Two Local Students are Contestants in the National Spelling Bee

Congratulations to two local Denver students that are contestants in the National Spelling Bee.  They are two out of the 278 contestants this year competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.  The bee started with a computerized test yesterday and finishes with the championship Thursday. Two of the competitors in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year are from Colorado.  Eva Kitlen, 13, of Niwot, and Frank Cahill, 14, of Parker, are among the 278 competitors this year.Kitlen is a seventh-grader at Sunset Middle School in Longmont. Her biography on the Spelling Bee website said she is a talented musician and member...

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Five Minutes to a Clean Bathroom

Keep your bathroom clean in five minutes.  Are you thinking it can not be done?  It can just follow these steps and keep your bathroom in tip top shape. The truth of the matter is, you can get a great deal done in 60 seconds when you don't have distractions. It's why the 5 minute rule works so well. Even if you don't have 5 minutes back to back, there's a good chance you have 60 seconds here and there throughout the day. Want to see how it's done? Check it: MINUTE ONE:Minute one is dedicated to clearing off surfaces. Put away your straight iron, find a new home for your SPIN magazine, toss your makeup back in the drawer and...

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Martha's Spring Cleaning Checklist

Over at marthastewart.com, they've posted a useful checklist for spring cleaning, which you can grab as a full, printable, PDF here. There are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual clean. For many people, however, the pleasure comes only after the work is finished. Your spring cleaning may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable --  and even enjoyable. After you read through the tips and techniques, tailor the list to your home and yard. Create a realistic schedule, keeping in mind that a single weekend won't suffice, as you'll need several days for more involved projects, such as shampooing...

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