Just when you think the madness might end . . .
Schylling Associates has announced a recall of about 66,000 spinning tops and 4,700 tin pails in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead […]
I finally found the time to get the Mattel recall information from today. They are recalling 436,000 die-cast cars that contain lead and toys that contain magnets. This is mainly the Polly Pocket dolls and Batman action figures. Here is a list of the new recalls. Turns out the magnets an not only choke your […]
Mattel has recalled hundreds of thousand sof toys for high levels of lead. All the toys originated from China. Most of them were Dora, Diego, and Elmo toys. I just heard on the news that they will announce another recall in the next hour. I would give a list but thereis over 80+ toys on […]
It seems that here recently there have been many recalls for toys, clothes, etc… due to high lead levels. Thomas the Train has fallen victim this week. Turns out, I heard on the radio from one of the major talk show hosts that we will be seeing a lot more. China doesn’t have as strict […]
If you’re like me, you like the word “free”!!! Right now, Lego is giving away free two year subscriptions to their Lego magazine. I had no idea Lego had a magazine. Thanks Kerri for the tip.
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Today Hsien encouraged us to write our toy wish list. Hsien was inspired by an interview of Eric Weiner, executive producer of Disney Channel’s Little Einsteins.
What I want: A nice swingset and play area for my kids. Last year my kids got some birthday money and we promised to get a swing set. The problem is, the stores […]
I know I am supposed to be writing about issues dealing with saving money and time, but I just have to say something about these dolls. I feel that being thrifty goes with many areas of life, and not just with money.
I just can’t get over the toys that toy manufacturers are coming out with […]
Ever wonder what the thriftiest way to entertain your kids would be? We as parents think we have to get our kids the best toys out there. I know we want to get our little girl a preschool computer for her to learn on. That will be daddy’s department as he works in the computer […]
This month Baby Center has free shipping when you spend $29 or more. This offer ends March 5th. Just enter the code FREESHIP29. Visit their site for more information.
Did you know that Baby Center also offers free newsletters? I get a newsletter sent to my inbox each week that is dealing with my child’s current […]
This is the time of year when stores are marking down their extras from Christmas. During January and February I usually buy birthday gifts for my children.
Right now you can find some great deals on toys. Just the other day I was in Target and saw many toys that were 50-75% off.
Toys ‘R Us is […]
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