customers stopping by our Watkins booth, who ask if the company has a product that can help relieve their lower back pain,” said Alan Lukes, co-manager of the All Natural Country Store. "I love to tell them that the first product introduced by J.R. and concocted in his kitchen sink was created to relieve chronic pain. Today it remains one of Watkins top-selling products because individuals learn about the Watkins Pain Liniment from their parents and grandparents.

Adding to the long-standing history of the liniment is the labeling that appears on the bottle. It has not changed much from the original label that appeared on the Pain Liniment bottles J.R. Watkins sold from the back of his horse-drawn buggy.  “This is part of the Watkins long-standing tradition of offering its customers the most natural of products at a fair price,” according to Alan. “The bottle also carries J.R.’s money-back guarantee Trial Mark a few inches down from the cap. Customers are asked to use the liniment for 30 days, and if they don’t experience any relief from their pain, they can return the bottle to our booth, and we will give them a full refund,” said Alan. “It’s extremely rare that we have refunded money, not only for the Pain Liniment, but for the hundreds of other products we sell directly to our customers.”

The 11-ounce bottle of the Watkins Pain Liniment sells for $12.99. The formula contains camphor spruce oil and capsicum red pepper extract, which gives the liniment its natural red color. Combined with other ingredients, the product is 96.5 percent all natural. 

Later introduced to the Watkins apothecary line was a white pain lotion designed to reduce swelling as well as relieve pain. Whereas the red liniment is to be dabbed on lightly, the white lotion is to be gently rubbed into sore muscles. It also comes in 11-ounce bottle that sells for $14.99, and contains the active ingredients camphor and turpentine oil.

Because customers reported difficulty in dabbing on the red liniment in the proper amount, Watkins introduced a 4-ounce spray bottle that is available for $9.99. The fine mist covers a wider area, with less of a tendency to drip. The spray is more expensive per ounce than the original bottle, yet customers like its convenience, as well as being the perfect size for traveling.  Alan pointed out that when flying, travelers need to put the spray bottle in their luggage since it is more than 3 ounces, and could be confiscated if discovered at airport security check points.

To order any of these products, go to www.AllNaturalCountryStore.com.

Prepare for the holidays now by ordering these popular products

If previous years are any indication, many of these items quickly go on back order because of demand.

Watkins is not unlike many other companies in one respect. More products are sold during the last quarter of the year than in the first three quarters combined.

Now is the time for Consultants to take advantage of this increased buying trend by ordering a stockpile of Watkins products, some well-known favorites and other new items that show promise of flying off the shelves of Watkins Distribution Center.  Watkins Double Strength Vanilla is a given. In the first six months of 2013, this well-known staple was #1 on the list of US Top 50 Products.  You can order these products by going to www.AllNaturalCountryStore.com or call 888-881-7372.

Other popular food items are up there as well, and are sure to be used in kitchens across America and Canada as home chefs prepare some of their favorite holiday dishes and treats. The Double Strength Clear Vanilla is the sixth most popular product, and is sure to be used in recipes for white cakes, cookies and other baking creations. Don’t forget other baking staples such as the All Natural Granulated Black Pepper and the Ground Cinnamon.

When it comes to main dishes, stock up now with the Beef Soup and Gravy Base, and the Onion Soup and Gravy Base. Speaking of the onion-favored products, many of our public event customers have purchased the powder after tasting it as the base for a dip mix. Also showing promise at our public events is the new Guacamole Dip seasoning powder. However, the number one dip mix on the list of top US products is Cucumber and Dill. It also is the perfect topping on salmon and other fishes. 

Another recently-added item to the Watkins product line is bound to become an instant favorite, not only for its great taste but also its economical size. The one-time use packets are available for turkey gravy, brown gravy, chili seasoning and taco seasoning, all for less than $1.40 each. These should sell well, not only for the holidays, but all year long.

　
Watkins Cooking Spray is Perfect for the Holidays
 
 
 Don't waste valuable time cleaning up your kitchen by scrubbing those pots and pans.

  

If you are one of those people who loves to entertain during the holidays, but hates the idea of cleaning up your kitchen after your guests depart, Watkins has the product made just for you. Its Cooking Spray can be a major timesaver when cleaning up those casserole, baking pans and frying pans. It eliminates the need for a multitude of harmful scouring products as well. Spray your pasta pots and colanders, and they will wash up in a jiffy. If you have a self-cleaning oven, when the cleaning cycle is over, spray racks with Watkins Cooking Spray, as well as the oven. The result will be a very clean and shiny oven.

One reason for the quick clean up with Watkins Cooking Spray is the finer spray that covers more completely. In addition, the consistency is more dense, which prevents the spray from running down the sides and settling on the bottom of your pans. Want proof? Admit it. You have a can of Pam Spray in the back of your cupboard. Just hold up one of your cookie sheets vertically; spray some Pam at the top of the sheet, and watch the Pam start to run down the sheet. Watkins Spray doesn't do that.

If you are one of those industrious people, who bake pies from scratch, spray the pastry sheet when rolling out pie crusts. Same thing with the rolling pin itself. If you are making holiday cookies, breads or other dishes, spray your beaters of your electric mixer before using the appliance. If you are kneading the dough in a bowl, don't forget to spray the bowl so the contents don't stick. Another hint: spray Saran Wrap or other plastic wrap before covering a meringue pie, and the meringue will not stick to the covering.

 

Watkins Cooking Spray is also a better buy when compared to the leading brand of cooking spray. It is less than one half the cost of Pam Spray. One can will last you through the holidays and all the way until those late summer barbeques. Speaking of barbeques, before you turn on the gas or light the charcoal, put a light spray of Watkins on your grill rack. It will keep foods from sticking, particularly foods that tend to fall apart, such as fish. When making kabobs or grilling shrimp or vegetables on metal skewers, spray the skewers, and removing the food will be a snap.

We know that you will be so impressed with the Watkins Cooking Spray, you will want to recommend it to all your friends. For those watching their calories in preparation for the upcoming holidays, they will be happy to know that the spray contains zero calories and zero fat grams. Imagine how much healthier it is for you than using butter or other high calorie spreads.

We have all sorts of reasons why you should include Watkins Cooking Spray the next time you are placing an order for other Watkins cooking products in preparation for holiday baking. You can purchase online at www.AllNaturalCountryStore.com. Click on Shop, then Gourmet and then Baking & Desserts. There you will find the product. Click on the product and enter quanity wanted. Add to cart and follow the check-out procedure. If you are difficulty in placing orders online, please call our toll free number at 888-881-7372, and we can place that order for you.

Add a bit of spice to your holiday entertaining

No need to live in the Southwest to know of the growing popularity of guacamole and salsa. Watkins satisfies the taste with new dips.

 

Watkins is putting a fresh spin on snacking with our new Snack & Dip Seasonings. Homemade guacamole and salsa add new variety to your favorite Watkins Snack & Dips Seasoning line. The same convenience you love in our current snack dip line is taken to another level with the fresh taste of avocados and tomatoes. We're sure these dips will quickly become some of your new favorites.

Guacamole Snack & Dip Seasoning

Just what your avocados have been waiting for...made with lime juice, garlic powder and other natural spices. Create a creamy dip your taste buds can't refuse—easy to prepare directions on the label. Serve with chips and enjoy.

06700 (3.88 oz/110 g) $9.99

Salsa Snack & Dip Seasoning

Made with minced onion, garlic powder and a hint of jalapeño pepper that adds just the right amount of heat. Prepare using label directions for a simple, easy and delicious salsa.

06701 (3.88 oz/110 g) $9.99

Looking for a quick way to add these to your shopping cart, as well as have your questions answered about these new dips? All you have to do is call the toll-free number of the All Natural Country Store – 888-881-7372. A friendly store manager will quickly be on the line to provide the same down home customer service your grandparents enjoyed at their corner general store. Or you can order online at www.AllNaturalCountryStore.com.

Training is key to success in any venture

Alan Lukes is ready to help you every step along the way.

Just as it took constant training to shape what was a lovable pooch into a talented service dog, so too does it take consistent but patient training to help new consultants down the path toward success in the direct sales business.

“I have to admit,” said Alan Lukes, “I had my doubts when we took Peggy Sue to her first few training sessions. “People would coo at the bundle of blond fur, and wonder why does something so cute have to be anything more than just a wonderful pet.”

But Alan, who heads up training of new Watkins consultants for the All Natural Country Store, had a heart condition that required a dog with a keen sense of smell and taste to warn him when he might have an angina attack. Then he takes a tiny dose of nitro he always carries with him so that he doesn’t suffer a severe pain that might cause further damage to his heart that already has a stint in one its main arteries.

“I learned to have patience with Peggy, while she learned some of the basics such picking up things that I dropped, even to bark to gain someone’s attention should I feel it was necessary for more intense medical intervention.

Just as Peggy learned to be a service dog by watching other dogs in her training class, Alan was able to learn to train others by following the example set by his upline manager Tracy Palmer in Florida, as well as others in the Watkins organization, who were successful in what they were doing to recruit and train new consultants. Alan became such a good learner that at the last Watkins Annual Conference he was honored as the third most successful total downline sponsor in the entire company.  "It was nice to be recognized, but I gain much more satisfaction when one of my recruits has a successful in-home gathering, or experiences a very productive direct sales event.”

“I come from a background of counseling and personal development of others, which I truly love to do,” continued Alan, who also spent several years being a top salesman for Tupperware. But when the opportunity arose for Alan to follow a new path, he remembered Watkins as a company that produced excellent spices, body care and apothecary products that his mother would purchase from a door-to-door Watkins salesman. Alan, who also has become somewhat a techno wiz when it came to the computer and the Internet, knew that selling had taken on a whole new avenue of development with the advent of online network marketing.

“Sure, I also heard of all the pyramid scams out there where the sole basis of the organization was to bring on new recruits, who would then devote their full attention to bringing on even more recruits,” said Alan. “But the Watkins business model is founded on promotion of the four products lines, and how direct sales is the core to building your own Watkins operation.

Interested in learning how you can plug into Alan’s low-key, one-on-one counseling to a successful part-time career with Watkins? All it takes in a phone call to his 888-881-7372 number to learn even more about how easy it is to launch your own home-based Watkins business.

Just Give Us a Ring

It takes punching in 10 numbers. But we’re here to help you place your Watkins order or provide info about joining our team.

In our last blog, we wrote about the tradition of excellence that Watkins has promoted by reformulating its product line to make the items more all-natural, yet retain the goodness that generations have come to expect from Watkins. In this blog, however, we delve a bit more into those computer bugs with the corporate website that have prevented consumers from ordering their favorite products through the All Natural Country store website.

“We realize we have to be adaptable until these inconveniences are worked out,” said co-country store manager Alan Lukes. “It means that our customers may just have to talk to us over the phone just like our grandparents and parents had to do when they placed orders by dialing various businesses.”

Alan stressed we do everything possible to fill orders promptly. As soon as an order comes in, it is immediately relayed directly to the Watkins shipping department in Winona, Minnesota. The order is processed within 24 hours, and then shipped out to the customer. Delivery takes from two days to a week, depending on how far the customer lives from Winona. All orders arrive by UPS, and are delivered directly to the customer’s front door.

Once the corporate website glitches are worked out, customers will once again be able to order products directly through the All Natural Country Store website. By so doing, a few days may be shaved off the fulfillment process, but for now, it just means there is more personalized service being generated by the All Natural Country Store managers.

We like to say our country store provides the same quality customer service that previous generations came to expect from their door-to-door Watkins salesperson. Now, we are backing up those words with real service to make the whole Watkins experience a pleasant one, just like what J.R. Watkins expected from his entire sales team. You can contact us at our toll-free number 888-881-7372 for friendly, courteous attention to your Watkins needs.