lead toys from Fisher Price..

Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms 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: Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys

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Units: About 967,000

Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled toys, which are all marked with "Fisher-Price," are listed below. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com

Congrats...

Congrats Cassie, Ford and Kelton on your new bundle of LOve!

We can't wait to meet her....

Peyton Curtis Blakely
2.8.09

Friday's inspiration

I have been eyeing these great planters and the modern clean lines of these plants. Once I find the time I am out to find some horsetail and some cool planters like the ones above... Design carries over into all mediums. Don't forget that and have a wonderful weekend.

Sugar in the Stream..

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Our President Body surfs?

The President gets a wave in...
Well it could be worse he could be on a boogie board...

image via: http://rulesformyunbornson.tumblr.com/

Tomato Basil soup

I am always craving this tomato basil soup, so instead of buying it. I scooped up all of the ingredients at the store to make it in my own kitchen.....
Van loves to eat soup so this would be a great thing to make for the kids too you can throw some pieces of bread in there and use organic canned tomatoes....
NOTE: I tried this recipe and I actually think you can use less flour than it calls for. I would use
half a cup instead of one cup.
Here is one more recipe that you could try - the heavy whipping cream might work better.

Check out the recipe here ---
or

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup - More DIY How To Projects

bye bye print.

Condé Nast Folds Domino

So my favorite magazine Domino is going under because they are not making enough ad revenue.

I have been with Domino for a couple of years now, my subscription is good until 2011...now what? I love sitting down to read it, I am always inspired and I always make a change to my home from some fun photo or idea that they supply us with.

cleansing

Ever since I returned from Puerto Rico I have been as sick as a dog.... I have had no appetite for 5 days now, I have lost almost 7 pounds, want to sleep all day long and night. I also have stomach and back cramps to go along with all of that awesomeness. Not sure what I got, my mom sent me to a Dr. yesterday that said I looked fine and took my temp and listened to my heart. I said I feel like I am dying. I am going to get some blood work done, but I don't really have anything cool to talk about except that I just purchased the ultimate colon cleanse and I am excited to see how much it will help me with this crazy illness I have.

I have had several friends that have done the master cleanse and I am very eager to try that as well as soon as I get better...check it out
It's gcrazy but I know how much crap our bodies store up over time and I want to rid mine of everything bad and start fresh....

Spring can't come soon enough...

I can't wait to see David Arquette, David Bedwell and Ben Harper's new line propr out in stores SP09. Who knew these two would ever come out with a fashion line. The clothing has a simply tailored look with classic styles echoing a faint seventies vibe. All of the fabrics are eco-friendly and most pieces are made from organic cotton. I wish I was a celebrity some times, it seems like things like this come so easy to them.....

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has been a breath of fresh air. From the skinny streets we drive down to get into town, to the handful of toys we brought for Van. It's nice being somewhere different and seeing him adjust to the change in a positive way. Each morning after our breakfast of bananas, corn meal with cheese and butter, orange juice and coffee. We walk up the driveway to feed the horses a banana. Van likes to spray the momma off with the hose. She looks hot and seems to like the water cooling her off.

It always takes a few days to adjust to the mentality of the island and the lifestyle. We have so much at home and all of our needs are met. This week we ate lobster that Conner speared and papays off of Stefan and Summers trees. It tastes fresher when it's not from a store.


We have been to a couple of the most beautiful secluded beaches.
The Local Puerto Ricans love our little gringo boy - they stop in the grocery store to dance and sing for him. He waves his hands in the air and shouts, "HELLO" & "HI" to everyone we pass. The landscape is beautiful and the terrain is rough, the island is full of people but they are all spread out. The trees are thick and green and the frogs call out at night with their high pitch whistles. The air is damp and wet but so fresh to take in. Tomorrow we are off for more adventures on the island....