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Recall Wednesday: June 3 – 8, 5 CPSC Recalls; Shrek Glasses and More!
These are the CPSC recalls issued between June 3 – June 8, 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, such as jackets or sweatshirts. […]
Smart Product: VTech MobiGo w/giveaway
Updated 9/5/10 due to product availability updates. It arrived around 3 PM. I had shown her pictures and read her information all about the new MobiGoTouch Learning System that was to be delivered that day. She was ecstatic! She tore into the box like it was the first gift on Christmas! Her expectations were met! […]
Smart Product: Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt
[ad#Google in Content] Makes sense. I like products like that. The Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt is a great concept and works! We all love the idea of playing soft, classical music to the bun in the oven. But, we’re often challenged with figuring out exactly how to get the headphones to stay around the huge […]
Recall Wednesday: May 26 – June 1, 7 CPSC recalls
These are the CPSC recalls issued between May 26 – June 1, 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, such as jackets or sweatshirts. […]
Smart Product: A Bottle Brush now a George Foreman Cleaner!
As you know I have taken the George Foreman out from behind the spider webs recently. I had tucked it away years ago when I hit a point of frustration every time I cleaned it. You know exactly what I’m talking about! The George Foreman manufacturer expects the patience of an oyster to use a […]
Recall Wednesday: GE Coffee Maker and Woven Target Trunk among the 5 CPSC recalls this week!
These are the CPSC recalls issued between May 19, – May 25, 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, such as jackets or sweatshirts. […]
Giveaway: Savvycents – a coupon user’s tool!
Winner: Emily Robison! Congratulations Emily! Giveaway Win a Savvycents, just like I use in my 10 Steps to Succeeding at The Grocery Game post! I have found Savvycents to be a great tool for staying organized on my weekly supermarket and CVS runs. Product Info: The Savvycents wallet is not only functional but also fashionable. […]
Smart Product: A Store that has Mom’s in Mind
I love Publix, or any other store that thinks of moms with their kids! Publix has kids (& moms) in mind. They know kids (& sometimes moms) aren’t so thrilled to be there. They want their customers to have a pleasant experience. They want them to complete their shopping list and most importantly want to […]
Recall Wednesday: 8 CPSC Product Recalls May 12-18
These are the CPSC recalls issued between May 12, – May 18, 2010. Remote-controlled helicopters, Step2 Push Buggies and toy dart gun from Family Dollar store are included. 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 […]
Smart Product: 10 Steps to Mastering The Grocery Game!
[ad#Google in Content] Using The Grocery Game (TheGroceryGame.com) to save the family money has developed into a 20 minute Sunday ritual. Here’s how I do it in 10 easy steps! Keep inventory of my kitchen. I need to have a decent idea as to what I have, don’t have or of what I’m running low. […]
Recall Wednesday: 9 CPSC Product Recalls incl. water bottle spouts & more
Below are the CPSC recalls issued since Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Drop-side crib, kids jewelry and more make out this week’s list. 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 […]
Smarty Pants Mama stars at TechSavvyMama.com
I was Tech Savvy Mama’s guest poster recently! Did you get a chance to read the posting? If you didn’t, you must! http://www.techsavvymama.com/2010/05/tech-savvy-guest-caroline-from-smarty.html I highlighted two money saving websites that I believe all Smart Mamas should frequent. I discuss how The Grocery Game has saved me over $4000 in just over 12 months and how […]
Smart Product: PGA Free Lesson Month!
[ad#Google in Content] This month is PGA Free Lesson Month! What does this mean to you? Well, throughout this month you and the family can take advantage of free family golf clinics by a PGA professional! Yes, I said FREE! This past weekend the three of us headed over to the renowned Biltmore Golf Course […]
Recall Wednesday: Gap Bating Suit, Saks Sweatshirt, Roman Shades, Targus Adapter, Graco Crib, Inversion Bench & Buoyancy Compensator
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Sweatshirts, bathing suits and more make out this week’s list. 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 […]
Giveaway: 10-pack Personalized Butterflies Notecards by Dirtroad Sisters
Winner: Julie L who said the she’s a FB Fan! Congrats Julie! Win a 10-pack Personalized Butterflies Notecards by Dirtroad Sisters! As we celebrate spring and look forward to summer, pen your notes on a set of Dirtroad Sisters (DirtroadSisters.com) fanciful note cards with bright and patterned butterflies fluttering across the white royal linen paper. […]
SiteJabber – Avoid fraudulent websites and find sites you’ll love!
What a great honor! This weekend SmartyPantsMama.com was selected as the Today’s Most Loved Site at SiteJabber.com! Woo Hoo! SiteJabber is a site that I am certain many moms already use. If you haven’t yet, you must! It is “a consumer protection service which helps people avoid fraudulent websites and find good ones.” Essentially, it […]
Recall Wednesday: Mattress Sets, Hooded Jacket, SCAN Stove, Step2® Basic Rhythms Drums™ & Coby DVD/CD/MP3
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 21, 2010. A few hooded sweatshirts, a portable DVD and a Step2 play drum are certainly kid items that you may find in your home. As a reminder: In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in […]
Recall Wednesday: Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers, Baby Walkers and Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Just three this week! Of course there’s another sweatshirt with drawstrings are being recalled. {annoyed!} 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 […]
Smart Product: Wonder Hanger w/giveaway
Wondering about Wonder Hanger? Congratulations to Angi from timandangi.com/blog for winning her own Wonder Hanger! She commented that, “We could really use these in our boys closet. It’s so tiny and they have so much stuff to hang.” I am so excited for her to see the wonders of Wonder Hanger in her boys’ closet! […]
Smart Kid: The Three Little Pigs to The Three Little Javelinas
Once upon a time there were three little pigs. The first little pig built his house of … I am certain each of you, and your munchkins, can finish the story. It’s a story that has been retold orally and in books from as far back as the 1840s! I challenge you to use the […]
Recall Wednesday: Hammary Furniture, Women’s Peacoats, Children’s Snowsuits, Kumma IR Stow & Go Grills, Mecca Jackets,TUSA RS-670 Regulators
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Guess what we’re seeing again???? That’s right, mores sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled. {annoyed!} 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 […]
CLIF ZBar and Twisted Fruit Assortment Box Winner!
Congratulations to Gigi! She is the fabulous winner of theCLIF ZBar and Twisted Fruit Assortment Box! Woo Hoo! Thanks to the so many readers for entering! PR: I will host Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Summer Blast, 4 of July, & Back to School blog parties. I am looking for products that would be a good match […]
Le Baby Hair Gel – Tamed the hairs!
[ad#Google in Content] I honestly laughed when I received the Le Baby Hair Gel as a sample. I thought, who on earth considers putting hair gel on a littleone’s hair? When I posed this comical question to some mommy friends, they looked at me, with an odd look, explaining that they have been using some […]
Recall Wednesday: Power Strips, Hooded Jacket, Moshi Power System Jacket, Crate & Barrel Water Bottle, Costco Shelves, Hockey Stick & Gund Book
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 31, 2010. MORE sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled. {frustrated!} Again, Burlington Coat Factory has recalled items. Please think twice when shopping in that store! In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent […]
Smart Product: CLIF Organic Twisted Fruit & CLIF Organic ZBars – w/giveaway
Picky eater in this house! How about yours? I was provided with a sampling of both the CLIF Organic Twisted Fruit & CLIF Organic Z-Bars. Here’s what I think: The CLIF Organic Twisted Fruitare tasty and nutritious! These fruit snacks come in 6 different flavors, increasing the chances of satisfying the pickiest of eaters! […]
Recall Wednesday: Ventus Ltd™ /Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars, DuraTech Anchor Plate w/Damper & DuraChimney II Anchor Plate w/Damper, Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates, sweatshirts & more
Below are the CPSC recalls that I have received since Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Guess what? Yet MORE sweatshirts with drawstrings being recalled. {rolling my eyes} Additionally, Burlington Coat Factory seems to be the leader of the pack on retailers who attempt to sell this illegal item. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines(pdf) (which were incorporated into […]