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Recall Wednesday: 8 products recalled by CPSC, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 29 – October 5, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in […]
Smart Food: Delve into 12 – the Giveaway!
Seafood during pregnancy, it’s considered a must by many OBs. What does your doctor say? What a week it has been! We found ways in this Smarty Pants Mama household to include seafood in 2 dinners, plus a few lunches! My daughter even tried, and enjoyed scallops for the first time! We are told by […]
Recall Wednesday: 2 Products Recalled by CPSC, September 22-28
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 22 –28, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Recall Wedneday: 6 Products Recalled by CPSC, September 15-21
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 15 –21, 2010.As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such […]
Smart Product: 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips w/giveaway
He thought it was nonsense. How would stickers hold up a large, heavy frame? He wanted no responsibility if it fell. I told him, “Just trust me!” I challenged my husband, Tom, to use the 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips instead of nails to hang a large painting in our living room. We had hung […]
Recall Wednesday: 9 Product Recalled by CPSC, September 8-14
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 8 –14, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Smart Product: Hanes Better Fitting Socks w/giveaway
[ad#Google in Content] The Hanes Casuals Cushion Low Cut socks must be the most comfortable socks available and now have taken over my day to day sock wearing! Living in South Florida I don’t typically wear socks other than with sneaks and around the house. Yes, I can’t stand being barefoot on tile floors. My […]
Recall Wednesday: 3 Products Recalled by CPSC, September 1-7
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 1 –7, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Smart Food: Jimmy D’s Griddle Sticks w/giveaway
Mommy, can I have a pancake on a popsicle? Bet your child didn’t ask you that this morning! Jimmy Dean has created what I consider a mother’s solution to eating on the run, the Jimmy D’s Griddle Stick! This pancake on a stick has a delicious turkey sausage in the middle. After just 60 seconds […]
Recall Wednesday: 4 Products Recalled by CPSC, August 25 – 31
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 25 –31, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Recall Wednesday: 7 Products Recalled by CPSC, August 18 – 24
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 18 – 24, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper […]
Smart Product: PrintingHQ Business Cards (w/20% discount)
Incredible customer service, quality product, very affordable and fast! You can’t ask for much more from a business card manufacturer. PrintingHQ dedicated time and attention to my urgent printing need. With BlogHer10 fast approaching a few weeks back, I was tremendously disappointed by a set of business cards I had ordered from a competitor. It […]
Recall Wednesday: 2 Products Recalled by CPSC, August 11 – 17
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 11 –17, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Recall Wednesday: 3 Products Recalled by CPSC, August 4 – 10
[ad#Google in Content] These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 4 – 10, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist […]
Recall Wednesday: 2 Products Recalls by CPSC, July 28 – Aug 3
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 28 – August 3, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in […]
Recall Wednesday: CPSC recalls issued July 21 – 27
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 21 –27, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Recall Wednesday: 6 Products Recalled by CPSC, July 14-20
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 14 –20, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Recall Wednesday: 5 products recalled by CPSC, July 7 – 13
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 7 –13, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, […]
Recall Wednesday: 8 products recalled by CPSC , June 30 – July 6
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from June 30 – July 6, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in […]
Recall Wednesday: 12 products recalled by CPSC, June 23-29
[ad#Google in Content] These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from June 23 – June 29, 2010. Please note that the CPSC announced this week that, “U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), with the cooperation of seven firms, is announcing voluntary recalls of more than two million cribs to […]
Recall Wednesday: 4 products recalled by CPSC from June 16-22
[ad#Google in Content] These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued between June 16 – June 22, 2010. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and […]
Smart Product: CariFree Xyli-Tots Lollies
[ad#Google in Content] Here’s a product I was super skeptical about. A lollipop that fights cavities? What? That package arrived and as I opened it a purple lollipop fell out. My daughter’s eyes stared and she shouted, “Yea, a lollipop for me!” I guess so. I let her open it up and try it. I […]
Recall Wednesday: June 9-15, See the 6 Latest CPSC Product Recalls!
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued between June 9 – June 15, 2010. Although not seen this week, a common CPSC recall includes sweatshirts that contain drawstrings around the neck. Please be aware: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in […]
Smart Product: ThermoStretch™ HT-275 – a giveaway for the Superhero Dad!
Human Touch®, the U.S. market leader of innovative massage chairs, Perfect Chair® Recliners, and other wellness solutions, is running a Father’s Day Massage Chair Giveaway contest and is accepting entries now until June 15th! Yes, you want one of these in your home!!! Is there a superhero in your life? Is he a dad? Maybe […]
Smart Product: World Cup Soccer Books, Goal! and Big Kicks!
It’s finally here! World Cup 2010 kicks off today! Get out the soccer balls, nets and shin guards, it’s time to play! To launch the World Cup season here are 2 excellent soccer themed children’s books that we have enjoyed in our home, and hope you enjoy in yours! Goal! By Mina Javaherbin, illustrated by […]
Smart Product: Bicycle Playing Cards®
Congratulations to Bicycle Playing Cards® on their 125th Anniversary! Woo Hoo! In celebration of their 125th anniversary, Bicycle Playing Cards® is focused on inspiring families to rekindle the experience that cards can bring. For 125 years, the world’s most popular playing cards have given America the name of the game, now in 2010 Bicycle Playing […]