What makes it a Family Affair

Hi there ...I know I'm usually talking shop on my blogs but I'm going to start adding in things from the past n present (ummmm that sound familair) that brings joy and memories to mind

Maybe you can help me out today, cause I'm in need of ideas


My girlchild becomes a young adult this January and for her 18th birthday I'm at a loss for ideas on what to do for her.
Lacie Jae graduates this year and after graduation she moves into her new position as a dairy manager for some friends of ours and she will have her own home. She's a hard working girl, raised on our family dairy farm until we retired, her love is for the cows and of course throw the boyfriend Zack in there too. She milks for the farm now but after she graduates she goes full time.
Anyways, this little gal is down to earth, no fancy stuff but she does appreciate what she recieves in life, for her sixteeth birthday I really got her, when she was little we got her a electric car and she drove that thing everywhere, but her favorite drive was down the long driveway to grammies house, didn't matter what time of day it was or how many times it was, the trip to grammies in her car with her brother who didn't walk yet strapped in the seat beside her was a trip of determination for you see every trip meant grammie had a bowl of ice cream ready for their visit

So for her birthday when she was 16 I found one of those cars, the mechanics are work gave me some old keys and i put them in a card along with some roses and sent them to the schools office, of course her pals all knew what was coming next, we parked the little red car out front of the school put a big yellow ribbon on it and waited with camera in hand to snap the look on her face...ya, it was nasty what I did but did we laugh, and so did the principle, office staff and all her pals. The look on her face was priceless...don't worry she got real car later on...
So here's where I need your help..hopefully you got alittle look at how we play together,
I need something really inventive for this 18th birthday...now remember were down to earth people money is not the object...nor do I have any for that matter (who does these days and not to mention the fortune going out for Graduation things, good thing that only happens once heheehee)
Can ya help me girls? 
Here's my beautiful daughter Lacie Jae

Before You Decide....Know Your Vision

                      How Important is Vision in your Life?

                   Vision is the single most important aspect for

                     reaching our destiny in life.

                     “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

If you lack vision, several things happen: you lose your way, you lose your purpose, and you lose your passion - three critical elements to achieving your dreams and goals.

Before you start looking into any work from home business, sit down and commit your vision to paper, this will help guide you to the right business.

Consider the fate of Smith-Corona – what were they famous for? They pretty well had the market on typewriters. Then what happened? They lost their vision; they were content with typewriters, and in a nutshell, had no vision for word processing, and about five years later, they shut down. They lost their vision, and they lost their way.

Successful people in real life are people with vision. Steven Covey said, “successful people begin with the end in mind.” Wayne Gretzky said, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it was.”

I certainly haven’t met anyone yet that hasn’t had to make the effort to succeed, unless you were Forrest Gump of course. But that’s not real life.

The reality is that when you let circumstances rule your life, and not vision, you go from failure to failure, from calamity to calamity.

                   Vision causes us to pursue our purpose.

                       So how can you create your vision?

          Start with what you want to accomplish in your lifetime…

· What do you want to Be, Do, Have and Give?

   · Where do you want to go with your business? Why?

·       What will it do for you, your family, and those you love?

·          Is there anyone you want to help that may have helped you?

·           Do you need to plan for your children’s education?

·             Do you want to be financially independent so that you

                 can donate your time and energy to a cause you love?

·                  Perhaps you need to get out of debt

                    or buy yourself a new safe & dependable car·

          If you woke up today and had all the money you needed,

                                   what would you do with it?

                          What would you do with your time?

Once you take the time to create your vision, stay close to it. Don’t let circumstances get in the way of your destiny, let your vision guide you to your destiny.

Start today..take hold of your life.... if you would like to know more about how I go about creating my vision....let's start here

   Please take the time and have the vision when deciding on your new business. I'm not after you just to get you to sign up for myself, I'm wanting to help others like myself who has asked herself what she just asked you above.

Don't go into a business just because its

inexpensive to get started, or everyone else seems to be doing this.

Make sure you have plenty of support and a great product with a excellent reputation.

Just click on the go button and see for yourself how a great income opportunity there is working side by side with me .

Take Care

It Doesn't Take alot of Reasoning

                                        It Doesn't Take alot of Reasoning                               

     The New Year is fastly approaching... 
         are you looking to change your life....

Be the person in charge of your life

 and spend your time building up your  success… How about starting right
                                         now and right here                                   
not someone elses.

 

Are you tired of being cooped up in an office all day,

your a stay at home mom but would love to earn an extra income for your family,

or have you lost your job ,

or would you be simply looking for a new line of work?

 

The truth is, the world is filled with opportunities and you do not have to limit yourself to the traditional type of work.

Take a minute here and look at just the few important reasons why you may want to consider a business opportunity that is affordable and anyone can start.

 1) A small business opportunity can help you to achieve your goal of owning a business of your own. You will be working on building a business of your own that will help you to secure your future and guarantee residual income. Why continue using your skills and experience to help someone achieve their dreams when you could be using them to achieve your own dreams? Instead of feeling underappreciated for the work you accomplish, you can take pride in what can accomplished. Don’t quit your job just yet, start your new business part time, a few hours a week will do. 2) The ownership of your own business can also help you to reach financial goals that a traditional job will not allow you to. Being employed by someone else simply means that your income is limited to the amount they feel your efforts are worth. Too often, this means that you will be underpaid for the amount of work you do for the company. The ownership of a business represents complete financial control over your profits. There are tax benefits also to having your own business. 3) Choosing a small business opportunity over a traditional job will also allow you to gain more experience in the business industry. By planning out your finances, product research, and marketing, you will gain valuable knowledge on how the industry works and should you ever have to return to traditional employment, you will find this experience can earn you a much higher income than you received before. It will definitely give you an advantage over other applicants. 4) This is not a get rich quick scheme. The American Dream is available to those that work hard and never give up. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Good things come to those that wait… But only those things left over by those that hustle".


Find out how to start off the New Year right

 When is a good time to start? Now         is always the best time.

The economy, finding extra time, don’t have any extra money to start, etc, are all excuses. You control your future

Times gone past and the little porcelin weather poodle

Does anyone remember the porcelin weather poodle?

That cute little poodle who mysteriously changed his color and to this young girl...it was for no apparent reason. Well for years that poodle sat in the window sill of the kitchen looking out as though it guarded us from the elements.

 I loved that little poodle and when I was alittle older I asked the question of my dad " how does the poodle change its color" and that is when my Dad sat me on his knee and began to explain the mystery as to how the poodle changed his color.

Now years later...and I mean years...I still have a connection to that long lost poodle of years gone by.

These years who needs the poodle when they have me...

 I'm not as cute as that perky little porcelin poodle and you won't find me perched upon the kitchen sill but you will know by looking at me what the weather is going to bring.

I have suffered for many years with overactive T cells...in other words psoriasis.
Just what causes T cells to malfunction in people with psoriasis isn't entirely clear, although researchers think genetic and environmental factors both play a role.
And thats where the connection between the poodle and I come together.
For years suffering from psoriasis, I have tried every ointment, salve and over the counter medicines they have out there. Holding on to my strenght of resistence to not use the shots or pills that are out there where the side effects, to me, far out weigh my condition of psoriasis.
I have finally come to find a resonable relief for my ichy and flakey skin.  
If your like me and don't want to invade your body with Biologics and gamble with the side effects then maybe you may find comfort in a few things I have found to be comforting and manageable.

Watkins,  which is a company thats been trusted since 1868 with their natural and organic products has some pretty good products that help me deal with my condition.
 If you'd like to see those products simply click on the word Watkins and it will take you to see my favorites that I use and then while your there take alook at all the other great products they have.By the way,  the era of the porcelin poodle also was shared by Watkins products that my mom kept on hand,like their famous award winning Vanilla.

Watkins...past n present

Watkins History

The J.R. Watkins Company History 1868

Watkins was founded by Joseph R. Watkins in 1868 in Plainview, Minnesota. That's 139 years ago! In 1868, the Civil War had just ended and was a recent memory to everyone at the time. Andrew Johnson was President of the United States taking over from Abraham Lincoln who was recently assassinated. "J. R. Watkins Medical Company", (the original name) is still inscribed on the face of Watkins headquarters building, a constant reminder of Watkins roots in the health and nutrition fields. Medicinal products were the company's specialty -- liniments, salves and other home remedies.

The still famous Red Liniment was his first product, Watkins had grown from a one-man operation to one of the largest direct selling companies in the world today. J.R. began the tradition of selling all natural products, traveling around the countryside, delivering his liniment door to door from the rear of his horse drawn wagon.Innovative concepts such as the "trial mark" and offering a money back guarantee made Watkins a pioneer in the direct selling industry. J. R. had a special "Trial Mark" molded into the bottle. He would leave the bottle with the customer upon payment and if the product had not been used past the mark by his next visit, the customer could get a full refund of their purchase price.

Watkins moved 25 miles south in 1885, to Winona, Minnesota, a booming logging town on the banks of the Mississippi River. . Watkins corporate headquarters has been located  near the banks of the Mississippi River since 1911. At the time of his death in 1911, J. R. Watkins had more than 2,500 people selling his liniment door-to-door. This is the first recorded network marketing endeavor.

By 1920 the product line reached 100 selections. One of the most colorful offerings is Egyptian Bouquet Talcum Powder. In 1922 Herb tablets (vitamins) were introduced; Watkins was well ahead of its time in realizing the benefits of vitamins. These “vitamins” supported the Watkins tradition of natural products, which continues today in the form of cutting-edge dietary supplements.

By 1928 Watkins received the Gold Medal honors at the Paris International Exposition for vanilla, black pepper, cinnamon and other ground spices; the award sealed the company's reputation for providing high-quality gourmet ingredients. Today an entire line of Organic Spices fill the product category. Things were taking off and by 1940 Watkins offered over 200 products and 10,000 sales associates covered the US & Canada.

During the war in 1942, ninety percent of Watkins production capacity is dedicated to the WWII allied effort. Products included Pure Dried Whole Eggs, Dessert Powder, Gelatin Desserts, Lemon Juice Powder, Orange Beverage Base Powder, Louse Powder, and Insecticide Powder for Body Crawling Insects.

1955 Watkins first major national advertising campaign captures the imagination of a new generation of consumers. The ads appeared in magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens, the Saturday Evening Post, Ebony, Ladies Home Journal, Reader's Digest, McCall's, and Look. Watkins ads appear in the 60’s live on NBC's "Today" show hosted by Dave Garroway.

In 1978 ownership of the 110-year-old industry leading and innovative company is transferred from the Watkins family to Minneapolis entrepreneur Irwin Jacobs and his family and a new era begins. Nearly twenty years later in 1997 Mark Jacobs, son of the CEO Irwin, was named president. Mark’s extensive Network Marketing background helped to refine and expand this legendary product line. Completing the journey from Liniment to Linimax and the return to home remedy/natural wellness products, Watkins Today is recognized as the benchmark that all others are compared to.

Over 139 years later, Watkins still offers Red Liniment as well as 350 products to make you feel better, live longer and preserve the well-being of our planet. Today, instead of the Watkins Man making horse and buggy deliveries, Watkins products are handled by more than 80,000 Independent Associates throughout the United States and Canada, with orders processed using state-of-the-art technology and promptly shipped for delivery direct to your home or business. J. R.'s Watkins Red Liniment launched a company that has created careers for hundreds of thousands of Watkins men and women over the years.

Now we come to the point of this small history lesson.
I hope you've made it this far!

Do you remember how wonderful your Grandmother's cooking was? The traditional home-cooked meals by our ancestors were almost always cooked with Watkins Products, almost exclusively! That and a pinch of love is what made those old-time traditional home-cooked meals so delicious and wonderful! Our Watkins products are what almost everyone used up until the 1950's and 60's. When people think fondly back at all those wonderful meals, Mom’s lemon cakes, Grandma's wonderful cookies or Auntie Mame’s amazing pot roast - they are thinking fondly of how wonderful Watkins products are and discover how easy it is to continue the family tradition of Excellence!

If you've never used Watkins products, you will be amazed at how special Watkins Products really are once you use them! Why do you think so many great people are involved with Watkins? Not just the wonderful income opportunity and the great products - but also the great family values and traditions that are synonymous with Watkins.

Watkins Products are being rediscovered by the buying public and we need more associates to help serve these new customers and create new ones! Join the Watkins family and the Summit Group and be part of a century old tradition which has redefined itself into a high-tech, 21st century business opportunity for you.

Watkins Products are the perfect gift for that special someone on your Holiday gift giving list this year.

Everyone will appreciate your thoughtfulness and fine taste.

Watkins has something for everyone .

When you purchase Watkins natural products you can rest assure that you are buying the finest natural products available backed by the same money back guarantee our founder J.R Watkins originated in 1868

Be sure to check out the many monthly money saving specials Watkins has going on thru December



Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake   





 Ingredients
1-1/2 cups/375 mL gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 32 cookies)
1/4 cup/60 mL unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 oz/227 g each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup/180 mL sugar, divided
1 tsp/5 mL Original Double-Strength Vanilla 3 eggs
1 cup/250 mL canned or cooked pumpkin
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL
  Cooking DirectionsPreheat oven to 400°F/200°C. Combine crumbs and butter. Press firmly over bottom and up sides of pie plate. Bake for 5 minutes; remove from oven and let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F/170°C. In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup/120 mL sugar and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs one at a time. Reserve 1 cup/250 mL batter. Add remaining sugar, pumpkin and Pumpkin Pie Spice to remaining batter; mix well. Alternately layer pumpkin and cream cheese batters over crust. Cut through batters with knife several times for marbled effect. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until cheesecake springs back lightly when slightly touched. Loose cheesecake from rim of pan. Let cool to room temperature, then chill.

Makes 12 servings.
 

Save $2.00 on our Original Double Strength Vanilla
Watkins award-winning Original Vanilla is made from the world’s finest Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans.
Our secret low-alcohol, double strength formula should be a staple in every kitchen. • Award-winning•
The best all-purpose vanilla for baking and freezing(11 fl oz/325 mL) $15.99 Special $13.99 Value Size!


Seasonal Favorites Purchase one Lavender Sink Set, Get the second for $9.99 J.R. Watkins Lavender Sink Set rids hands of daily dirt and grime, then moisturizes and softens with the calming fragrance of lavender. This handsome caddy, made exclusively for Watkins, is sturdy, water-resistant and embossed with the J.R. Watkins logo. Perfect for display next to the kitchen or bathroom sink.
$17.99 Purchase one at $17.99, get the second one for $9.99


Save on our Manicure Pack Our Manicure Pack has everything you need for a complete in-home manicure.
Contains:
Aloe & Green Tea Body Cream (3.3 oz/95 g)
Lavender Hand & Cuticle Salve (2.1 oz/59 g)
Signature nail buffer and fileRegularly $15.99 Special $14.49


Treat Your Feet
Seasonal item, limited time offer. This natural duo does it all – smoothes, softens and invigorates sore, tired feet. Makes a perfect stocking stuffer.
Contains:
• Rejuvenating Peppermint Foot Cream (3.3 oz/95 g)
• Smoothing Peppermint Foot Scrub (4 fl oz/118 mL)
• Foot stone
• SignatureTreat Your FeetRegularly $16.99
Special $13.99

Save on All-Natural Gourmet Whole Peppercorns & Sea Salt Grinders Enjoy the fresh flavor of gourmet pepper and salt with our new peppercorn and sea salt grinders! These grinders have a unique design that will catch your eye and please your palette. Filled with our top-quality peppercorns and sea salt, these disposable grinders are convenient and easy to use—just twist to grind. Enjoy the taste of freshly ground pepper and sea salt on all your favorite foods, naturally!
$5.99 Special $5.29

As I get older waking without some aches and pains is rare, not as active as I would like to be and I have certainly never been the one to devote extensive time or anytime for that matter to exercise.

Yes, I say everyday to myself I need to exercise but by the time I get up go to work and come home to start my home duties I'm beat.

So I'm working on life from another angle and YES, I'm going to work on the exercise thing too.

 I'm going to start with  eliminating toxins from my body and my life.
Since toxins can leave you feeling sluggish, achy, heavy, and out-of-shape and they can also be a factor in  the development of chronic diseases like cancer, arthritis, allergies, and many other serious conditions, here’s where I'm going to start and maybe you'll want to too.

 I'm going to use WATKINS PRODUCTS to help me.

1. I'm going to eat  and cook with organics and use natural products as much as possible. Most foods contain harmful pesticides and genetically-modified organisms.

2. I 'm trying to make a large component of my diet raw vegetables and juices. It’s easy when you eat a large salad daily and drink plenty of water.

3. Engage in periodic cleanses or detox programs: one day a week, a weekend every month, or a longer detox in the spring and fall.

4.Seeing how I don't have excess to a sauna I will exercise  to help eliminate toxins through the skin in sweat. Of course, I will consult my physician prior to starting a  regime.

5. Stretch daily: I picked a yoga dvd and I'm learning the routine.

6. I have altered from chemical cleaning products in favor of natural cleaning ones.

7. I am also avoiding chemical pesticides at home.

8. I am reading labels on food products and avoid those with which I am not familiar with.

9. I'm staying away from synthetic chemicals in personal care products and cosmetics. I make it a practice to read labels and avoid those ingredients with which I'm unfamiliar. No label? I avoid the product. I'm definitely avoiding any containing: parabens, diethanolamine (DEA), or phthalates.

10. I'm drinking Watkins Immunergy to give my immune system a natural boost and maintain healthy energy levels with this exclusive antioxidant blend of eight fruit and herb seed powders and D-Ribose.

11. As we age, I learned that we lose the cushioning in our joints, causing pain and stiffness. Glucosamine helps to keep joints cushioned and well-lubricated.* Plus, with Watkins Linimax, I get added antioxidants along with boswellia, curcumin and ginger, shown to reduce the body's production of pain-causing compounds.*

12. Then theres the Exercise, going to give it a good 45 minutes daily.

I think I'm heading in the right direction but with all that smart stuff I'm going to do I went one step further. I got money wise on top of that. After doing research on different products I found WATKINS PRODUCTS  to be the purest I could find.

So my choice was Watkins and I found that I could also earn all my products for free or at a reduced price...and the best part to that is I started my own business to work from home...

Watkins is totally a family friendly business...I am in complete control of my time and income

Click the button and see how Watkins can be a  good choice for you and your life too!