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FOURTEEN RECALLS BY CPSC THIS WEEK

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a number of recalls this week relating to products for children.  Please check the list below to make sure you do not have one of the affected products.  Included in each link is a description of the product, where and when it was sold, instructions to alleviate the issue, and a picture or visual aid to help with identification.  Read more…

New Sticky Mosaics are coming soon!

Sticky Mosaics Castle, assembled

One of our most popular lines are the Sticky Mosaics art kits. We’re so excited to be able to offer 3 new designs in time for the holidays (we’re expecting them to arrive in early December). Sticky Mosaics Fairies is similar to the Princess and Jewels designs, featuring jewel tiles and 4 beautiful designs. The other two new items are quite different - for the first time, Sticky Mosaics have gone 3-D! Children can build their own Sticky Mosaics Castle, complete with colorable action figures, or a unique Sticky Mosaics Jewelry Box with both foil and gem pieces.

We are now taking preorders on all three items.

This Week’s Recalls By CPSC

1. Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure2. Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children’s Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

3. Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats - New Warnings and Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers

4. Fisher Price Recalls Go Diego Go Boat Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

5. Jo-Ann Stores Expands Recall of Children’s Toy Garden Tools Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

6. DecoPac Inc. Recalls Football Bobble Head Cake Decorations Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

7. Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

8. SimplyFun Recalls Ribbit Board Games Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

9. Toys “R” Us Recalls Elite Operations Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

10. Halloween “Ugly Teeth” Recalled By Amscan Inc. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

11. Toy Figures Recalled by Henry Gordy International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Organizing Those Toys

At one time, I aspired to be Martha Stewart.  I labeled my linen closet, I made my own napkin rings.  I pruned plants in my backyard and created swags and centerpieces with the clippings.  I made my own marshmallows.  Oh yes, Martha was my daily inspiration.  And then came the kids. Read more…

More Recalls Announced By CPSC

The Consumer Product Safety Commision released seven additional recalls on Thursday.  Read more…