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ONE JAR OF FOOT CREAM SPARKED AN ONGOING 30- YEAR BUSINESS ADVENTURE At Wolf Retirement Navigation, we love seeing our clients live life to the fullest — pursuing dreams, building businesses, and making memories. Alida, an amazing client of ours and the founder of A & J Wellness Products, recently shared the inspiring story behind her success. The journey began in 1994 when, as a person with Type 1 diabetes dealing with cracked and sore feet, she was gifted a jar of Bette K’s New Feet foot cream. After just a week of using the natural product, she noticed a significant improvement. Motivated by the results, Alida reached out to Bette, determined to represent her company and its natural products.
WINNER WINNER POTLUCK DINNER
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1 lb ground beef Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup finely chopped onion
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1 cup water
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3 tbsp butter
2 cans (10-3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 can (5 oz) chow mein noodles, divided
2 cups sliced, peeled potatoes 2 cups finely chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped carrots 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
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With just one small display box holding 12 jars of foot cream, she hit the road, tagging along on her husband John’s business trips. Her strategy was simple: Give each store a sample to try. By the end of her first day, 10 stores had placed orders. When she called Bette to share the news, Bette was thrilled and said, “You hit the jackpot!” From there, her business expanded, and she added different products like Danish wine accessories, French candy tins, and even Pool Noodles — long before they were a staple at well-known stores. When John retired in 2000, they sold everything and embraced a life at sea. They lived on a 33-foot sailboat for seven years before upgrading to a 42-foot sailboat for another 13 years. Business didn’t stop — she continued building her brand, bought a motorhome, and traveled the West Coast and Midwest. In 2019, they settled in Jacksonville and transitioned from life on the water to living on solid ground as “C.L.O.D.s” (Cruisers Living On Dirt). With a real office and air conditioning, she now represents three family-run businesses and supplies 500 independent health stores, pharmacies, and marine shops nationwide. Alida is the perfect example of what can become of a dream, a passion, all the while having tons of fun along the way! The right mindset can take you anywhere! We are so proud to call Alida a member of our WRN family!
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 2. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté potatoes, celery, carrots, green pepper, and onion for about 5 minutes. Add water, cover, and simmer for 4–5 minutes. Stir in soup and beef until well incorporated. 3. Sprinkle half the chow mein noodles into a greased, shallow 2-qt baking dish, and spoon meat mixture over noodles. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and remaining noodles. Bake, uncovered, another 10 minutes or until heated through.
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