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All Things Jill                                                                                                                                                                          April  2008

B A S I L
(Ocimum basilicum)

Known to the ancient Greeks as the king of plants, Basil is just as highly prized today as it was in ancient times. Though native to Iran and India, this annual herb of the Lamiaceae family can be found growing wildly on the hillsides of the sunny Mediterranean. Because of its habitat, the Basil plant appears in a great variety of forms. The leaves of a Basil plant can be dark or light green in color, as well as narrow or straight in form and when in bloom the purple-white flowers appear in clusters.

Prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to strengthen compassion, faith and bring clarity, Basil clears the sinuses, promotes digestion and stimulates circulation, especially in the respiratory system.

  In This Issue:

 \  Product Updates:
       Grapefruit + Ginger
        is here!

 \  Shades of Green:
        Bullfrog Power

 \  Retailer of the Month:
        Yukon Suspension Bridge

 \  New Website Features:
       Refer Your Friends and
       Cash In!

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Plastics

At our recent trade shows, the topic on everyone's lips was the current plastics scare.  Many of our customers asked what packaging we use and how the problem might affect us.

First of all, the plastic that is at the heart of the matter is PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and the chemicals that are used to create it. Of primary concern is phthalates (pronounced 'tha-,lāt) which give PVC its pliability or "give".  Phthalates never truly "bind" or bond to the PVC and have been shown to leach at a rate of 1% per year according to a 1998 report from the European Union Scientific Committee. PVC also contains other chemical compounds such as lead, barium, and cadmium, all of which can be harmful to your health.

100% of All Things Jill packaging is PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), more commonly referred to as polyester. Polyesters are used in a wide variety of products which we use everyday. Many clothes are made from it, and it is used as to bottle beverages, such as water and soft drinks. It also is used for microwave food trays and food packaging films. Extensive testing in Canada of PET has determined the material to be safe for use in the applications for which it has been designed and tested.

Everyday there are new reports of dangers and risks that may impact ourselves and our families. The key is to be a knowledgeable consumer and aware of what you are consuming. There are several websites that you can use to better understand the problem and how to protect you and your family from it.

Sources used for this article:  www.plastics.ca, Birth of a Mother, www.ecomall.com.

100% NATURAL
Grapefruit + Ginger is here!

A gloriously uplifting blend of African Grapefruit and Organic Ginger Root essential oils, our newest scent is sure refresh your mood.

Until May 15, when your order totals $50 or more* we'll throw in a FREE 15g Grapefruit + Ginger Body Butter.

Click here for more!

* before shipping & handling. No coupon necessary

All Things Jill is very proud to be the first soap/cosmetic vendor to be retailed at the Yukon Suspension Bridge. This world-class visitor attraction is located over the Tutshi Canyon on the South Klondike Highway, just a few miles north of the White Pass summit.

The Yukon Suspension Bridge is dedicated to providing an excellent overview of the history and nature of the areas surrounding their location, in museum quality outdoor interpretive exhibits.

The exhilarating crossing over white-water rapids of the Tutshi River and Canyon on their custom built footbridge completes the visitor experience to this part of Canada's vast North.

Click the logo above for more information

To find an All Things Jill retailer near you, click here

Shades of Green

Are you GREEN with envy?
Did you think that it's not easy being GREEN?

Well we are, and it was!  All Things Jill is now 100% Bullfrog powered, which means that all of our electricity comes from emissions-free sources like wind or low impact water! We are pretty proud but while it's only one small step for our company we think it's one great step for the earth.

Go to www.bullfrog.com to learn about Bullfrog and how you too can be 100% green.

 Refer a Friend to allthingsjill.ca
 and Cash In!

If you're already an All Things Jill customer, tell your friends about us and get rewarded!  When someone you know orders from www.allthingsjill.ca, ask him/her to place your name in the "Referred By" space at checkout*.

When they do, two things will happen:

• Your friend will save 10% on their first order**

• YOU will receive an e-coupon for $10 off the next time you order at allthingsjill.ca

For more info on this offer, check out http://www.allthingsjill.ca/refer.htm

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