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Studies have shown that 20 percent of the U.S. population over the age or 85 suffers from some form of dementia. You have a better chance of avoiding falling into this statistic by using mental exercises to keep your brain cells active and more efficient as you age.
Experts suggest that lifelong learning combined with other healthy-lifestyle habits can prolong your life by at least two years. Dr. Gary Small, author of "The Longevity Bible" and chief of UCLA's Memory and Aging Research Center, says that just one mental boost can translate to a 7 percent gain in mental sharpness. And the more you do, the higher the percentage, Small said.
The key is to pick up a book more often, take up crosswords and play brain teasers. Such actions can lower your risk for Alzheimer's by nearly a third.
You'll also find that mental exercises can also improve your brain's speed and memory today. Fun games that rely on logic, word skills, math and more provide great benefit even if you play them a few minutes each day.
Snack Smarter: +2 to 6 Years
Everybody loves a snack now and then. The right snack can help you get through your day and also provide great health benefits if chosen wisely.
According to research in the British Medical Journal, a daily handful of dark chocolate and almonds, plus fruits, vegetables, and even a glass of wine, can increase a woman's lifespan by 4.8 years and a man's by 6.6 years. The foods are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and other nutrients that can lower your heart disease risk by 76 percent.
The age gains also come from a 22-percent drop in breast-cancer risk linked to consuming less fat and fewer calories as you eat more fruit, veggies and whole grains.
When it comes to veggies, raw is the key word because cooking can deplete up to 30 percent of the antioxidants in vegetables. Italian researchers found that eating as little as 1 cup of raw vegetables daily can add two years to your life.
And when you're looking for something to wash those snacks down, remember that regular intake of caffeine, which puts more stress on your heart and body, can cut your life expectancy by six months.
Stay In Bed Longer: +2 Years
It's a paradox. We all like sleep. We all complain about not getting enough sleep. But then we never seem to get enough sleep.
According to the National Sleep Foundation's 2009 "Sleep in America" poll, the number of Americans who sleep less than six hours a night jumped from 13 percent to 20 percent over the past eight years. And those who reported sleeping eight hours or more a night dropped from 38 percent to 28 percent.
The poll pegged the average nightly amount of sleep for Americans at six hours, 40 minutes on weekdays/workdays, while most people need an average of seven to eight hours.
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated because it allows the neurons in the brain to become less active and undergo repair. Without repair these nerve cells are unable to function properly with the result that people find that they have trouble with memory and concentration.
Sticking to a regular bedtime is one key to getting a good night's sleep, along with exercising regularly and avoiding foods and drinks high in caffeine for at least eight hours prior to bedtime.
The foundation's tips also recommend using your bedroom for only sleep and sex to strengthen the association between bed and sleep. Removing work materials, computers and televisions from the sleep environment will go a long way toward accomplishing this.
Have More Sex: +3 to 8 Years
A few extra winks under the covers isn't the only bedroom activity you can partake in to extend your life. Sex is another key to living a longer and healthier life.
The years you can add to your lifespan by spending more time in the bedroom -- or wherever else you want, we're not the kind to judge -- comes from a combination of several factors.
The British Medical Journal says that regular sexual activity, meaning two to three times a week, can cut your chance of heart disease and stroke in half. Regular sex can also provide a two- to three-year gain by lowering your blood pressure, improving your sleep and boosting your immunity. The fact that it can burn 200 calories doesn't hurt either.
And if said sex comes as part of a happy marriage, census research shows you'll get another five years added onto your tab.
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Wiener Love
Ahh, the hot dog, linked with baseball for what seems like, well, forever. If not forever, then at least 100 years or so, though the actual date of the momentous marriage of American favorites is not exactly known. Hot dogs are also referred to as frankfurters, franks, wieners, or wienies, though I personally can't use the last two and keep a straight face, due to my son's use of those terms to mean something else entirely.
According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, the hot dogs consumed at MLB ballparks during the 2008 season would round the bases 41,667 times – enough to stretch from Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. to AT&T Park in San Francisco! That's a lot of dogs!
Babe Ruth supposedly liked hot dogs – a lot. Legend has it that the Babe gorged himself on 12 to 18 hot dogs before collapsing on a train ride in April 1925. A week later he underwent surgery for an intestinal abscess. This dried-up, partially consumed hot dog on display at the Baseball Reliquary was supposedly part of that binge.
What I'd like to know is why someone saved this? Eww! And where has it been for the all the intervening years? Somebody's attic must have really reeked!
In all likelihood, the vast majority of hot dogs consumed at baseball games are purchased at concession stands, or from the vendor if you don't want to get out of your seat. But why have your hot dog just handed to you, when it can come flying through the air instead!
At Reading Phillies games, the Crazy Hot Dog Vendor will fling your hot dog with all his might. Unfortunately there are occasional delivery "malfunctions", as seen here:
I've circled the errant hot dog. Presumably some "lucky" fan only got a bun. The Crazy Hot Dog Vendor is actually pretty popular – so much so that he even had his own bobble head given away at a game.
But sometimes the dogs need to travel farther. In Salem, VA, the Avalanche mascot Muggsy will fire them into the stands with this nifty contraption:
The vast reaches of a major league stadium require something even more powerful. Something like this howitzer of hot dog delivery systems, employed by the Phillie Phanatic:
The main problem tends to be that frequently, bits of hot dog, bun, and wrapper rain down on the fans in the rows in between the launcher and the intended target. Oh well, I guess the old-fashioned way is best after all. So no matter how your hot dog is delivered to you this season, enjoy! And don't think too much about what's actually in it.
(sources: Babe Ruth hot dog from http://www.baseballreliquary.org; hot dog statistics from http://www.hot-dog.org; other photos mine)
Quiz Answers
As promised, here are the answers to yesterday's quiz.
1) Simon and Garfunkel. The line is from the song "Mrs. Robinson", featured in the movie "The Graduate".
2) Centerfield, from the song of the same name.
3) Bruce Springsteen, from the song "Glory Days".
4) Phil "The Scooter" Rizzuto, in the song "Paradise by the Dashboard Light".
5) Manny Ramirez. The song is called "Moonshot Manny".
6) "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now"
7) Sister Sledge
8) Bay Sluggas, Inc.
9) Bernie Williams
Extra Innings:
b) Black Train Jack, on the album "No Reward". I saw this CD and was tempted to buy it simply because I really like that photo, and I was intrigued by their use of it. But I didn't. So I have no idea what their music even sounds like.
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OMG…I used to work in a processing plant that made chicken dogs. Yes, I was VERY poor…anyway, after I saw how they were made and what went in them, never ate them again. Hot dogs are even worse. So, if I am desperate and there is nothing else to eat, I close my eyes and pretend it is pizza.
Mmmmm….I don't care what's in them. I love my ballpark hot dogs. I wish I had one right now!
Nice blog!
As long as the dogs are under 5 dollars and my dads paying, I'm just fine.
Sam http://believerinphilly09.mlblogs.com/
Julia – I got this one on eBay. I missed the game they gave them away at, it was a really rainy evening.
Jenn – Please do not ever tell me any of the details about this!
Kathy – I'm a great practitioner of "nutritional denial"; I like mine with mustard and sauerkraut.
Sam – Welcome! Gotta get there on Dollar Dog Night.
Thanks all for stopping by!
Your hot dog post reminded me of a game at Yankee Stadium in '07. I was sitting in a lower field box and a hot dog vendor on the level above tipped his cart over by mistake. All that boiling hot dog juice came raining down on people below (not on me; I was safe). Boy, did it cause a commotion! The entire stadium smelled like hot dogs, which used to make me hungry, but now? Not so much!
Jane, that just sounds so nasty! Can you imagine riding the subway home from the game reeking of eau-de-wiener? Blech!

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President Barack Obama meets with Saudi King Abdullah at Rawdat Khuraim, Saudi Arabia, on Friday.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia The United States is considering allowing shipments of portable air defense systems to Syrian rebels, a U.S. official said Friday, as President Barack Obama sought to reassure Saudi Arabias king that the U.S. is not taking too soft a stance in Syria and other Mideast conflicts.
The president and King Abdullah met for more than two hours at the aging monarchs desert oasis outside the capital city of Riyadh. Obama advisers said the two leaders spoke frankly about their differences on key issues, with the president assuring the king that he remains committed to the Gulf regions security.
Saudi officials have grown particularly concerned about what they see as Obamas tepid response to the Syrian civil war and have pressed the U.S. to allow them to play a direct role in sending the rebels the air defense systems commonly known as manpads. While administration officials have previously ruled out that option, a senior official said it was being considered, in part because the U.S. has been able to develop deeper relationships with the Syrian opposition over the past year.
The official said no final decision had been made and the president might ultimately decide against the proposal. One of Obamas top concerns continues to be whether the weaponry would fall into the wrong hands, according to the official, who was not authorized to discuss internal deliberations by name and commented only on condition of anonymity. The official cast the approach as less of a sudden change in position and more an indication of how the U.S. has viewed the issue for some time.
A second senior official said there had been no change in the U.S. position on manpads, but did not specifically rule out the notion that the option was under consideration.
Manpads are compact missile launchers with the range and explosive power to attack low-flying planes and helicopters. U.S. officials have estimated the Syrian government has thousands.
The decades-long alliance between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia has been a pillar of security arrangements in the Middle East. But as U.S. troops have pulled out of Iraq and Afghanistan, the kingdoms royal family has become increasingly anxious about Obamas positioning in the region.
Tensions reached a high point last fall after Obama decided against launching a military strike on Syria, choosing instead to back a plan to strip Syrian President Bashar Assad of his chemical weapon stockpiles. U.S. officials say the relationship has improved since then, with both sides making an effort to more closely coordinate their efforts to halt the Syrian conflict.
We are in a better place today than we were seven months ago, said Ben Rhodes, Obamas deputy national security adviser.
Beyond Syria, one of the kings biggest concerns has been the U.S.-led nuclear negotiations with Iran. The Saudis fear Irans nuclear program, object to Irans backing of the Assad government and see Tehran as having designs on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Officials said the nuclear negotiations were a primary topic of Fridays meeting, with Obama assuring the king that the U.S. was not glossing over Tehrans other provocations in order to get a final deal.
The president arrived in Riyadh Friday evening, then quickly boarded the presidential helicopter for a 30-minute flight to the kings desert camp. Obama walked through a row of military guards to an ornate room featuring a massive crystal chandelier and took a seat next to the king, who appeared to be breathing with the assistance of an oxygen tank.MORE IN Wire NewsUNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Full StoryTroubling as the details of the McLaren Report were, a news item out of Russia earlier this week... Full Story
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Before snow arrives for the duration of winter, however, little subtle hints of the past seasons can be found. A careful look on a mild day may yield a fishing spider basking on a sun-warmed rock. A couple of species of butterflies have been spotted this past month, and salamanders may occasionally be spotted on the ground during warm days before the ground gets a chance to freeze.
Many of these critters hibernate or otherwise shelter in protected areas during the winter season, while other species of insects are at the end of their lifecycle and are last seen during the month of November. During a mild day in November, a walk through a field or forest may show the snow-like flight of the woolly aphid or some of the other November nuances.


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"August: Osage County" isn't so much a movie as it is a competitive act-off.
And, while the cast is no doubt impressive, the experience is often exhausting (and often borderline silly). It's a case study for why what works on stage sometimes doesn't work at the movies.
The stage play by Tracy Letts (and adapted by Letts for the screen) follows an Oklahoma family brought back together by a family crisis. It's a shame this film got a post-holiday release, because the Weston family would make your family dysfunction pale in comparison.
The fiery, pill-popping matriarch Violet (Meryl Streep turned up to 11) brings out the worst in her daughters (Julia Roberts, Julianne Nicholson and Juliette Lewis). The men around the dinner table (Chris Cooper, Dermot Mulroney, Benedict Cumberbatch) generally do their best to duck and cover.
I'm a little torn on "August: Osage County." On the one hand, I thought it was kinda awful, and on the other hand, I kinda want to see it again. And not in a "so bad it's good" way.
To say that the talented cast was let loose would be an understatement. Director John Wells didn't need to yell "Cut!" so much as needed to yell "Stop!" It's like everyone on set was trying to out-emote one another.
That all the acting was just so, well, big can work on-stage, but as the camera dances around actors who seem to be projecting to the cheap seats, things can get ridiculous, especially as the melodrama of the plot twists take hold.
Honestly, the 2013 performance best compared to Meryl Streep in "Osage County" is James Franco as Alien in "Spring Breakers." That's how over-the-top. Roberts is actually great, although her acting style and Streep's are like oil and water at times.
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When I was involved in a cult they interrupted me constantly. "Enough with the story already. Just tell us in ten words what happened."
I should've known better. In my life, nothing's ever straightforward. One story is a skein from another, equally vital and germane. From there, I weave an intricate design, a pattern of words to provide a scenario, background and rationale to what occurred, what may occur and the importance of whatever I have to convey. To reduce a situation to ten words makes as much sense as Albert Camus' character in "L'Etranger" who stated, "Au cause du soleil."
Still, it took ten years to acknowledge I made a huge mistake. At the end, I was proud not to have been brainwashed.
Okay, the cult threw me out. The Grand Poobah pulled me aside. "God knows we tried. You're way too disruptive for us. Those one-liners of yours are a major distraction."
To understand how I got immersed in the land of Nanu Nanu, I need to address the phone call that changed my life.
"You must take this seminar!" exclaimed my closest friend. "You wouldn't believe what happened to me afterwards!" He then recounted a garbled story about going to a social function, meeting Russian delegates and concluding a million dollar deal over a handshake. He quit his job as an executive in a Fortune 10 company and overnight opened a consulting firm in Russia even though he lived in Canada. It was quite a bit to absorb in three minutes.
In the midst of his narrative, a deviation from who he was as a level-headed ex-military businessman, he paused to ask me this pivotal question: "Do you trust me with your life?"
How could I say no? He was, after all, my closest friend. In candor, he grabbed my attention at the onset when I heard, "concluding a million dollar deal over a handshake."
"Hey, if this is all it takes to make a million dollars, I'm there," I said.
Days later I entered a large room with a hundred other puzzled people. They, as well, were bamboozled through loved ones to take a seminar without having any idea what it was about. All I knew was my friend exhibited an excitement and zest he hadn't had for a long time. Also, my curiosity was piqued as to what could've caused him to do something as farfetched as leave his long-term stellar career for some nebulous business venture. Let's not forget about that million dollar handshake.
A man walked up to the podium. After getting our undivided attention, he cited the following quote:
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
I was hooked.
From an early age, my mother insisted I speak French with her. My grandparents insisted on speaking Yiddish to instill a cultural identity. This linguistic tug of war defined my formative years and ignited a love of language. By the time I achieved fluency in reeling off parts of a chicken's body in Yiddish (even though I didn't know the corresponding parts of the human body in English), my tutelage came to an abrupt end due to my grandparents' untimely deaths.
Around this time my father took center stage. Dad was a man of taste and distinction who taught me to treasure and love the English language. Each year he escorted me to the local public library.
"Feel free to ask the kind librarian whatever you want," he instructed, planting me at her desk before he sped off. I was diversion while he stole the latest edition of the Merriam Webster dictionary. He needed to replace the beaten up, dog-eared and scotch-taped one he stole the previous year. For Dad was Master of The New York Times crossword puzzles and the Merriam Webster dictionary his bible.
"Done!" he crowed in joy each morning. "Less than five minutes! And in ink!"
My brother and I egged him on with a stopwatch. "Dad, we want to time you!" That was when he was in his glory, sweating bullets, pressing deeply with his pen under the curious and demonic eyes of his offspring.
Daily, Dad thumbed through the dictionary pages to select words to augment our minds through vocabulary. Which didn't help a seven year old in the school bus. I learned that calling a classmate 'poo-poo head' didn't inspire a fight. However, tossing a 'genetic anomaly, a throwback' or, even worse, 'schmeggegah' brought out fists, fueled from my tonal quality more so than the words' underlying meanings.
I can only blame my father, who primed me to fall headfirst into this cult, which defined itself through languaging. At the initial seminar as well as the subsequent ones I took over ten years I became versatile in the mechanics of molding words to do my bidding. I crafted a future in the future, not a way to relive the past. All it required was words.
Bit by bit, though, I understood their true potency. I witnessed experts at disembowelment and manipulation who harmed and maligned people without their awareness, simply to enroll them into additional courses at the cult. The last few years I made a stand against evil, beleaguering cultists, pointing out their hypocrisy, their self-serving and what I liked to call, "the pea pod mentality."
My mother asked me, "Why bother? It's no longer any fun for you. The only thing you're getting is annoyed. Is it really worth it?"
Twelve years after barring me from the cult, the Grand Poobah himself invited me to take one last course. In shock, I sat in disbelief listening to gobbledygook, a doublespeak of doubletalk. It made me wonder what captivated me in the first place to spend ten years of my life and oodles of money taking courses that were essentially meaningless.
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This morning two trucks got loaded up at Petco Park and then headed out to Arizona. They're expected to get to Peoria by three this afternoon. Man, that's exciting. I can't wait for the boys to get out there and get ready for the season. It's going to be so great. You have no idea how excited I am about the first Spring Training game this season. It's been so long since I've heard a baseball game!! It's going to be so great to hear the voices of Ted, Jerry, and Andy calling some Padres baseball. Ahhh I can't wait!!
But before we get that far…we've got the Fan Fest tomorrow!!! I am so super excited!!! I can't believe that in 24 hours I'm going to be at Petco Park. I miss that place soo much, and I can't wait to be there.
I'm really really excited about interacting with a lot of Padres fans. It's going to be so much fun to hang out with Hyun Young again (though I doubt we're going to be just hanging around much; there's going to be so much to do!), and I really hope that we'll be able to meet a lot of new Padres fans. If you see us, be sure to say hi! I'll be wearing my new and improved Kevin Kouzmanoff jersey:
And Hyun Young will be wearing her David Eckstein autographed jersey🙂
Like I said, if you see us, be sure to say hey. We love meeting new Padres fans!!
I can't wait to have an incredible day out at the ballpark tomorrow!!
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Kaybee, I can't wait to see your pictures and your blog post about your exciting day!!!
Looking forward to seeing the pictures and reports from you and Hyun Young!
I can't believe that yesterday was my first year anniversary with my blog. Time sure flies when you are having fun.
Looking forward to seeing pictures from yesterday!! Hope you had a great time!! I know what you mean about Truck Day, they should really make it a national holiday or something!! Good luck this year!!


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First thing's first, DON'T GO OUT AND BUY A SKIRT PATTERN. Most of them are just rectangles! You don't need them! This is a great way to use those scrap pieces without investing too much of your time! What's more, if you use a coupon when buying your fabric you could make each skirt for somewhere around $5 or less depending on how much you spend per yard. Only one yard is needed.The tutorial will teach you how to make each of these skirts which are included in the giveaway as well.
I'm all about sewing the quick and dirty way! Fast is key. I have such a low attention span, if a project takes more than a couple hours I'm far more likely to abandon it. This little project will add to your wardrobe but only take 20 minutes or less....no lie....I promise!
The key is to have all your materials in front of you before you begin. Searching for items around the house is so time consuming AND frustrating! Having everything at hand makes a project seem twice as simple.
For this project you will need in front of you a: threaded sewing machine, scissors, safety pin, elastic and of course fabric (about 3/4 to one yard). And I like to include a seam ripper because I always seem to need this at some point in any given project.
Once you have all those things you can begin. The best part about this tutorial is that there is no measuring tape involved which really cuts down on time! To really make this go by fast I used one yard that I purchased at the fabric store (typically 45" wide). As with most cotton fabrics the sides are sealed so that they do not fray. This is key because you will not have to hem the bottom of the skirt when done.
First take your material and fold it in half so that the two sealed sides meet.
Second. Cut down the middle. Be sure to keep both pieces completely equal because when you sew them together later they will have to match up evenly.
Third. Sew the two pieces right sides together at one end so that you have one long (not wide) piece.
Fourth. Now to sew a casing. To do this all you have to do is fold over the top raw edge (not the sealed bottom) about 1". Sew along the top and be sure to make the casing as large or as small as your elastic. A casing too small will make the elastic roll and a casing too large with bunch up your fabric when the elastic is relaxed.
In my photo I sealed the raw edge with my serger. You don't have to do this but if you have a serger it will help to keep from fraying.
Fifth. Now measure the elastic by wrapping it around your waist. BE SURE TO DO IT UNDER YOUR CLOTHING. I am doing it over mine because I was wearing a dress and didn't want to show everyone my undies:) Subtract about 2-3 inches from the amount you used to wrap around your waist and cut the elastic.
Six. Now to thread it through the casing you just made. If you have one of those plastic casing tools then by all means use that but if you don't (or can't find yours like me) attach a safety pin to one end of the elastic.
Seven. Push the safety pin through the casing easing it down the tunnel by bunching the fabric then moving it down the elastic. When the end of the elastic reaches the hole where you started to thread the elastic attach a safety pin to keep the elastic from pulling through the casing any further.
Eight. When the end of elastic meets the end of the casing be sure to stitch the ends of the casing and elastic so that it won't be pulled through the tunnel. Do this on both ends.
Nine. Finally sew sides together with right sides facing each other. Since you didn't trim the fabric at the bottom you won't need to sew a hem at the bottom unless you want to. Normally a 45" fabric will be long enough to fall at your knees when you cut it in half.
Turn right side out.AND YOU'RE DONE! New skirt.
Optional. I made another skirt and added a red peaking pettiskirt by simply sewing the red material under the hem I made in step four. But you can also add it at the beginning and fold it over with the hem. If you want it to peak out at the bottom you will have to trim your top layer so that it is shorter than your bottom layer. The top layer will then have to be hemmed so that you don't have a raw edge. This might add an extra 5-7 minutes to the project.
And if any of you were interested the dress I'm wearing is from Forever 21 and it was only $13.80!!!!
Since these skirts are elastic I would say they would fit a size 2-8.As usual, if you would like a chance to win these skirts just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.
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128 {comments}:
- jo said...
i was just thinking it was getting to be skirt season (at least here in japan, it's actually rainy season, but nothing goes better with rainboots than a skirt!) and this is perfect!! thanks!
now i just have to get to the store for some elastic...
- June 17, 2009 at 12:22 AM
- Trudy Callan said...
I'm going to give it a try. Thanks so much.
- June 17, 2009 at 1:12 AM
- Jenny in Utah said...
I love these - I have made similar for my girls but haven't for myself, now I am wondering why??? I love your method of sewing, it's mine, too!!! I always get inspired by your projects - so glad you share!
- June 17, 2009 at 3:09 AM
- Sherry said...
blogged http://iluvcontest.blogspot.com/2009/06/simple-skirt-giveaway.html
- June 17, 2009 at 6:27 AM
- Cynthia said...
That beautiful skirt would fit my daughter perfectly!
- June 17, 2009 at 7:13 AM
Great tutorial, thanks!
- June 17, 2009 at 7:20 AM
- Julie said...
Great idea! I'm in the process of losing weight, so I'm thinking this might be an ideal project for me while I'm "in-between" sizes!
Unfortunately I'm still a little too round to wear the ones YOU made, but I'll get there!
Thanks for the tutorial! This totally made me want a serger, too...those finished edges look fantastic!
- June 17, 2009 at 9:26 AM
- luvinthemommyhood said...
Wow! Great skirt and I love your dress as well. I couldn't resist adding your tutorial to our link luv roundup. Come take a peek.
Thanks for sharing :)
- June 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- Ashley said...
My mother-in-law gave me a sewing machine as a wedding gift and I think its time to break it out. Especially for a project as easy sounding as this. (fingers crossed) But I would still LOVE to win the skirts!! :)
- June 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM
- Susannah @ art nest said...
Question: Did you buy a surger? Cute skirts!
- June 17, 2009 at 11:06 AM
- Myshell said...
Love it!
- June 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM
- Erin said...
Thank you for doing more tutorials! I love learning how to make things. I am inspired to make a skirt now and I just saw one at a store with the pettiskirt underneath that I loved for $28. Now I can make my own! I also loved the tutu tutorial (say that 5 times fast!). I had just bought my daughter one for her first birthday pict/party for $15 but now I can make her a bigger one as she gets older.
- June 17, 2009 at 12:48 PM
- secret cake said...
Thank you for sharing that tutorial! Time to scavenge through the fabric pile!
I linked to your giveaways-- so awesome!
Take care : )
- June 17, 2009 at 1:53 PM
- cottonjens said...
awesome tutorial, totally appreciated, stuff you can't learn from a pattern. thank you, thank you for your site. enjoy your day :)
- June 17, 2009 at 2:20 PM
- vmsb said...
Adorable! I created a link - please pick me!! These would be a great b-day/baby day present to me from you! : ) THANKS for another great post.
- June 17, 2009 at 2:25 PM
- monica said...
Wow a great tutorial. I can't wait to make a skirt!
- June 17, 2009 at 3:58 PM
- Ruhammie said...
I just LOVE this tutorial!!! I'm not going to link to it because I HAVE to make my own (in my maternity size, then later after I lose the baby weight). I can't have enough skirts for this summer that I'm pregnant, they're perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!
- June 17, 2009 at 4:51 PM
- carmel said...
i love skirts in the summer. im allmosr 8 monthes pregnant so im waiting till next summer that i can were a skirt again without looking like a tent :-)
any way' thanks for the grate tutorial
and i blogged about your giveaway!
- June 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM
- Katrina V said...
Linked back to your post :)
- June 17, 2009 at 7:05 PM
- Terri said...
Great tutorial - thanks so much for posting it! :)
- June 17, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- Rebekah said...
such a great and easy skirt! wonderful directions! thanks!
- June 18, 2009 at 12:33 AM
- casserole said...
Fabulous!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-sew-a-skirt-in-20-minutes/2009/06/18/
- June 18, 2009 at 9:55 AM
- rainylakechick said...
Awesome! Thanks for the tutorial. Hope I win. :)
- June 18, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- I Love Baby Quilts! said...
I really want to try it! I'm a complete hand sewer, I don't have a machine, so it will take me longer than 20 minutes, but not that much longer I bet. I'm a 14, does that mean it won't look good on me??? I guess we'll find out.
- June 18, 2009 at 10:39 AM
- lelah said...
I love it! I am thinking of how to add a big elastic waistband for my pregnant belly - I don't think it would be too bad.
- June 18, 2009 at 10:45 AM
- Stephanie said...
Such a simple idea! Thanks for sharing.
- June 18, 2009 at 12:11 PM
- Angie in AZ said...
I would have never thought to use the selvage edges for the hemline! Great idea! I think I hear my sewing machine calling me......
- June 18, 2009 at 12:15 PM
- Meg said...
Super cute! Just about to blog about it now...
- June 18, 2009 at 12:16 PM
- Tiffinie said...
I made the skirt last night. I used two yards for a fuller skirt. It took me longer...about an hour. I didn't use my serger. I had to hem the bottom edge, because there was writing in the selvage.
I remembered a great time saving step(in the middle of the night) if you use your serger to make the casing. Fold the fabric down, then back to the right side. Run the three thicknesses of fabric through your serger...you will encase the edge and sew you casing in one step.
You can see a picture of my skirt at lillymagic2.blogspot.com
- June 18, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- SewitlittlethingS said...
I am for fast and cute! This one fits the bill big time!
- June 18, 2009 at 1:14 PM
- SewitlittlethingS said...
This is fast and cute...perfect! Just great!
- June 18, 2009 at 1:15 PM
- Cami said...
This is awesome! I just tried it and LOVE it. Here's a link to my skirt: http://acandiedapple.blogspot.com/2009/06/20-minute-skirt.html
The tutorial was so simple. And it really did take about 20 minutes.
- June 18, 2009 at 1:32 PM
- Rachael said...
I just blogged about it. Thanks for sharing such a simple way to create a cute skirt. I love it! I hope I win one. :) I'll have to make one for myself one of these days and one for my little girl that will be here in the September! I love your stuff... thanks for sharing your talents with all of us!
- June 18, 2009 at 1:43 PM
- kaitmustwait said...
Great tutorial! Love the photos. There's so much color on this site, I love it! I'll certainly be converting some fabric into a beautiful (and easy!) skirt now.
- June 18, 2009 at 2:20 PM
- Rachel said...
Awesome tutorial. I have three short skirts that I thought were a deal at $15 but now that I see how easy it is I'm gonna snatch up some cute fabric and make my own! Thanks! I really really like the red one. Good job!
- June 18, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
This is WONDERFUL! You bet I'll be linking!
- June 18, 2009 at 2:45 PM
- Charlotte said...
super cute! great tutorial...i linked up..on my sidebar in my giveaway links. thanks for a chance to win such a great summer skirt!
- June 18, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- Emma said...
I am in love with this skirt and the fantastic tutorial you've made! The fabrics are gorgeous... and yes I do love that dress!
- June 18, 2009 at 4:48 PM
- sunshineanddesign said...
Oh my, I think I love you. This is such an easy, fun idea. You literally read my mind when talking about our slim-to-none attention spans.
- June 18, 2009 at 5:07 PM
- mandi said...
so- this is essentially what i do for my daughter. but when i've tried the same method for me, i look like a oompa-loompa. waaaaaaaay too hippy for my liking. is it the type of material i'm using? just basic cotton.
- June 18, 2009 at 5:15 PM
- Nama said...
How amazing! I'm truly inspired. And I've linked to your post: http://namabanana.blogspot.com/2009/06/adventures-in-semi-domesticity.html
- June 18, 2009 at 5:32 PM
So cute and so easy! My attention span must be like yours, very short for projects. I have tons of fabric, can't wait to whip some up! Summer officially started for us today!
- June 18, 2009 at 6:54 PM
- The Harris Family said...
This is so cute and looks like something I can do (hopefully). Also I love your dress you are wearing.
- June 18, 2009 at 7:36 PM
- Whimsical Creations said...
How pretty!! Definitely will have to make one of these.
- June 18, 2009 at 7:40 PM
- Zom! said...
You are amazing. Done. Thank you.
- June 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- MandS said...
I love this skirt. How simple and cute.
- June 18, 2009 at 10:19 PM
- everyday inspirations said...
This is a really great tutorial - easy to follow and super quick! THANKS!
I posted about you on my blog: http://every-day-inspirations.blogspot.com/2009/06/too-good-to-be-true-tutorials-and.html
catherine s.
- June 19, 2009 at 2:00 AM
- BakerGirl said...
So, I totally just did this tutorial and LOVE it! My skirt is pretty cute if I do say so myself! I did a blog entry on my experience with this tutorial, please check it out!!!
Thanks for posting this! I had alot of fun with it!
- June 19, 2009 at 2:51 AM
we have a discount chain in maine called mardens. they sell material for about $2 a yard. here comes christmas gifts for everone! how much material do you think is needed for a three year old?
- June 19, 2009 at 7:59 AM
- Beth H said...
Oh my! those skirts are so cute & sooooooo easy! I know what I'm going to do with all the fabric from abandoned projects now! : )
- June 19, 2009 at 10:06 AM
- k. borcz said...
I love skirts, you make it look so easy!
- June 19, 2009 at 11:03 AM
- Lapetitemort said...
Thanks for tutorial, I am definitely going to try that!
- June 19, 2009 at 3:23 PM
- klmpink said...
Absolutely love the red and black skirt I am inspired to try this for myself. Thank you!!!!
- June 19, 2009 at 7:16 PM
- Ali and Josh Holt said...
great! I will be trying this out tomorrow! and please count me in for the giveaway, i posted here: www.give-a-curds-n-ways.blogspot.com
- June 19, 2009 at 10:32 PM
- Aileena said...
I need to make some! I really want the yellow skirt, because I've been thinking about eyelet material with yellow all winter long. Yes, for summer!!!
- June 20, 2009 at 3:54 AM
- *Kelly* said...
I have a hooter-hinder in the same red retro fabric..love to have a matching skirt!
- June 20, 2009 at 12:14 PM
- Zully said...
Thanks for tutorial and please count me in for the giveaway, I posted here: zullyromero86.blogspot.com.
Have a nice weekend!!!!!!
- June 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM
- Vicenti said...
Preciosas esas faldas y sobretodo rapidas de hacer,te felicito por tu trabajo y gracias por compartir con todas como hacerlas,Un saludo
- June 21, 2009 at 7:15 AM
- Lexi said...
I hope I can do it! Nice skirt, btw.
Linked to you in http://crafted-delights.blogspot.com/
- June 21, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- Amber said...
These are so cute. I wish I could have the patience to sew. But...I don't.
- June 21, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- Amber said...
I forgot to say in my last comment that I posted about your giveaway.
- June 21, 2009 at 12:39 PM
- t.le said...
Thanks for posting this... my sewing skills are terrible, but I managed to create a wearable skirt! (Definitely not in 20min though...)
- June 21, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- eword10 said...
I may be a dumby here, but I look ginormous in this skirt. I know I've put on wait, but sheesh! I am on the short side, so I am thinking I need to cut back the amount of fabric to 3/4 yard so that it's less fabric around my waist and hips. Right?
- June 21, 2009 at 11:29 PM
- michellejohnnie said...
Oh Yummy! I need to make me one of these!!! I'm linking at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
- June 22, 2009 at 1:03 AM
- Elaine said...
I'm in love with this!! OMG! I want to do one tomorrow!! :)
- June 22, 2009 at 3:56 AM
- tiffany said...
Thanks so much for the tutorial. I posted it on my website & even made TWO skirts this weekend!!! I love them!
- June 22, 2009 at 8:52 AM
- DaCraftyLady said...
I love this idea and I have so much material I bought for making aprons but just haven't gotten to them, I think I like this idea much much better especially for the summer....I am entering the contest... http://pbdesigns.blogspot.com
and I have linked to you and posted on my blog...yippeeee....
- June 22, 2009 at 1:06 PM
- eword10 said...
Just finished my 3 hour 30 minute skirt. ;) I'm a beginner, so cut me some slack. I'm posting about it tomorrow (still writing).
Sew a Beginner (http://eword10.wordpress.com)
- June 22, 2009 at 10:10 PM
- LuLu said...
Cute skirts, would love to win...in the meantime I'm going to my sewing room to see what kind of fabric I can turn into a 20 minute skirt!
- June 23, 2009 at 4:46 PM
- DesBisoux said...
Oh thank you so much for that! Put me in crafty mood, make me think of my mom and my gran who used to make me clothes!
I just need to find a sewing machine now!!!
- June 24, 2009 at 5:15 AM
- Julie said...
Have you tried making this simple dress?
I think it would look good in a watercolory print like this dress from garnet hill.
Thanks for the sewing instructions!
- June 24, 2009 at 11:53 AM
- limabean+4 said...
Looks great, now if I could just figure that linking thing out! I did post about your giveaways in my blog. Thanks so much for shearing your tutes!
- June 25, 2009 at 1:58 PM
- Misusedinnocence said...
I would love to win. These are amazing!
- June 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM
- ElizabethK. said...
I posted... :)
I made two skirts this week. One was a too long one from a thrift store which I shortened, and the other I made up the pattern for, but both had elastic in the waist! ;) I'll have to try the simpler version, some time.
- June 25, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- butwhymommy said...
I just made this skirt and it was super easy. I haven't sewed anything in years and I did it. It took me two hours rather than 20 minutes but it turned out beautiful. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to start sewing again.
- June 26, 2009 at 6:21 PM
- Lauren Daversa said...
Love your website, and this tutorial. I am inspired :-)
- June 27, 2009 at 8:12 PM
- Kimberly said...
I love the Alexander Hernry print that you used with the red peeking out. So cute. Thanks for the tute, I love quick and easy clothing!!
- June 29, 2009 at 4:05 AM
- Samantha said...
I love this tutorial! I have been wanting to wear more skirts lately (if it ever warms up here in the Northeast!) and this one is perfect!!!
- June 29, 2009 at 12:53 PM
- Sherry said...
Thanks for the great tutorial and the chance to win such a cute skirt!
Have a wonderful day!
- July 2, 2009 at 8:48 AM
- Steph said...
- July 3, 2009 at 12:57 PM
- Kristin said...
I am trying this tonight! Love your site!
- July 4, 2009 at 3:41 PM
- Julie Bouésso said...
Kathleen, thanks for the tutorial & the inspiration! I am a COMPLETE beginner & this lil' project took me way over 3 hours to finish. However, in my defense - this is the very first thing I sow on my machine I got for my bday! It was hard work, but I love the feeling of having created something! :-)Thanks again! Cheers, Julie PS. See a pic of my skirt on my blog (on which you're mentioned).
- July 5, 2009 at 9:52 PM
- Debbie said...
This is an awesome tutorial I love it and now I need to go make one of these adorable skirts
Thank you
- July 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
- Erika said...
Thanks for the tutorial! I was just thinking today at work that I really needed to add some summer skirts to my wardrobe for work :-) Capri pants will only get you so far.
- July 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- Jenny Lynn said...
Such cute skirts!
Especially the one that's Heather Bailey (i think). LOVE IT!
- July 8, 2009 at 10:17 AM
- Kara said...
Thank you for sharing this!!! I whipped up 2 this morning out of one yard--my one year old needed one to match mine! :) Thanks again, great tute!
- July 9, 2009 at 3:27 PM
- k a t said...
Lovely, lovely. Guess I'll have to switch to sewing in the summer and knitting in the winter! :)
- July 20, 2009 at 3:44 PM
- Kat said...
How fun! What a fab tutorial and adorable skirt. I can't wait to try it!!! Thanks!!!!
- July 25, 2009 at 10:52 PM
- Georgine said...
A question please. If I add the red skirt underneath, I sew it in with the casing of the top skirt? I wasn't quite sure. Thank you for any help! Love the red skirt. Looks so Anthropologie. I think I found the perfect fabric too. Thanks for the post!
- July 28, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Whitney Sews said...
Hi! I used your tutorial to make a skirt and I really liked it so I made a video about it for youtube! :) Here's the link- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQA4_sFylHI I hope you like it :)
- July 29, 2009 at 12:09 PM
- team collard said...
Here's a link to the skirts I made : http://allcollard.blogspot.com/2009/07/when-im-wearing-these-bad-boys.html
These are the cutest skirts!! Thank you for sharing :)
- July 31, 2009 at 3:13 PM
- Tiffany said...
So simple and cute! I linked to this tutorial on my site www.simplymodernmom.com.
- August 1, 2009 at 2:52 PM
- Monica June said...
I love it. I have a yellow shirt, but I have nothing to match it, the yellow skirt would look so good with it. Please enter me in I want to win!!!
- August 21, 2009 at 5:20 PM
- Aunt LoLo said...
I FINALLY made this skirt! A friend came over with a yard of blue satin and needed a wonder woman skirt. Whew! This tute was SUPER simple to follow. (Any issues I had were PURELY material related. That poly-satin frays SO MUCH and is so slippy!)
- October 19, 2009 at 3:22 PM
- Lynn said...
For bigger sizes: use more fabric, that's all. However, the poofiness of this skirt might make my rear look even bigger. It's cute, though.
- December 17, 2009 at 11:54 PM
- The Hobby Barrel said...
Easy and cute skirt tutorial. Skirt season is definately coming soon. I have a skirt on my site. Check it out and let me know what you think.
- March 2, 2010 at 3:55 PM
I just made two of these skirts!!! I love how easy they are! I Just received my first sewing machine ever two weeks ago and I already made two beautiful skirts!!! THank you so much for this tutoriaL!!!
- May 12, 2010 at 2:58 AM
- Aurora said...
Oh my gosh, thank you for this! I'm notorious for starting projects and then never finishing them because they take too long and I get bored. This, though, I think I can handle! But now I want to go to the fabric store...
- May 20, 2010 at 7:08 PM
- Baby registry said...
I do have so many fabrics I just don't know what to do with them.
You just gave me a brilliant idea.
Thanks a lot!
- May 21, 2010 at 9:07 AM
- JenMeister said...
Awesome! I used this tutorial to make a 1950s cheerleading costume, so thank you!
- May 26, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Mariane said...
Nice! I loved the white and yellow fabric!
- June 15, 2010 at 8:38 PM
- Lena im Wunderland said...
Thank you very much for your tutorial!!! Here is my skirt:
greeting from Germany
- July 20, 2010 at 3:11 PM
heeey i'm from buenos aires
i liked very much this tutorial 'cause i have to do a skirt for a school project, and first we have to make an investigation and it's really messy but one of the things we gotta do is find a tutorial like this and put, well all in all, what i had to say is that i got a high mark in the investigation
- August 5, 2010 at 7:26 PM
- Donna said...
I have had this tutorial bookmarked on my computer for soooo long. I need to get to it! Love it!
- August 26, 2010 at 12:26 PM
- JenNathan said...
Adorable pattern, but there's a missing step in there that stumped me for an entire afternoon.
You sew the short end, then you turn it and fold over the LONG end. You can't really tell from the picture.
Also, a better explanation of how to add the under skirt would have been really helpful.
None the less, I'll give it another go tomorrow just 'cause it's so cute.
- September 21, 2010 at 9:10 PM
- Leah said...
Love this idea - nearly summer here and I don't want to spend a fortune on clothes. Skirt summer for me, thanks.
- October 10, 2010 at 5:41 AM
- Staci said...
Thanks for your tutorial. I featured tutorial on my blog danggoodfinds.com. I have made several skirts and my girls love them. Feel free to grab a "featured on" button (found on the side of my blog) if you would like.
Thanks again,
- December 26, 2010 at 5:14 PM
- Repeat in D.C. said...
This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing. But, I am definitely not a size 2-8. Do you have any suggestions for adapting these instructions to make a skirt that will fit a size 14/16 girl?
- February 18, 2011 at 3:17 AM
- Chandler's said...
I made a purse with the same material as your skirt! You should check out my blog! www.lehichandlerfamily.blogspot.com it's under the post Purses OHHH my! Love your skirt BTW! Thanks for sharing!
- March 14, 2011 at 11:48 PM
- prettybaby said...
i am going to give this a try! my biggest driving force to learn how to sew is to make skirts & dresses since i am ga-ga for both. thanks!
- March 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM
- elizabeth said...
This is GREAT! I have been wanting to sew some simple skirts for work and this will be perfect! Thanks so much!
- March 23, 2011 at 1:52 PM
- Katie said...
Super cute! I love the fabric too! I make elastic wasteband skirts often as well. Great inexpensive way to have a new skirt in minutes!
- May 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM
- { Penny Candy Studios } said...
Ughhh, I have to try this! I look at sewing machines like they're constructed of TNT but this may be the project that finally convinces me to learn how to use one! Thanks for sharing. :)
- May 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM
- cksknitter said...
I'm not great at sewing, but I can sew a straight line, which was all that was necessary to make a super cute skirt. Now that I have one done and I know the measurements for the fabric and elastic, I'm going to make a bunch to wear this summer instead of shorts. Thanks for a great tutorial!
- May 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM
- Secret Mommy said...
I made the skirt! My FIRST EVER attempt at making adult clothing! I ADORE it! I messed up and couldn't follow directions somewhere along the way, but I righted myself and it all turned out okay. :) Thanks for the AWESOME and easy tutorial! I've already shared it with EVERYONE I know. :) http://secretmommy.blogspot.com/2011/06/adrenalin-rush-from-sewing.html
- June 10, 2011 at 4:09 PM
- Mockingbird said...
Oh my god. I just found my new favorite blog. THANK YOU!!!!
- June 16, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- jamiebartley said...
Love this. I am in the process of starting to make my own stuff and this one seems easy enough that I could do it.
- June 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM
- Mary said...
Thanks for the tutorial! I used 60"-wide fabric and made it a little fuller and longer. Total cost was about $20. I'm off to make more!
Photo here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/72536846@N00/5986558862/in/photostream
- July 28, 2011 at 10:26 PM
- Angela said...
I just made one and it was sooo easy and fun! I dont have a lot of clothes because i refuse to buy larger clothes to fit me while im trying to lose weight. So this is a big help and i will make more! I can easily adjust it if while I lose weight. OH! and.... I have two little girls, so now this will be a breeze to make for them as well! Thanks so much for sharing :)
- August 2, 2011 at 5:31 AM
- Unlikely Oilfield Wife said...
Just made a skirt using your tutorial and it's fantastic! First thing I've ever sewn that I'd actually wear in public. Thanks! :)
- September 2, 2011 at 11:10 PM
- Sara said...
I attempted to make this skirt this afternoon and have posted the results on my blog after linking to you! Slightly different results but I'm happy nonetheless!
- October 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM
- fash55.com said...
Awesome blog you have here but I was curious if you knew of any user discussion forums that cover the same topics talked about here? I'd really like to be a part of group where I can get responses from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Many thanks!
- January 2, 2012 at 5:51 PM
- Marcia J.Barone said...
I would like to thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this blog. I'm hoping the same high-grade blog post from you in the upcoming also. In fact your creative writing skills has inspired me to get my own blog now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings quickly. Your write up is a great example of it.
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- February 11, 2012 at 5:07 AM
- FANcywork m. said...
I'll try to use your tutorial asap. And I'll happy to found your blog, it's great. I've a nice fabric at home, actual I wanted to sew a short cacheur, but now ... Thank you!!!
- February 23, 2012 at 7:21 AM
- Gracie said...
Thanks so much for this great tutorial! I just bought a sewing machine and undertook your skirt as my first project! I made a few mistakes and learned a ton, but overall I am really happy with my first creation :)
Thanks for taking the time to help beginners like me accomplish something easy that builds confidence for the more challenging projects to come!
- July 8, 2012 at 1:36 AM
- Andrea SunnyDays said...
I want to try this skirt but the fabric I chose has a bicycle print - all facing up - so if I cut so the fused ends meet, the bicycles will be facing sideways on the skirt.
I guess I'll have to find another way to use the fabric, and another fabric to make this skirt!
- October 3, 2012 at 7:18 PM
- Ariella Lola said...
So pretty! I'm going to try this, and I'm going to use a bit more material so it is a bit of a bigger skirt. I'm new to sewing, so this will be my first big project! fingers crossed!!! thanks for the tutorial!
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Lea L. RouxJune 27,2013
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NORTHFIELD Lea Louise Roux, 79, died Monday, June 24, 2013, at Rowan Court Nursing Home in Barre City.
She was born in South Barre on Dec. 2, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Genevieve (Stacy) Spencer.
She attended South Barre and Williamstown schools.
On Feb. 6, 1954, she married Eugene Richard Roux at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Williamstown.
She had worked for Sprague Capacitor Plant in Barre for several years.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Northfield, and St. Edwards Church in Williamstown.
She enjoyed knitting, crochet, puzzles, collecting glass chickens and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Roux; three children, Dianna Dickinson, Gary Roux and his wife Mary, and James Roux and his wife Shelly, all of Northfield; six grandchildren, Shawn and Keith Dickinson, Jenny Allen, Ellen Downs, Tracy and Aaron Roux; two great-grandchildren, Carter and Erin Allen; and many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Hale and Jessie Goodall.
In keeping with her wishes, there are no calling hours or funeral services scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Rowan Court Activity Fund, 375 Prospect St., Barre City, VT 05641.
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Ds is 13 and 1/2 months old. I read that toddlers need about 40 calories per inch of food in a day... so at 28-29ish inches ds would need a little over 1000 calories a day. He is still breastfed but barely- He nurses about 4 times a day but I am down to drops of milk if that as I am 22 weeks pregnant.
If he needs 1000 calories a day... 3 meals- 200-250 calories per meal and maybe 100-150 calories per snack? That just seems really high. He eats 3 meals and probably 3 snacks a day. He is a pretty good eater - slightly picky but not too bad. But he doesn't eat alot in any one sitting.
He is very small but has been for a LONG time- my dd was too. We make tiny petite kids. He was under 18 lbs at a year and 28 inches long. He is 1% for weight and 5% for height and 69% for head. ) Doc said we could check thyroid and growth hormone but she wasn't that worried and I am not either. I wish he was a bit bigger and grew a bit faster...He still wears alot of 6-12 months clothes/ 9 month pants etc. He poops every day. Pees plenty. His eyes are bright, skin is clear. His hair and nails need trimming often.
Developmentally I have no questions he is right on track or ahead . He walked 2 days after he turned 1. He has 10+ words. He is happy and lovable and sleeps 11-12 hours at night and 1-2 hours of napping of day.
So why am I worried? 1000 seems like ALOT of calories for him to take in. He doesn't drink milk unless its in something or in a bowl with cereal.
He just finished lunch so far today he has had
BF- Maybe 1-2 tablespoons of milk ( whole milk -sometimes raw milk) and 2 tablespoons of organic brown rice cereal. 1/2 yo baby yogurt ( the full container is 100 calories I think)
snack- 3 pretzels and 4-5 spoonfuls of applesauce with a drizzling of flax seed oil
Lunch- A few bites of shredded cheddar cheese, a few bites of lefotver roast chicken ( with olive oil), and a few bites of leftover Olive Garden Fetticuini Alredro. He refused applesauce/ pomegrante seeds.
He will def have another snack consisiting of fruit/ carb combo
and dinner ( chicken marsala, green beans and probably ww pasta with shredded cheese and butter) and possibly a bedtime snack.
He has nursed twice so far.. with another 2 times at least ahead but again I think I am pretty much down to drops of milk so I have no idea how many if any calories he gets from nursing.
What about your toddler? How much food does he/she eat??
Its obvious us mama's worry alot about what our toddlers eat, how much they eat, how much they nurse, how many calories they eat etc. I guess I am no different.


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First, Coastal Bend College officials are to be commended for achieving their long-awaited accreditation status from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
A SACS official notified the CBC administration by telephone of the results of the review more than a week ago, and the college should be receiving written notification this week.
"My immediate reaction was that I was pretty much ecstatic," Board Chairman Carroll Lohse said, adding that the people at the college did a good job.
"We're elated," exclaimed CBC Board Vice Chairman Laura Fischer. "We knew the administration, staff and faculty had it (the SACS documentation process) under control. But it's always good to have it confirmed by your regulatory agent."
CBC President Dr. Beatriz Espinoza deserves a great deal of the credit.
Shortly after taking office, Dr. Espinoza discovered CBC was unprepared for the SACS review which occurs every decade and would have to scramble to meet the deadline.
The final document measured almost 1,600 pages; Espinoza authored most of it.
She also had to implement a series of necessary, but unpopular, belt-tightening measures, including numerous faculty layoffs and unrenewed contracts, to allow the college to bring its depleted reserves back to adequate levels over a three-year period.
We know this has been a difficult period for the CBC administrators, faculty and board, and hope this marks a turning point as the college regains its financial stability, increases enrollment and becomes more oriented to student success.
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On a company level, this also marks the first week of our new endeavor to produce three San Patricio County newspapers (in Sinton, Portland and Mathis) that we purchased last Friday.
This makes eight community papers covering seven counties in this growing region of South Texas. Although we at Beeville Publishing Co. have been producing hometown news coverage since 1892, this will be a first for us, printing three papers each week in one county while serving the communities of Sinton, Taft, Odem, Gregory, Portland and Mathis.
We are excited about the challenges and opportunities this acquisition presents and look forward to our future together.
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Again this year the Bee County Expo Center will be the best place around to spend the evening of July 4.
Our appreciation again to Angel Care Ambulance Service co-owners Gabriel Aleman and Mickie Ochoa, who are sponsoring the huge fireworks show for the third straight year.
"Angel Care employees will again be selling hot dogs, chips and drinks, and all proceeds will be for our Relay for Life team," Aleman said.
So round up the family and friends and head out to the Expo Center after 6 p.m. Friday. Bring something comfortable on which to sit, a blanket or folding lawn chairs, then relax and marvel at the aerial display.
Take a few moments to celebrate life and enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted in this greatest country in the world.


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The Netflix Shell Game Continues
ICYMI: TheStreet bought an excellent organization -- The Deal -- a few months ago. Here's the story from September . The most recent example of TheDeal's greatness: A story by Richard Morgan on Netflix.
Netflix CEO's Bet On Content Depends On Who Controls It
Reading Morgan's piece was a breath of fresh air, particularly after being subjected to a Friday New York Times article on Netflix that reads like a company press release.
Meantime, Morgan chronicles some of Hastings' latest bravado, including this beauty of a comment:
We've realized that the 20th documentary about the financial crisis will mostly just take away viewing from the other 19 such docs, and instead of trying to have everything, we should strive to have the best in each category. As such, we are actively curating our service rather than carrying as many titles as we can.
From his latest note on the company, here's what Richard Tullo of Albert Fried says about Hastings' claim that quality over quantity now guides Netflix's third-party content acquisition strategy:
To be clear we think the Company line is NFLX is passing on content but we won't drink the Cool aid (sic); our view is incremental streaming revenue risks destroying multibillion dollar advertising and affiliate fee streams and the industry will seek to regain control over its own IP.
Translation: Content owners do not like seeing their premium programs given away to tens of millions of users for the all-you-can-eat price of $8/month. They'll stop selling it to NFLX, say goodbye to the easy money and deliver that content via their own digital channels which they can effectively monetize.
I dig deeper into an explanation of this on Page Two of Time Warner Punkslaps Netflix .
But, hey, let's be fair and give Reed Hastings the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he really is all about curation and quality over quantity.
In fact, last summer as I urged investors to Prepare to Buy Netflix Before It Rises From the Dead (that was about $150 ago!), I turned slightly bullish in part because I noticed a shift in the company's content acquisition strategy.
Because I like to do my homework, I had one of Netflix's IR people, Ellie Mertz, ask Hastings a question about that on the July 24, 2012 Q2 conference call (transcript courtesy of Seeking Alpha :
Mertz: Moving to questions about content. Has there been a shift in content acquisition away from large-scale buys to a more focused, cost-effective approach that targets lucrative niche areas such as kids TV, past seasons of original series such as Mad Men, not to mention your original programming. It appears that a more streamlined focus strategy can help rein in content costs while quite possibly, improving the streaming selection. In other words, is this a focus on quality over quantity?
Hastings: Well one, we're not trying to rein in content costs. We're continuing to invest more and more each year in content. Two, there's no shift. We're always focused on what does a piece of content cost versus how much we think it's going to get viewed. And so, where you see us get small or interesting films or TV shows, it's because we think the economics work in the amount we pay versus how much we think it's going to get viewed. And that's been consistent for several years.
So, according to Hastings, there was no "shift" in content strategy just nine months ago. Now, as Hastings noted in his long-term view manifesto (that's what The Deal quoted from -- see above), there is. Things change like the wind at Netflix.


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Betsy Klein of Philadelphia and Shel Klein of Lafayette Hill are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Claire, to Daniel Roomberg, son of the late Nancy Roomberg, and Alan and Carol Roomberg of Lafayette Hill.
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Information on repurposing book covers, silk screening, and the art of aromatic blending will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday.
Lauren Ferguson will show an easy way to repurpose vintage book covers for pennies on the dollar, and they make a perfect keepsake for your travels. Ferguson is a mixed-media artist, and her company is Everything Altered LLC. She's from Dacula, Ga.
Author and designer Cindy Losekamp will show an amazing new way to embellish any type of clothing. This updated type of silk screening uses no frames or emulsion and just a little time. Her business is called Sew Artfully Yours Inc., and she's from Trenton, Ind.
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Information on online vacation planning, decorating kitchen accessories and speed scratch cooking will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" at noon Tuesday and 2 p.m. Saturday.
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June 20, 1996
Release # 96-149
WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, Ruiz & Mele Inc. of New Orleans, La., is voluntarily recalling about 4,500 gas hoses. The rubber hoses are originally intended for use with air tools. The recalled hoses have been modified and sold for use with propane gas seafood cookers. These hoses could leak gas, creating a fire hazard.The red rubber hoses' inside diameter measures .25 inch. White labeling on the hose reads in part, "ID SERVICE AIR UPC 07869842221311." Brass fittings on the ends of the hose are stamped "7327." The hoses were available in two lengths: six feet (part number 306H) and 12 feet (part number 302H).Small hardware stores in southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi sold individual hoses separately from other seafood cooker parts from June 1991 through October 1995. The six-foot hose sold for about $10, and the 12-foot hose sold for about $15.Consumers who own these hoses should stop using their seafood cookers and contact Ruiz & Mele at (800) 375-0308 to receive a free replacement hose.The company is not aware of any injuries or incidents associated with this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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25 U.S. Code § 1041 - Findings
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FindingsCongress finds the following:
The Cherokee Shawnees, also known as the Loyal Shawnees, are recognized as the descendants of the Shawnee Tribe which was incorporated into the Cherokee Nation of Indians of Oklahoma pursuant to an agreement entered into by and between the Shawnee Tribe and the Cherokee Nation on June 7, 1869, and approved by the President on June 9, 1869, in accordance with Article XV of the July 19, 1866, Treaty between the United States and the Cherokee Nation (14 Stat. 799).
The Shawnee Tribe from and after its incorporation and its merger with the Cherokee Nation has continued to maintain the Shawnee Tribe's separate culture, language, religion, and organization, and a separate membership roll.
The Shawnee Tribe and the Cherokee Nation have concluded that it is in the best interests of the Shawnee Tribe and the Cherokee Nation that the Shawnee Tribe be restored to its position as a separate federally recognized Indian tribe and all current and historical responsibilities, jurisdiction, and sovereignty as it relates to the Shawnee Tribe, the Cherokee-Shawnee people, and their properties everywhere, provided that civil and criminal jurisdiction over Shawnee individually owned restricted and trust lands, Shawnee tribal trust lands, dependent Indian communities, and all other forms of Indian country within the jurisdictional territory of the Cherokee Nation and located within the State of Oklahoma shall remain with the Cherokee Nation, unless consent is obtained by the Shawnee Tribe from the Cherokee Nation to assume all or any portion of such jurisdiction.
On August 12, 1996, the Tribal Council of the Cherokee Nation unanimously adopted Resolution 96–09 supporting the termination by the Secretary of the Interior of the 1869 Agreement.
On March 13, 2000, a second resolution was adopted by the Tribal Council of the Cherokee Nation (Resolution 15–00) supporting the submission of this legislation to Congress for enactment.
(Pub. L. 106–568, title VII, § 702, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2913.)
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Pub. L. 106–568, title VII, § 701, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2913, provided that:
"This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Shawnee Tribe Status Act of 2000'."
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This course introduces the basic principles and methods of biostatistics, providing a sound methodological foundation for health outcomes research. The purpose of the course is to teach fundamental concepts and techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics with applications in health care, medicine, public health, epidemiology, and health outcomes research. Basic statistics, including probability, descriptive statistics, inference tests for means and proportions, and regression methods are presented.
Upon completion of this course students will:
1. Possess an introductory knowledge of probability and distribution theory.
2. Understand basic descriptive and inferential statistics including the concepts and principles of research design and statistical inference.
3. Perform and interpret descriptive and inferential statistical techniques including the construction of tables and graphs, t-tests, Chi-square tests, and regression analysis.
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Vt. school boards, officials propose reformToby Talbot / AP Photo
School superintendents wait to present an education reform proposal Tuesday in Montpelier. From right, Mike Deweese of Chittenden Central, Elaine Pinckney of Chittenden South, Elaine Carpenter of the Fairfax School Board, Jeanne Collins from the Burlington School District and Ron Stahley of Windham Southeast.
MONTPELIER Some of Vermonts top educators called Tuesday for an overhaul of the states education system, saying one is needed to ensure children are ready to compete globally.
The representatives of the Vermont School Boards Association and the state Superintendents Association laid out a plan that would require support from the state Agency of Education and the Legislature and action by local school boards and educational leaders.
Ken Fredette, the president of the Vermont School Boards Association and chairman of the school board in Wallingford, said the proposals would generate lively discussion as efforts are made to implement them.
We need to keep our eye on the prize, and that prize is whats best for our kids. Were talking about transforming the way we deliver education to our kids in this state in a fairly radical way, Fredette said. Were going to be doing things differently. We need to be bold in our thinking and bold in our actions.
The educators propose providing pre-kindergarten to all students; engaging parents more in their childrens educations; attracting committed, creative teachers; and updating the collective bargaining system.
Their plan also calls for changing the teacher preparation and licensure system to respond better to the needs of contemporary education and ensuring that all students have access to modern technology.
Some of the proposals would cost more money, while others could be implemented by changing the way current education money is spent, the officials said.
The educators said Tuesday they were heartened by Gov. Peter Shumlins call during his inaugural address last week to strengthen education. The governor said the state should expand child care, find more money for free lunches for students from low-income households, and encourage more Vermont students to study math, science and engineering at state colleges.
Steve Dale, of the Vermont School Boards Association, said the educators told the Vermont chapter of the National Education Association about their plan.
We have a strong commitment to working with them. They are aware of the gist of what we are talking about. Clearly, this is the beginning of a conversation. This is not a ready-made plan that anyone has pre-agreed upon, Dale said.
Darren Allen, a spokesman for the Vermont NEA, said NEA President Martha Allen, who is not related to him, met Tuesday morning with the officials to hear an outline of the proposals.
A lot of their proposals are ones that complement the good proposals made last week by the governor. It is a good thing that all of the stakeholders want to make sure our excellent public schools become even better. That said, their warmed-over proposals on collective bargaining are unnecessary and a solution in search of a problem, Allen said.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Full StoryVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell plans to join the U.S. Full StoryAs Rutland prepares to welcome Syrian refugees to its community, some are continuing to voice... Full Story
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Mount Sinai Physician Assistant, Jessica Oliveira and Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, Director of Mount Sinai Global Women's Health, attended a graduation this past May in Santiago, Guatemala.
The graduation marked the end of a 16-week program for 22 comadronas (birth attendants) enrolled in the school of POWHER (Providing Outreach in Women's Health Education and Resources). The school is funded by Saving Mothers, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, for which Dr. Shirazian is the co-founder and Medical Director.


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March 2, 2010- a good day
From embarrassment to back on track the Pirates defeated the State College of Florida 6-1 on Tuesday afternoon. The embarrassment came last year as the community college defeated the Pirates. Yes, that really happened. Although obviously not the entire major league roster an MLB or even minor league club should handily beat any college team.
It did happen today.
There were a handful positives for Bucco fans steaming from the win today.
1). It is the start of baseball season. What is better than seeing our boys take the field for an official organized game against competition.
2). Pedro Alvarez very well could be the read deal. The "prodigy" went 3-for-4 with three straight hits including a solid double. If it is any sign of things to come, which I'm sure it is, Alavarez will be on a fast track to the hot corner in Pittsburgh.
3). Donnie Veal-remember the name. Veal was a rule 5 pickup last offseason and is said to have killer potential. He was injured for a majority of the year in 2009 but showed promise in a depleted bullpen. He was a part of th Arizona Fall League and tore up the mound last Autumn. Today he went just one inning, but did not allow a hit and struck out a batter. He will begin the year in the Pirate bullpen, but has the talent to make a run at a rotation spot later on in the season.
The players in the lineup for the Bucs today were all minor league prospects who will not sniff the big leagues for a while. Alvarez and Jose Tabata are two of the exceptions. However, Brandon Moss too was in the lineup. Moss had a sensational game hitting a home run, but to be playing with these youngsters would have to be pretty demeaning if I were in his shoes.
Moss has failed to live up to lofty expectations the past two seasons. It is questionable whether or not he will make the big league roster. He surely needs the work in AAA, but there is a fighting chance he will be the last bench spot. He will be in tight competition with Delwyn Young and another rule 5 acquistion, John Rayner. I personally hope Young is part of the opening day 25-man roster
There are two more reasons why today has been a good day.
Over the weekend I set out with some friends to the Morgantown Mall, anticipating a big purchase. I had my sights set on buying a new hat. I had bought a gray Pirates earlier this year but Saturday I really wanted to be unique with a new team. After much consideration and second guessing I left with this:
Yes my friends a San Francisco Giants hat. Odd? Maybe. Unique? Indeed. It is something different and I like being a trend setter here. I have seen these on campus before, but it is very rare. I recieved about three compliments on my new cap and I am proud of my purchase.
Reson number three, last but not least is some big news.
After interviewing for an internship with the West Virginia Power minor league baseball team,
class A of the Pirates, a few weeks ago I recieved a call back today. I was selected to be an intern. I am overjoyed at this opportunity as it will help further my career and give me a leg up in a field I hope to work in. There are still specifics that need to be worked out, I need some extra cash and a place to stay as the Power makes their home in Charleston, about a three hour drive from Morgantown.
I still have time to think it over, but good news is always welcome.
Everybody who has MLB Network should tune into it tomorrow at 1pm as the Pirates take on the Yankees. I do not pickup the station but my buddy's girlfriend does. Manager John Russel has said both Paul Maholm and Ross Ohlendorf will pitch in the opening game against NY. Get pumped! Because I am!
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Congrats about the internship!!!! Very exciting. I hope you can work out the details. And yes, I'm pumped about Yanks-Pirates tomorrow. It'll be interesting to face Ohlendorf, in particular. I always thought he showed a lot of promise.
Talk about Miracle on Ice, what about Miracle on Dirt? The Pirates losing to Florida community college? Ouch.
But hey I'm not one to brag, my Indians aren't far behind.
I'm glad spring training is underway and I am excited just like you. Good luck Pirates.
When I saw that hat I went "OH NO!"
Congraulations on the intership though!!
How exciting about the internship!!! How about a Dodgers hat??
I am definitely drinking the Alvarez kool-aid. Looking at his numbers in the minors… uh… wow. I really really really REALLY hope he's not traded away for more prospects. If he is, I know how Coonelly could ever win the fans back🙂
Good thoughts on today's game. I think you're dead on about Alvarez and Veal. Moss will have to have a killer spring to make the team.
On the purchase, it's a good one. I think I saw a lot of Giants caps in the late 90's start popping up. Most bought theirs because of Bonds having success with them. I personally liked Matt Williams. He might have broke the home run record in 1994 if the season hadn't been stopped.
Congrats on the internship. I know the Power are located south of Charleston, but with the interstate, I might recommend a place like St. Albans. Sure, it might be a half-hour drive to the ballpark, but it's a nicer area as long as you stay off 60 near the strip clubs.
I also write on the Pirates here too. Check out my stuff at http://onemanrevival.mlblogs.com.
Yeah, Matt … an Expos hat would've been gutsy. But even as a Dodger fan I'm not a Giants hater and I actually dig their gear. I applaud the choice. Had you chosen the DBacks, well, then we probably couldn't have been friends anymore.😉
Kudos on the internship. Make it happen, whatever it takes. It can only enhance your ambitions. And if you're ever made a GM, try to remember some of us little people who'd love to break into the baseball business.
~ Will
Matt congrats on the internship, hope it all goes good for you. I am interested to see how the Pirates fair this year, I think I have them slated to break the .500 barrier. I also think Alvarez is going to be good for the Pirates…
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Matt, congrats on the internship! That sounds like it would be such a cool experience! If only I could travel back in time, I would try to do something like that instead of majoring in microbiology (what was I thinking?).
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I am glad the hat is working out for you. Here's a little advice. Do what ever you can to take the internship. I decided to take a job for the pay instead of love. I am compensated very well but it was the wrong decision. I am trying to get back into baseball now. I never should have left. It sucks to put your dreams on hold.
Go for it and don't look back.
Keep up the good work.


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Planet Urine's UrineOut™ Powder WORKS! It's microscopic "sponges" are filled with a special pet stain and odor removal solution. You simply work the Powder "sponges" into your carpet, mattresses, upholstery, and even hardwood floors, tile and concrete. You let the worked-in Powder stand while it "sponges up" pet urine, vomit or poop stains and odors. Wait overnight. Then, you simply vacuum the Powder out. It's that simple!
Adding Liquid to Urine Stains Only Dilutes and Spreads the Urine!
Any liquid based cleaning solution (including steam cleaning) doesn't work because you will never be able to "blot" or wash all of that wet liquid mess out! You still have urine stains and odors because they are deep down in the fibers or pores of the surfaces! Liquid products cannot absorb and extract the pet urine and only masks the smell for a short time. Eventually the urine stains and odors return!
Here's what the experts have discovered...
The ONLY way to completely clean the areas is to use a DRY POWDER cleaning process - a process that "sponges" it up and ABSORBS it, thereby removing the source of the stains and odors... PERMANENTLY!
Cleaning Systems w/ UrineOut™ Powder and UrineRelease™ Pre-Spray:
Prove It! Kit
Basic Stain Remover System
Ultimate I Cleaning System
Ultimate II Cleaning System w/FREE Blacklight
The Godzilla Buster w/FREE Blacklight
Small Hard Surface Cleaning Kit II
Large Hard Surface Cleaning Kit II w/Free Blacklight
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This is the greatest stuff!! I just ordered more (Godzilla size) to accomplish what no carpet cleaning service has ever been able to do - clean all my carpets and upholstery and have it stay clean for more than 2 months! My husband actually spilled a whole can of coke on the carpet as he fell asleep on the couch. I didn't get to it until it had already dried up - but after using the UrineOut Powder on it - you can not even tell where the stain was! My two dogs and 3 cats are precious to me, but now I don't really mind so much of the occasional accident - I have it handled! What piece of mind... Your product does exactly what it claims - how refreshing!
Gina W.
Santa Rosa, California
I used the product just like the instructions read. I am absolutely thrilled with how well it worked. I had tried probably ten different things on my hardwood floors trying to get the cat urine out and nothing worked. I tried enzymes, soaps, even a product my vet recommended that cleaning places in town were using, but that didn't work. Thank you for supplying me a product that worked well!!!
Bronx, New York
I've tried this product and it works great! much better than steamcleaning.
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