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Recall Alert! IKEA Wall-Mounted Lamps

Reposted from thebump.com

Photos Courtesy of the Manufacturer

By: Kylie McConville

Today, the CPSC, in cooperation with IKEA, announced a voluntary recall on more than 4 million children’s wall-mounted lamps. The lamps are being recalled due to a strangulation hazard. One 16-month-old child passed away in his crib because he was entangled in the lamp’s cord. Another incident, involving a 15-month-old who was entangled, was also reported, however, that child is fine. Officials noted that in both incidents, the lamp cord was pulled into the crib by accident.

2.3 million of the recalled lamps were sold in the US and 1.1 were sold in Canada. In total, there were more than 23 million lamps sold worldwide.

Think you have the lamps? Here’s what to look for:

The recalled IKEA models are SMILA-series wall-mounted lamps — and they’re sold in eight different designs, including a blue star, yellow moon, pink flower, white flower, red heart, green bug, orange seahorse and blue seashell.  The following model numbers can be found on each:

Blue Star: STJÄRNA model with article numbers 501.944.49 or 500.108.79.
Yellow Moon: MÅNE model with article numbers 701.944.48 or 700.108.40.
Pink Flower: BLOMMA model with article numbers 901.944.47 or 000.979.50.
White Flower: BLOMMA model with article number 300-746-50.
Red Heart: HJÄRTA model with article numbers 202.256.59 or 801.993.13.
Green Bug: BAGGE model with article numbers 101.944.46 or 700.728.71.
Blue Seashell: SNÄCKA model with article number 400-982-50.
Orange Seahorse: SJÖHÄST model with article number 900-982-43.

On every model, the model name is printed on a label on the inside back of the lamp (near the light bulb). The article number can be found printed on the lamp’s packaging. They were sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide, in IKEA catalog’s and online from July 1999 through May 2013, for anywhere between $10 and $13.

What do to if you own the recalled model:

Stop using the lamp immediately and contact IKEA for a free repair kit (which includes self-adhesive fasteners for attaching the lamp’s cord to the wall as well as safety instructions). You can contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 or by checking online for more information on the latest recalls.

Want to make sure you don’t have any recalled baby gear at home? Read more of the latest baby product recalls.

Pass this along to any mommies you know who may have these!!

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Kim Zolciak Shows Off Slim Post-Baby Body, Is Back to a Size 4 Nine Days After Giving Birth!

DECEMBER 4, 2013 AT 6:10PM BYALLISON TAKEDA at US Weekly

Nine days after giving birth to twins, Kim Zolciak is down to a size 4 and proudly showing off her post-baby bodyCredit: Courtesy Brielle Zolciak

Kim Zolciak didn't bounce back into shape after giving birth to twins on Nov. 25 -- she rocketed back. It's been just nine days since the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star welcomed a baby boy and baby girl with husband Kroy Biermann, but looking at her now, you'd never guess she was ever even pregnant.

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the 35-year-old mom of six showed off her slim post-baby body in a selfie sent to her daughter Brielle, 16. "My belly is almost gone!!!" she wrote before sending the pic, which shows her standing in front of a mirror in a low-cut black tank top and black pants. "Damn u got good genes! Ur lucky."

Brielle then tweeted a screen-grab of the exchange, to which her mom jokingly replied, "U wud post my texts." A little while later, the teen shared another photo of Zolciak's already slimmed-down figure. "HOW," Brielle captioned the shot, which her mom retweeted. 

Indeed, the reality star seems to have dropped her pregnancy weight in record time. "How is my mom a size 4...it's been 9 days since she gave birth to twins," Brielle tweeted late on Dec. 3.

As previously reported, Zolciak and her husband welcomed twins Kaia and Kane on Nov. 25. "We are officially the 'Biermann Bunch' now!" she announced via Instagram. "Guess what?!!! The twins have arrived! We welcomed first a baby girl and second a handsome little boy! They are both healthy and Kroy and I are so thankful!!"

Married since November 2011, the couple are already parents to sons KJ, 2, and Kash, 12 months. Brielle is Zolciak's daughter from a previous relationship; she's also mom to daughter Ariana, 12.

Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/kim-zolciak-shows-off-slim-post-baby-body-is-back-to-a-size-4-nine-days-after-giving-birth-picture-2013412#ixzz2mbsSKBqB

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Ok....So......

Ok guys. I know I have been majorly negligent of my blog lately and im so sorry. you guys know that point where you feel like something is so bad/unfixable/far gone that it wont even matter if you try to fix it?? Yeah, thats where me and my blog have been.

Its just hard to be a new, small business owner.  learning the ins and outs as you go, trying to jugle time between the too much that was already on your plate and a new project, and then the defeat of not getting the response you want from "the world".

Its been a tough couple months.  But ive decided that Ive already put too much work and effort into this thing and Im going to keep moving forward!

So, with that being said, Ill be sprucing up the blog a bit and adding some new categories.  Hopefully this will also help streamline the blog with the social networking sites (ad take some pressure off of me to write!!)

So i hope you guys like it! Let me know if you have any feedback, comments or suggestions!!!

And remember:

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Kim Fields Gives Birth to Baby Boy Quincy Xavier

by BRETT MALEC at E! News

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Kim Fields is a mom times two!

The 44-year-old former Facts of Life star welcomed her second child earlier today, a baby boy named Quincy Xavier. Fields and hubby Christopher L. Morgan welcomed their son in Atlanta at 10:30 a.m. Little Quincy weighed in at 8 pounds 8 ounces.

"We are so blessed and grateful to God for this newest gift to our family," Fields and Morgan said in a statement.

Fields took to Twitter this morning to share the big baby news with fans. "Praise the Lord Quincy is here! 8 lbs. 8 oz. 20 inches long we are all doing great thank you for your love prayers and support!" she wrote.

The couple already has 6-year-old son Sebastian, who was born back in May 2007.

Fields and Morgan married back in 2007.

Congrats to the happy family of four!

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What the heck is Indiegogo?

I've just recently learned about 'crowdfunding'.  If you're unfamiliar (as I was), here's a definition:

"Crowdfunding (alternately crowd financing, equity crowdfunding, crowd-sourced

fundraising) is the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money, usually

via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations" Wikipedia

Sounds cool right?! But I didnt think it could apply to me.  And who would just GIVE me money for this dream of mine anyway?? But the more I looked, the more businesses and startups I saw that use it.  You pretty much are pitching your business/service/product to the world! You set a funding goal, and wait for some kind souls to donate to you. 

So I read a little further, and I see I saw that even FAMOUS people use crowdfunding!!! (And we just love doing what the rich and famous do, don't we?)  For example, Spike Lee used popular crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise $1M for a new movie! And the ridiculously handsome James Franco raised $320,000 to produce films based on his book on Indiegogo!!!

So after so research, I did decide to make a campaign on Indiegogo.  Its really great because you can pretty much set all your own parameters.  You choose your “funding goal” or how much money you want to ask for, you can offer your contributors perks like offers or samples and things of the like.  You can also set the contribution tiers.  For example, mine are $10, $15, $25, $50 and $100.  Indiegogo gives you all the templates to tell your story, upload pictures, and really capture your audience of potential contributors!!!

One thing the campaign does a good job of doing is offering a level of complete transparency.  They ask what your plans are for the money youre raising, and ask you to really share and sell yourself.  So you guys should check out my campaign! And if you feel so moved, feel free to donate!! Lol

Heres the link: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/from-the-same-cloth-childrens-resale/x/5079965

and heres a little badge to take you right to the campaign!

My sick toddler

So, I've been busy lately. Taking on a couple new extra curricular activities and catching up on some of my old ones. But the number one thing consuming my brain right now? MY SICK TODDLER

You know how you might be nervous about some things but there's that ONE THING you are absolutely terrified of? This is it for me. As a first time mom there's always sources of anxiety and opportunities for you to tell yourself "it'll be fine" or "lets just get this over with" (those awful appoinments that require multiple shots), but I've never been able to ease my mind at the thought of an infant/toddler with a cold.

And let me tell you, my boy has the cold of all colds.  Collectively my household has been sick for two weeks. But my baby for just one.  It started with crusty eyes and a little nose running-signs his allergies were bothering him, but nothing for mom to panic over. Then suddenly I was sick. Like stayed home from work, congested, stuffy/runny nose, chills exhausted,  sick. Over the course of that day home I started to feel better but baby got worse. By the evening he was coughing, and had a runny nose. And the cough just got worse and worse.

Eventually my sweet boy was coughing so hard he'd have to stop walking or playing to wait for the fit to be over. And when it was he'd give the most pitiful whine. Naturally I was devastated.

So, you moms out there, what are your go to home remedies for your sick children? I tried the vaporub on the feet although Im not certain of how effective it was becaise he was also getting a cough suppressant. I also used his cold vapor humidifier, but I've never found that thing to work. Right now we're six days in and on a regular daytime cough and cold medicine schedule that seems to be working but that's about it.
On the up side though,  he's kept his normal demeanor.  Hes fast, active and has lots to say so I'm glad that hasn't changed. But we have GOT to get him healthy. What do you suggest?

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