August 4, 2011 at 11:00 am (100 Links, Ecology, Economy, Education, Entertainment, Family, Food, Health, History, Homeschooling, Links, Northampton, Resources, Science, Video)
Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Links, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching
100 Links (Spring/Summer 2011)
Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing of online resource that are educational and entertaining!
Where are these links? Hilltown Families Del.ici.ous Page! This icon can be found at the top of our site, in the left-hand column. Click any time to see what links we’ve added!
Below is the latest 100 links we’ve shared: (you will need to use the “back” button to return to this page). All links are provided as a courtesy and not as an endorsement:
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May 4, 2011 at 12:00 pm (100 Links, Education, Homeschooling)
Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching
100 Links (Winter/Spring 2011)
Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing! If you have a link you’d like to share, post it in our comment box below.
Where are these links? You won’t find them on your blog reader, nor via email if you subscribe to our newsfeed. Sometime we share these links on the Hilltown Families Facebook page, with members of our listserv, or even Tweet about a few – but if you visit Hilltown Families on-line and scroll half way down, on the left you will find the column, “Links We Recommend.” There you’ll find our list of the most recent recommended links.
Archived Lists of 100 Links: If you’d like to peruse our list of 100 Links from months past, click HERE and then scroll down.
100 Links (Winter/Spring 2011): If you haven’t been visiting the site regularly to peruse these great resources, not to worry – below is the most recent 100 links we’ve shared: (you will need to use the “back” button to return to this page):
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January 12, 2011 at 9:30 am (100 Links, Education, Homeschooling, Resources)
Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching
100 Links (Fall 2010/Winter 2011)
Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing! If you have a link you’d like to share, post it in our comment box below.
Where are these links? You won’t find them on your blog reader nor via email if you subscribe to our newsfeed. Sometime we share these links on the Hilltown Families Facebook page, with members of our listserv, or even Tweet about a few – but if you visit Hilltown Families on-line and scroll half way down, on the left you will find the column, “Links We Recommend.” There you’ll find our list of the most recent recommended links.
Archived Lists of 100 Links: If you’d like to peruse our list of 100 Links from months past, click HERE and then scroll down.
100 Links (Fall 2010/Winter 2011): If you haven’t been visiting the site regularly to peruse these great resources, not to worry – below is the most recent 100 links we’ve shared: (you will need to use the “back” button to return to this page):
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December 27, 2010 at 9:00 am (Recalls)
Tags: piggy banks, Recall
Ceramic Banks Recalled by Oriental Trading Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Last week the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Oriental Trading Co. announced a voluntary recall 220,000 ceramic piggy and lion banks due to the yellow surface paint on the banks contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
The recalled piggy bank is shaped like a pig and the body of the piggy bank is painted yellow with floral designs. The ceramic lion bank is shaped like a lion and is painted yellow with a brown mane. The banks measure about 4 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width, and 3.5 inches in height. Only yellow banks with black plastic stoppers in the bottoms of the banks are being recalled. Banks with white or translucent stoppers are not being recalled.
These banks are sold at http://www.orientaltrading.com and http://www.funexpress.com and through Oriental Trading Company and Fun Express catalogs from February 2003 through September 2010.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled ceramic banks away from children, discard them and contact Oriental Trading Company for information on receiving a refund or credit. For additional information, contact Oriental Trading Company at (800) 723-6155 anytime.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting www.cpsc.gov.
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October 11, 2010 at 7:00 am (100 Links, Resources)
Tags: Art, Education, Events, Food, Games, Homeschooling, Language Arts, Math, Parenting, Reading lists, Recall, Resources, Science, Teaching
100 Links (Summer/Fall 2010)
Nearly every day we add recommended links to the Hilltown Families bank of on-line resources. Some of you might find these links well suited for your family, others, maybe not so much. But it’s a fun and useful list worth perusing! If you have a link you’d like to share, post it in our comment box below.
Where are these links? You won’t find them on your blog reader nor via email if you subscribe to our newsfeed. Sometime we share these links on the Hilltown Families Facebook page, with members of our listserv, or even Tweet about a few – but if you visit Hilltown Families on-line and scroll half way down, on the left you will find the column, “Links We Recommend.” There you’ll find our bank of the most recent 25 recommended links.
Archived Lists of 100 Links: If you’d like to peruse our list of 100 Links from months past, click HERE and then scroll down.
100 Links (Summer/Fall 2010): If you haven’t been visiting the site regularly to peruse these great resources, not to worry – below is the most recent 100 links we’ve shared: (you will need to use the “back” button to return to this page):
One Hungry Mama Guide to Halloween
Daddy Issues: How Can I Keep My Daughter Loving Science? (article)
Science Experiments You Can Do At Home or School
Booklists for Teens (Boston Public Library)
AAASpell.com – Practice Your Spelling
The wisdom of teenagers (article)
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic
Out in the Berkshires (LGBT Life in the Berkshires)
Day of the Dead: History, Facts, and Resources
Maths Teaching Ideas
Sidekicks: Graphic Novel Reviews for Kids
HauntedHappenings.org (Halloween in Salem, MA)
Banking Curriculum
Best Documentaries on Eating Green
Math Game: 100s Grid
Glow in the Woods (For Babylost Parents)
My Science Box
Ashfield Local Goods Catalog
Johnnie’s Math Page
RECOMMENDED DVD: Life in the Undergrowth w/ David Attenborough (Nature Science)
ArtsVivants/ArtsAlive
Kids Caving
Online Spelling Course
Virtual Skies
Smithsonian Education for Students
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January 10, 2010 at 6:00 am (Recalls)
Tags: Recall
Children’s Big Rex and Friends Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
- Name of Product: Big Rex and Friends Cloth Books
- Units: About 204,000
- Importer: St. Martin’s Press LLC, of New York, N.Y.
- Hazard: A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Description: This recall involves Big Rex and Friends cloth books. The book has a black and white striped border with a red dinosaur on the cover. The words “Big Rex and Friends” are printed on the cover. ISBN 031249260X or 9780312492601 is printed on the back of the book.
- Sold at: Barnes & Noble, Toys “R” Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9.
- Manufactured in: China
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled book away from children and contact St. Martin’s Press for instructions on returning the book for a full refund.
- Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact St. Martin’s Press at (800) 347-9411 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall
- Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the U.S. PIRG
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December 31, 2009 at 6:00 am (Recalls)
Tags: Kendamaspot, Lead Paint, Recall, Wooden Skill Ball Toys
Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
- Name of Product: Wooden Skill Ball Toys
- Units: About 300
- Distributor: Kendamaspot LLC, of Redmond, Wash.
- Hazard: The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
- Description: This recall involves Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy. The red and green balls on the Oozora and only the red balls on the Shin Fuji are included in the recall.
- Sold at: Kendamaspot’s Web site and cultural festivals in Washington State from July 2008 through April 2009 for about $20.
- Manufactured in: Japan
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball.
- Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kendamaspot toll-free at (866) 903-7795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kendamaspot.com
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June 22, 2009 at 8:00 am (Recalls)
Tags: Body Boards, JGR Copa, Lead Paint, Recall, Water Toys
Body Boards Recalled by JGR Copa Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm 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: 18” Kick Body Boards
- Units: About 900
- Importer: JGR Copa LLC, of Hollywood, Fla.
- Hazard: The green surface coating of the screened logo “Big Lizard™ body boards” on the underside of the body board contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
- Description: This recall involves the 18” Kick Body Board. The boards have various designs on the front including peace signs, white hibiscus, or yellow smiley face. A green lizard and “Big Lizard™ body boards” are printed on the underside in green.
- Sold at: Beachwear Outlet, Bargain Beachwear, Beach Village Inc., FJ Health & Beauty, Mor USA Inc., Shipwreck-Ocean Jewels, Walmart and Wilcor International Inc. from January 2009 through May 2009 for about $4.
- Manufactured in: China
- Remedy: Consumer should take the recalled body boards away from children immediately and return them to place of purchase or contact JGR Copa for a full refund.
- Consumer Contact: For additional information, call JGR Copa at (800) 345-4408 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jgrcopa.com
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March 18, 2009 at 11:00 pm (Recalls)
Tags: FloraCraft, Hygloss, Lead Paint, Recall
Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
FloraCraft Brand
- Name of product: Solar System Kits and DNA Kits
Units: About 930,000
- Manufacturer: FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich.
- 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. (Click here to see images of Hygloss brand) 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: Read the rest of this entry »
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October 29, 2008 at 11:00 pm (Food, Holidays, Press This, Recalls)
Tags: Halloween Candy, Melamine, Recall, Tainted Candy, White Rabbit Creamy Candy
(Thank you for HF listserv member Des of Dalton for bringing this to our attention!)
Melamine-Tainted Chinese Candy Shows Up in U.S.
Suspect White Rabbit Creamy Candy found in at least two states
By Lisa Wade McCormick, ConsumerAffairs.com
[October 2, 2008] – Candy lovers beware. Melamine-tainted candy — imported from China — is now showing up on store shelves in the United States.
Officials in California and Connecticut confirm they have found White Rabbit Creamy Candy contaminated with melamine in their states.The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection said the tainted candy was primarily found in Asian markets. But officials warn the contaminated candy could be on store shelves nationwide.
Melamine is the chemical at the heart of the Chinese-milk scandal, which is blamed for the deaths of four babies and the illnesses of more than 53,000 other children in that country.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE & SEE IMAGES: Melamine-Tainted Chinese Candy Shows Up in U.S.
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