MOMents Magazine May 2016

May 2016 ALSO INSIDE Go Girl: Debbie Edenfield Mexican Fried Ice Cream Plus, more contest photos

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I was standing in the middle of the card aisle last weekend, taking in the panoramic view of rows and rows of clear plastic pockets, each stuffed five or six or seven cards deep. It's a pretty overwhelming place to be for a girl who depends so much on written words to express herself.

I had decided to look for a Mother's Day card for my mom, early enough in the month to have the pick of the litter and late enough in the evening to have the aisle to myself. I left my husband at home so I could spend as much of my sweet time as I darn well pleased reading every card on that aisle if I felt so inclined, thank you very much, sans any dramatic sighs and clenched fists around the buggy's handlebar.

I reached out randomly and grabbed the card nearest my hand.

It was the kind that sings and dances. For $10, a dancing margarita glass would serenade my mom with salsa music.

No. I pulled out another one, one that had enough words scrawled across its four little sides to qualify as a short novel.

No. There was one with a necklace. A crown. A paper umbrella.

No, no, no.

Linsay and her husband, Matthew Some would start off strong but lose me at the last line or two. Others barely said anything at all. Too formal, too silly, too mushy.

It was in that aisle that I realized my mom and I have a relationship unlike any other. Sure, mothers and daughters all over the world share special bonds, but none of them are exactly like the treasured one I share with my mom. Only I can describe just what my mom, my hero, my best friend means to me.

On page 8, mother-daughter duo Sabrina Reed and Tanaiya "Tay Tay" Maybank share a little about what makes their relationship so special, not the least of which is their uncannily similar physical features. The winner of our 2016 Spittin' Image Contest, Sabrina and Tay Tay's entry was one of almost 50 incredible submissions, which you can find on pages 9–12. Thank you all for making this year's contest such an overwhelming success!

This month's Go Girl, Debbie Edenfield, is the owner of Deb-Bee's Creations in Statesboro, where she hosts a camp each summer to teach children how to sew. "It's all in taking something that God gave me and passing it on," she said. To learn more about how she's doing exactly that, turn to page 6.

Finally, we're excited to welcome Ty Johnson as our newest Moments columnist, who will be sharing her advice each month on how to lead a more joyful life in "Ty's Counselor Corner." You may recognize Ty, counselor and retention coordinator for Ogeechee Technical College and co-founder of Refocus, a program that teaches people how to focus on the positive, from our January 2016 cover. Turn to page 7 to read her first column.

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Ashlee Hooks Corbin an adult sewing machine) in the price (of the camp). ... Now it's theirs, so they can practice instead of learning on Mom's and having to give it back to Mom after camp."

Beginner students go on to make a pin cushion and a cover for the sewing machine. As the week progresses, they make a pillowcase with their name embroidered on it, a travel pillowcase and a pillow to go in it, a pajama bag and a monogrammed pocket T-shirt. Sometimes they work on small projects like scrunchies or other miscellaneous items, if time allows. Advanced students sew pajama bottoms and a quilt.

Christy Newton, a former middle school teacher, is married to Debbie's cousin and has helped her with the camp in recent years. Christy's mother taught her to sew when she was expecting her second child.

"To watch the kids take a piece of fabric and all of a sudden it's a pin cushion or a pillow case — they just get so excited," Christy said.

Deb-Bee's Creations opened in Debbie's carport in 2004. Her original plan was to use only one of the bays of the carport, but her family encouraged her to use both. Five years later, she had to add a classroom!

But Debbie had been sewing long before that.

"I taught myself to sew when I was 9 years old," she said. "I took old clothes I had and made clothes for my Barbie doll. Then they came out with the (fabric sheets) that were preprinted at the dime store. I'd pick up old Coca-Cola bottles and take them to the Piggly Wiggly for the deposit on them and go buy a sheet of the pre-printed stuff."

She became more advanced at sewing while taking home economics classes in sixth through ninth grade.

"When I went to Statesboro Junior High in the '60s, they taught us sewing, knitting, crochet, cooking — along with meal planning — and

Camp teachers Rhonda Donaldson, Debbie Edenfield and Christy Newton Campers with the embroidered pillowcases they made themselves

how to balance a checkbook," Debbie said. "We were allowed to walk around with our needles and materials in class. It never once dawned on me to take my knitting needle and hurt someone with it."

Home economics classes are no longer offered for students, so Debbie knows that she is passing on something that many children may not be able to learn at school.

"Anybody can learn to sew. Ninetyfive percent of learning it is the wantto," she said. "If they want to learn, they will. The rest is my job.

"I love these kids," she continued.

"When the last one walked out last

year, I took my little grandson in the house with me and sat down and cried."

Debbie recalled going into a local bakery four or five years ago and seeing one of her former students, who told Debbie that she was still sewing.

Recently, a local doctor told Debbie that his daughter, who had enrolled in Debbie's camp five years earlier, had done some repair work on some of his clothing.

"It's all in taking something that God gave me and passing it on," Debbie said. "I wanted to be an artist.

I can paint and draw, but this is my art. It's something I love."

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hen someone has a passion for something, passing it on to others just comes naturally.

That is certainly the case for Debbie Edenfield of Deb-Bee's Creations.

Debbie has been passionate about sewing and creating things since she was young. She is now fostering that same passion in children ages 9 and older through her youth camp offered each summer.

Deb-Bee's Creations began hosting the camp in 2005, with the help of several women since its inception.

During its first two years, with only one camp held each year, Pat Woke helped Debbie teach the children.

Now, Debbie usually holds two fourday camps, held Tuesday–Friday for five hours each day (9 a.m.–2 p.m.), to accommodate all the children who sign up. She's also begun hosting an advanced camp for children who have completed the beginners' course.

Debbie says her favorite ages to teach are 9- through 11-year-olds — before they're in junior high and "excited about boys and dances and things."

The camp begins with introductory work: learning sewing machine safety and etiquette and how to properly use and maintain the machine. Campers also learn about the different types of needles and scissors and how to use them safely.

"During the first few hours, the kids are like, 'What did my mama sign me up for?'" Debbie said.

After learning the basics, campers practice sewing straight lines on notebook paper before advancing to patterns and puzzles as they learn how to maneuver, then graduating to curves.

"They don't use a child's sewing machine," Debbie said. "Two years ago, I started including (the cost of

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Summer Is the Time for Artistic Expression

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he Averitt Center for the Arts is ready for summer with more than 45 summer camps for kids, plus adult classes, a new Summer Stock series and so much more.

Summer camps are available for all ages. The types of camps have expanded this year into seven areas: fine art, dance, literary, music, puppetry, theater and unique. There are so many options for elementary kids, but there is plenty for younger and older kids, too. Your 3-year-old might be ready to try his or her first Pretty Little Princess or Courageous Pirate camp, or your 16-year-old might really enjoy a drawing intensive or fiction-writing camp.

Also back again this summer is the popular "Jungle Book" camp. Participants should audition in advance for their roles on June 11 from 1–3 p.m.

Although we often think of activities for kids this time of year, the arts

Deborah Harvey are for everyone — and this year, the Averitt Center will have more adult summer classes and camps than ever.

Try ballroom dancing, drawing, ceramics, chorale or ballet. This season is a great time to try something new.

Most camps are for a full week, but some, like the ballet intensive, are two weeks long, and a few are shorter than a week. For detailed information, visit www.averittcenter forthearts.org or stop by the Averitt Center for a calendar. The summer camp series is underwritten by Sea Island Bank.

In addition to camps, kids and adults are invited to audition for the Averitt's big summer musical, "Honk!"

Auditions are May 14 and May 15 from 1–4 p.m. at the Whitaker Black Box Theater, so be sure to mark your calendar now.

Also new in 2016, the Averitt Center is proud to offer its first ever Summer Stock Theater Series, with two very different plays: "Red, White

and Tuna" June 23–25 and "'Night Mother" Aug. 4–6. Performances are produced and performed by collegelevel theater students and community actors and are for mature audiences.

All productions will be performed in the Whitaker Black Box Theater.

Plus, be on the lookout for gallery events and the much-awaited unveiling of the newest addition to the growing downtown Averitt arts campus, the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts. Located on East Vine Street behind City Hall, it is scheduled to open in June, and grand-opening events are planned for September. The lower level will house large painting, drawing and ceramic studios, and the upper floor will provide private artist studios for rent and a retail space for the community's artists.

For more information about any of the Averitt Center's programs or to register, call Tony Phillips at (912) 212-2787 or go to www.averittcenter forthearts.org.

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Spring Cleaning for Your Heart and Mind

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issue, then actively doing the work to release the pain and resolve your resentments.

As we enjoy this spring season, make a mental note to unpack old baggage, release or prune unfruitful relationships, discard negative thinking and gain new, healthy perspectives. If you find it difficult to tackle these tasks on your own, surround yourself with others that will help you along the way. Remember, your mind and body are often like the tangible space we live in; too much muddle can cause you to lose sight of the items that truly give the space essence. Clear out the old and make room for the new.

Happy spring cleaning!

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veryone has probably heard of spring cleaning — a time that is utilized to do some heavy-duty cleaning, discarding what no longer is in use, giving items away and refreshing the look of your space.

Just as we use this season to clean things within our external space, it can be a great opportunity to clean our internal space as well. As time goes on, we often unconsciously collect "things" that may weigh us down — things such as unforgiveness, bitterness, negative thinking, even unhealthy relationships. Take a moment and ask yourself, "What am I still holding on to that I need to let go?"

During life, we experience situations and circumstances that can bring out various emotions. Some are joyful, while others can become a repeated nightmare. We each have emotional responses that are intended to inform, alert and guide us throughout the day.

If not dealt with appropriately, suppressed emotions can lead to physical and mental ailments. Disconnecting yourself from emotions won't cause them to disappear; the junk will continue to take up mental space, which could eventually weigh you down and cause more internal clutter.

Evaluating ourselves and deciding what's rubbish and what's not is a process that takes effort. It begins with becoming aware of the

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Spittin' Image

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Sabrina Reed and Tanaiya 'Tay Tay' Maybank

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oments Magazine's 2016 Spittin' Image Contest winners may not hail from Bulloch County originally, but after living here for the last decade and calling Statesboro home, these two lookalikes blend in with the Southerners perfectly.

Thirty-four-year-old mom Sabrina Reed and her 16-year-old daughter, Tanaiya Maybank — whose friends call her "Tay Tay" — were born in Brooklyn, New York. The hard-working single mother of one moved with her daughter to Statesboro when Tay Tay was 6.

Sabrina graduated high school from Norman Thomas in New York

City and received her Associate of Science in business administration from Ogeechee Technical College and Bachelor of Science in technical management with a minor in project management from DeVry University.

She currently works for the Liberty County Development Authority as project manager.

Tay Tay is a sophomore at Statesboro High School, where she is a cheerleader for varsity football, varsity basketball and the competitive cheer team. She also cheers with Cheer South All-Stars in Statesboro.

Both gorgeous women are so busy that it's hard to believe they find time for each other, but they certainly do — and the duo have a relationship that's just as beautiful as their physical attributes.

Moments Magazine: Besides looking alike, what other similarities do you share?

Sabrina: We have similar natural, soft-type hair and like to wear it straightened. Our intelligences are alike, and we both are willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Tay Tay: We like to travel together. I love going on road trips with my mother and taking selfies with her and making videos.

MM: What's the most noticeable way that you are different?

Sabrina: I am just a few inches taller than Tay Tay and weigh a few more pounds than her. If she was my height and weight, I believe she could pass as me.

Tay Tay: We have a different skin tone. If you really look closely, you will see that I am a shade darker than my mother.

Most people wouldn't notice that if I didn't point it out.

MM: What is your favorite adventure you've shared?

Sabrina: I must say one of my favorite adventures was back in 2013, when Tay Tay's Cheer South All-Star Junior level-two team won the national championship in Dallas, Texas. They won a trophy that was almost the size of Tay Tay at the time, and they won the black leather jackets that every cheerleader dreams of. It was an unforgettable moment for the team, parents and her coaches, Keyshia Brunson and Katina Brunson Archie. We were all crying tears of joy that night.

Tay Tay: When my mother took me and friends to Miami, Florida. I've always wanted to go to Miami when I was younger, and when my mother finally took me, she made me the happiest daughter in the world.

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MM: What is the most valuable lesson you've learned from your daughter/ mom?

Sabrina: I learned to always listen to Tay Tay with whatever she had to say growing up, because if I didn't listen to the little stuff when she was little, she wouldn't tell me the big stuff now that she is bigger. She truly values my opinion, as she knows I value hers.

Tay Tay: To keep God first. Growing up, my mother had me up on Sunday morning, going to church. Attending church taught me things about God and instills values in us, and it helps me to have renewed connection with Christ and my family. A family that prays together stays together.

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MM: Tay Tay, what do you want other people to know about your mom?

Tay Tay: My mother is the best person I know. She always makes sure I am healthy, safe and secure and always reminds me how much she loves me.

She is my role model, and I can't imagine my life without her. I am so grateful for every single thing she's done for me. Even the small things she does don't go unnoticed, and I never forget to say a little thank-you in my head if I forget to say it to her.

MM: What kinds of things do you enjoy doing together?

Sabrina: I enjoy traveling with my daughter. We make memories everywhere we go. I also love going to every cheer competition, watching her do what she likes to do on the floor.

Tay Tay: I enjoy shopping with my mother. Whether it's grocery shopping or shopping at the mall, she knows my likes and dislikes.

MM: What is your favorite quality or attribute about your daughter/ mom?

Sabrina: My favorite quality about my daughter is her sense of humor and compassion. For those that know Tay Tay, I think they will agree when I say she will make you laugh in a minute.

Tay Tay: My favorite quality about my mother is her empathy for people. A lot of my friends as well as me love her for that. She has taught me to be happy with what I have and to surround myself with those that love me.

See more contest photos on pages 9 through 12!

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Annabelle and Robin Aspinwall

Ashley and Patricia Dukes

Aubree and Amanda Knight

Barbara Davis and Gwendolyn Hodge

Bryleigh Kate and Danyelle Cobb

Candi and Taylor Miller

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MM: Sabrina, what's your proudest moment of your daughter?

Sabrina: My daughter has always been the center of my world. I have had many proud moments with her, but the proudest moment happened just the other day when she told me that she had gotten a job. She has come so far and overcome so many obstacles. I encourage her daily, and I am her biggest fan.

She has become a young woman that I am so proud of.

Sabrina Reed and Tanaiya Maybank

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Author Talk: Kathy Bradley, "Wondering Toward Center" Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6 p.m.

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"Honk!" auditions (all ages) Whitaker Black Box Theater Singing and reading: 1 p.m.

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Creative Writing Workshop with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

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Paranormal Book Club Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 6 p.m.

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Charter Conservatory graduation ceremony Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building • 6 p.m.

Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Bulloch Academy Bulloch County Schools graduation ceremony graduation ceremonies GSU Performing Arts Center • 7 p.m.

GSU's Hanner Fieldhouse Bulloch County Statesboro High: 10 a.m.

Resident Night Portal: 1 p.m.

Splash in the Boro • 5–8 p.m.

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Trinity Christian graduation ceremony Trinity Presbyterian Church • 7 p.m. Opening Day Splash in the Boro Movie Matinee: "The Youth Ballet Spring Peanuts Movie" Statesboro Regional Library Showcase (Community Room) • 4 p.m.

Emma Kelly Theater $10/adults, $5/youth • 7 p.m.

21st Annual Past Chairs' Golf Tournament Main Street Statesboro (hosted by Chamber of Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot Commerce) Forest Heights Country Club 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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"Honk!" auditions (all ages) Whitaker Black Box Theater Singing and reading: 1 p.m.

Dancing: 3 p.m.

DIY Day: Floral Home Decor Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 3 p.m.

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Statesboro Youth Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Emma Kelly Theater $10/person • 7 p.m.

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All Fired Up spring exhibition and sale Averitt Center for the Arts 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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GSU undergraduate First Friday: Fiesta de Mayo commencement downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

Paulson Stadium • 9 a.m.

GSU graduate commencement Hanner Fieldhouse • 1 p.m.

Summer camps and programs registration for the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department will be open all month long. Register in person at the Honey Bowen Building weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or online at www.bullochrec.com.

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Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Charter Conservatory graduation ceremony Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building • 6 p.m.

Main Street Statesboro Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Bulloch Academy Bulloch County Schools graduation ceremony graduation ceremonies GSU Performing Arts Center • 7 p.m.

GSU's Hanner Fieldhouse Bulloch County Statesboro High: 10 a.m.

Resident Night Portal: 1 p.m.

Splash in the Boro • 5–8 p.m.

Southeast Bulloch: 3:30 p.m.

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Trinity Christian graduation ceremony Trinity Presbyterian Church • 7 p.m. Opening Day Splash in the Boro Movie Matinee: "The Youth Ballet Spring Peanuts Movie" Statesboro Regional Library Showcase (Community Room) • 4 p.m.

Emma Kelly Theater $10/adults, $5/youth • 7 p.m.

21st Annual Past Chairs' Golf Tournament Main Street Statesboro (hosted by Chamber of Farmers Market Sea Island Bank parking lot Commerce) Forest Heights Country Club 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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23rd Annual GSU College of Business Golf Tournament Forest Heights Country Club Register at alumni.georgiasouthern. edu/cobagolf16

"Honk!" auditions (all ages) Whitaker Black Box Theater Singing and reading: 1 p.m.

Dancing: 3 p.m.

DIY Day: Floral Home Decor Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 3 p.m.

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Statesboro Youth Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Emma Kelly Theater $10/person • 7 p.m.

Statesboro Youth Theater presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Emma Kelly Theater $10/person • 7 p.m.

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All Fired Up spring exhibition and sale Averitt Center for the Arts 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

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GSU undergraduate First Friday: Fiesta de Mayo commencement downtown • 5:30–8 p.m.

Paulson Stadium • 9 a.m.

GSU graduate commencement Hanner Fieldhouse • 1 p.m.

Summer camps and programs registration for the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department will be open all month long. Register in person at the Honey Bowen Building weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or online at www.bullochrec.com.

meals, a bounce house, face painting and games — provided by the restaurant's staff. For reservations, call (912) 764.4040.

NOTES: Downtown Date Night is every Thursday at 40 East Grill, with childcare and entertainment — kids'

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Creative Writing Workshop with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library BIG Café (Community Room) • 5:30 p.m. City Campus downtown • 9 a.m.

Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

Teen Movie Night Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Activity Room) • 5 p.m.

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Creative Writing Workshop with Health Harrington Statesboro Regional Library (Community Room) • 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

Computer Class Statesboro Regional Library (Upstairs Computer Room) • 6 p.m.

Lunch and Learn: Kathy Bradley, "Wondering Toward Center" GSU Botanic Garden $20/lunch and program • noon

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Helping you take good care of yours is his goal.

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ou may find yourself wondering, "What on earth do I do to start my lawn off on the right foot this season? Now that warm weather is here to stay, how should I care for my yard without damaging it?"

Well, we are here to help. Even if you do not have a personal crew that cares for your lawn year-round, you can get a jump-start on your property this month by following these simple steps.

During the warmer months, your grass is ready to end its dormancy period and start using those strong root systems to send out new, fresh growth. This makes it the perfect time to give your turfgrass a boost with fertilizer. As always, make sure to read and follow all the instructions on the bag of whatever fertilizer you choose. Not only is this important for your health, but it also helps you determine the correct amounts to apply to your specific grass type so as not to burn the existing healthy growth.

In addition to applying a fertilizer to turfgrass, you also may want to consider fertilizing bushes, shrubs, flowering annuals and perennials, container plants and herbs.

Early summer is also a great time to look into pest control for the hotter months to come. In general, it's a good idea to only use pesticides when necessary in order to avoid overusing chemicals around your home. If you know your grass or other landscaping is prone to a certain type of pest infestation, keep your eyes open for early warning signs so that you can be prepared to nip the problem in the bud.

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If winter has left you with thin spots in your yard, then overseeding is most likely a great option for you.

There are two kinds of overseeding.

Cool-season overseeding typically involves sowing ryegrass or fescue seed atop your existing grass type.

Warm-season overseeding, which is the type done in early summer, involves sowing the same grass seed as your existing lawn to help fill in thin spots and boost overall thickness. When choosing to overseed this spring or summer, it is highly recommended that you aerate your yard first, which encourages the seed to make direct contact with the soil beneath. After sowing, make sure to water sufficiently for roughly 21 days to help establish seed roots and encourage healthy growth.

Regardless of whether you are a landscape DIYer or you'd rather enlist a professional to help, these tips will carry you through the early summer and give your lawn a great head start!

Erinn is part of the professional team at Ninja Lawns who seek to serve the Statesboro community and make a positive difference in the world around them. You can learn more and contact Ninja Lawns online at www.ninjalawns.com.

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Bulloch County Schools Preparing students to find success & enhancing community value Serving Bulloch Country through 15 public school campuses

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Public School Choice Window for Transfer Requests May 2–20

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Parent Responsibilities As a parent or guardian, you can request to have your child transferred to another public school within your school district of residence as long as the school district has determined that there is available classroom space at the school of choice after all assigned students have been enrolled. Please keep in mind that if you choose to transfer your child to another school in the district, the law requires you to assume all costs and responsibilities related to the transportation of your child to and from the school as long as your child remains at that school.

Available Classroom Space For your convenience, the district's list of schools with available classroom space for the upcoming school year is listed on the district's website (www. bulloch.k12.ga.us) and in the April 26 issue of the Statesboro Herald. In order to process transfer requests, parents or guardians must complete and submit a Transfer Request Form. These are also available on the district website or at the Bulloch County Board of Education, 150 Williams Road, Statesboro.

Kindergarten Student Transfers Kindergarten registration for the 2016–17 school year is May 2–6. If a child is currently enrolled in a Bulloch County Schools pre-kindergarten classroom, parents/guardians do not need to register the child for kinder-

garten unless the child will be attending a different school than where he or she attended pre-K. Once a child is registered for kindergarten, the school system will not process transfer requests for kindergarten openings until after 10 class days after school begins (Aug. 12).

High Schools Are Open Zones Bulloch County Schools' three high schools are open zoned, so any transfer requests are permissible. However, enrollment into certain courses (i.e., pre-Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement) may not be accommodated due to the number of students already enrolled in those courses. If you have a student-athlete, please also be aware that Georgia High School Association eligibility requirements for extracurricular activities can be affected by school transfers.

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Deadline for Transfer Requests Parents or guardians must handdeliver a completed Transfer Request Form to the Bulloch County Board of Education before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20. The school system will not accept forms by facsimile, email, postal service or hand delivery to a school.

Review Process and Lotteries School system administrators will review all transfer requests, approve or deny them based on classroom availability and notify the parent or guardian of their decision. If a particular school has available space but the number of transfer requests exceeds the available capacity, the school system will conduct a lottery drawing for the spaces.

Once available classroom space is filled at a school, no more transfers will be accepted at that school. Therefore, parents/guardian may want to indicate more than one transfer choice on the form in case space is not available at their first choice.

The Bulloch County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, physical handicap, religion or age in employment practices or in admission to or participation in any education programs or activities.

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n accordance with state law, parents or guardians who have a child enrolled in a public school may request to transfer the child to another public school within their school district for the upcoming 2016–17 school year. Bulloch County Schools' annual window for Public School Choice (House Bill 251) transfers is May 2–20.

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Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Events Summer camps and programs registration 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at the Honey Bowen Building or anytime online, all month long Horseback Riding Lessons (ages 5–18 as of Sept. 1, 2015) May 9–June 17 Monday–Friday, times vary (choose day and 45-minute time slot) $150/six-week session Fletcher Memorial Park

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Men's & Women's Tennis Leagues May 16–Aug. 4 Mondays/Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m. $45 Mill Creek Tennis Complex Splash in the Boro opening day May 21

High School Tennis League May 17–Aug. 2 Tuesdays, 6–8:30 p.m. $35 Mill Creek Tennis Complex

Family Fun Swim Saturdays 10 a.m.–noon — ends May 14 $3/swimmer Splash in the Boro

Piano Lessons May 20–June 10 Fridays, 3–5:30 p.m. $20/lesson or $65/four lessons Honey Bowen Building

Lap Swim Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–2 p.m. — ends May 20 6–9:30 a.m. — May 23–Aug. 5 Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays 7–8 p.m. — ongoing Saturdays 8 a.m.–noon — ends May 14 8–9:30 a.m. — May 21–Sept. 3 $2/visit or $50/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro

Bulloch County Resident Night May 27, 5–8 p.m.

Splash in the Boro Parent & Tot Swim Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–2 p.m. — ends May 20 $2/person (free for ages 2 and younger) Splash in the Boro Evening Line Dancing (ages 16+) Mondays/Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $5/class Honey Bowen Building Deep Aqua Fit (Deep Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 7:15–8:15 a.m.

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro

Aqua Fit (Shallow Water Aerobics) Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 8:30–9:30 a.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Bingo with the Lunch Bunch Tuesdays, 11–11:45 a.m. free (must be a member of the Lunch Bunch) Honey Bowen Building Learn to Play Bridge Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m.

Honey Bowen Building

Ultimate H20 Circuit Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:15–7 a.m. $5/visit or $50/10-class pass Splash in the Boro Arthritis Therapy Tuesdays/Thursdays 1–1:45 p.m. — ends May 19 $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Aqua Zumba Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. $5/visit or $125/30-visit pass Splash in the Boro Sit Fit Tuesdays/Fridays, 9:45–10:30 a.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Silverliners Line Dancing Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m.

Beginners' lesson at 1 p.m. $2/session Honey Bowen Building Tumbling Mondays/Wednesdays 3–5 years old: 4–4:45 p.m.

6–12 years old: 5–6 p.m. $65 Honey Bowen Building

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Burgers are always a backyard cookout favorite that can dressed up or down depending on taste. And nothing can beat the delicious, ready-made Hunter Cattle burger patties for both convenience and flavor. Try it with this Mediterranean-inspired topping that makes great use of another Market arrival in May-tomatoes-as well as fresh feta cheese that is now being sold by a newcomer to the Market.

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Feta-Yogurt, Tomato, and Mint Burgers 4 Hunter Cattle burger patties 1 tomato, from Market Salt and Pepper

Fresh mint, from Market ½ cup plain Greek yogurt Feta cheese, from Market

Brush burgers with a little oil and cook on a medium to medium hot grill (350-400) 5-6 minutes per side. Slice tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Chop mint. Mix yogurt with mint and feta cheese. Top burger with tomato slice and yogurt mixture and serve. Serve on a bun or in a pita pocket.

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Skin cancer can affect anyone, and overexposure to the sun, a key risk factor for skin cancer, can occur at any time of year. Whether it is a hot, sultry day spent by the pool or a chilly day skiing the slopes, any exposure to the sun can result in skin damage that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. Plus, certain areas of the body are more susceptible than others.

Where iS Skin CanCer MoSt likely to aPPear?

Skin cancer is most likely to appear on the areas of the body most exposed to the sun.

These include the head, face, neck, arms, and legs. Those who are bald or balding can also have skin cancer appear on their scalp. But skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body where there is skin, which makes it important to routinely check all areas of the body for indicators of the disease.

A recent study by The Mayo Clinic found that, while skin cancer can affect anyone, young women are more likely to receive a diagnosis. The study indicated that melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, has increased by eight times for women under the age of 40 since 1970. Even children can get skin cancer. A study in the journal Pediatrics found that the number of cases of skin cancer among children and adolescents has been increasing each year by about 2 percent.

CauSeS of Skin CanCer Exposure to sunlight is the leading cause of skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. While the rays of the sun may be more intense during the summertime, any exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer. The sun can reflect off of snow and become concentrated. No matter how many layers a person wears during cooler weather, the head and neck area tends to remain exposed to the sun’s damaging UV radiation yearround.

Skin cancer is most likely to occur in people with pale skin who have a tendency to burn or freckle when exposed to the sun. But everyone should be diligent and cover up when spending time outdoors.

No one is immune to skin cancer, and the change of seasons does not lower a person’s risk of getting the disease. Anytime a person is in the sun he or she runs the risk of UV exposure that can lead to skin cancer, which highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to safeguard yourself from skin cancer.

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Want to Live Longer?

Eat Like a Queen

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hen Queen Elizabeth was born in 1926, the average British woman could expect to live about 70 years. The British monarch turned 90 last month, however, and her expected successor, Prince Charles, continues to await his turn on the throne.

Elizabeth's royal genes play a role in her longevity; the queen's mother, Elizabeth I, lived to 101. Her healthful diet likely helps, too. Aides say she generally follows a low-carbohydrate eating pattern, usually eating grilled chicken or fish, along with two vegetables or a salad. She also has fruit every day, the British newspaper The Telegraph reported.

Writer Rose Prince noted that Elizabeth remains "svelte," even though enjoying state dinners and banquets is part of a monarch's job description.

"A quick calculation: Since the age of 12, when it is fair to suggest she left the nursery and began eating with the grown-ups, she will have sat down to about 57,000 lunches and dinners, a large number of them formal (at least three-course) affairs," Prince wrote.

Although the queen enjoys afternoon tea, she eats a light breakfast and rarely, if ever, overindulges.

"The queen eats small amounts, and is frugal to boot," Prince wrote. "There are too many portraits of portly — even obese — former monarchs on her walls to remind her how a ruler's gluttony can breed unrest among the subjects."

The Telegraph noted that the queen enjoys the services of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deseret News 20 chefs who are eager to indulge her preferences. She dislikes onions and garlic, both of which convey health benefits, but she likes fine chocolate, drinks Earl Grey tea and regularly enjoys a cocktail of Dubonnet and gin garnished with lemon. (The Telegraph has previously reported that she also drinks champagne, like another famous Brit, Winston Churchill, did.)

As for exercise, also important to longevity, the queen doesn't run marathons or spin — at least not in public — but the Canadian magazine Maclean's reported last year that she walks frequently, climbs stairs and still rides horses.

Two other factors may also keep the queen healthy: her 68-year marriage to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the fact that, so far, she refuses to retire.

Then again, the real secret to Elizabeth's longevity could be those fabulous hats, which, if nothing else, protect her from sun damage.

Long live the queen!

It's a Fiesta with Fried Ice Cream

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Mexican Fried Ice Cream 5 cups plain corn flakes, crushed ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, cubed 1.75-quart container vanilla ice cream 16-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup honey Chocolate syrup Maraschino cherries Remove ice cream from the freezer and allow to sit at room temperature for about 35 minutes.

Azure Rountree Fun, Delicious and Festive

While the ice cream is thawing, place the corn flakes into a large container, then crush and set aside.

In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the corn flakes and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.

(It may take less time; watch the corn flakes to make sure they don't overcook.) Place the mixture to the side to cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ice cream, half of the container of whipped topping and the ground cinnamon. Stir until completely combined. Place the remaining whipped topping back in the fridge for later use.

Spread a third of the cooked corn flakes on the bottom of a 9-by13-inch casserole dish. Drop large

dollops of the ice cream mixture over the corn flakes and spread evenly.

Sprinkle the top with the remaining corn flakes, then drizzle the honey on top. Cover with foil and place in the freezer for 6 to 8 hours.

Remove and cut into squares. Top each square with chocolate syrup, a dollop of the whipped topping and a cherry, then serve.

Azure Rountree, a wife and mother

of four beautiful kids, has a love of cooking and sharing recipes. She enjoys writing for cookbooks and working as an advocate for autism.

Her newest cookbook, "Kid Friendly Recipes from the Kitchen of Azure Rountree," is available for purchase locally at the Averitt Center for the Arts' Rosengart Gallery. A portion of the proceeds from every book sold will go to benefit children with special needs.

The Sport with the Most Concussions? It Isn't Football

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lthough football gets all the bad press, it's not the sport with the most concussions in the United States — horseback riding is.

In its April edition, the journal Neurosurgical Focus reported that horseback-riding accidents were the chief cause of emergency-room visits for sports-related traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. Researchers analyzed ER visits between 2003 and 2012 in six categories: contact sports (such as football or soccer), roller sports, skiing/snowboarding, equestrian sports and aquatic sports.

While TBIs were deemed mild in 86 percent of all cases, equestrians

Deseret News accounted for 45.2 percent of them.

Next was interpersonal contact sports, with 20.3 percent; roller sports, 19 percent; skiing and snowboarding, 12 percent; and aquatic sports, 3.5 percent.

TBI is a change in brain function because of a blow to the head. Its mildest form, which occurs in 70 to 90 percent of cases, is called a concussion.

Research has found that repeat concussions can be dangerous, even deadly, and may over time lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. The story of how CTE was discovered among National Football League players was the subject of the 2015 film "Concussion" starring Will Smith.

"Brain injuries in professional athletes, however, represent only a small fraction of the overall incidence of TBI annually; the vast majority of these injuries occur in recreational athletes," the researchers said.

Young adults, in particular, appear to be especially at risk. Those between the ages of 18 and 29 contributed disproportionately to the total number of sports-related TBIs, accounting for 44 percent of all injuries.

Ironically, although aquatic sports caused the fewest injuries in the study, they accounted for the most complications and fatalities, usually from jumping or diving into a pool.

Among cases that ended in death, roller sports were the second most deadly.

The researchers said the findings make clear the importance of educating recreational athletes about TBI and how helmets can help prevent it, especially in equestrian activities.

"Rates of helmet use are 25 percent or lower across equestrian sports, despite the fact that helmets have been associated with as much as a 40– 50 percent reduction in absolute risk for TBI," researchers noted.

The growing body of research on concussions also has shown the importance of rest after even a mild head injury. A study published in February showed that the brains of mice regrew damaged synapses after a week's rest, but not if they were injured every day, Ike Swetlitz reported on STATnews.com.

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ith the warm days of May, end-of-school parties and Cinco de Mayo, cooling down with something delicious like Mexican Fried Ice Cream is the perfect way to celebrate while enjoying all of the festivities. This decadent treat has a creamy layer of ice cream with a touch of cinnamon nestled between buttery, crunchy cornflakes, then topped with honey, chocolate syrup, whipped cream and a cherry. Without a doubt, this is a dessert that will leave you and your guests wanting the fiesta to last all month long!

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Fresh, Clean and Free of Pollutants

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pringtime is synonymous with beauty, flowers and renewal. I associate those things with cleaning, too, because I find beauty in cleanliness and typically decorate my home with fresh flowers after I organize and have everything sparkling.

But while it might be tempting to spray down your entire home with bleach or disinfectant solution — that makes things "clean," right? — a lot of common household products are actually pretty toxic to our health.

Thankfully, there are ways to keep things fresh and sanitary. Read on for tips on how to keep your home fresh, clean and free of pollutants this spring, along with the low-down on selecting better and safer products to use in your space.

The Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air pollution among the top environmental dangers, and much of this pollu-

Perla Middleton Healthy Home

tion comes from common cleaning products — what I call "indoor pollutants." Immediate effects of exposure to indoor pollutants can include headaches, foggy thinking, dizziness, fatigue, and irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. It also may exacerbate symptoms of asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

Long-term effects, following extended or repeated exposure to indoor pollutants, may include respiratory diseases, autism spectrum disorder, heart disease, learning

Summer Camps at the Averitt!

With more than 45 camps in seven different areas it is a huge summer at the Averitt! Stop by and pick up a new summer camp calendar or go online to our new mobile friendly website

(address below) to learn all about our summer camp offerings. Plus, new this year is a Summer Stock Series.

For more information call Tony Phillips at 912-212-2787.

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disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cancer, infertility, hormonal imbalances including early puberty, obesity and immune system diseases.

The indoor pollutants that can cause these reactions are so common that the EPA strongly recommends everyone improve the air quality of their homes, regardless of whether any symptoms are currently present. The following are some things you can do to improve the air quality in your home: • Change the air filter on the recommended schedule to reduce pet dander, dust and other pollutants circulating through your home.

• Minimize carpeting in your home, if possible. If you choose to replace it, make sure that it is not with flooring made from PVC materials or derivatives. Bamboo makes a great substitute for laminate flooring and is a fast-growing and renewable resource.

• Replace the shower liners in your home; they are a breeding ground for mold. Beware of PVC-containing curtains, which can emit 108 chemicals into the air, according to studies by the Center for Health, Environment and Justice. Also avoid their cousins made from PEVA or EVA, which are less harmful, though harmful nonetheless, according to recent studies.

• Purchase an air purifier, or make use of plants that perform the same function. NASA has found that some plants purify the air of pollutants including ammonia, benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and xylene. Greatist.com suggests garden mums, spider plants, dracaenas, ficus/weeping fig trees, peace lilies, Boston ferns, snake plants, bamboo palms and aloe vera.

• Incorporate citronella, rosemary, peppermint, chrysanthemums, lavender and spearmint in your outdoor garden. Not only do these plants lend an inviting aroma, but they also repel fleas, flies, mosquitoes, moths, slugs, aphids, silverfish, ticks, ants and beetles in place of pesticides.

Do your research to find whether there are hazardous chemicals in the

personal care, household and cleaning products you currently use. The government doesn't regulate or assess the safety — or even labeling — of the vast majority of these items.

The EPA only regulates cleaners that contain registered pesticides. This means that consumers are basically on their own when it comes to choosing safe products — a task that's easier said than done. (For reviews of the toxicity of household cleaners and even personal care products, check out the Environmental Working Group's database at www.EWG.com).

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "greenwashing" is a term used to describe "expressions of environmentalist concerns especially as a cover for products, policies or activities." The following are the top 10 greenwashing phrases used in advertising. Don't be fooled, as they mean nothing when it comes to the safety of a product: 10. "Environmentally friendly" or "eco-safe" 9. "Dermatologist tested," "sensitivity tested" or "hypoallergenic" 8. "Allergy-friendly fragrance" and "fragrance-free" 7. "Nontoxic" 6. "Derived from" (i.e., "derived from coconut oil") 5. "Free of" 4. "Certified green" 3. "Natural" 2. "Organic" 1. "Made with" (i.e., "made with real lemon") Until next month, stay toxic-free, my friends!

Perla Middleton is a lifestyle and wellness coach and is committed to helping clients make their homes a healthier place to raise their families.

As a ToxicFree coach, she helps take the guesswork out of toxic-free living by stressing the importance of self-education, teaching others to become their own advocates, and inspiring individuals to do their research and learn how to find the best products in the organic, toxicfree and natural arenas. Contact her at dnp1515@gmail.com.

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1. Chinese mountain range 5. Adjust 10. Mad Men's Don 12. Mali capital 14. One who restores 16. __& J 18. Defunct PlayStation game 19. __ King Cole, musician 20. Rock fragments 22. Breeze through 23. Languishes 25. German courtesy title 26. Bunko game 27. War film "___ Boot" 28. Title of respect 30. He "sang" with Rob 31. Abba __, Israeli politician 33. Erase 35. It's a wrap 37. Has required courage 38. Spoke 40. Monetary unit 41. Scatter 42. Pouch 44. Have already done 45. They ring receipts 48. Fixed charges 50. Hell 52. Pay this before leaving 53. Alternating turns on the roads 55. Pick up 56. Wrath 57. Northeast 58. She launched "Just Say No" 63. Cigar 65. Frozen spike 66. Unusual 67. Type of number

SUDOKU ADVANCED

SUDOKU INTERMEDIATE

1. David Alan Grier 2. Someone who copies the words or behavior of another 3. Franklin is one 4. Where rockers play 5. Reduces 6. Datong Yungang Airport 7. Andy's partner 8. A way to dry 9. Taka 10. Large constellation 11. Regrow 13. What a surgeon does 15. Cool!

17. Indigenous people of N. Africa 18. Goes great with cheese 21. Contains allusions 23. A supporter 24. __ Caesar, comedian 27. Some are great 29. Interpreted 32. Hits a pitch 34. Local area network 35. Soaking 36. Stimulates 39. Dash 40. Female sibling 43. Annul 44. Scattered fragments 46. Chili con __ 47. Relative biological effectiveness (abbr.)

49. Adult male 51. Not night 54. Starch 59. Zero 60. French coins 61. Ventilate 62. Greatest common devisor 64. Touchdown

CROSSWORD

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MOMENTS

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INTERMEDIATE

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SUDOKU

To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

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Dear Jill, I wish I had read your article before I took advantage of two "gifts" that I was "awarded" for completing a survey that popped up on my screen when I was downloading a reputable children's educational software program for my son. It was an extremely well-known children's brand, after all, so I trusted the site. Wrong.

The two gifts were a sleep aid and a beauty lotion kit — free for just the cost of shipping, which was $20. I did my homework (I thought) and read reviews about these products, which said people were very pleased with them.

Ordering these gifts was the greatest mistake of my life. First, the beauty kit was just a small bottle of some kind of lotion, and the sleep aid was about 1 milligram of melatonin.

Each of these products turned out to actually be trial memberships. I had two weeks to cancel, or the beauty lotion was going to cost $140 and the melatonin almost $90 for 30 pills. Plus, this turned out to be one of those clubs that locks you into automatically debiting your checking account every month.

When I tried emailing someone about my complaint, all the email addresses I could locate online were not valid. There was no way to reach anyone to try to cancel. I had to cancel my debit card, and now I am learning

what life is like without a debit card.

Lesson learned.

—Mary L. I have a few pieces of advice for anyone shopping online. It's important to understand that the banner advertisements, web ads and pop-up ads are typically not generated by the site on which you're shopping — a third-party ad server sends those ads to designated ad locations on that site. The ads often are tailored to you via browser cookies or web beacons.

If you've ever searched online for a specific item (say, a pair of shoes) and then saw banner ads all over other sites for the same pair of shoes you looked for a few days ago, you've seen this technology in action.

The website with the banner or pop-up offer on it often has nothing more than a small advertising affiliation with the product being presented. Mary's misconception that the "free products" originated with the children's software site is a common belief. It's far more likely that it was a completely unrelated advertisement generated after she finished her purchase, served by a computer into a general spot designated for advertising and available to a variety of vendors.

The "subscription model" of selling products abounds online, and it's unfortunately very common to see a desirable product at a very low price.

What you don't see, unless you read all of the fine print — and sometimes not even then is that you're also signing up for a membership that will auto-bill and auto-ship products to you indefinitely unless you find a way to cancel.

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ave you ever purchased a product online and had a window pop up at the end of your purchase, offering you a second item free or at a discount if you complete a survey or agree to try the product, free of charge? This is what happened to one of my readers, Mary:

Jill Cataldo

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