Life is a journey.....

"It takes time to settle into a house, to learn to love it right, to make it feel homegrown." Janet S. Wong, Homegrown House

Friday, February 8, 2013

Wild about Wildtree

A few months ago I joined Wildtree, I was not sure what I was getting into, but I loved the products and was looking forward to sharing it with my friends and family.  I haven't written a blog ( http://majirosfamily.blogspot.com/2012_10_01_archive.html ) post since I initially held my own Freezer Meal Workshop, and since then I have joined the company and held a few Freezer Meal Workshops and Tasting parties.  I thought it was time to share some more information for those who do not follow me on Facebook.
 

From the Wildtree Website:

"Our Mission

Wildtree offers the highest quality herbs, spices and culinary blends that are free of preservatives, additives, fillers and promote a healthier lifestyle. We believe in the value of making cooking a quicker, easier, more healthful project for those who are short on time. Wildtree also offers a fun adventure for those who wish to be more creative in the kitchen. We offer our representatives the opportunity to earn unlimited income and have a home based business that allows them to live the American Dream."
 
What is a Freezer Meal Workshop? 
There are many menu options to choose from for a Freezer Meal Workshop.  Once you choose what menu you like, you can invite friends to come to the workshop.  I will provide you with an invite and set up a Facebook event.  Prior to the workshop (2 weeks) your guests will order bundles through me that will be used to put together the meals. All the menus have 10 meals on them, and depending on your family size, could be split into 20 meals.  (On average people have been getting about 15 meals  unless they have a large family/older children).  The Wildtree bundles range from $74-78 and with that you get 7 products that you will use for the meals and also go home with lots of leftover products, enough to make many more meals, side dishes, etc.  While this investment seems high, you will realize after your first workshop, it is totally worth it and helps expand your menu planning.  General groceries to complete the meals will run you anywhere from $50-$100plus, it just depends on where you shop, how much you buy organic, if you can get meat on sale, etc.  Must menus end up cheaper than what you would spend eating out.  If you host a workshop and have 6 or more participants (other than yourself) you earn your bundle for free!  Most of my hostesses have earned over $100 in free products, I have had 2 earn over $200 and one earn over $400.  Once you start talking about freezer meals, you will have no problem finding people to participate!
 
What is a Tasting Party?
A tasting party is a great way to try some Wildtree products, learn about the company, and order some items to try.  I provide the hostess with lots of samples to make for everyone to try.  Some of my favorites to serve would be; Ranch Dressing, Hearty Spaghetti Blend, pizza dough made into breadsticks, our signature Grapeseed Oils, Dill Dip, Alfredo, Garlic Galore dip, and Tacos. Invite some friends over, enjoy some yummy food, and do some shopping from the convenience of home! 
 
 
 
 


I am also working on building our team!  If you are interested in earning extra money, getting a discount on great products, and making your own schedule, please let me know! There is plenty of opportunity in many areas of the US to grow, build, and make money!

www.mywildtree.com/smajiros


Thursday, February 7, 2013

Valentine's Day Projects


We have been stuck at home all week.  D has a case of breakthrough chicken pox.
Here is the general info (medTV, my mom sent it to me) 
"If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, it is called a breakthrough infection. This infection is believed to be caused by a wild-type varicella virus. A breakthrough infection is usually very mild with fewer skin lesions (usually less than 50) lasting only a few days, with no fever or a low fever, and few other chickenpox symptoms. Breakthrough infection is estimated to occur in approximately 2 percent of vaccinations per year. The rate does not appear to increase with length of time since vaccination.
Vaccinated people who get this milder form of chickenpox may still spread the disease to others who are not protected. Therefore, these individuals should stay at home until the blisters have formed scabs; if there are no blisters present, they should stay home until no new spots or bumps are forming."
She doesn't itch, thankfully!   But she has a few stubborn spots that haven't dried up.  We have a snow storm blowing in tonight, so my guess is we will be stuck home tomorrow too. 
 
We have broke out some old toys, made some homemade finger paint, gotten our Valentine's cards done, etc.  All in all we have survived.
 
I thought it would be fun to revisit old Valentine's Day projects and maybe inspire a few to get crafty!
D's first Valentine's


I used this picture to send Valentine's Day cards to family and friends!

2nd Valentine's :  We were in Tokyo and sent this picture home for everyone!

working on her first real Valentine's Day cards for her class.

Watercolor

These took awhile to complete, but turned out super cute!  I just got blank cards and she painted on each one.

Her goodies from her first party! 

Valentine snack at preschool (2 years old)

Party at school (3 years old)


I thought I got a better picture of this, but we did an owl theme Valentine with a pencil, the owl was perched on the pencil.  She signed her name.

Her goodies from us! (3 Years old)

4 Years old

Working on a Valentine.

Special Cake for V-day


A fun homemade book D made for her teacher last year!  It turned out so cute.

5 Years Old--Kindergarten Party goodies