Smarty Tip - Alex McCord the Blogger

I know you're watching, or at least DVRing, the latest episode of The Real Housewives of NYC. I'm hooked, and I don't know why. Every time I watch I feel poor, un-stylish and uncharitable! Come on, these hoity toity women spend their days going from one designer to the next and then their power lunches orchestrating the next charity event. It's all good and all, but why not just put the $30K spent on the charity event gown and send it right to the charity, or even better, to me!

Anyway, as much as I can complain, I love it! I just learned that Alex, half of you hate her, while the other half aren't sure, has landed a gig, thanks to her eternal 15 minutes of fame, as a blogger for The Huffington Post. I guess it's worth a read! Check it out!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alex-mccord

And the winner is..... Meredith!

The very lucky winner of the CozyCare Cape is: Meredith!

Meredith said...
Aw, I do love the "Fizzy Citrus" cape.meredycat*xxx*com

Thank you to the many readers who participated in last week's Smarty Pants Product of the Week!

Don't forget to check out this week's product, The Burpie Blocker!

Smarty Pants Product of the Week - Burpie Blocker

Product

Burpie Blocker

Smarty Pants Review
Another shirt stained! How many times have you, or did you, find spit up making itself a home on a nice clean shirt!?!?! You try to remember the burp cloth. You put it on your shoulder, but then life continues. You lean over to get a pot out of the cabinet, the burp cloth falls off. You use a few minutes to quickly mop the bathroom, the burp cloth falls off. You’re making the bad, the burp cloth falls off. You forget and you hold your munchkin and next thing you know your new, or at least clean, shirt is now soiled and typically stained!

In comes the Burpie Blocker! This burp cloth is like no other. It has the superb absorbency of a top quality cloth with the HUGE added feature of a strap. You simply attach the cloth around your neck and the cloth stays over your shoulder as you run around…get out pots and pans, moping the floor or even making the bed. You no longer need to worry if the cloth is still on you when you hear and feel your little one’s latest spit up!

Why is it a Smarty Pants of Product?

This is a product that allows a mommy to have the worry-free shoulder cover; and the clean shirt she deserves!
Retail Value $15, $25 for 2

Website http:// www.BurpieBlocker.com

Smarty Pants Product Giveaway
Product: Burpie Blocker – a pair
Retail Value: $25
Entry Dates: Today – Sunday, April 5, 2009, 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Monday, April 6, 2009 via blog posting and email.
How to Enter: Visit BurpieBocker.com to find collection! Share in a comment!
Earn up to 4 more entries by posting additional comments (entries) to let me know you have:
- subscribed to my blog.
- posted the SmartyPantsMama.com button on your site! (please include blog address)
- Blogged about this giveaway or this blog on your blog! (please include blog address)
- Twittered about this giveaway or this blog! @SmartyPantsMama

Other Tiny Details: Product will only be mailed within the 48 continental states. One entry per person. I will contact the winners via e-mail by Monday, April 5, so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!! If no contact info is provided it automatically disqualifies your entry. Winner selected by Random.org.

Smarty Tip - PBS Kids Go! Online videos and games!

One thing has certainly been consistent my entire life...PBS! It's the one channel that has held true to its value of broadcasting good, wholesome television for everyone 0 - 100 years old! In my more than 30 years of regularly watching shows from Sesame Street to Antiques Roadshow, PBS has morphed into even more, especially for kids. We now have PBS Kids and PBS Sprout! We watch both regularly in this home! What about you? Do you watch Curious George, Dragon Tales or Super Why?

Now PBS Kids has morphed once more in providing a new inVideo feature on their very popular PBS Kids Go! (www.PBSKidsGo.org). The inVideo gaming feature now allows your munchkin to very easily toggle between viewing a show to playing an educational game. The format is very kid (and adult) friendly! Check it out and let me know what you think!

Recall Wednesday - Solar System Kits and DNA Kits, 3-in-1 High Chairs, Baby Necessities pacifiers...

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. All information comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles :-)
Smarty Pants Mama
Name of product: Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
Hazard: The surface coating on the educational kit’s wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Description: This recall involves the “Solar System” and the “DNA” children’s educational craft kits sold under the FloraCraft and HYGLOSS brand names. The kits contain green coated wires that measure 14 ½ inches long and Styrofoam shapes. The following model numbers are included in this recall. The model number is located on the kit’s packaging.
Craft Kits/Model Number
Solar System Kit/SS2003SS10159901SS2003P
DNA Kit/DNA200359903DNA2003P
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09158.html

Name of product: 3-in-1 High Chairs
Hazard: The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
Description: This recall involves the 3-in-1 High Chair to Booster™, which converts from a high chair to a toddler booster seat. It includes a removable tray, height adjustment and folds for storage. The product number (P5369) is printed on the side of the seat, on a label on the seat pad, and on the product’s packaging.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through March 2009 for about $100.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09160.html

Name of product: Baby Necessities pacifiers
Hazard: The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.
Description: This recall involves Baby Necessities pacifiers with a blue heart-shaped mouth guard. The pacifiers were sold four to a pack. The words “Baby Necessities” is printed on the cardboard packaging.
Sold at: Dollar and discount stores nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for about $1.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09161.html

Smart Living - GoodFoodNearYou.com

Ok, so there is no excuse now Smart Mamas! I've learned of a new website, that even comes with an app for your Blackberry or iPhone! This site GoodFoodNearYou.com provides exactly that! By entering your address, it will provide the healthiest options (specific items off a menu) that are closest to home. Here's what it found with my Miami location:

Now, I can certainly see that it is not 100% updated (there is a fantastic, rather new, salad shop that opened up less than a mile from home and I can't imagine that there salads aren't listed.) Although, I do like that yummy ice cream is listed as the 2nd, by distance, as healthy for me!
I do have to say that GoodForNearYou.com, can provide ideas on restaurants and menu items that you may not have thought about when figuring out what's out there that's healthy for lunch. That is exactly what a Smart Mama, living a Smart Living lifestyle needs.

Also, you are also able to organize the healthy options by distance, calories, fat and carbs!

Let me know if you try it out!

And the winners are..... juticecw and lisagee

The winners of the Rock 'N Learn Dancing with the Animals DVD are: Justicecw and lisagee!!!

44. justicecw said...
My favorite are horses and my son's are penguins. thanks for the chance, justicecw@X-----.com

14. lisagee said...
Rabbit, cat & horse at my place!

Congratulations to you both!!

Be sure to read all about this week's Smarty Pants Product of the Week - CozyCareCape! It's just what a new mommy needs!

Smarty Pants Product of the Week - CozyCare Cape

Product
CozyCare Cape

Smarty Pants Review
Wow, it’s like the mommy behind the creation of CozyCare Cape heard my moans and groans! CozyCare Cape puts the need of a soft bath towel with the desire of a mommy being hands free and dry during her munchkin’s bath time! The cape is worn over head with a waterproof liner behind the center area. When it’s time to get the munchkin, baby or bigger, out of the bath, the CozyCare Cape allows you to have your hands out and available, rather than gripping onto the baby’s towel while carefully managing to get him/her out of the slippery tub. The cape even comes with a separate hoodie to pop on your munchkin’s head!
Why is it a Smarty Pants of Product?

A product that finds a way to make a baby’s bath time safer and easier for both mommy and baby is certainly a product for ALL Smart Mamas!
Retail Value: $38.95

Website www.SpaTimeBaby.com

Smarty Pants Product Giveaway
Product: CozyCare Cpae (your choice of style and color!)
Retail Value: $38.99
Entry Dates: Today – Sunday, March 29, 2009, 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Monday, March 30, 2009 via blog posting and email.
How to Enter: Visit SpaTimeBaby.com to find your favorite style and color of CozyCare Cape! Share in a comment!
Earn up to 4 more entries by posting additional comments (entries) to let me know you have:
- subscribed to my blog.
- posted the SmartyPantsMama.com button on your site! (please include blog address)
- Blogged about this giveaway or this blog on your blog! (please include blog address)
- Twittered about this giveaway or this blog! @SmartyPantsMama

Other Tiny Details: Product will only be mailed within the 48 continental states. One entry per person. I will contact the winners via e-mail by Monday, March 30, so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!! If no contact info is provided it automatically disqualifies your entry. Winner selected by Random.org.

The Grocery Game - Shopping with Teri Gault!

As you know I am a HUGE fan of The Grocery Game! Over the last 10 months I have saved more than $1600 from following the list from TheGroceryGame.com!

Check out my great shopping trip with Teri Gault, founder of the Grocery Game!! Yes, I got to go on a personal shopping trip to Publix with Teri!

http://wn.wsvn.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1=3570812&h1=Grocery%20Game&vt1=v&at1=NewsClipID1=3570812&h1=Grocery%20Game&vt1=v&at1=News

Throughout my shopping trip I learned all sorts of great saving tips! For example, I now hold onto my coupon circulars each weekend and label them with the date. This saves the crazy amount of time that I used to spend cutting and organizing nearly every coupon each weekend. Also, bulk doesn't always add up to savings. Many times the special savings, along with a coupon, will make the average or smaller size of an item (i.e. cereal) cheaper per ounce than the huge box!

Put to the test: Just this past weekend I went to Winn-Dixie with my Grocery Game list and coupons in hand. I spent $38.52 and saved $41.99 that's a savings of 51%! Wow!

Try The Grocery Game for 4 weeks for just $1!

Please put down my email cubtie @ aol .com as your referral. Thanks!

$2 OFF coupon for Snuggle's new Snuggle Creme!!!

$2 OFF coupon for Snuggle's new Snuggle Creme!!!


Snuggle's has just released Snuggle Creme in two super yummy flavors:


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Liquid concentrate in 32, 50, 150 load bottles
Dryer sheets in 70 count and 105 count

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Liquid concentrate in 32, 50, 150 load bottles
Dryer sheets in 70 count and 105 count

To get the coupon:
http://www.snugglecreme.com/index.php?refid=SMNR

Recall Wednesday- Nordstrom Shoes, State Farm Good Neigh Bears, Six Carbon 6 Bicycles, Hooded sweatshirt, Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers, Propane...

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. All information comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.

Smiles :-)

Smarty Pants Mama

1. Name of product: Nordstrom Girl’s Shoes
Hazard: Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Description: The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. “Clarice-Fab” flats are bone colored with a bow. “Eva-Fab” are bone colored T-strap sandals. “Fern-Fab” are ankle strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. “Lilly-Fab” are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. “Rita-Fab” are ankle strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or white satin. “Vivi-Fab” are open-toe dress shoes in bone, white, green polka-dot, lavender polka-dot or yellow polka-dot. The shoes were sold in girls’ sizes 10 through big-kids 7. All shoes have an embossed “NORDSTROM” printed on the insole. Only the colors identified above are subject to the recall.
Sold exclusively at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from September 2006 through February 2009 for between about $35 and $45.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09157.html

2. Name of product: State Farm Good Neigh Bears
Hazard: The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: This recall involves the 11-inch (28 cm) and 18-inch (46 cm) State Farm Good Neigh Bears with plastic eyes. The bears are brown and wear a white and red State Farm shirt.
Sold at: The bears were given away free through State Farm agents and at State Farm sponsored events from September 2005 through March 2007.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09156.html

3. Name of product: 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5 and Six Carbon 6 Bicycles
Hazard: The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.
Description: The following Cannondale bicycles are included in the recall. "Six" is printed on the bicycle’s top tube and "Cannondale" is printed on the down tube. SEE MODEL INFO ON CPSC WEBSITE.

Sold at: Authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for between $1,500 and $2,100.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09155.html

4. Name of product: Hooded sweatshirts

Hazard: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Description: The hooded, long sleeve sweatshirts have full-length zippers and drawstrings along the neck line. The products are sold under the Seattle Cotton Works brand in six different designs. The styles are set forth in the image below. The name, “Seattle Cotton Works” appears along the inside neck line.
Sold exclusively at: Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $17.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09154.html

5. Name of product: Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers
Hazard: The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.
Description: This recall involves Tippmann A-5® markers with serial numbers 0409301 to 0422200. The serial number appears on the packaging accompanying each marker and is engraved on the left side of the marker near the front grip. Serial numbers ending in an “R” have already been repaired and are not included in the recall.
Sold by: Major sporting goods retailers, paintball dealers and online retailers nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for between $180 and $350.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/091353.html

6. Name of product: Propane (LP) gas
Hazard: An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
Description: The recall includes propane that may have been purchased from the retailers listed below: SEE CPSC WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO

Sold to: Retail propane dealers listed in chart from January 2008 through October 2008.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09152.html

7. Name of product: Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers
Hazard: The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.
Description: This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. “Kidde” and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher.
Sold at: Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09151.html
8. Name of product: Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits
Hazard: The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.
Description: The recalled Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kit consists of a red and blue rod and reel with red foam targets and hook. The label is found on the front of the reel and reads “Casting Fun”.
Sold by: Specialty fishing retailers nationwide from November 2008 through January 2009 for about $15.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09150.html

9. Name of product: 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays
Hazard: The front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Description: This recall involves the following Electra 2009 model bicycles: Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i and Surf 3i. Bicycles with trays connected to the fork crown with a bolt passing fully through the tab are not included in the recall.
Sold by: Authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for between $600 and $750.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09149.html

10. Name of product: DBX Glide Boys Ice Skates
Hazard: Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Description: The recalled youth adjustable boys ice skates are black with lime green and silver accents. “Glide” is printed on a rubber tag on the side of the skates. “DBX” and the DBX logo are located on the ice skate’s ankle powerstrap, tongue, and heel.
Sold at: Dick’s Sporting Goods nationwide from September 2008 through December 2008 for between $30 and $60.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09148.html

11. Name of product: Style Elements Hair Dryers
Hazard: The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
Description: This recall involves Style Elements Cool Shot Turbo hair dryers. The hand-held dryers have a silver body and black handle. Model number 3615T is printed on a label near the on/off switch.
Sold exclusively at: Big Lots' stores nationwide from July 2008 through December 2009 for about $12.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09147.html
12. Name of product: Infant Toys
Hazard: The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The recalled infant toys and their model numbers are listed below.
Name of Toy/Model Number
Infantino Lil' Chef Set/158-201 and 558-201
Infantino Activity Stacker/158-202
Infantino Tag Along Chime Trio/150-3092
The model number is located on a yellow tag on the toy.
Sold at: Babies “R” Us, Target, Wal-Mart, Meijer and other specialty stores from June 2007 through February 2009 for between $10 and $20.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09146.html

The Kitchen Essentials

1. flour
2. sugar
3. garlic powder
4. salt & pepper
5. margarine/butter
6. bread
7. potatoes

Those are 7 common items found in most kitchens. They are essentials. All kitchens should have an ample supply of each. The list continues. But I won't share that just yet. I'm going to continue brainstorming and peeking through my cupboards to come up with my own list of 25 items that are essential in a Smart Mama's home.

What do you think I should add to the list?

Smarty Pants Product of the Week - Dance with the Animals DVD by Rock 'N Learn

Product

Dance with the Animals DVD by Rock ‘N Learn

Smarty Pants Review

So I have found our Rock ‘N Learn favorite! The Dance with the Animals DVD is my daughter’s absolute FAVORITE DVD! I can’t tell you how often it’s watched in this home! The DVD, typical of most Rock ‘N Learn DVDs, is filled with super basic graphics, catchy songs and great content. The Animals DVD teaches the viewer all about animals at the zoo, home and more! They get to act like the animals…learning to use stick their tongue out like a lizard, or purse their lips like a fish. Too cute! My daughter’s favorite is the animal parade. Each time the animal parade comes on, any and every adult in the house must join her to parade around the family room acting as the animals in the parade. It’s a blast watching her enjoy it so much! I recommend this DVD for ages 0 – 7!
Why is it a Smarty Pants of Product?

Educational entertainment – can’t beat that in a Smart Mama house!
Retail Value: $19.99

Website

http://www.rocknlearn.com/

Smarty Pants Product Giveaway
Product: Dance with the Animals DVD by Rock ‘N Learn (2 winners!)
Retail Value: $19.99
Entry Dates: Today – Sunday, March 22, 2009, 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Monday, March 23, 2009 via blog posting and email.
How to Enter: What is your favorite animal? Your child’s?
Earn up to 4 more entries by posting additional comments (entries) to let me know you have:
- subscribed to my blog.
- posted the SmartyPantsMama.com button on your site! (please include blog address)
- Blogged about this giveaway or this blog on your blog! (please include blog address)
- Twittered about this giveaway or this blog! @SmartyPantsMama

Other Tiny Details: Product will only be mailed within the 48 continental states. One entry per person. I will contact the winners via e-mail by Monday, March 23, so please be sure I know how to get in touch with you if you win!!! If no contact info is provided it automatically disqualifies your entry. Winner selected by Random.org.

And the winner is..... Kelly F.!

The very lucky winner of the LAF Brand Attachable shirt is....Kellly F!

Congrats Kelly!

Kelly F said...
My nephew has lots of energy and sometimes when he comes over in his long sleeve shirt before you know it he is sweating. It would be great to just be able to take those sleeves off instead of changing into another shirt.
March 15, 2009 11:09 AM

Thank you to the many readers who participated in the giveaway! Be sure to check out this week's product - Dance with the Animals DVD! It's perfect for your munchkin aged 0-7!

Thank you Tech Savvy Mama for a GREAT solution!

On March 6th I posted my dilema:
I'm looking for recommendations on an image hosting website, such as Photobucket. I've been using Photobucket for about a year to store many of the images I use on this site. I'm pleased, but not thrilled. I know we are all Smart Mamas, but I know we're not all TECHY Smart Mamas, but I will take any ounce of advice. Tell me what sites you LOVE an which ones you HATE. Why? Thanks!!!!

Thank you Tech Savvy Mama of TechSavvyMama.com for the great suggestion about Picasa, a website (and software app) that I can use to host pictures I want to use on SmartyPantsMama.com!

I had used Picasa some months ago but I was having a bad tech day (you know, one of those days that no matter what you do on the computer something odd happens) and I for sanity's sake blamed Picasa since it was my 1st day using it. Why does it feel good to put the blame on someone or in that case something else when technology is acting a bit bonkers!?!?? =)

Anyway, Tech Savvy Mama, I have reconsidered using Picasa and it is FANTASTIC! Thank you!

Smart Mommyhood - The Tired Mom

Sleep deprivation won't end until the last child is.....

I remember hearing over and over again how one's life completely changes after having a child. Boy were they right in sooooooooooo many ways. It's astonishing how your mind can completely change priorities...spending the greater part of 30 years putting yourself and, in time, hubby 1st, to all of a sudden putting on the brakes, kicking yourself out of the front seat and wanting your child and hubby to ride together. Odd analogy I know.

So back to my original thought about sleep deprivation. Lately my 28 month old munchkin hasn't been so into sleeping through the night. She'll wake up sometime between 3 and 6 AM and come into our room. (At this point I should get out of bed and bring her back to her room.) However, I lift her up into our bed and then spend the remaining hours attempting to sleep while be kicked and hit in the face as the munchkin tosses and turns.

Regardless what I choose to do when she comes in, my sleep is interrupted (I completely and totally understand and respect that this is part of motherhood, and not for a second would I not want to care for my munchkin no matter the time of day.) But I can still quietly complain that I'm super tired!

So.....when will I get that full night's sleep? My guess is in about 16 years! Ha...that's a long time of tired mornings! What do you think?

Recall Wednesday - All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker, Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights, Ritchie Immersion Heaters, Off-Road Dirt Bike Rod, Radson...

Below are the CPSC recalls I have received this past week. All information comes directly from the CPSC website. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.
Smiles :-)
Smarty Pants Mama
Name of product: All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers
Hazard: Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker’s metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Description: The recalled All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is electric with a stainless steel exterior. The recall involves units with a model/ref number of #WD700462 and 4-digit manufacture date codes ending in “08”. The model/ref number and manufacture date code are located on a white label on the bottom of the waffle maker.
Sold: Exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog and Web site nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09139.html

Name of product: Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
Hazard: The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Description: The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.
Sold by: Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09140.html

Name of product: Ritchie Immersion Heaters
Hazard: The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves the Ritchie Immersion Heaters with model numbers 17863 (120v/250w), 17939 (240v/250w or 240v/325w), and 17940 (240v/325w). The immersion heater is designed to be submerged in a cattle trough to keep the water from freezing. The model number along with “SWI” is printed on one side of the heating element and a sticker reading “Ritchie Specialty Products” is found on the other side.
Sold by: Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2008 for about $60 to $70.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09141.html

Name of product: Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies
Hazard: Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.
Description: This recall involves the following connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines. Wiseco’s identification number can be found on the neck of the connecting rods between the two circular ends. The part number and date code can be found on the product’s packaging.
See CPSC website for specific details on models.

Sold at: Off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide and directly to consumers at www.wiseco.com from March 2007 through December 2008 for about $130 for the connecting rods and between $240 and $300 for the crankshaft assemblies.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09142.html

Name of product: Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators
Hazard: The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.
Description: The recalled radiators are used to heat a home and are mounted vertically to the wall. The recall involves the Radson Vertical 20 and 21, Radson Kos V21, and Radson Faro V21.
Sold by: Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09143.html

Name of product: Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators
Hazard: An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Description: The recall includes certain Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations:

Serial Numbers ENDING with
AND Model Numbers BEGINNING with
Side by SideRefrigerators
AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR,AT, AV, AX, CA, CC, CE, CG, CJ, CL,ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU,ZW, ZY, ZZ
ARS, CS, JC, JS, MS, MZ, PS
Top FreezerRefrigerators
AA, AC, AE, AG, AJ, AL, AN, AP, AR,AT, AV, AX, ZK, ZM, ZQ, ZS, ZU, ZW,ZY, ZZ
AT, CT, MT, PT
Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2001 through January 2004 for between about $350 and $1600.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09145.html