Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Dave) on under infant deaths, cribs, pegs, peg, delta, parents | 
Two infant deaths have prompted the recall of nearly 1.6 million cribs by Delta Enterprises of New York. Drop-side cribs manufactured by the company may lack a safety peg or have spring pegs that have become worn after many uses. The company has set up a Web site to help owners of these cribs with the recall process. Customers can also call the company at 1-800-816-5304. All parents are reminded to never use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts.
Tagi: infant deaths, cribs, pegs, peg, delta, parents
Posted by on under tight budgets, checkbooks, frugality, freshmen, dorm, best deals, credit cards, parents, shopping |
Students who are entering college this year are going to be on tight budgets. Parents are tightening the checkbooks and locking down their credit cards, telling students to buy only what they need. Families are going to be shopping at discount stores, looking for the best deals. Even with an eye on frugality, many freshmen [...]
Tagi: tight budgets, checkbooks, frugality, freshmen, dorm, best deals, credit cards, parents, shopping
Posted by on under economic times, different ways, peoe, halloween, parents |
A strained economy is hitting everyone in different ways and people are trying to figure out ways to make the most of what they already have. Particularly when it comes to keeping activities that are important to kids, it's vital that parents figure out the best way to institute cost savings.
Tagi: economic times, different ways, peoe, halloween, parents
Posted by on under internet success story, owl city, ocean eyes, itunes, city music, owl, sgs, parents |
Adam Young is Owl City: He uploaded self made songs to MySpace, with songs for sale on iTunes, and quickly developed a following. Young recorded "Ocean Eyes" in the basement of his parents' house and used the Internet to promote the album. It has sold nearly 100,000 copies since its July 28 release and his songs are climbing the U.S. music charts.
Tagi: internet success story, owl city, ocean eyes, itunes, city music, owl, sgs, parents
Posted by on under decis, baby boomer, assisted living, challenges, parents |
by Pat Krushen As our parents age, we, the baby boomer generation, are confronted with new challenges in being able to assure that their lives will remain as enjoyable as possible. How can we help our parents to make decisions that will be in their best interests? Are we ready for the physical, social, [...]
Tagi: decis, baby boomer, assisted living, challenges, parents
