Archive for December, 2007
« Previous EntriesHow to Teach Your Child To Read
Thursday, December 27th, 2007Reading should be fun, but to enjoy reading, one must be a good reader. Would tennis be fun if the ball never went over the net?
This technique is the result of over 50 years experience teaching reading, one teacher to one student. It started with my father in 1956 and continues today with my son, [...]
Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Friday, December 21st, 2007WASHINGTON, 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: Jewel brand girls’ hooded sweatshirts
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The garments [...]
Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
Friday, December 21st, 2007WASHINGTON, 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: Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer: Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The silver ball that holds [...]
What Holiday Soda Are You (Dianna’s take)
Friday, December 21st, 2007You Are Pecan Pie Soda
Sweet, but totally nuts
What Jones Holiday Soda Are You?
What Jones Holiday Soda Are You?
Friday, December 21st, 2007You Are Smoked Salmon Pate Soda
Tasting like fish ain’t so bad!
What Jones Holiday Soda Are You?
OK, YUCK! ROFL! I would not even let this flavor in my HOUSE!!!!! LOL!!!
Deadly Danger: CPSC Urges Parents To Not Place Infants on Air Mattresses
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007WASHINGTON, D.C. - This is the season when homes fill up with gifts and guests. When traveling, parents may choose alternative sleeping environments for babies. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning families nationwide that air mattresses are too soft for use with sleeping infants. Never place infants to sleep on air [...]
Like…Like…Like…
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007What is it with the word “like?” What do I mean? I am sure everyone who reads this blog has heard the following or something VERY similar at some point…for me quite frequently!
Jane: “Like, what are you going to the game tonight?”
Kate: “No, like my parents grounded me.”
Jane: “That’s like so wrong!”
Kate: “I know! Like [...]
Product Recalls and CHRISTmas Shopping
Monday, December 17th, 2007What do you think of all the product recalls related to China this past year? Is it affecting your CHRISTmas shopping? It is mine! What are your thoughts?
Side Note: Not China Made is a great site for those of you who are concerned about this subject. You will be updated o the latest product recalls, [...]
What Kinda Pizza Are You? Dianna’s Version
Monday, December 10th, 2007What Your Pizza Reveals
People may tell you that you have a small appetite… but you aren’t under eating. You just aren’t a pig.You consider pizza to be bread… very good bread. You fit in best in the Midwest part of the US.
You like food that’s traditional and well crafted. You aren’t impressed with “gourmet” foods.
You [...]
What Does Your Pizza Say About You?
Friday, December 7th, 2007What Your Pizza Reveals
Your appetite is pretty average. You don’t go overboard - but you don’t deprive yourself either.You consider pizza to be bread… very good bread. You fit in best in the Midwest part of the US.
Your taste is rather complex and sophisticated. You consider yourself a gourmet - and a bit of a [...]