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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing today a voluntary recall with Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., of about 1 million cribs. The drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants. CPSC is aware of two deaths [...]

This week I received an email from BabyCenter.com about an article featuring moms who tattoo their children’s names on their body. I thought it was a cool idea. Then it got me thinking, Is this just a mom thing to do or do dads get their kids names tattooed as well? I [...]

In the past several months the general public has been inundated by multiple recalls for children’s toys. Last night Mattel and Fisher-Price added even more toys to the list due to high lead exposure in the paints.
Mattel added many (675,000 units) Barbie accessories to the recall list including:

Barbie Dream Puppy House™ (lead paint on [...]

As a family living off of one income, any additional money that comes in is useful. I recently came across a new (new to me) blog service that pays for articles you write on your blog. If you like blogging and if you like to have some extra cash in your pocket? Get paid to [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: “Moderne” and “Loft” Cribs
Units: About 400
Importer/Distributor: NettoCollection LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The crib slats can separate [...]

Labor Day… the day to relax and have fun with the family. I planned on giving my wife a relaxing morning by letting her sleep in and having breakfast ready for her and the kids when she woke up. We were going to have the All-American breakfast… pancakes, eggs, and bacon.  It wasn’t as [...]

My son starts school this next week. For him he will experience many new firsts; getting on a bus, having homework, and finding his way around an unfamiliar environment on his own. I’ve noticed he is very excited for the most part, however there are moments that I have observed a shred of [...]