Article: Couple builds business on natural products Honey Tree's natural foods, homeopathic remedies, cosmetics are badges of their lifestyle

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GURNEE - After using homeopathy and organic products for decades, Robert Jeffers and wife Patricia Martinez-Jeffers of Waukegan opened their own natural store in Gurnee.

"This has always been our passion," Patricia said. "This is our lifestyle."

Their store, Honey Tree, opened in Saratoga Square a couple weeks ago and sells homeopathic remedies, vitamins, whole food supplements and Earth-friendly cleaning products. They also plan to expand their selection of natural beauty products and organic food.

They're not jumping on the "green" bandwagon. They've been using natural products for years. Robert owned a natural store under the same name in the 1970s in Normal.

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