RECALL: 5,500 Pacific Cycle Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pacific Cycle Inc, today announced a voluntary recall of about 5,500 Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets because the sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Pacific Cycle has received five reports of the sling-style swing seats breaking during use, including reports of minor injuries involving bruises and scrapes.

This recall involves Playsafe’s Dartmouth Swing Set, model number 22-PS340, with date codes FSD0115AA and FSD0315AA. The model number and date code can be found in the owner’s manual. The swing set has six metal legs and includes two swings with yellow plastic sling-style seats, a yellow plastic sliding board, a two-person glider with yellow plastic seats, yellow plastic trapeze hanging rings and a four-person lawn swing with yellow plastic seats and footboard.

The sets were sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2011 through May 2011 for about $270.

Consumers should immediately stop using the sling-style swing seats, remove the seats from the swing set and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain free replacement seats.

For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.pacific-cycle.com or email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com

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Celebrities Design Maternity Denim To Benefit March of Dimes

Celebrity trendsetters and Hollywood moms have teamed up to create unique maternity jeans to be auctioned of to benefit the March of Dimes.

Celebrity moms Laila Ali, Heidi Klum, Naomi Watts, Jewel, Nicole Sullivan, Diane Farr, Camila Alves, Busy Philipps, and Kaitlin Olson each have embellished a pair of designer maternity denim as part of an online auction, “Celebrities 4 Maternity Denim.” The auction is an initiative between the March of Dimes and Destination Maternity to raise awareness about the importance of preventing preterm birth so more babies can get a healthy start in life.

The denim will be auctioned off to the public from August 25 to September 22 on www.biddingforgood.com/celebs4maternitydenim. Bidding will begin at $300 per pair of jeans. All of the proceeds will support March of Dimes work to help moms have full-term pregnancies and stronger, healthier babies.

“Now moms can be even more stunning in one-of-a-kind jeans, personally designed by their favorite celebrity icon,” said Jane Massey, Executive Vice President of the March of Dimes. “We are thrilled to work with Destination Maternity and these generous celebrity moms to connect with moms and give them the information they need to have full-term pregnancies and healthier babies.”

New and expectant moms and their guests are invited to Destination Maternity’s Fashion’s Night Out celebration hosted by Laila Ali, to see the denim on display. Fashion’s Night Out will be held at Destination Maternity’s flagship store, 28 East 57th Street at Madison Avenue in New York City, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8th. Guests can bid online from the store that evening.

“We are proud to partner with the March of Dimes on this initiative,” said Ed Krell, Chief Executive Officer of Destination Maternity. “This auction makes a strong statement of support for a cause Destination Maternity believes in and has supported for many years.”

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Celebrity Families Attend Lion King 3D Premiere

The hot ticket in Hollywood this afternoon was the premiere of Disney’s Lion King 3D. The updated version of the 1994 animated classic will hit theatres on September 16th in a limited re-release for two weeks before the Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D hit stores on October 4th.

Some of the celebrity families in attendance were:

• Ali Landry and daughter Estela
• Melissa Joan Hart & husband Mark with sons Mason and Braydon Wilkerson
• Rick Schroder with his wife Andrea Bernard and their 4 kids Holden, Luke, Cambrie and Faith
• Julie Bowen with her son
• Antonio Sabato Jr. and daughter Mina Bree
• Monet Mazur with her son Marlon
• Gilles Marini with his wife Carole and daughter Julianna,
• Shaunie O’Neil with daughter Mimi
• Maria Canals- Barrera with husband David and daughters Bridget and Madeleine

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Jennifer Garner Pregnant With Baby #3!

Exciting news for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner!  It was revealed today that the celebrity couple is expecting their third child.

In just a one sentence statement to the AP, Jen and Ben said they are “thrilled” to have another baby on the way.

The news of the pregnancy couldn’t come at a better time.  Jen recently wrapped the majority of filming for The Odd Life of Timothy Green in Atlanta, Georgia, and she has also finished shooting Butter, in which she stars alongside Olivia Wilde, Hugh Jackman, and Alicia Silverstone.

The new baby will join the couple’s two children – Seraphina,2 and Violet, 5.

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Jennifer Lopez Gets An On Set Visit!

Jennifer Lopez was photographed getting an on set visit from with her adorable twins Max and Emme yesterday.

In between takes the actress enjoyed cuddles and kisses from her two, who were accompanied by a bodyguard.

Jennifer is one busy lady, who won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Between auditions for American Idol, and the 2 movies she is filming right now, we bet the single mama barely has time to sleep!

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Kimberly Stewart Welcomes A Baby Girl!

Congratulations to new parents Benicio del Toro and Kimberly Stewart. The model and daughter of singer Rod Stewart welcomed a baby girl this morning in Los Angeles.

The baby, who has yet to be named, weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs 9 oz and is 22 inches long.

In April it was revealed that Kimberly was expecting her first child with actor Benicio del Toro.

At that time Benicio’s rep, Robin Baum, confirmed the news saying,

“Kimberly is pregnant. Benicio is the father and is very supportive. Although they are not a couple, they are looking forward to the arrival of the baby.”

US Magazine reports that Rod, 66, and his current wife Penny Lancaster-Stewart were at the hospital during Kimberly’s delivery as was Alana Collins, who is Kimberly’s mother and Rod’s first wife.

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Rebecca Romijn Totes Her Twins

Rebecca Romijn was photographed taking her adorable twin daughters, Dolly and Charlie, to a party in Hollywood.

The girls were cute in matching dresses.

Rebecca has been busy.  She recently finished up the Tyler Perry flick Good Deeds and is currently filming Mommy’s Little Girl, a Lifetime network movie which will air on Showcase Action.

Back To School ~ Our Top Lunchbox Picks!

One of the biggest things that moms struggle with during the school year is lunches. Figuring out what to send, how to get it there and how you can make sure it’s still edible when lunchtime rolls around.

As we work to pack zero waste lunches, there are quite a few companies helping us out with some great compartment style lunch boxes.  Also known as bento style lunch boxes, these sets are perfect for kids who like variety and those who don’t want their food to touch.

1. Kids Conserve($36) – This kit is an eco-friendly  version of the old fashioned brown bag.  You can use it for packing school lunches, picnics or on-the-go snacks. Use the entire kit or the individual components in your existing lunch boxes. Lunch kit includes recycled cotton sack, cloth napkin, 304 (18/8) food-grade stainless steel beverage bottle, food kozy, two 8-ounce 304 (18/8) food-grade leak-proof stainless steel containers, and a recycled aluminum name tag.
2. Goodbyn ($17 & $26)- Available in 2 sizes for pre-schoolers and older kids, the Goodbyn utilizes different compartments to keep kids’ lunches from spilling, sloshing or mixing.  Made entirely of FDA-approved materials, the Goodbyn lunchbox is dishwasher-safe and made to last. And when it’s time for a new one, the Goodbyn lunchbox is 100 percent recyclable.
3. Yubo ($30) – this easy to use lunchbox is both customizable and easy to use.  It is BPA-free, phthalate-free, and lead-free and 100% dishwasher safe (excluding faceplates). Deluxe model comes with includes containers & ice pack. Plus, when your children are done with it – it’s 100% recyclable!

1. Laptop Lunches($40) – This lunchbox comes with 5 Inner Containers: two large inner containers = 1-1/4-cup and 1-2/3-cup (one with lid), two small inner containers = 3/4-cup and 2/3-cup (one with lid), one- 1/8-cup dip container (with lid).  The carry bag has built-in velcro mesh pouch for ice pack (not included), front expandable pocket for additional items, and a side mesh pocket to fit a drink bottle.  The containers are microwave safe (not lids) and dishwasher safe (top rack) The set is free of PVC, phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA) and  lead.
2. Lunchsense lunchbox ($35 – 50) – Available in 3 sizes, this system will not only keep your child’s lunch organized, but it folds out to be a placemat as well!  The smaller kit, which is about the size of a small paper bag, comes with two separate, removable trays that hold about 5 ounces each, one 1 ounce container, one 8 ounce drink bottle, and one ice pack.
3. Oots Lunchbox ($35)- This contemporary lunch box features a stacked design that prevents food from being tossed around.  Cleaning is easy and the use of space is optimal with custom containers that comfortably fit inside. Plus, the lid of the Lunchbox is shaped to keep a water bottle in place, under an elastic strap.
4. Planetbox Lunch Kit ($35 – $50)- Planetbox’ stainless steel lunch boxes are perfect for kids of all ages.  They have made a kit that caters to the one child that likes variety and surprises, and the other that likes the familiarity of that same PB&J sandwich every day.   Also available is a carry case and magnets to customize.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Talks Parenting and Marriage With Parade

In an exclusive interview with Parade,actress Sarah Jessica Parker reveals some of the intimacies of her family life including her life as a mother and her marriage to actor Matthew Broderick. I personally found this side of Sarah Jessica Parker both refreshing and down-to-earth.

Sarah and Matthew have been married almost 20 years now. During that time, the actress reveals that the two have learned new appreciations – Sarah learning to appreciate things like baseball, color and parmesan cheese from her husband and Matthew learning to appreciate ballet, thanks to Sarah. Something else the two share – three wonderful children – fraternal twins Tabitha and Loretta, now 2 and James Wilkie, now 8.

James Wilkie says he wants to be an actor and is anxious to get started. Sarah feels that he should wait until after college but she also tells Parade, “Part of me thinks maybe it’s better if he knows the truth now about how hard it is to be a working actor. I don’t know that he grasps what it took us to get here.”

The twins, she says, are “talking, they’re running, they need me. Loretta is deeply inquisitive…. She constantly checks that we are connecting with her.” Deemed the princess of the family, “Tabitha does not give; she receives.”

When asked about the struggles of holding down a successful acting career and parenting three children, Sarah told Parade, “We’ve had two occasions recently where both Matthew and I were working and it was so hard on the kids, especially James Wilke because he can really articulate how he feels about our absence. On the other hand, there are big chunks of time when we’re home a lot more than conventionally working parents so you hope to make up for it.”

What I found most refreshing about the interview was she and Matthew’s perspective on outside help when it comes to the kids. When asked if they have live-in help, Sarah revealed that they do not. They hire someone to watch the children, when it is needed, but that’s as far as it goes for this celebrity family. “We love closing the door and having the only people in the house be our three children and us. It’s such a good feeling to know that we’re competent and capable and that it’s private.”

It’s nice to see that Sarah and her family aren’t much different than you and I, something I think we too often forget when it comes to celebrities. Just like us, she is working hard to balance a marriage, a career and mommy-hood.

Jennifer Garner Spends The Afternoon With Her American Girls!

Jennifer Garner was spotted yesterday afternoon treating her girls to new stuff at American Girl.

The actress, who is currently filming The Odd Life of Timothy Green, kept Seraphina close while 5-year-old Violet walked with a friend.

Violet wears a pair of pediped Abigal shoes and Seraphina sports some sparkly Liza shoes from Stride Rite.

 

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