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strong 4 life billboards coming down | how bloggers can make a difference

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I have been following the news surrounding the strong 4 life campaign and all the controversy going on in the states, targeting shaming children into weight loss on mamavation and on twitter. Well today I received great news!  The billboards are coming down! What are the strong 4 life billboards … [Read more...]

recalls | tassimo coffee maker recalls machines after bursting discs cause burns

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Tassimo, one of the most popular coffee makers of all time, has issued a recall of their Single Cup Coffee Makers sold in Canada.  About 900,000 coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of plastic coffee cartridges burst, spraying and burning those near the machine.  The issued recall was … [Read more...]

follow to win cupid’s cash blog event | giveaway

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Welcome to the Cupid's Cash Giveaway Event! Kidsumers and Sober Julie Doing Life have partnered up with lots of different and wonderful bloggers to bring you a fabulous prize, just in time for the Valentines Day! The prize is $300 USD in Paypal Cash!!! Giveaway starts February 1st at 12:01 AM EST … [Read more...]

britax issues canada wide recall for chaperone car seat | time sensitive

britax canada wide recall of car seat

Britax has issued a Canada wide recall of their infant car seats. Never a good thing, but all consumers should be aware, these are for infant carriers manufactured between September 2010 and April 2011. Model Numbers for Infant Carriers involved in the … [Read more...]

school teacher restricts bathroom breaks on school kids to three times per week | what do you think?

Kids at PS90 get these special coupons to use the washroom thrice a week

Okay so as a parent you know the old saying "Go to the bathroom before we leave!" and then five minutes later as you are driving away from the much needed potty you hear the cries from the back seat. "Mom I gotta go." Going to the bathroom is a never ending struggle at times for school-aged kids. … [Read more...]