So, I mentioned awhile back that, as a family, we’re trying to think and act a bit more eco-friendly in our home. We’ve made some big strides in composting and recycling, and a bit better in just buying less stuff (never a bad thing, I think!). The kids love helping to figure out […]
With the recent recalls of many of our favorite toys still causing a stir, I’m beginning to wonder how effective these recalls will actually prove to be. Obviously, I’m not the only one. An article by E. Marla Felcher points to a major issue, I believe:
The reason so many toys were recalled […]
Okay, so, I’m making my way through the sites that Jennifer mentioned in the comments here, and I started with PsychoBaby and it made me laugh. Okay, the site itself didn’t make me laugh (though some of the products were cracking me up). But I started laughing because it reminded me of a […]
Looking for a truly exquisite collection of toys from which to make your next very special purchase? Seems like pucciManuli might be the site for you then. With gifts ranging in price from around $9 (USD) to over $14,000 (USD), I’m guessing there’s at least one thing everyone could find to enjoy. […]
Another couple of posts and articles to keep you up on a few more recalls and some tips on keeping safe with the toys in your home.
From Thrifty Mommy:
Karen shares More Recalled Toys Part I and Part II.
Then check out some safety tips and reminders from seattlepi.com. This one includes a link to a […]
With all the talk of the lead paint in recalled toys, I’m wondering how seriously parents are taking the news. So, here’s my question: Did you clear out the potentially dangerous toys from your kids’ toyboxes? Did you compare the recall list to your current toy inventory list? Will you […]
I’m not sure how we didn’t get mom to get us Shrinky Dinks when we were young, because I remember hearing about them and thinking they sounded like so much fun to do! I believe I was an adult before I actually witnessed the shrinking, curling, melting action of the product. […]
And I thought the recall coming in a week and a half ago was huge at about 700,000 toys. Now NBC is reporting that over 9 million toys are being recalled. The toys are made by Mattel in China and the concerns, as before, are lead paint and small magnetic parts.
You […]
What was your house like growing up? Was every room in the house fair game for kids’ toys, books and puzzles? Was the living room mascot more likely to be identified as Strawberry Shortcake or G.I. Joe than Hummel or Lenox?
I’m really surprised anymore at how many times I hear of houses […]
Check out the crazy fast speech of speed talker John Moschitta, Jr. in this 80’s commercial for Micro Machines.
I actually do remember his FedEx commercial from my younger days. It’s pretty remarkable to watch the countdown timer and to realize how many scenes they fit into that 56 seconds! It’s always interesting to […]
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