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Longaberger announced this past week that the company, famous for its hand woven baskets, will begin selling the American Home Pottery collection in just a month. The new collection which will include plates, bowls, and mugs will all be stamped with the words “Made in America,” and will be available to consumers March 1st.

Longaberger will continue to sell its current pottery line, which is made in Asia, but hopes the newest products will appeal to the many consumers who in these hard economic times have become conscious of buying American to help others stay employed and to strengthen and rebuild the economy.

The company’s new line of pottery will be made in three locations in the west and Midwest. For some unknown reason, the company is choosing to keep the location of these three facilities secret. The company said that are still working out details with suppliers and is open to adding additional pottery makers.

“Made in America matters,” company president and chief executive Tami Longaberger said in a press release. “Rebuilding our nation’s economy requires an investment in America and its workers. It is the right thing to do. It is what we’re about.”

Pottery accounts for about 15 percent of the company’s sales. While the new line of pottery will cost slightly more than the current line produced in Asia, the benefits of buying and supporting the made in the U.S. pottery, far out way the few extra bucks that you will spend on the products.

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Whipped ostrich eggs, olive oil and dough mixed with resin and milk. Not exactly the most appetizing ingredients, but women in search of beautiful skin in ancient Egypt were onto something. For centuries women have been blending a variety of ingredients in pursuit of an elixir that will promote radiant, youthful skin.

Jafra believes this age-old search has been met with the launch of its new ROYAL JELLY collection,

JAFRA’s new ROYAL JELLY collection pairs traditional, time-tested star ingredient – royal jelly – with cutting-edge technology to help prolong skin vitality and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The new product line now includes ROYAL JELLY Milk Balm Advanced, which combines royal jelly, JAFRA’s exclusive Cellspan Complex and Sirtuin Activators.

Royal jelly’s anti-aging properties are well-known throughout history. Long considered the “fountain of youth,” royal jelly is produced by young bees and used to nourish and prolong their queen bee’s life. It is a rich treasure chest of proteins, carbohydrates, essential lipids, fatty acids and vitamins. This elixir is so unique; it cannot be entirely reproduced in any laboratory.

“What’s revolutionary about the star of our new line, ROYAL JELLY Milk Balm Advanced, is that we have successfully united one of nature’s most superior ingredients with the best of science,” said Janice Jackson, JAFRA senior vice president & chief marketing officer. “Sirtuin protein enzymes in our skin become dormant over time, which leads to premature aging.”

If you are interested in getting free Jafra products, they are now holding a special where if you host a party, you can qualify for some fee goodies. Check the site for more info.

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The first bottles of Tahitian Noni’s newest health formula, NatureBorn Whole Health Complex, have just been shipped out to customers. Tahitian Noni is the best selling noni beverage in the world, and the company says that NatureBorn is the perfect companion to their best selling product. Noni claims that the new supplement contains ingredients that can help lower cholesterol in as little as four weeks, protect the body from free radicals and support heart health.

The all natural proprietary Whole Health Complex blend contains the same powerful antioxidant blend found in the Tahitian Noni beverage. The NatureBorn Health Complex contains an extensive list of vitamins, minerals and fruits. The formula contains natural essential enzymes, activators and bioflavanoids that help your body not only absorb the vitamins but use them more effectively.

The all natural formula contains no synthetic vitamins and is animal free as well as 100% vegetarian.

The 12 year old company that started with only one product, and has since expanded to provide health care products, skin care, and nutritional supplements, is thrilled about their newest product.. The products founder, Dr. Ralph Heinicke, a world renowned noni expert, is especially proud of his newest creation for the Tahitain Noni customers., “I have studied plant physiology all my life, and Tahitian Noni NatureBorn is the result of my passion to create the perfect daily supplement,” stated Dr. Heinicke. “There is no comparison to this product.”

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Gold Canyon - An Arizona based Home Goods company - has just unveiled its first ever line of all natural home cleaning products. The collection of cleaners, called, Homeology, is a Plant Based Cleaning System featuring 3 “green” products to clean everything in the home from floors to glass.

Gold Canyon was founded in 1997 by Curt and Karen Waisath. The company offers candles, home décor and bath and body products. Now, the company is excited about its new environmentally friendly collection of household cleaners.

Homeology products combine all natural ingredients with the added benefit of Aromatherapy to create eco-friendly and effective products that people can feel good about using around the home. All cleaners are packaged in bottles that can be recycled and are biodegradable.

The product line includes;

ALL PURPOSE- which is what it says it is, an all purpose cleaner infused with rosemary, peppermint, and spearmint. The cleaner can be used on all household surfaces.

GLASS- is of course, the glass cleaner, which contains lemon, and lavender for streak free shine on windows and mirrors.

FLOOR- this citrusy cleaner which has lavender oil, eucalyptus and orange extracts is an easy point and shoot cleaner that does not need to be diluted. It is safe on all floor surfaces including, laminate, linoleum, hardwood and marble.

The “green” cleaning products will become available on May 1, 2008. With so many companies no creating products that are all natural and biodegradable, it is easy to protect your home and family from harsh chemicals. I use natural cleaning products in my home, and I can vouch for the fact that they work just as well as those with harsh chemicals. A great added benefit of the Gold Canyon products is that they use Aromatherapy oils that will leave your house smelling great.

We have done a lot of stories lately on companies and their Green Products.

Throughout the month of May, Gold Canyon will offer specials on the new cleaners which is if you buy All Purpose, you get Glass free.

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