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Shaklee Lady
Farmgirl in Training
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Angel
Porter,Tx. (N.Houston area)
USA
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 Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 09:23:03 AM
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Hi everyone,
I've been introduced to this wonderful website about a month or so ago. Been kinda checking things out, & figured I guess I should go thru the welcome forum & say hello. Still learning new stuff everyday with this computer age, like how, what, when, where, etc., they are great but can make you crazy, (like men sometimes, right!, although I'm lucky I have a good guy by my side.)
I'm part of the chapter of Southern Fried Farmgirls, fairly a new chapter, here just north of the Houston area, so far we are a small group, looking to grow. We are making our first outing together to go pick strawberries, the planned date is for April 12,weather premitting, after our next monthly meeting on April 8th,(so far always the second Saturday of the month, if someone is interested).
I've lived in Fla. when I was younger the Tampa/St.Petersburg area, lived in New England for years, & since then Texas. My heart is in New England, the change of seasons, the winter things to do,etc. But I must admit the longer I live down here & the older I get, it sure is nice to till the garden over in Feb.& start planting stuff, but I sure miss the fall colors, etc. I don't miss 6 months of winter though, I guess as they say "you got to take the good with the bad". A friend of mine came down from Conn. a few years ago for my son's Eagle Scout ceremony & going away into the Navy party, well he's funny & says "We live near the surface of the sun" & he'll only come back down here in the winter time! He is envious when we talk in the wintertime though.
So I say you just got to make enough money to go to the places you want, when you want. I am able to work a home-based business (helps folks for great tax advantages) with Shaklee Corp. It's a 50 year old company, very reputable,if anyone is interested in a business or just great natural, organic products, like pharmaceutical grade vitamins, clinicially tested. They made the first biodegradable cleaner on the market back in 1960 called Basic-H, has about a 1000 uses, good for the environment & our wallets too! So we have cleaners, natural make-up, personal care products, etc. all 100% money back guaranteed! So I feel like Shaklee is kinda farmgirl orientated, being natural. Has anyone ever noticed that there is a warning label on the store bought toothpastes, I was very surprised..If I can help, all we try to do is share a good thing, like we do on this website!! Anyways this message has gotten way longer than I meant, I've got to go plant some peppers & flowers, & pick some lettuce between the rainy days here this week. So best to everyone always & thanks for a great site for ladies to engage in, exchange info. etc.
Take care,Angel
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Destiny~
True Blue Farmgirl
195 Posts
Dar
west
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 10:56:05 AM
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Welcome Angel, I'm another Yankee transplant to Texas and I can relate to everything you wrote on that subject. I still miss the snow on Christmas morning, but being in West Texas we do occasionally get a snowfall, it's just gone before it can get grey and slushy. Gotta love that.
I understand there is a really great Farmgirl chapter just starting out in your area. I'm sure you'll hear from them soon, maybe you're close enough to join them.
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sonflowergurl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katee
Tampa 'Burbs
FL
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 11:12:25 AM
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Welcome Angel! I'm a newbie here too. Funny when you mentioned "Basic H"! I grew up using Shaklee (haven't had any in years though) and we used it for everything, it was VERY useful on camping trips to use as a bug repellant and as soap too! (Tastes REALLY nasty if you accidentally get it in your mouth though!!! LOL)
I'm currently in the Tampa area, and loving the warmth of it....though I miss seeing a snowfall occasionally, and the Fall colors.
Welcome!
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Cindy Texas
True Blue Farmgirl
52 Posts
Cynthia
Mena
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 11:45:09 AM
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Angel,
I just joined this site and I plan to pick strawberries with ya'll if I can. I enjoyed reading your story and I can relate to what you are saying about the weather. I was born and raised in Texas and so I haven't gotten to experience the leaves changing colors or really even much of a winter. That is one of the reasons why we would like to move to either Arkansas or Missouri. I don't think I could take it much colder than that though. I can't wait to meet you at the next Southern Fried Farmgirls meeting. Do you have land or animals? If so how much? I love to hear everyones stories.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 11:48:18 AM
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Welcome Angel!! You sound great! It will be fun getting to know you! Boy, I wish there were ripe strawberrries here! Where I grew up they would be in season now.. I do miss that!!!! But..I love it here and should be thankful for all I DO have.
I bet we can all learn so much from you!
I used basic H years ago when a friend was selling Shaklee. It did work great. Had forgotten all about it!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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lonestargal
True Blue Farmgirl
607 Posts
Kristi
Texas
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 7:44:36 PM
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 8:27:31 PM
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Welcome Angel! I remember Shaklee products! Didn't know they were still around! See you around the forum! Julia V.
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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sonflowergurl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katee
Tampa 'Burbs
FL
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 10:37:41 PM
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Oh yeah, the protein drink! I hated it when I was a kid, my mom made me drink it (she was a Shaklee distributor at the time). I've found myself actually craving it from time to time as an adult though! ROFL Kay, are you talking about the scrub stuff that's in a little plastic jar? I remember some that smelled like bubble gum and we used it to scrub out the tub and the sinks.
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Mar 31 2006 : 03:48:04 AM
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Hi Angel!
So glad you joined in. The gals are great around here and you will certainly make tons of friends.
I laughed at your friend's comment.....we live near the surface of the sun.....what a great way to describe our heat, and funny, too. I've never lived anywhere else but down here in the Gulf area. I've lived in New Iberia, LA and in New Orleans.....the weather is the same....hot and sticky. I don't know anything any different. Sadly, I've never seen the fall colors or snow. What great memories you have of the New England area.
See ya' around!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Shaklee Lady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Angel
Porter,Tx. (N.Houston area)
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2006 : 8:52:08 PM
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Thank you so very much for such wonderfully warm welcome!! Sorry for not getting back earlier, but had to get away from the computer yesterday to get other things done, this website is addicting! Did get more garden work done yesterday, had some more rows to make & got some peppers in, didn't get the flowers in, so they just got watered till hopefully tomorrow, they'll see the ground/flower bed. Today was crazy, was called in to go help my husbands & his families business,(Automotive Air/Cond./Radiator/& exhaust work) folks didn't show up, etc. so he was short handed. Well,I got to wear the hat of picked-up & delivery driver, receptionist, etc. for the shop. Amazing how us ladies can wear so many hats..ha-ha. all the time, just part of life it seems.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the nice responses to Shaklee, I wasn't sure whether to mention it or not. The product some of you ladies mentioned that smells like bubble gum to clean with is called At-Ease, still in a jar, but now to stay up with the times I guess, there also is the liquid form for non-scratching.
My website is www.shaklee.net/allen if someone would like more info. or products,& yes the Basic-H is great stuff for so many things. I was turned onto the company in the 70's & loved the products, was going to work it as a business but I just didn't like inventory, deliveries, & collections (sound familiar, like what I had to do today for the shop, yuk) so I kinda let the opportunity get away from me. But now it's like a whole new company, with the internet & 800 #'s I don't have that baggage as I call it, anymore. Somethings ordered & just drop shipped to the customer if they want, I love it, now! Also having new products to stay on the cutting edge & management,international markets, etc. this time I'm not going to let this get away from me. So thank you again for a warm reception. I got to get to bed & catch some zzz's for now, cause I got to get up tomorrow at 4 in the morning,(I know many of you ladies that's probably your usual get up time, but for me it's usually 5:30-6:30) so later for now. Have a great weekend everyone. Got to read & see how to do these smiley faces & such, they are cute. So smilies to all, take care...Angel
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sonflowergurl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katee
Tampa 'Burbs
FL
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2006 : 01:31:31 AM
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BasicH question, it can be used for a "pesticide" on lawns/gardens, right? (and it's organic) I'm just wondering if it will do anything to fireants or fleas... I seem to remember putting it in a sprayer when I was growing up.
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akcowgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
Valerie
Homer
Alaska
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Apr 01 2006 : 09:10:55 AM
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Welcome, You guys are so lucky to have ripe stawberries already. i can't even see my ground yet. I still have atlest a foot an a half of snow. I have never heard of Shaklee i will have to check it out. Hope you have a great time picking strawberries.
Valerie
Alaska Girl all the way
Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
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Shaklee Lady
Farmgirl in Training
47 Posts
Angel
Porter,Tx. (N.Houston area)
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2006 : 11:17:17 AM
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Hi Katee,
I thought (before this week went unexpectedly all crazy on me) that I had left you a message in reply to your question. In looking to follow-up with you I realize I hadn't (sorry) submitted the reply, of me telling you I know the Basic-H makes water wetter (I know sounds strange but true, can explain more if you want, it's cool) also good for the soil & helps with fleas, etc. Also, what I was going to tell you was that I would get more information. Well since I now have it, not sure what the mixture on the fleas I'll check into that.. Here's some info. I had & from others, more than you asked for but since many ladies had mentioned knowing about Basic-H thought of passing some of the 1001+ uses to help:
I have this on ants, have to check about fireants,
hate them their bites are awful!
From: "Tom & Pam Apple" This Basic-H mixture has worked great for folks on the small ants coming in around the kitchen window and the thresholds of the outside doors. Some people have concerns about the veg. oil used in the mixture, but it is needed to make it stick, and it is such a small amount that it has not stained or discolored our off-white carpeting. One of my customers was having problems with ants, had an exterminator spray around the outside of her house and inside around entryways, but still had a problem. She was thrilled with this simple mixture took care of the problem. Good luck!
ANTS & MISC. BUGS ENTERING HOME: Mix 1 tablespoon Basic-H or liquid dish detergent and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (to make it stick) in 1 quart of water. Spray around basement drains, baseboards, doors & windows (inside & out), or other areas where bugs are entering. It is recommended that you repeat approximately once a month, if necessary. This is supposed to be safe for spraying as a fogger for mosquitoes, too.
From: "Patty Palma" Natural Weed Killer
1 gallon water
1 TBSP of Shaklee Basic H
1/2 cup of vinegar
Makes the best weed killer and it is safe
From:Barbara, Here is information about using Basic-H as a soil conditioner, gleaned from several documents I've collected, including a Shaklee brochure from 1995, and the "red" Agriculture Booklet. Basic-H Concentrated Soil Conditioner (no longer available) was just another name for our favorite household cleaner. In order for it to be sold to farmers, the product had to be packaged separately, and approved state by state for agricultural use. So, today we just use the Concentrated Organic Cleaner -- same product, same results!
1,000 sq ft is an area about 50 x 20. DO NOT apply mixture directly on growing plants other than grass.
1. When laying down sod, or on new fill soil: 1 pint Basic-H to 3 gallons water = covers 1,000 sq. ft. Apply to wet soil.
2. For problem soils, including clay: 1 pint Basic-H to 2-5 gallons water = covers 800-1,000 sq. ft. Apply to wet soil.
3. For general applications, including control of soil erosion: 1 gallon Basic-H to 40-50 gallons water = covers 1 acre.
4. For small applications, such as transplanting: 1 oz. (2 T) Basic-H to 1 gallon water.
Hope this helps!
From:abbie Fly Spray
I am using basic h as a fly spray on my horses and it works great. It keeps their coats soft and they don't mind it in fact they beg for it & it keeps all the biting bugs off of them. I dilute it 4 parts water to one part basic h. Which makes it very cheap fly spray!
General Cleaning: 1 teaspoon Basic-H to a quart of warm water to clean doors, woodwork, walls, & ceiling.
Appliances & Bathroom Factures: Use 1/2 teaspoon Basic-H & ˝ teaspoon Basic-G in 16 oz. spray bottle of water to leave refrigerators odor-free and sanitary.
Dishes: 1 teaspoon Basic-H in the dishpan water and soak dishes for a few minutes. ˝ teaspoon Basic-H in a dirty pot or pan and soak off stuck on food.
Floors: 1 Tablespoons each Basic-H & Basic-G to a gallon of cold water and mop & sanitize floors. To remove wax 1 Tablespoon of Basic-I to a gallon of water.
Fruits & Vegetables: ˝ teaspoon Basic-H to a pint of water to remove residues of Poisonous sprays and grime and grit from leafy veggies.
Woolens, Silks, Nylons, Fine Fabrics: 1-2 teaspoons Basic-H to a sink or basin of water. For spots, apply a drop or two directly on the spot and press in with thumb. Immerse garment in cold water solution of Basic-H. Let stand for a few minutes and then rinse with cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Spot Remover: Apply Basic-H directly on spot and use a toothbrush or finger to rub-rinse immediately as you have used full strength. (Coffee, lipstick, ink, grass, etc.)
Frying Oil or Grease: Add Basic-H to oil and swish with hand until you no longer feel grease, which the Basic-H will emulsify.
Remove Wall Paper: 2 Tablespoons Basic-H to a pail of hot water apply with swab or mop and lift off. Then use 1 Tablespoon Basic-H per gallon to clean off residue.
Diapers: ˝ teaspoon Basic-H and 1 teaspoon Basic-G in a pail of water.
Invisible Glove: Apply full strength to hands-let dry-then you can work on cars or in the dirt-when you wash your hands they will be nice and clean.
Air Filters: 1 teaspoon Basic-H to a quart of warm water will clean air filters leaving them free of dirt, oil, or chemical residue.
Rose Bushes: 1 teaspoons Basic-H to a gallon of water. Spray rose bushes with this solution to protect them from red spiders and diseases.
House Plants: Use a few drops of Basic-H in house plant water and watch them flourish. Wipe leaves with this solution.
Green Yards: 2 Tablespoons Basic-H to an ‘Ortho-type’ sprayer full of water-2 gallons of water through applicator to spray on lawn like liquid fertilizer.
Outside Windows: 1 Tablespoon Basic-H to an ‘Ortho-type’ sprayer full of water-2 gallons of water through applicator & spray on windows and screens
2 drops on a wet cloth to clean shoes will not remove polish and then shine shoes with a dry cloth.
1/4 tsp. in 16 oz spray bottle in water, spray on clothes in the dryer controls static cling/softens clothes.
2 drops in steam iron will help keep jets & interior clean.
2 drops on cutting stone for sharpening knives. Rinse off all traces of solution prior to using.
2 drops in ˝ cup of water for soaking contact lenses. Rinse all traces of solution prior to using.
4 drops in water in humidifier helps prevent rust & scum.
2 drops in qt.Of water every other week for houseplants
1/4 tsp. in water basin to wash your fruits and vegetables. Removes residues of sprays and grime of handling in transport. Also removes grit from leafy vegetables. Clean and crisp lettuce in a pan of cold water then rinse well.Place in plastic container or wrap, and place in refrigerator. Will stay fresh and crisp for days longer than usual.
4 drops as spot remover. Dampen lightly with water and apply directly on spotted area of rug, clothing, or upholstery to remove spots, then scrub & lightly add more water.
4 drops as gum remover. Use full strength to cover gum spot, leave set for a moment, then lift gum out.
2 tsp. for bathing. Add to tub of water. Run water full force for suds. Cleans gently, thoroughly, and safely. Skin feels like velvet. Leaves not bathtub rings. Will not cause infections in children.
*Use undiluted as a shaving aid. Apply to skin and shave. Rinse. You will receive a close shave and your skin will not dry out.
*Use undiluted as insect repellent. Apply full strength to exposed areas and allow to dry. Insets will not bite you. Jump in the shower to remove. Will rinse off nicely,leaving you clean. (Can also be applied straight to reduce itch of insect bites.)
Save your family & the environment from harmful chemicals & needless bottle waste.There are many, many more uses for each of the products. Doing our part with Basic-H!
1 qt. of Basic-H = 6,900 bottles of Windex.
or 371 -16 oz. bottles of Fantastik.
or 270 -22 oz. bottles of Mr. Clean
Didn't mean to make this long but different folks have different needs, Hope this helps someone. Best always to everyone & your families, Angel
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2006 : 7:23:15 PM
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Angel, Thanks for posting the information and also your website. I will definitely be ordering Basic-H and At Ease.
http://therusticcottage.etsy.com
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sonflowergurl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katee
Tampa 'Burbs
FL
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2006 : 08:57:15 AM
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Thanks for the info Angel. I wonder if I spray that ant spray in the fire ant hills if it will do anything good?!? I'll have to get some...when a little more money comes in! LOL
Looking Toward the Son,
Katee
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hammondfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Julie
New Caney
Texas
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Posted - Apr 10 2006 : 12:24:05 PM
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can't wait to pick stawberries on wed.
Best Regards,
Julie
Hammond Farm
People Tested Goat Approved
Hammond Farm
www.hammondfarm.com
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