Parents, please be advised that Stork Crib has recalled more than 2.1 million cribs due to infant entrapment and suffocation. This recall includes Stork Craft drop-down side cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between January 1993 and October 2009. This is the LARGEST recall in U.S. crib history! If you...
As mentioned in my blog yesterday, I have a friend visiting and we decided to hit the Premium Outlets for a little shopping. We arrived fairly early and had our choice of parking spaces and selected one far away without any cars around. After our shopping expedition was over, we...
This morning I heard some very disturbing news about Maclaren strollers and how they are recalling one million strollers. This recall includes all collapsible strollers built between 1999 and 2009! What is the reason for the recall? Because 12 children have lost their finger tips in the hinges! My question...
Previously, I blogged about swine flu prevention tactics (before the vaccination was available). There has been a lot of confusion about the H1N1 vaccination. I am not going to blog about what I think; instead, I am going to provide information straight from Flu.gov so you can make an informed...
I have a very heavy heart this morning after learning the body found in a Georgia landfill is indeed that of 7 year old Somer Thompson who disappeared walking home from school near Jacksonville, Florida. While authorities are trying to solve this murder, the community is on alert because a...
My husband and I are in Virginia wine country and yesterday decided to visit Doukenie Winery for their event "A Taste of Italy". As Heritage Club Members, we were very excited to attend and taste some delicious food and wine. Needless to say, the event fell short of our expectations. The...
If I can give one piece of advice to new parents it is to feel comfortable confining your infant and taking a little time to yourself! I think I was too exhausted during that period of my son's life to actually appreciate that he'd stay in one place so I...
A friend updated her Facebook status that she had a freak out moment because she thought she had locked herself and 2 daughters out of their home. This reminded me of a scary experience I had a few years ago. I took my golden retriever for an evening stroll so...