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I'm so proud of my muchkin. Today she received her 1st certificate - not counting her birth certificate! She received her Little Swimmers Certificate for completing a week of swimming lessons! She's just 20 months and can already save herself in the water. Through this intensive week of lessons she learned how to swim underwater to the wall and pull herself up. It was emotional - she cried for me everyday. She was understandable scared, however as the days went on she enjoyed it more and more. At the end not only did she get the certificate - but much more importantly she learned to defend herself if she were to fall into the pool! I couldn't be prouder!!
Over the coming weeks I will devote a number of postings on the importance of swimming and pool safety.
Have a great weekend!
Caroline
As Smarty Pants Product of the Week continues I want to share some shhhh sneak peeks with you, my wonderful readers!
Here are 13 products that are scheduled to be reviewed, and many, if not most, will be made available to YOU in a giveaway at some point in the upcoming weeks!!!
If you are a creator/seller of a product that you believe all Smart Mamas should have at home, please email me so we can begin the review process!!!
Smiles,
Caroline
There are a number of recalls I have received from the CSPC this past week. Please be sure to review each item to see if you have it in your home. Note that there are a number of "child" products.
The information below comes directly from the email I notifications I received.
Name of Product: Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles 
Hazard: Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
Description: The Pro Taper Clamp Kits are aftermarket accessories for off-road motorcycles. The recall involves the following kits and part numbers:
Upper Triple Clamp Kit: 02-2824, 02-2825, 02-2826, 02-2827, 02-2828, 02-2829, 02-2843, 02-2844, 02-2845, 02-2846, 02-2849, 02-2851
Complete Triple Clamp Kit 02-2830: 02-2831, 02-2832, 02-2833, 02-2834, 02-2839, 02-2840, 02-2847, 02-2848, 02-2850, 02-2852, 02-2853, 02-2854, 02-2855
Handlebar Clamp Kit (Universal Solid Mount Kit and Universal Rubber Mount Kit): 02-2821, 02-2822
Replacement Bolt Kit: 02-2855, 02-2886
Sold at: Motorcycle dealerships nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 and ranged in price from $5 for the Replacement Bolt Kit to $440 for the Complete Triple Clamp Kit.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08306.html
Craziness!!!
Ahhhh...much better!
Meet Munchkin Lauren!!!
Name: Lauren
Birthday: 1/28/08
Age: almost 5 months
Likes: Sleeping, laughing at her older brother Avery, swinging, baths, hairbows and smiling at mom and dad.
Dislikes: not feeling well, dirty diapers, being wokeup, getting shots.
Enjoy Munchkin Lauren's mommy's blog!
amanda-familynews.blogspot.com
Product
My Precious Kid Medical ID Wristband
Smarty Pants Review
Well it's been quite a frustrating computer day here!
I'm usually so good about posting early in the AM however, today both my laptop and desktop are "sick." My laptop pretty much is a lemon. From the day we bought it we've had problems with it. I sent it in to the manufacturer to get it repaired and they sent it back to me with the same problem. LOL! Today I spent an hour on the phone with them trying to get the info on how to send it in AGAIN to get fixed. The customer service person was HORRIBLE! Where has customer service gone?? Wasn't the customer always right before?
Then, my good ole desktop that I love dearly decided to get super moody last night. It is crazy slow and acting all funky <- don't you love my technical terms! Anyway, I actually care more about my desktop than my laptop, so my determination has been with it this afternoon.
Ok, so that was way too much info on my horribly frustrating day! Have a great weekend and see you next week as I announce the next Smarty Pants Product of the Week and Giveaway! I promise you'll really like this one! It's an excellent product that moms, especially now when it's tis the season for family travel, should have for their kiddies!
See you Monday!!!
Smiles,
Caroline
How do you spend 13 minutes? For me...reading the paper, watching TV....but most of the time chasing my 20 month old!!! Here is how my daughter spent 13 minutes today.
I have received 3 notifications from the CPSC within the last week. Please check your homes for the following products. I have copied the data directly from the CPSC email notification.
1. Name of Product: Bosch Hammer Drills
Hazard: The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Description: The recalled hammer drill is blue with "BOSCH" printed on the side. The model number 1191VSR can be located on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor. The product's packaging will be marked as 1191VSRK (the "K" indicates that the hammer drill was packaged with a case in a kit). Only drills with a serial number that begins with "7" are included in the recall.
Sold at: Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08303.html
2. Name of Product: Infant and Toddler Shortalls
Hazard: The buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: This recall involves Infant and Toddler Gingham and Flannel Shortalls, which are overalls with short pant legs. They have a collegiate appliqué or embroidery on the front. Sizes included in the recall are 6/9 month, 12 month, 18 month, 2T, 3T, & 4T.
Sold at: College bookstores, fan stores, children's boutiques, and gift shops nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008. The Gingham Shortall sold for about $35 and the Flannel Shortall sold for about $24.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08304.html
3. Name of Product: Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds
Hazard: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
Description: The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars.
Sold exclusively by: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08305.html
I pay the bills! Well not all, but at least CVS and the groceries! I began selling things on eBay years ago and I restarted this obsession a few months ago when I realized I had quite an inventory of things to sell. I regularly post about 20 items a week, making anywhere from 50 - 150 a week! Each time I go shopping, I return home and transfer the amount I spent from PayPal into our bank account to pay the bills. I am very happy to be doing my part to help! It's certainly a Smart Mama move!
+++Update+++
Per your request, to see my eBay items: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZcubtie
Product
CryBabyz Paci Pockets bu Chic Pockets
Smarty Pants Product Giveaway
Product
20% discount to Chic Pockets to ALL Smarty Pants Mama readers!!!
Happy Friday!
It's been a great week here at Smarty Pants Mama! I have seen an unexpected number of entries into this week's Smarty Pants Product of the Week Giveaway! I guess I can't be too surprised given what a great gift it is - THANK YOU to Huggies Little Swimmers for providing the giveaway!!!
I hope you had a chance to look at this week's recalls - Recall Wednesday. They were quite a number that were kid related. I have already received 3 more recall notifications for next week! Scary!
Don't forget to email your nominations for Smarty Pant Product of the Week and Munchkin Monday!
Have a WONDERFUL weekened!
Happy Father's Day!!!
Thirteen things I like to do before noon...
Needless to say, I grabbed my camera, took a picture, and started cleaning out, and then took my "after" picture! Here's how it came out!
By the way, my lunch was yummy too!
Smiles,
Caroline
As many of you know, I have participated in The Grocery Game for a number of weeks. I have saved over $500 so far! For my Tuesday Toot, I am soooo excited to share my most successful Grocery Game shopping experience!!!
Last Saturday I headed to CVS with my Grocery Game List in hand.
Here's what I bought:
Guess how much money I had to pay for all this???? Only $12!!! That's it! Plus, I walked out with $17 in Extra Care Bucks to use next week! Looking at my receipt, I spent $12 and saved $87!!! Yipeeeeee!
I really encourage those of you looking for ways to stretch your dollars to look a The Grocery Game. It is very much a smart mama thing to do!
Feel free to indicate that I recommended you .... cubtie@aol.com ....when you join!
Product
Huggies Little Swimmers - Disposable Swimpants
Smarty Pants Review
I’ll never forget the 1st time I took my munchkin in the pool. We were on an impromptu vacation to the Keys and she was just 6 months old. We remembered to pack nearly everything, including her little bathing suit and suntan lotion. However, what we didn't have was Little Swimmers. As very naïve new parents, we thought, products like Little Swimmers were not needed; regular diapers would work just fine. HA HA HA! Weren’t we fooled?! ?!?!?! After about 20 minu
tes of floating my little one in the pool and snapping a million photos of her splashing, we took her out to a HUGE surprise. The “regular” diaper seemed to have been attacked by aliens! It had tripled in size and had started to turn into some sort of gel-like substance! Ewwww! Ewwww! Ewwww! Never again!
Since that day, I will not subject my munchkin’s bum to anything but Little Swimmers when she’s swimming around in the pool! I use products that are designed for certain situations – swimmer diapers for swimming, regular diapers for regular events!
This week, in the tremendous heat of South Florida, she enjoyed the sprinkler and her kiddie pool, always wearing her Finding Nemo Little Swimmers!
Why is it a Smart Mama Product? 
No more alien attacked diapers! First, and for most, these diapers are designed for wear in water. There is no reason for your munchkin to have anything less when taking a dip in the pool! It’s smart. It’s the right product for your little one!
I also want to add that I LOVE designs on the diapers! The make the diaper look more like a piece of clothing than underwear!
Website
www.littleswimmers.com
Retail Price
Approx. $8.50
Smarty Pants Product Giveaway
Product 
"Summer Essentials Kit" by Huggies Little Swimmers
Retail value of over $40!
This kit includes:
Giveaway Entry Dates
Today – Sunday, June 15, 12:00 PM EST
Giveaway Winner Announcement
Monday, June 16, 2008
How to Enter
Post a comment to this blog entry telling me how you learned of Smarty Pants Mama’s blog!
Other Tiny Details
Product will only be mailed to the 48 continental states.
One entry per person.
I will contact the winner via e-mail on Monday, June 16 so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!!
Winner for Last Week's Giveaway
Kate Quinn Organics Short Sleeved Kimono Bodysuit
#7 comment....
JenO said...
I love the pocket dress, totally cute stuff!
Congrats JenO, I have forwarded your email address to Kate Quinn Organics. They will be in contact with you to ship your item!
Wow, what a week!
The first week of Smarty Pants Product of the Week was a HUGE success. I was utterly shocked with the tremendous reaction I have received from both veteran and new readers! How exciting! This Monday I will be highlighting a new product - it's a summertime essential! Be sure to come by and find out exactly what it is and join in on the giveaway!
The deadline for this week's raffle/giveaway is Sunday, June 8th at 12:00 PM EST. That afternoon, I will the use Random.org Interger Generator to pick the winner! On Monday morning I will post the winner and contact him/her! Kate Quinn Organics will mail the item as soon as I have received the mailing info.
Don't forget!
I don't mean to bore you with my list of things to do but it's all that's on my mind this morning!
Here are 13 things that I need to get done today before I pass out!
I'm exhausted!
Don't forget!
Enter your munchkin for chance to be Munchkin Monday! Simply email me a photo, 1st name, birthday, likes and dislikes. Email: SmartyPantsMama @ gmail . com
Enter this week's Smarty Pants Product of the Week giveaway!
Don't forget!
Happy Wednesday Everyone!
Today I am reporting on 7 recalls issued by the CPSC. The information below comes directly from the notification email I have reecived during the past week. Please be sure to check your closets and garages for these items!
1. Name of product: Boy's Hooded Zip Fleece Sweatshirts
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Description: The boy's "Champ Custom" hooded zip fleece sweatshirt (style # 40305.HZB) is white with blue pin-stripes on the front and red panels on the sides. ADIO is spelled out across the front. The sweatshirt was sold in boys' sizes: small, medium, large and x-large.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08288.html
2. Name of product: Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones
Hazard: The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The Little Tikes brand Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phone resembles a flip-phone style cell phone and has a 10-key numeric button pad and three buttons with pictures of animals. All of the buttons make a sound when pressed. The toy phones are multi-colored and have a sticker on the back with model number KSL4010 (sold separately) or KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051 (sold with other items). "Designed and Licensed by Kids Station Toys International Ltd." is printed on the back of the toy phones. Toy phones with a screw visible on the hinge cover are not subject to the recall.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the products involved, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08290.html
3. Name of product: Candlsense Warmers
Hazard: The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or scorch the surface on which the candle warmer is placed, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves the Candlsense warmers with product codes ranging from YD0629 through YD0652 and YD0701 through YD0708. The candle warmers measure about 4 ¾ inches in diameter. The heating plate is black and the surrounding area is white plastic. “Provo Craft & Novelty Candle Warmer Air Freshener Model: WCY-8888” and the product code are embossed on the underside of the warmer.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the products involved, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08289.html
4. Name of product: Makit & Bakit Jewelry Sets and Suncatcher Sets
Hazard: The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Description: The recall includes QuinCrafts products containing children's jewelry. Only items with the following item numbers printed on the back of the packaging are included in the recall: Item/Item Number
Makit & Bakit 5-Piece Jewelry Set 55256
Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet Sets 41671
Makit & Bakit Bracelet & Necklace Set 55106
Makit & Bakit Charm Bracelet Set 55100
Makit & Bakit Garden Delux Suncatcher Set 43131
Disney Makit & Bakit Fairies Charm Bracelet 50083
Disney Makit & Bakit Princess Charm Bracelet 50694
The children's jewelry was sold in a variety of sets that contained necklace, bracelet and earring or ring combinations.
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08294.html
5. Name of product: "Sky Champion" Wireless Indoor Helicopters
Hazard: The rechargeable battery contained inside the helicopter can catch fire, igniting the helicopter and nearby combustible materials. This poses a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves the "Sky Champion" wireless indoor helicopter. The helicopter comes with a transmitter that controls and recharges the helicopter. The helicopter is made of foam and plastic and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. The transmitter measures about 6 inches by 4 inches. "BH26047" is printed on the tail of the helicopter. "WIC 551777" and the UPC code is 630990006005 are printed on the packaging.
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08293.html
6. Name of product: Best Value Park Benches
Hazard: The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves Best Value park benches with a green metal frame and wooden slats. The benches measure 50-inches long by 22-inches wide by 30-inches high.Sold at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $30.
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08292.html
7. Name of Product: Log Swings
Hazard: A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Description: The recall involves a wooden log swing that seats two people. The log swing hangs from a log frame. The swing measures 71 inches high by 62 inches wide.Sold at: Grand Union Family Markets, Ingle's Markets, VG's Food Center, Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods, and Central Shoprite stores nationwide from February 2008 through May 2008 for about $150.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08295.html
Don't forget!
Product: Kate Quinn Organics Short Sleeved Kimono Bodysuit
Why is it a Smart Mama product? This bodysuit is made of all organic materials. I believe that with the precious skin of our children, it is essential to have the most natural, non-synthetic materials touching them. Kate Quinn has put together a BEAUTIFUL line of organic clothing for babies, toddlers, bathing and soon mommies! She is certainly a Smart Mama! I encourage you to visit her website to see the tremendous variety of organic products!
