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    Buy Kids' Summer Pajamas Online  Jun 19, 2009
    Kids can look cool and stay cool during hot summer nights in pajamas and nightgowns specifically designed for summer wear ... All of the following kids summer pajamas and nightgowns meet the commission s standards for children s sleepwear ... com offers stylish and long lasting Sara s Prints children s nightgowns and pajamas at a discount. (Suite101.com)

    Spring: Time to shed unneeded weight  May 6, 2009
    The process of packing, hauling, unpacking and relocating every single item you possess quickly clarifies the wisdom of saving a half-used bottle of 4-year-old sunscreen or Grandma Olga's nightgowns accepted while grieving after her funeral. To provide a deadline for this project, I volunteered to host a multi-family rummage sale. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Jury selection set for trial of Brooke Astor's son  Mar 30, 2009
    The younger Marshall said his father was in effect abusing Astor by stinting on her medications and forcing her to wear tattered nightgowns, eat pureed peas and other substandard meals and sleep on a urine-stained sofa, all so he didn't have to spend her money on her. Many of Astor's household staff also are expected to testify for the prosecution. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Great Depression Survivors Remember Flour Sack Underwear And Coats Made Of Blankets  Mar 24, 2009
    As they reminisced about nightgowns made of flour sacks, a winter coat made from an Army blanket, and their mothers scraping together a plate of food when hungry transients knocked at the back door, they didnt lament or ask Why me. They said they did what they did because, as Geisler put it, Thats the only way you could do it. (Nebraska Statepaper)

    Private 'Mrs. A' would be 'mortified' by trial  Feb 19, 2009
    Though he wouldn't discuss the details that prompted his actions -- "I won't survive this conversation if I do," he said -- the successful petition mentioned her sleeping in torn nightgowns on a urine-stained couch and eating bland leftovers. "To the rest of the world, she was Brooke Astor. To us, she was our grandmother," said Marshall, 55, who grew up in Vermont with his twin brother, Alec, and was not "of the New York world.". (CNN)

    Vermont store's blue items make customers see red  Feb 18, 2009
    You'll find heavy-duty toenail clippers and Vermont-made suspenders, Lanz of Salzburg nightgowns and pine tar soap, waterproof handbags and Buster Brown socks, all presented with a dose of Yankee sensibility. Orton, a spry 67-year-old with a country storekeeper's sense of what sells and what doesn't, says the idea of helping older folks keep sexually active was his. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    Shop offers old school underwear  Feb 13, 2009
    "We've got gorgeous full-length embroidered nightgowns, made from satin or silk and trimmed with lace," said Shelley Banker, owner of The Rag and Bone, 224 E. Calder Way. "They're cut in a way that's very flattering to the female body -- a bias cut, clingy. Think Jean Harlow from the 1930s.". (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Spots for sexy lingerie  Feb 11, 2009
    Monet Lingerie 7652 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale 480-998-1531, This Scottsdale store specializes in babydolls, you know, those itty-bitty, flowy nightgowns. Find them in lace, with fur, stretchy or strapless. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Man receives 30 days in rape case (44)  Feb 8, 2009
    This same mind set probably believe that 80 year old rape survivors "ask" for it by wearing "Madonna-like" nightgowns. Blame the girl for her appearance. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Turn to special 'family slowdowns' after you unplug, shut down and switch off  Mar 24, 2008
    Send your kids on a treasure hunt for old blankets, nightgowns, linens and other fabric scraps around the house. Sew squares together by hand as a group or take turns on a machine. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    I See London ...  Feb 28, 2008
    There are also pantaloons (knee-long cotton underwear with lace fringe), day shirts, nightgowns and two-piece corsets. Nylon rose in popularity in the 1970s, while natural materials like cotton hold sway today. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Mexicali’s poor grapple with cold  Dec 18, 2007
    anniemaud wrote on Dec 17, 2007 10:50 AM:" My childhood home in Orange County had no heat and no insulation. We kept warm with many blankets and flannel nightgowns. Maybe we could send some blankets and comforters to those in need in Mexicali. It is terrible to think of people being so cold. I remember wearing my outdoor coat to keep warm in our living room. Brrrr! Does Habitat for Humanity work in Mexicali? ". susflores wrote on Dec 17, 2007 10:48 AM:" I have to agree with Pinomatus. Homeless... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)

    Wish List (7)  Dec 10, 2007
    Volunteer Services Council of Terrell State Hospital needs shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, bath splash, bath powder, hair brushes, combs, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, denture, denture adhesive, cologne, perfume, denture cleanser, aftershave, makeup, hair accessories, ethnic hair products, hair gel, sweatpants, sweatshirts, men's T-Shirts, nightgowns, men's pajamas, knit hats, knit gloves, socks, board and card games, puzzle books, stationery, sketch books, color pencils,... (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Gift drive under way for 07 Mayors Christmas Motorcade  Dec 1, 2007
    New clothing: Women s including extra large through 4XXXX and men s including small; pajamas, nightgowns, bathrobes, socks, underwear, bedroom shoes, tennis shoes, hats, sweat shirts and pants. Personal care items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, cosmetics, shaving lotion and after shave, cosmetic cases, shampoo/conditioners, lotions. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)

    His wardrobe makes her malfunction  Nov 22, 2007
    Another friends girlfriend wears those long flannel nightgowns by Lanz. They make her look like an Amish grandmother. (MSNBC -- Health)

    The Diamond Anniversary: A love match the nation badly needed  Nov 19, 2007
    Alongside the antique silver and gold from royal guests, the S;vres and Meissen porcelain, there were a prosaic 76 handkerchiefs, 30 scarves, 148 pairs of stockings and 16 nightgowns. Though embroiled in the bloody partition of India, the Mountbattens came home for the wedding, bringing with them Mahatma Gandhi's present of a piece of hand-spun lace, which Queen Mary mistakenly took to be a loincloth. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Meet Abu Abed: the US's new ally against al-Qaida  Nov 10, 2007
    " A gunman kicked the man and pushed him into a car.The suspect's brother, still in his pyjamas, pleaded, and women in nightgowns stood in the street wailing and begging the gunmen to release him.The gunmen pointed their guns at the people and pushed them back. A young fighter carrying an old British sub-machine gun fired a burst into the air.Abu Abed walked into the scuffle. The detained man was not the target. Someone had overheard him saying Abu Abed's men were "worse than al-Qaida" after... (Guardian Unlimited -- World)

    Phelps Mansion Poltergeist  Nov 9, 2007
    Objects were strewn about and one of Mrs. Phelps nightgowns, arms folded over the chest and stockings at its bottom, on a bed. Phelps stayed at the house hoping to catch the vandals while the rest of the family returned to church. (Suite101.com)

    Personal journey grows business for women who face cancer  Nov 5, 2007
    They found instead dozens of wigs, a closet full of bras and nightgowns, and a young woman with long red hair and a kind explanation. "What do you sell?" Dean said, repeating the frequently asked question with a smile. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Yes, it’s madness, Moonlight Madness!  Oct 26, 2007
    Devils Lake merchants and employees will be coming to work in their jammies, some even carrying teddy bears, like above, or wearing flannel nightgowns and a turban like below, for tonight s Moonlight Madness 6 to 9 p.m.. Merchants throughout the city will be coming to work in their pajamas tonight between 6 and 9 p.m. in honor of Moonlight Madness. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)

    Long live the queen  Oct 19, 2007
    Kirsten Dunst had no fewer than 80 costume changes - more than in any other royal epic ("But it included nightgowns, and we covered 20 years of her life," says Canonero, defensively). Although the fashion magazine W recently postulated that Marie Antoinette was "just too hip" to endure, the film, along with its 80s glam soundtrack, continues to enjoy cult status in the fashion industry and remains the best advertisement for both Manolo Blahnik (who designed innumerable satin court slippers) and... (Guardian Unlimited)

    Eldon ready to gobble for Turkey Festival  Oct 10, 2007
    During the bed racing contest, participants dress in nightgowns as they race mattresses equipped with wheels for the 50 cash prize. What is traditionally a popular event at the Miller County Fair has been rescheduled for the festival. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    POLICE REPORT: posted 10/04  Oct 4, 2007
    Theft - Police cited Zoe Copoulos, 19, of Waukesha with retail theft after attempting to steal two nightgowns from Kohl's, 3105 Golf Road, Sept. 16. The items were valued at $68. (Kettle Moraine Index, WI)

    Buying New Clothes on a Budget  Sep 28, 2007
    The Bitten collection is primarily composed of comfortable, casual clothing with some suit separates as well as dresses, T-shirts, nightgowns, sweaters, outerwear, jeans, handbags and other accessories. Steve & Barry's Starbury collection is a line of athletic clothes and sneakers created by NBA star Stephon Marbury, which includes a high-quality basketball show that Marbury wears during his NBA games. (Suite101.com)

    Back in Style  Aug 6, 2007
    Even Julie Christie's nightgowns in Petulia blew my mind. That obsession with retro chic led the former journalism and Chinese major to switch her educational studies to clothing design; she graduated from Massachusetts College of Art's fashion program last May. (Boston Globe)

         Stores gear up for sales tax holiday shopping crowds  Aug 3, 2007
    com is the Waterloo-Cedar Falls homepage for all local news, sports, entertainment and events happening in the Cedar Valley. Archives (past 14 days). (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Tax Free Weekend Information  Jul 31, 2007
    Virginia's Sales Tax Holiday. Sales Tax Holiday Primer. (WTVR.com, VA)

    Davis: Home-Front Ecology  Jul 12, 2007
    As shorter skirts, along with overalls and pants, became the WPB-approved norm, Life magazine photographers delighted the troops overseas with images of true patriotic zeal: starlets cutting off the bottoms of their nightgowns or showing off the shorter pajamas that were helping to win the war. Those nightgown trimmings, along with the wool cuffs from men's pants (ordered sheared by the WPB in May 1942), were eagerly recycled into blankets and other military fabrics in the 500-odd sewing... (Zmag.org)

    Family spends years restoring home  Jul 7, 2007
    Tiny pieces of clothing hang on the outsides to all the doors as a reminder of the old days when people used to hang up their nightgowns. Beyond the home itself, the Fullers have built a tea house for ladies only with an attached deck where the men are allowed to sit if they feel so inclined. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Style icon launches cheap chic line  Jun 11, 2007
    Parker worked with two Steve 's designers to develop the line, which includes suit separates, shirts, dresses, lingerie, denim, T-shirts, nightgowns, cashmere sweaters, swimwear and other items. Shoppers who showed up at the launch snapped up jeans, shoes and accessories. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Three decades later, Peace Corps volunteer's relationship with her 'family' endures  Jun 10, 2007
    "I always use one of my mama's nightgowns," she said as she opened a dresser drawer. She offered a gown to Karalus, who clutched the soft fabric against her neck and chest, like a child with a security blanket. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker debuts Bitten clothing line for Steve & Barry's  Jun 8, 2007
    Parker worked with two Steve & Barry's designers to develop the line, which includes suit separates, shirts, dresses, lingerie, denim, T-shirts, nightgowns, cashmere sweaters, swimwear and other items. Steve & Barry's held down costs by using virtually no advertising, manufacturing its own clothes and selling in large volume, said Howard Schacter, the retailer's chief partnership officer. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    It probably won't bite  Jun 6, 2007
    Sometimes they watched lingerie shows there, a popular lunchtime entertainment of the era, in which models showed off nightgowns and their bodies ... Like they had to drag Hillary along to watch women parading around in nightgowns. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Anatomy of a marriage  Apr 15, 2007
    We're in Macy's in Seattle, where the couple live, and Sewell is flicking through the contents of racks of sale rails, rejecting flannel nightgowns and cotton PJs at a dizzying rate. No, no, no, no,' she goes. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Business Briefs  Apr 7, 2007
    The store will carry bed and bath products, such as towels, vanities, spa products, jewelry, nightgowns and bathrobes. Crafts and More Gift Shop, owned by Elaine Sullivan and Janice Inman, is open at 20291 State Route 20, suite E1, Burlington. (Skagit Business Pulse, WA)

    Mike Keith's ode to pi in a poem  Mar 15, 2007
    I loved graceful arms, lying across davenports or wrapping about nightgowns Should, henceforth, I assume. Moreover, what to presume. (USA Today -- Tech)

    China sex mag: They read it for the articles  Mar 9, 2007
    It seems to have been a big success for the magazine and for the girls as well, who apparently volunteered to send revealing pictures of themselves in, for example, swimsuits or sexy nightgowns. Wang Di, a personal trainer at a fitness center, was one of the three girls to appear on the cover. (Asia Times Online)

    Clinton landmark rarely advertised  Mar 8, 2007
    Now, Angelo thinks, the "store is more like what my grandfather had." That means work clothing, heavy-duty suspenders, durable shirts, handkerchiefs, heavy flannel nightgowns nothing that resembles the stuff of mall stores, but more recalls the reassuring comfort imparted by 1950s television shows. In its most recent contraction, in 2003, the Lupones moved the store to the small Post Office Square building from the Main Street location where for years it was the anchor of the downtown retail... (New Haven Register, CT)

    Why is lingerie so popular?  Mar 4, 2007
    In sleepwear, the brand has silk chiffon nightgowns, bed jackets, long robes and cotton stretch pants to feel at ease with elegance. Dolce & Gabbana can also be bought from the Meyer boutique. (India Times)

    Turn up heat with knitted lingerie  Feb 17, 2007
    I'm talking flapper-inspired garter slips, ribbon-laced corsets, mesh nightgowns, hot pants and halters. Check out the bookstore to discover a hot and heavy roster of knitting titles so steamy, you'll think you're in the adult section of the corner video store. (AZCentral -- Home)

    For his valentine: lots of lingerie  Feb 10, 2007
    He buys Annie nightgowns for when they're together, and for the rare times they're apart. He even mailed her something pretty the year he was stationed in Vietnam: a pajama set he'd found on a day off, as silky as he remembered her skin to be. (SunSpot.net)

    Indian River County »  Jan 21, 2007
    Wishbook wishes: Large recliner, washer and dryer, nightgowns and nightcoats. Gifts: $900 cash, dryer, nightgown, coats, wrapped gifts and food baskets. (Vero Beach Press Journal)

    Mother and Daughter Prosper With Fabric Warehouse  Jan 3, 2007
    One project they take part in is making nightgowns and comfort caps for children with cancer. They also participate in Make a Difference Day when they sew pillowcases for children who have been displaced from their homes. (The Ledger)

    Many uses for clear shoe holders  Jan 1, 2007
    And I have even been known to put nightgowns and underwear in there instead of in drawers so they are convenient when showering. I hope that someone else will find this hint useful and it will make traveling with families a little easier. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)


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