October Greetings
 *please note I had this newsletter done 2 weeks ago and thought I already sent it until today!  oops 
 
Here in Michigan we have had some extremely warm weather, it can be very confusing on how to dress in the morning. Today my air is on, tomorrow it may be the furnace!
 
I re-started my walking regimen, I am glad I did.  I always feel much better getting out into the fresh air and getting some exercise.
 
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month and  my annual offer to donate $5.00 per Large Herbal Comfort Aroma-Heat Therapy Pillow sold to research is going on all month over at my catalog on my website.  Speaking of my website....have you seen it lately?  It got a makeover, I am in love with it. 
 
Be healthy & happy!
Robin
 


 
Special Report
 
This month our report is Raising Healthy Kids for Life.
 
Access the report here
http://www.naturallydelightful.com/reports/healthy-kids-for-life.pdf
 
 


 
Article, Product Review and Healthy Recipe
 
When life gives you lemons...clean your house
Using Citrus to Clean Your Home
Citrus fruits are actually quite amazing. Not only are they delicious and refreshing to eat they have many other household uses as well. One of their most powerful side uses is their ability to clean your home.

When you have a tough cleaning job you need to do, you may automatically think you need a heavy duty commercial cleaner to get the job done right. Well, not only are those cleaners laden with chemicals that are not healthy for you and your family they are also very harsh and abrasive. Citrus fruits are a cleaning powerhouse that you should consider instead.

 The natural ingredients of a citrus fruit can clean just as effectively as harsh, conventional cleaners without the harmful side effects. They are completely biodegradable and safe for use in your home. You never need to worry about your child's exposure to lemons on a floor you just cleaned. And a big bonus is that they smell great too!

Here are just some of the ways you can use citrus to clean your home:



  •     Clean your garbage disposal and keep it smelling fresh with citrus. Drop a handful of citrus peels (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit) into your garbage disposal and run it with the cold water turned on. The citric acid will help deodorize your disposal and leave it smelling fresh.


  •     Use citrus as a degreaser wherever you have greasy build-up such as the stove, the outdoor grill, and the garage. Some major cruise ship lines are even using citrus a degreaser for their engine rooms!


  •     Make a citrus and vinegar all purpose cleaner. Just fill a jar with citrus peels and cover in white vinegar. Let is brew for four weeks, giving it an occasional shake. After four weeks, strain out the peels, dilute, and use to clean stovetops, bathroom surfaces, mirrors, and floors. You can even throw some in the laundry to give your whites a boost.


  •     Toss some orange or lemon peels in your wood burning fireplace to give the room a nice, fresh smell.


  •     Remove stains from enamel pots by filling ¾ full of water, adding a handful of citrus peels and boiling for 15 minutes.


  •     Put a used lemon half in your dishwasher to cut grease on your dishes.


  •     Use half a lemon to rub stainless steel draining boards and taps. Leave on for a few minutes and then rinse and shine.


  •     Mix some olive oil and lemon juice together and put in a spray bottle. Use the mixture to clean hard wood furniture, rubbing and then drying with a cloth rag.


  •     Use lemon juice to clean and shine brass and copper.


  •     Squeeze a little lemon juice on stained clothing or cloth diapers and set out in the sun to bleach away the stain.


  •     Mix lemon or lime juice with baking soda and vinegar to create a paste that will cut through soap scum and dissolve grime in bathtubs and sinks.



    When life throws a mess your way, break out the lemons!

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    Product Review- Herbal Coffee
    Product Name: Teeccino Herbal Coffee
    Submitted by: Dave Johns; Nicholasville, KY
    Rating: 10
    Where to buy: http://www.teeccino.com/

    Description: Teeccino Herbal Coffee of a really great coffee alternative. Teeccino has no caffeine and is all natural. Teeccino Herbal Coffees offer many great flavors and brews in the coffee maker just like regular coffee.

    Review: I used to drink a lot of coffee at work and at home. I felt like it was causing my body some problems, such as heart problems, etc.
    My wife mentioned Teeccino to me and I gave it a try.
     
    This coffee has a really great scent and tastes very smooth and delicious. There are a bunch of different flavors, ranging from what tastes just like a plain old cup of coffee, to Chocolate Mint, Hazelnut, and (my favorite) Vanilla Nut. They even have organic varieties.

    I have a teenage son that likes to drink coffee, but we really didn't want to get him hooked on caffeine.  With Teeccino he can now drink "coffee" with us all the time and we don't have to worry about the health risks.



     
    Healthy Recipe
    Baked Brown Sugar Apples
    This is the perfect light dessert for winter days.  Delicious as is, or with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt.
    Ingredients:
    4 Granny Smith apples
    ¼ cup chopped pecans
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    ¼ cup raisins
    Cinnamon for sprinkling
    Instructions:
    Preheat oven to 325F.  In a bowl, combine the raisins, pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon.  Wash and core each apple and place in a baking dish.  Divide the brown sugar/raising mixture into four parts and fill each apple with the mixture.  Bake approximately 40 minutes or until tender.
     
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