Monthly Archives: July 2009

Under the Sink Makeover Contest

Do you know someone whose under the sink cabinet is a toxic wasteland? Help them get rid of all the junk by entering them in this awesome contest. The “Under the Sink Makeover Contest” is seeking nominations on www.SeventhGeneration.com/under-the-sink today through August 14, for under the kitchen sink areas that are in desperate need of…

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Child Safety and Protection Day

Sorry, I am posting this so.. late, but I just got the info. Child Safety and Protection Day Wednesday July 29, 2009 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Play Days and Parties Street: 6632 Third Avenue (Next to the Firehouse) City State Zip: Brooklyn New York 11220 Phone: 718-492-8997 Notes: More than 800,000 children are…

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Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker

The other day while at the park with my family, there was a little boy about 3 years old, standing with two policemen. The boy was lost, and the police were looking all around the park for a panicking parent. Sadly, they couldn’t find anyone, and the boy was taken to the precinct.Fred and I…

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Getting a New Dog Without Compromising Your Child's Safety

It’s been about a month now since we adopted our new puppy. The process of finding the right dog for our family was one we did not take lightly. It took 3 trips to North Shore Animal League, and lots of research until we sealed the deal. The last thing I wanted was a puppy…

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Simplicity Recalling 400,000 Cribs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall on Thursday of Simplicity Drop Side Cribs. Simplicity Inc. is recalling about 400,000 of their cribs because the flexible plastic hardware could break or deform and cause the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the side and the…

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