Friday, August 29, 2008

RECALLS For August 29 2008

1. Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08378.html

2. Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08381.html

3. Countertop Water Dispensers Recalled by Greenway Home Products Due to Fire and Shock Hazards To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08376.html

4. Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08377.html

5. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08379.html

6. Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08380.html

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

RECALL for August 27 2008

Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Taggies(tm) Strollin' Along Stroller Activity Bars

Hazard: The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 or visit the company's Web site at www.intplay.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08373.html

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Monday, August 25, 2008

Friday, August 22, 2008

The Ban How I Chill Instant Win and Sweepstakes

The Ban How I Chill Instant Win and SweepstakesGrand Prize (1): A $2,000 travel voucher through Premium Travel that a winner can use towards travel of their choice.First Prize (6): Nintendo DS. ARV: $185.Second Prize (30): iPod Shuffle. ARV: $50.Third Prize (100): $5 Starbucks Card.Daily Entry. Expires November 15, 2008. U.S. Only.

Free Samples for August 22 2008

Free Sesame Street Fire Safety Station Color and Learn You can either print the .pdf file, or request copies through the mail. Just add to cart.

Free One Year Subscription To Southern Accents Magazine"Southern Accents celebrates the best of the South. Each issue features the finest homes and gardens along with a balance of features that reflect the affluent lifestyles of its readers including architecture, antiques, entertaining, collecting and travel."

Sample Of Christina Aguilera Inspire Perfume

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Some Free Samples

Free Obama Sticker - You can get one sticker for free. Request your free sticker.
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Back To School: Are we ready? Are we non-toxic?

I just read this article on Enviroblog and thought I would share.

Back to School: Are we ready? Are we non-toxic?
Just yesterday the letter came from our new school. Excitement turned to panic as I read the list of required items to bring on the 1st day. The many purchases we must make between today and the first day got me thinking – about a lot of things (and I’ll do you the favor of skipping the school funding bit). Chief among them is how to choose and find environmentally healthy products (without making it a full-time job) and how to ensure that our son’s classroom is not toxic. And as any parent knows, talking with school teachers and administrators about on-site changes has its challenges and, frankly, has quieted even this say-anything advocate.So I was pretty delighted when a quick trip around the green parent blogosphere simplified my job immensely. In hopes of spreading this wealth, check out these handy how-to’s and see if you, too, can make your back-to-school shopping a little less toxic this year:

Packing a lunch. I still haven’t recovered from the lead painted lunchboxes, and that was before I even had school-age kids.
So this one ranks highest on my list – it transports food, after all. Safe Mama has great product tips for avoiding lead and PVC, the two most likely unsafe lunchbox materials. And check SF Kids for Lunch Box 101, you’ll be fully informed about what to avoid and what to get.
Backpacks. Plenty magazine’s Daily Green Bit tells us to avoid PVC and buy recycled while you’re at it – for a gold star. Reusing one you have is best, of course, unless it’s made with PVC (you’ll know it is if the materials include vinyl or the recycling symbol lists a 3, V, or PVC).
School supplies. The Green Parent has great tips for saving money, buying green, and not buying at all – along with a solid review of green art supplies. And, as always, Green Mom Finds has a solid list of suppliers, including The Green Office’s super-easy affordably priced green student kit.In the classroom. Green & Clean Mom has some great tips for teachers to maintain a non-toxic classroom. And, strangely, our school asked us to bring hand sanitizer to share, so naturally we’ll bring some without triclosan.
You want it all? If you’re looking to go all-the-way green this school year, there are several everything guides to help you navigate the perils, like this one from the Center for Health and Environmental Justice, this other one from the Green Guide, or this super-thorough one from Nature Moms. There’s something for everyone, whether your thing is reducing waste, avoiding toxics, or ecoclothing.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Great Yoplait Giveaway

Check out Laura Williams musings Give away.

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Yoplait Kids yogurt
In the past, I have bought (with coupon and sale) a few Yoplait Kids yogurt for my children. They loved it! I now make our own yogurt as we go through a lot of it when we eat granola as well as eating it with fruit. Hubby especially eats a lot of it. I have known for a while that yogurt is good for you. However, I didn't know that the Yoplait Kids yogurt has Omega-3 DHA which is a nutrient that helps support healthy brain growth, no artificial colors or flavors and 25% less sugar than the leading kid’s yogurt.

Yoplait Kinds yogurt offers a delicious and nutritious, creamy texture and taste. Yoplait Kids yogurt cups and yogurt drinks have Omega-3 DHA which is an important nutrient that supports brain growth during early childhood development stages.
Yoplait Kids yogurt, featuring Dora, Diego, and Backyardigans are available in the refrigerated section of grocery stores nationwide.
Yoplait is offering a $1.50 off the kids yogurt. Click here for a coupon. Coupon can be printed two times.
Giveaway:
Courtesy of the company, I have two A Yoplait Kids Prize Pack to give away. There will be two winners.
The prize pack consists of a travel cooler, a travel Brain Quest game for children ages 2-3, and a coupon that entitles you to a free package of Yoplait Kids yogurt (up to $3.24). Coupon is VOID in ID, LA, NV, NJ, ND, and TN.
To enter, comment below telling me if you like yogurt plain or flavored or if your children like to it?
Be sure to leave me an email to contact you if you win... make it easy on me so I don't have to track you down so much! LOL
Anonymous comments without an email will be deleted. If I don't know who you are and there's no way to contact you, I can't enter you.
This giveaway is open to U.S. only.
OPTIONAL: Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this contest. Then leave me a SEPARATE comment with your link and you will be entered twice into the drawing..
Deadline to enter is August 28th at 11:59 PM EST
Winners will notified via email and/or blog as well as will be announced here on my blog. Winners have 72 hours to reply or will forfeit their prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

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Free Crayola Dry Erase Markers

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Monday, August 18, 2008

Sweepstakes

BP "Magical Movies" GameGrand Prize (3): Each has an ARV od $20,000.One Pixar Animation Studios TourOne Trip to MexicoOne Movie Premiere EventFirst Prize (500): Four tickets to three separate Disney, Disney·Pixar or Touchstone films, three Hollywood Concession Money certificates (each admission certificate is worth $12.00; each concession certificate is worth $25.00) and three movie posters. ARV: $250.Second Prize (200,000): A $5 BP Gift Card.Daily Entry. Expires September 30, 2008. U.S. Only.

MyHomeIdeas Idea House GiveawayGrand Prize (1): One (1) Grand Prize Winner shall win the Prize consisting of the MyHomeIdeas.com Idea House at WindMark Beach, Florida, featured on the MyHomeIdeas.com Website, plus interior furnishings, artwork, and décor. The appraised Fair Market Value ("FMV") $941,000.00 (includes structure, lot, and landscaping) as of July 1, 2008.Daily Entry. Expires September 30, 2008. U.S. Only.

HSN's Sizzlin' Summer Kitchen SweepstakesGrand Prize (1): A Trip for two to Las Vegas, NV. Includes air transportation; five days and four nights hotel; three dinners for winner and guest; one year subscription to Gourmet Magazine; and $500 spending money. ARV: $5,000.First Prize (500): $25 HSN Gift Card.Second Prize (1,250): $10 HSN Gift Card.Daily Entry. Expires September 16, 2008. U.S. Only.
Saturday, August 16, 2008

Mar's Snackfoods "Halloween Million" Instant Win GameGrand Prize (1): One million three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,350,000) awarded in the form of a non-transferable annuity paid in equal annual installments of sixty-seven thousand five hundred dollars per year ($67,500/year) for twenty (20) years without interest.First Prize (15): A $1,000 prepaid smartOne Visa Gift Card.Second Prize (150): A $100 prepaid smartOne Visa Gift Card.Third Prize (1,500): A $25 prepaid smartOne Visa Gift Card.Fourth Prize (20,000): A coupon redeemable for any one free: M&M'S Brand Milk Chocolate Candies; M&M'S Brand Peanut Candies; M&M'S Brand Peanut Butter; M&M'S Brand Dark Chocolate; M&M'S Brand Dark Chocolate Peanut. ARV: $2.99 each.If you do not have a UPC Code, you may obtain one through the Website (an "On-Line UPC Code"). Limit: one (1) On-line UPC Code per email address during the Contest Period. Each On-Line UPC Code may be used only once; other UPC Codes may be used more than once.Various Entries. Expires October 31, 2008. U.S. Only.

Free Stuff for August 18 2008

Preschool PrintablesJust as the name implies. Printables for the young ones.

DonnaYoung.org Printables and ResourcesPrintables and Resources for Home, Homeschooling, and Classrooms.

Paper CraftsMake your own paper models of motorcycles, rare animals and more.

Free Paper ToysJust print and put together. Very cool!

Mint PrintablesStationary, greeting cards, calendars, and gift tags and labels.

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Free "HomeComing" Christian Music CDThis is from Bill Gaither's Homecoming Radio.

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Free Book From WalMart - "We Lost It"

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Free Samples and coupons From Naturally Savvy

Nature’s Path - Free toaster pastry sample, Quantum - Lysine + cold sore treatment sample, Dr. Ken’s - Free mouthwash, and Blue Diamond Growers. Also on the right hand side of their page you can click to enter for a free gift basket. http://www.naturallysavvy.com/survey/index.php?promo=OMAG3&Submit21.x=17&Submit21.y=20

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Teas' Tea "Go Green. Good Luck!" Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes

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Grand Prize (1): a 2008 Toyota Prius (base model). ARV: $28,000.
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Daily Entry. Expires September 01, 2008. U.S. Only.

A couple of Freebies August 14 2008

Free Texas Citrus Recipe Book, Calendar, and a Lot MoreRecipe cards, activity sheets, bookmarks, posters, pencils, and more. Just add to cart.

Sample Of Simply Discrete "Disposable" Bag

Free One Year Subscription To Family Fun MagazineThis is from RewardsGold. Must give them a 25-50 word review about your favorite snack food.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Various things for August 13 2008

Free Obama Sticker - You can get one sticker for free. Request your free sticker.
Earn money at home - free kit by mail - Receive free information about the SMC proven program by mail.
Free Breast Milk Bottle - By joining the Medela Community you will be able to participate and network with other expectant or nursing mothers. Get a free breast milk bottle.
Olay Body Wash - Get a sample of Olay Body Wash plus a free coupon for $1 off your next purchase
Skinners Vaporizing Salve - Receive a 1oz Jar of Skinners Vaporizing Salve.
Free Earthquake Book - Receive a free copy of Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country .
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Free after rebate Kodak 4x6 Ultra Premium Photo Paper

Through Saturday, August 16th, Circuit City is offering a full rebate on Kodak 4″ X 6″ Ultra Premium Photo Paper (100-pack). Pay $26.49 now and receive a rebate check for $26.49 within 8 weeks.


1.) Click HERE to view the product details
2.) Add the item to your Circuit City shopping cart between 08/10/08 and 08/16/08.
3.) Select in-store pick-up from the list of stores in your area. (Shipping is not available for this item.)
4.) Complete checkout (If your state requires it, your total will include sales tax. Regardless of the state, your sales tax should be less than $2.50.)
5.) Pick up your photo paper order from the store selected in Step 3.
6.) Click HERE to access the rebate form and mail the following items by 09/15/08:
Rebate form
A copy of the UPC barcodes from the product packaging
A legible copy of the Circuit City sales receipt or confirmation e-mail from circuitcity.com. (Circle the qualified item and purchase price on your Circuit City sales receipt or confirmation e-mail.)
7.) Receive a rebate check for $26.49 within eight weeks.

Free Coffee Shop Gift

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Free Sample of Super Sticky Post it Notes

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Free Sample Popcorn Cakes

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Recall - August 8, 2008

Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans(tm) Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Release #08-362Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 521-0820
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans(tm) Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY

Hazard: Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received five reports of the plastic covers detaching and releasing the small balls. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Learning Pots and Pans(tm) toy sets with stackable pots and pans, a lid and shape-sorting blocks. The toys have light and sound features that operate on three AA batteries.

Model number G6685 is located on the bottom of the blue pan.

Sold at: Discount department and toy stores nationwide from October 2007 to August 2008 for about $20.

Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and examine the bottom of the blue pan. The pan should contain six screws. If all six screws are installed, no further action is necessary. If any screws are missing, the consumer should contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the blue pan for a replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 521-0820 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.comTo see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08362.html

Free Sample of Pediapop

Fill out this easy form for your free sample of Pedia Pop.
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Thursday, August 7, 2008

$135 for doing a research study

This study is being conducted by Talaria, Inc., a small research and development company that creates health care training. We are developing this interactive software tutorial to provide infomation and support for patients with non-cancer pain. This project is funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Participating in the study involves consenting to participate, filling out questionnaires, and viewing the tutorial online. The whole study takes about 6-7 weeks to complete. Your login ID and password will allow you to log in as often as you like, finishing as much or as little of the tutorial as your time allows. You will receive up to $135 for your participation.Jen MundtWellness Workbook Study CoordinatorTalaria, Inc.206-579-0485 <---Call this number to get in on this!Here is the link to the online info, you'll still need to call though.http://backpainstudy.talariainc.com/...)/Default.aspx

Free sample of Sundance

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Organic Gardening newsletter

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600TC sheets for $42...

Smart Bargains 600tc Sheet and Duvets $42

Add a touch of luxury to your bedroom during Smart Bargains sale on 600 thread count Sheet Sets and Duvets (ends 8/7). Sheet sets with retail values up to $220 are now $49.98 and the duvets are marked down from as much as $200 retail to $55.98. New customers can activate our 15% off coupon to lower the price of the sets, like the 600tc Single-Ply 100% Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set (pictured), from $49.98 to $42.48. Shipping is $9.95 and there's no sales tax (except MA, KY, NC).

$5 off Lunch bags at Land's end

Lands' End: Take $5 off all Lunch Bags Tell a friend One of the easiest ways to save money is to eat out less and bring your own lunch to work or school and during Lands' End $5 off Lunch Bags sale (ends 8/27), you can also save on a convenient way to cart your food around. Check out the ClassMate Lunch Box, which can attach to the ClassMate Backpack and free up hands, marked down from $19.50 to $14.50, the Character Lunch Box (pictured), originally $29.50 and now $24.50, will get little ones excited for lunch time and the ThermaCool Lunch Box, reduced from $35 to $30, is great for 9-5ers. The lunch bags are available in a large variety of colors and most can be monogrammed or embroidered for an additional fee. Shipping starts at $4.95 for orders under $25 and tax is charged in most states.

3 free samples

Get a free sample of a Kelloggs Nutri-Grain bar when you sign up for Quality Health:

Get a free sample of Arm & Hammer Toothpaste

Get a free sample of Tom's of Maine Body Wash

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Picture People - FREE CHILD ID KIT


Monday, August 4, 2008

Free Holiday Ornament

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Free 8X10 at Kiddie Kandids (Babies R Us Stores)

Click here for your Free 8X10 coupon, plus other deals from Kiddie Kandids.
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Free Aquafresh Toothpaste sample & Coupon

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