Hello Readers!
I wanted to share a giveaway found with you and it was deserving of it's own post i feel.JessicaKnows.com AND Libby's veggies have teamed up with a super new years contest!
Libby’s Vegetables has provided a very generous giveaway for her readers.
Up for grabs? A $300 Grocery Shopping Spree! Now, remember, this is all in the spirit of giving back, right?
So, with that $300, the winner will get to keep $150 for themselves and then shop for a local food pantry, soup kitchen, or other worthy organization in their local community with the other $150.
This is a great thing! Helping out several people/organizations at once.I would really love to win this..
My choice is not an organization,pantry or soup kitchen.I hope i am not disqualified for this.My choice is for some forgotten people.Or at least i am sure they feel that way sometimes.
These dear ladies no longer have a choice,,they no longer can help themselves at all,yet are full of faith and hope.
We live in a small rural community where there are several elderly people who are struggling so bad ,it is just not right.These people worked hard all their lives and when they retired since it was factory work,they now live on $400.00-500.00 a month!As we all know this is not enough for anything.Several people chip in and help ,do what they can,but i know for a fact they do without most of the food they need or would like to have.It is a battle between staying warm,getting meds and trying to get something to eat.The only way they even have a home is because they have lived here all their lives and homes are paid for.Sad to be in your 80's and 90's ,not able to work anymore and no help because you have a home!These are the one's i would share this with.It would be a blessing to me to be able to give them some groceries and a blessing to them to receive...
Thank you Jessica and Libby's for a chance to help not only my family,but these as well...
Betty R.~Simply Southern
Monday, January 5, 2009
Want to Enter Some Blogger Giveaway's?
It's Monday readers,
School starts back again tomorrow,i know most are glad.lol.I still have the 16 in school here at home.Billy's in 1st grade but his mom takes care of him.Stormy weather moving back in tomorrow for us here in south central Alabama with colder air coming in behind it.We have been in the 70's for most of December so only sporadic cold spells do we see.My hubby would love snow but that as well is a rarity.He is Michigan born,been here about 13 years.He loves the winter,i love spring..Already starting to plan our garden this year.I want it larger and i learned a few more things last year i will not make the mistake of this year.Plant farther apart,plant all greens later on,more beans,prepare for the deer early on,a fence around sweet potato's..lots of goodies..lol...I also am planning o get a LARGE canner.I will be canning more veggies and meats.Anyone with some ides on that i welcome.I have not tried canning meats and fish..so,,,,,,,i am all open...I know this will help save money and time for my family later on.I think if we all prepare for a hard year,we will be much better off..Then if by chance all get better economically quicker,we are good to go anyway and have saved some money and learned some new things...I will also make more jams and jellies.I have collected a large amount of jars and pick them up every chance i get. A lot of people have them around that will just give them to you as well i also find them at thrift stores and christian mission shops..Make sure you sign up for the contest and giveaways i post.They are fun and you can win some very useful things for you and your family!Leave me a comment let me know you came by.When my comments start growing i will be having my own giveaways for my readers as well..SO COMMENT AWAY!
thanks guys for coming by....remember to right click on links to remain here(until i can figure out what is wrong with the html here)..thanks and God bless
Betty R~Simply Southern
PS...look me up on twitter! southernways!!!! follow me,i'll return the luv1!
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HooHobbers.com, a wonderful company, is offering one BarefootMommies reader a chance to win their OWN Award Winning Rocking Horse!
It is a $49.00 Value!These are very cute as well..I am entering maybe win summer,charlie or rj one..enter here,>>>>>>>.
barefoot-mommy-win a rocking horse!
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Bonggafinds has all the contest below to enter.click on each link to go there!
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enter to win a hardbound copy of Ralphina, The Roly-Poly-ENDS JAN 17TH
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win elementary school set: from the Bailey School Kids Jr. series, entitled "Reindeer DO wear Striped Underwear"ends jan 15th
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a copy of The Biggest, Best Snowman (value $5.99
Where is Baby's Belly Button, by Karen Katz (value: $5.99)jan 12th
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...NuxieMade...: NuxieMade Hat Give-Away!!
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School starts back again tomorrow,i know most are glad.lol.I still have the 16 in school here at home.Billy's in 1st grade but his mom takes care of him.Stormy weather moving back in tomorrow for us here in south central Alabama with colder air coming in behind it.We have been in the 70's for most of December so only sporadic cold spells do we see.My hubby would love snow but that as well is a rarity.He is Michigan born,been here about 13 years.He loves the winter,i love spring..Already starting to plan our garden this year.I want it larger and i learned a few more things last year i will not make the mistake of this year.Plant farther apart,plant all greens later on,more beans,prepare for the deer early on,a fence around sweet potato's..lots of goodies..lol...I also am planning o get a LARGE canner.I will be canning more veggies and meats.Anyone with some ides on that i welcome.I have not tried canning meats and fish..so,,,,,,,i am all open...I know this will help save money and time for my family later on.I think if we all prepare for a hard year,we will be much better off..Then if by chance all get better economically quicker,we are good to go anyway and have saved some money and learned some new things...I will also make more jams and jellies.I have collected a large amount of jars and pick them up every chance i get. A lot of people have them around that will just give them to you as well i also find them at thrift stores and christian mission shops..Make sure you sign up for the contest and giveaways i post.They are fun and you can win some very useful things for you and your family!Leave me a comment let me know you came by.When my comments start growing i will be having my own giveaways for my readers as well..SO COMMENT AWAY!
thanks guys for coming by....remember to right click on links to remain here(until i can figure out what is wrong with the html here)..thanks and God bless
Betty R~Simply Southern
PS...look me up on twitter! southernways!!!! follow me,i'll return the luv1!
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HooHobbers.com, a wonderful company, is offering one BarefootMommies reader a chance to win their OWN Award Winning Rocking Horse!
It is a $49.00 Value!These are very cute as well..I am entering maybe win summer,charlie or rj one..enter here,>>>>>>>.
barefoot-mommy-win a rocking horse!
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Bonggafinds has all the contest below to enter.click on each link to go there!
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enter to win a hardbound copy of Ralphina, The Roly-Poly-ENDS JAN 17TH
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win elementary school set: from the Bailey School Kids Jr. series, entitled "Reindeer DO wear Striped Underwear"ends jan 15th
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a copy of The Biggest, Best Snowman (value $5.99
Where is Baby's Belly Button, by Karen Katz (value: $5.99)jan 12th
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...NuxieMade...: NuxieMade Hat Give-Away!!
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Sunday, January 4, 2009
Sunday Giveaways Roundup
Here You Go Readers!!!Win Some Goodies..please take a moment and let me know you came by..i'll return the comment luv!
I am spotlighting some etsy contest here!Etsy is great..they showcase some awesome creations from some wonderful artisians acr
Betty R~Simply Southern-
''Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!''
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soapdeli is giving away a
Bar of Lavender and Vanilla Soap ($5 value)
End Date: 01/04
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Sygnetcreations
Enter for chance to win a throw blanket from Sygnetcreations.etsy.com; Prize Value 40
End Date: Ends 1/04
enter all these while there!
1 wins earrings (Ends 1/8)
1 wins $15 gift certificate (Ends 1/10)
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tinahdee --win a New Year's resolution bracelet it has a $30 value!
deadline is 01/05
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Each winner will be able to choose one necklace from the following list: Spring landscape stained glass necklace, Pink Glass and Crystal choker, Aqua bouquet necklace, Clear glass heart necklace, Gold fairy necklace, Big yellow heart necklace or Chained heart necklace
Ends 1/05
everythingupclose
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$20 Gift Certificate from Krug's Eco-Logic
Erin of Krug's Eco-Logic makes big, fragrant bars of soap and a variety of other bath and body products, like moisturizer and bath salts. Now she is sponsoring a wonderful giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a $20 gift certificate for Krug's Eco-Logic's online shop.
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bathbodycandle.blogspot-enter here
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learning-by-living.blogspot free homeschooling ebook-ends tomorrow
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design85.com
has a Puddle Jumper Giveaway!! ((((these sre just toooooo cute!!)
Win It! on January 3, 2009
((((((((i want to win these for the grand!perfect size too..))))
from site::::
One of my favorite websites to visit daily is Baby Steals! They have the BEST deals on very high quality baby products! And they’re having me giveaway a pair of Puddle Jumper shoes! I’m totally in love with these!! I have a size 14 (9-12 months) in Black - Yellow Two-Tone puddle jumpers to giveaway to one lucky reader! Contest ends on January 6th 2009 @ midnight central time, I’ll be closing comments then!!
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momfuse.com is giving this away!
Prize: win a Boon Bug Pod
Ends: January 5th
boon, the leaders in innovative and affordable products for kids has generously offered Mom Fuse readers a chance to win the new Bug Pod!
The newest member of the Boon family, Bug Pod joins the Frog Pod to help with children’s bath time clean-up, providing a drainable scoop for collecting and rinsing toys and a wall-mounted base for storing bath products. Attaches to the bathtub wall with either super-strong adhesive strips or screws.
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mom fuse!!!win this The VTech LS5145 (priced at $149.95) has all the bells and whistles you could ever need! It even has the ability to sync with your cell phone using bluetooth connectivity!ends jan 6th
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thistle dew farm nice site!
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bosssanders win this Prize today!: Mrs. Goodbee (the talking dollhouse) this is a beautiful doll house for any little girl in your life,,make sure and run by today! not too mention it is a really cool blog!
Mrs. Goodbee (the talking dollhouse) has these little buttons all throughout her, and when pushed they each do different things. I really have no clue what she’d say if kid brother (or sister) wrecks into her with a dump truck, but I’m sure whatever it is would be a slight scolding in a very polite way. I do know, however, that the doorbell rings and Mrs. Goodbee welcomes you inside, the toilet flushes, the refrigerator opens and Mrs. Goodbee encourages you to eat your fruits and vegetables…and she even has a turkey and a pie in the oven (Um, when can *I* move in?).
The compactly folded-up house (PERFECT for stowing away under a bed or in a closet when not in use) looks like this (from one side) when you fold it out…
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GirlyGirlBags
is kicking off the new year with another fabulous giveaway! GirlyGirlBags is generously giving away a beautiful handbag from her etsy shop. I love the fabric she uses!
Who? This giveaway is open to everyone- bloggers and non-bloggers, U.S. or non U.S. residents. The more the merrier!
Win a beautiful Mod Avocado Handbag by GirlyGirlBags-ends Sunday, January 18th
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Have you been by Eye 4 Style lately? if not go by and see what's new.While you are there u may want to enter to win this.
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itisnaptime has a Skin MD Review and Giveaway right now!The first of several contest coming up very soon.So make sure you subscribe to stay up to date!The wonderful people at Skin MD have sent me an extra bottle to give to one of their lucky readers. It is a 4 oz. bottle at retails for around $25.
head over and enter!ends Saturday January 17th.
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In the mood for a good book? head over to skrishnas book! the book giveaway for Brenda Janowitz' Scot on the Rocks and Jack With a Twist ends tonight at midnight, so if you haven't yet entered you still have a little time.
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I just love this blog name, 5dollardinners ! they have up for grabs a $25.00 cg!
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thriftyandchicmom has this nice contest up for the little girl in your life! Itsy Bitsy Bracelets is generously offering one Thrifty & Chic Mom reader a bracelet in the sugar n spice color combo. To enter right click on link above!
ends 1/9 contest sponsor1>>itsybitsybracelets
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barefoot-mommy is having a Warm Whiskers Review and Giveaway -Ends- 1/16 ..what is warm whiskers you ask?
Warm Whiskers is a company dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals by providing a product line that promotes relaxation, stress and tension relief, and comfort for the body and soul. We not only pride ourselves on the quality and functionality of our products, but also on providing exceptional customer service.
Established in 2000, Warm Whiskers is the industry leader of animal-shaped herbal heating pads that may also be frozen. Warm Whiskers are all designed with extraordinary attention to detail and are made with premium grains, herbs, and fabric. Warm Whiskers includes items to comfort children and pets as well.
If you are looking for an unforgettably unique gift that soothes both body *and* spirit, your search is over!The wonderful people at Warm Whiskers is letting one BarefootMommies reader win one Body Pillow! ends jan 16th
get it now..enter below-remember to right click!
barefoot-mommy giveaway
sponsor- warmwhiskers.com
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let me tell you a little about the device first.
Identification Devices is something that an EMT, or hospital can stick into their computers and get all your information they may need. What medications you're on, what you're allergic to, What kind of disability you may have.
You can even give it to your DR if you forget what kind of medications you're on...Which we tend to do often! lol
This little device holds ALL needed information///sound like something you need??? then go by www.identificationdevices.net and order one..BUT FIRST ,GO HERE AND ENTER BAREFOOT MOMMAS CONTEST TO WIN ONE!!!
barefoot-mommy GIVEAWAY
also while there enter for the Barefoot Mommy
CozyCare Cape, Cap & Cloth of the YOUR choice from spatimebaby.
barefoot-mommy=CozyCare Cape, Cap & Cloth giveaway enter now
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HAVE A GREAT DAY!! COMMENT ME,I'LL RETURN THE LUV!
I am spotlighting some etsy contest here!Etsy is great..they showcase some awesome creations from some wonderful artisians acr
Betty R~Simply Southern-
''Hunting Paradise in God ,GrandKids,Fireflys and Whipporwills!''
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soapdeli is giving away a
Bar of Lavender and Vanilla Soap ($5 value)
End Date: 01/04
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sygnetcreations
Enter for chance to win a throw blanket from Sygnetcreations.etsy.com; Prize Value 40
End Date: Ends 1/04
enter all these while there!
1 wins earrings (Ends 1/8)
1 wins $15 gift certificate (Ends 1/10)
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tinahdee --win a New Year's resolution bracelet it has a $30 value!
deadline is 01/05
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Each winner will be able to choose one necklace from the following list: Spring landscape stained glass necklace, Pink Glass and Crystal choker, Aqua bouquet necklace, Clear glass heart necklace, Gold fairy necklace, Big yellow heart necklace or Chained heart necklace
Ends 1/05
everythingupclose
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$20 Gift Certificate from Krug's Eco-Logic
Erin of Krug's Eco-Logic makes big, fragrant bars of soap and a variety of other bath and body products, like moisturizer and bath salts. Now she is sponsoring a wonderful giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a $20 gift certificate for Krug's Eco-Logic's online shop.
ends 1-5-09
bathbodycandle.blogspot-enter here
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learning-by-living.blogspot free homeschooling ebook-ends tomorrow
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design85.com
has a Puddle Jumper Giveaway!! ((((these sre just toooooo cute!!)
Win It! on January 3, 2009
((((((((i want to win these for the grand!perfect size too..))))
from site::::
One of my favorite websites to visit daily is Baby Steals! They have the BEST deals on very high quality baby products! And they’re having me giveaway a pair of Puddle Jumper shoes! I’m totally in love with these!! I have a size 14 (9-12 months) in Black - Yellow Two-Tone puddle jumpers to giveaway to one lucky reader! Contest ends on January 6th 2009 @ midnight central time, I’ll be closing comments then!!
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momfuse.com is giving this away!
Prize: win a Boon Bug Pod
Ends: January 5th
boon, the leaders in innovative and affordable products for kids has generously offered Mom Fuse readers a chance to win the new Bug Pod!
The newest member of the Boon family, Bug Pod joins the Frog Pod to help with children’s bath time clean-up, providing a drainable scoop for collecting and rinsing toys and a wall-mounted base for storing bath products. Attaches to the bathtub wall with either super-strong adhesive strips or screws.
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mom fuse!!!win this The VTech LS5145 (priced at $149.95) has all the bells and whistles you could ever need! It even has the ability to sync with your cell phone using bluetooth connectivity!ends jan 6th
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thistle dew farm nice site!
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bosssanders win this Prize today!: Mrs. Goodbee (the talking dollhouse) this is a beautiful doll house for any little girl in your life,,make sure and run by today! not too mention it is a really cool blog!
Mrs. Goodbee (the talking dollhouse) has these little buttons all throughout her, and when pushed they each do different things. I really have no clue what she’d say if kid brother (or sister) wrecks into her with a dump truck, but I’m sure whatever it is would be a slight scolding in a very polite way. I do know, however, that the doorbell rings and Mrs. Goodbee welcomes you inside, the toilet flushes, the refrigerator opens and Mrs. Goodbee encourages you to eat your fruits and vegetables…and she even has a turkey and a pie in the oven (Um, when can *I* move in?).
The compactly folded-up house (PERFECT for stowing away under a bed or in a closet when not in use) looks like this (from one side) when you fold it out…
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
GirlyGirlBags
is kicking off the new year with another fabulous giveaway! GirlyGirlBags is generously giving away a beautiful handbag from her etsy shop. I love the fabric she uses!
Who? This giveaway is open to everyone- bloggers and non-bloggers, U.S. or non U.S. residents. The more the merrier!
Win a beautiful Mod Avocado Handbag by GirlyGirlBags-ends Sunday, January 18th
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Have you been by Eye 4 Style lately? if not go by and see what's new.While you are there u may want to enter to win this.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
itisnaptime has a Skin MD Review and Giveaway right now!The first of several contest coming up very soon.So make sure you subscribe to stay up to date!The wonderful people at Skin MD have sent me an extra bottle to give to one of their lucky readers. It is a 4 oz. bottle at retails for around $25.
head over and enter!ends Saturday January 17th.
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In the mood for a good book? head over to skrishnas book! the book giveaway for Brenda Janowitz' Scot on the Rocks and Jack With a Twist ends tonight at midnight, so if you haven't yet entered you still have a little time.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I just love this blog name, 5dollardinners ! they have up for grabs a $25.00 cg!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
thriftyandchicmom has this nice contest up for the little girl in your life! Itsy Bitsy Bracelets is generously offering one Thrifty & Chic Mom reader a bracelet in the sugar n spice color combo. To enter right click on link above!
ends 1/9 contest sponsor1>>itsybitsybracelets
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barefoot-mommy is having a Warm Whiskers Review and Giveaway -Ends- 1/16 ..what is warm whiskers you ask?
Warm Whiskers is a company dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals by providing a product line that promotes relaxation, stress and tension relief, and comfort for the body and soul. We not only pride ourselves on the quality and functionality of our products, but also on providing exceptional customer service.
Established in 2000, Warm Whiskers is the industry leader of animal-shaped herbal heating pads that may also be frozen. Warm Whiskers are all designed with extraordinary attention to detail and are made with premium grains, herbs, and fabric. Warm Whiskers includes items to comfort children and pets as well.
If you are looking for an unforgettably unique gift that soothes both body *and* spirit, your search is over!The wonderful people at Warm Whiskers is letting one BarefootMommies reader win one Body Pillow! ends jan 16th
get it now..enter below-remember to right click!
barefoot-mommy giveaway
sponsor- warmwhiskers.com
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
let me tell you a little about the device first.
Identification Devices is something that an EMT, or hospital can stick into their computers and get all your information they may need. What medications you're on, what you're allergic to, What kind of disability you may have.
You can even give it to your DR if you forget what kind of medications you're on...Which we tend to do often! lol
This little device holds ALL needed information///sound like something you need??? then go by www.identificationdevices.net and order one..BUT FIRST ,GO HERE AND ENTER BAREFOOT MOMMAS CONTEST TO WIN ONE!!!
barefoot-mommy GIVEAWAY
also while there enter for the Barefoot Mommy
CozyCare Cape, Cap & Cloth of the YOUR choice from spatimebaby.
barefoot-mommy=CozyCare Cape, Cap & Cloth giveaway enter now
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HAVE A GREAT DAY!! COMMENT ME,I'LL RETURN THE LUV!
The End Of Second Hand Kid's Clothes and Toys? National Bankruptcy Day
Happy LOrd's Day Readers,
I have been watching this for several weeks now and it is looking like this could actually happen if we do not stand together on this.Alot of people are,join in please..Not much more time before it goes into effect.There are some hidden ajenda's here,it must be stopped...please read and act on this!!!!!!(please right click on links to stay here on page ..))))leave me a comment with your thoughts on this...
betty~simply southern
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Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month [Feb. 10] could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing."
Read the rest of the L.A.Times article, "New safety rules for children's clothes have stores in a fit"
And this from San Francisco's KCBS: Thrift Stores: New Child Product Safety Laws Too Costly
And this response from The Simple Dollar.
I'm stunned. On one hand, there's no doubt about the need to protect children. On the other, the economic effect this act will have on families who depend on thrift and consignment stores to clothe their children is unmeasurable. And yet smoking cigarettes around kids is perfectly legal as are so many other activities and products that we identified as health hazards years ago.
Find links press coverage and resources for taking action at the Handmade Toy Alliance website and a wealth of information on taking action at I Heart Handmade (This Crafty Mom)sHE HAS ALL THE INFO HERE -PETITION,EMAIL ADDYS,TELE #'S..PLEASE GO BY AND STAND UP AGAINST. THIS.... Spread the word. And by all means, post about this issue on your blog, if you have one. Maybe we can prevent "National Bankruptcy Day" from happening.
Make no mistake. CPSIA was necessary in principle and has noble intentions, keeping our children safe and holding companies accountable for importing toxic toys. We all demand safety for our children and this is the intent of CPSIA; specifically to ensure safe levels of lead and phthalates in all products manufactured for children under the age of 12. Unfortunately this legislation lacks common sense, is ambiguous and fails to take into account the handmade industry.
What you see is not what you get with CPSIA. There is no distinction between big, small, or even micro one-person businesses. Whether it’s a large-scale manufacturer importing apparel to be sold in big box stores, or a work-at-home mom (WAHM) selling customs on ebay, the legislation applies the same to all.
Unit testing will be required on finished products, regardless if the components are natural materials or if you have documentation from a vendor stating that buttons, for example, are certified lead-free. As it stands, H.R. 4040 fails to recognize that textile products are inherently lead-free. Why then is an organic cotton shirt being tested for lead exactly?
Unit testing is extremely cost prohibitive to small business, but worse, it is unnecessary. In fact, it is completely redundant if the components that comprise the whole have already been tested and due diligence can prove they meet the guidelines.
To put a real dollar amount to testing one of my products, I solicited a lab quote. I was told it was $75 to test for lead per garment component and each substrate. Coated or painted items such as buttons are $100. So my Little Red Riding Hood Shirt, a 100% cotton knit shirt with an appliqué made from 7 cotton fabrics and 2 buttons eyes would cost $625 to test for lead. Flammability testing is also required and is either $50 for a certificate per component stating it meets weight code or $100 for actual testing. So add another $400-$800 for a grand total of $1,025-$1425. in testing costs for a shirt that retails for $40. If the shirt is offered in another colorway, the same testing is required despite the fact that the same fabrics are used throughout...
rEADERS THIS IS SOMETHING WE CAN ALL STILL STOP...a lot of people depend on this for their livlihood and being able to clothe their kids anymore,Even if you think this will not effect you,help the one's it will.....
And readers i have to put my 2 cents in on this...In all other times,hard times,there has almost always been something that people could do to make an ''honest dime'' to live on.Wheather it be selling metals,yard sales,handcrafts,etc..It does seem to me now that the federal gov. is doing everything in it's power to stamp out those options..WHY is this? They are trying to make it illegal to do anything they are not in control of..SO NO WAY FOR YOU TO MAKE MONEY TO SAVE YOUR FAMILY ON THE SIDE..We are not talking thousands here..maybe just enough to get your kid some milk or diapers...All the prices on things are going up(expecially food and kids items,have u not noticed?) and ways to make a dime are being extinguished.America this is something we can stop...come on ..please....This is for real.We can not continue to look through a rose colored glass at reality..IT IS NOT ROSY ANYMORE......getting less and less every day.
May God grant us the knowledge and lead us in the way we should go....
Betty R~Simply Southern
Hunting Paradise in God,Grand Kids,Whipporwills and Fireflys.
I have been watching this for several weeks now and it is looking like this could actually happen if we do not stand together on this.Alot of people are,join in please..Not much more time before it goes into effect.There are some hidden ajenda's here,it must be stopped...please read and act on this!!!!!!(please right click on links to stay here on page ..))))leave me a comment with your thoughts on this...
betty~simply southern
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Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month [Feb. 10] could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing."
Read the rest of the L.A.Times article, "New safety rules for children's clothes have stores in a fit"
And this from San Francisco's KCBS: Thrift Stores: New Child Product Safety Laws Too Costly
And this response from The Simple Dollar.
I'm stunned. On one hand, there's no doubt about the need to protect children. On the other, the economic effect this act will have on families who depend on thrift and consignment stores to clothe their children is unmeasurable. And yet smoking cigarettes around kids is perfectly legal as are so many other activities and products that we identified as health hazards years ago.
Find links press coverage and resources for taking action at the Handmade Toy Alliance website and a wealth of information on taking action at I Heart Handmade (This Crafty Mom)sHE HAS ALL THE INFO HERE -PETITION,EMAIL ADDYS,TELE #'S..PLEASE GO BY AND STAND UP AGAINST. THIS.... Spread the word. And by all means, post about this issue on your blog, if you have one. Maybe we can prevent "National Bankruptcy Day" from happening.
Make no mistake. CPSIA was necessary in principle and has noble intentions, keeping our children safe and holding companies accountable for importing toxic toys. We all demand safety for our children and this is the intent of CPSIA; specifically to ensure safe levels of lead and phthalates in all products manufactured for children under the age of 12. Unfortunately this legislation lacks common sense, is ambiguous and fails to take into account the handmade industry.
What you see is not what you get with CPSIA. There is no distinction between big, small, or even micro one-person businesses. Whether it’s a large-scale manufacturer importing apparel to be sold in big box stores, or a work-at-home mom (WAHM) selling customs on ebay, the legislation applies the same to all.
Unit testing will be required on finished products, regardless if the components are natural materials or if you have documentation from a vendor stating that buttons, for example, are certified lead-free. As it stands, H.R. 4040 fails to recognize that textile products are inherently lead-free. Why then is an organic cotton shirt being tested for lead exactly?
Unit testing is extremely cost prohibitive to small business, but worse, it is unnecessary. In fact, it is completely redundant if the components that comprise the whole have already been tested and due diligence can prove they meet the guidelines.
To put a real dollar amount to testing one of my products, I solicited a lab quote. I was told it was $75 to test for lead per garment component and each substrate. Coated or painted items such as buttons are $100. So my Little Red Riding Hood Shirt, a 100% cotton knit shirt with an appliqué made from 7 cotton fabrics and 2 buttons eyes would cost $625 to test for lead. Flammability testing is also required and is either $50 for a certificate per component stating it meets weight code or $100 for actual testing. So add another $400-$800 for a grand total of $1,025-$1425. in testing costs for a shirt that retails for $40. If the shirt is offered in another colorway, the same testing is required despite the fact that the same fabrics are used throughout...
rEADERS THIS IS SOMETHING WE CAN ALL STILL STOP...a lot of people depend on this for their livlihood and being able to clothe their kids anymore,Even if you think this will not effect you,help the one's it will.....
And readers i have to put my 2 cents in on this...In all other times,hard times,there has almost always been something that people could do to make an ''honest dime'' to live on.Wheather it be selling metals,yard sales,handcrafts,etc..It does seem to me now that the federal gov. is doing everything in it's power to stamp out those options..WHY is this? They are trying to make it illegal to do anything they are not in control of..SO NO WAY FOR YOU TO MAKE MONEY TO SAVE YOUR FAMILY ON THE SIDE..We are not talking thousands here..maybe just enough to get your kid some milk or diapers...All the prices on things are going up(expecially food and kids items,have u not noticed?) and ways to make a dime are being extinguished.America this is something we can stop...come on ..please....This is for real.We can not continue to look through a rose colored glass at reality..IT IS NOT ROSY ANYMORE......getting less and less every day.
May God grant us the knowledge and lead us in the way we should go....
Betty R~Simply Southern
Hunting Paradise in God,Grand Kids,Whipporwills and Fireflys.
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