Keeping the Castle

November 29th, 2007

Product Recall: Toy Storage Rack

I didn’t see this recall announcement until recently. This is for a set of children’s storage racks that could be dangerous to young children. The storage racks have canvas totes and are made by Jetmax International Ltd..

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November 29th, 2007

Product Recall: Confetti Bursts and Holiday Decor

Holiday decors and supplies are not exempt from being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. There were two recent recalls that involved confetti and tree ornaments. You’ll find the details below. Please look at these products carefully to see if you have these in your home.
1. American Greetings Corp. Recalls Confetti Bursts Due to […]

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November 29th, 2007

Tips for Safe Holiday Decorating

When putting up your holiday decorations this year, keep these safety tips in mind:
Trees and Decorations:
* Use an artificial tree that is labeled “Fire Resistant.” Live trees should be fresh and green. The needles should be hard to pull from the branches, are not falling off and don’t break easily. You should see some resin […]

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November 27th, 2007

iRobot’s Looj, the Gutter Cleaning Robot

Roomba for vacuuming carpets. Scooba for mopping floors. The Dirt Dog for the workshop. Verro for swimming pools. iRobot has built up a considerable reputation as the leader in the automation of homemaking tasks. But the company’s not done yet.

The newest member of the iRobot family is the Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot. No more dangerous […]

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November 27th, 2007

Book Review: The French-Inspired Home

I’ve spent the long weekend browsing a lovely book called The French-Inspired Home, by Kaari Meng. Ms. Meng is the owner of French General, a store that specializes in textiles and items that bring a touch of the old French countryside to the home.
Before I go into my full review, let me say what this […]

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November 22nd, 2007

What I’m Thankful For

In no particular order, these are some of the things I’m grateful for:
1. my familly
2. good health
3. relatives living nearby
4. relatives to visit
5. God’s grace
6. b5media
7. blogging
8. having time for whatever
9. scrapbooking
10. old buttons
11. warm(er) days
12. my computer
13. good books
14. lots of hugs daily
15. ticklish kisses
16. little feet running around
17. my church family
18. my washing […]

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November 22nd, 2007

A Thanksgiving Wish

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!
~Author Unknown

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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November 22nd, 2007

Online Thanksgiving Weekend Sales

Here’s a list of the sales you can find online, starting today, Thanksgiving Day:
Amazon.com
Black Friday Deals at Amazon.com: Amazon.com will be offering hourly deals from 6am to 6pm PST along with thousands of products on sale for a limited time. Also get gift wrapping for $.99 per item.
Linens n’ Things
Online Doorbusters start Thanksgiving Day! Sale […]

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