Ashlyn is really photogenic and just asked me if she can model when she’s 18. I told her if that’s what she would like of course she can. Anyways, I thought this picture of her was so cute and the way her eyes look I was just amazed. She’s such a cutie, and I’m not just saying that because she’s my little girl.
I truly believe she can make it if she puts her effort to it. Who knows maybe my baby will be the “America’s Next Top Model”!!! This way she could bring in the bacon. Ahahahaha, but on the serious side, she does want to be a vet since she loves animals to death, and she also wants to study “forensic science”. You know I’m backing my baby up 100%!
Ashlyn a model?
Recall on Charity bracelets
This really concerned me because working in the hospital my coworkers and I have gotten this gorgeous little charity bracelets. Upon reading this I thought it would be helpful to share the story. I know there are tons of people who have purchased these and a little awareness would definitely be of great help. Please read the following, this might pertain to you or your family. Great head’s up for everyone!
By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff September 21, 2007
The Friends of Mel Foundation, a local cancer charity that has raised more than $1 million for Massachusetts General Hospital by selling bracelets, today recalled about 200,000 of the beaded jewelry sold over the past two years because they contain high levels of lead. The foundation tested the bracelets last week after receiving an email that a 9-month-old boy apparently ingested lead from a bracelet.
Independent lab tests conducted on various bracelets by Massachusetts Materials Research Inc. showed that the multicolored beads contain no lead, but that the small silver-toned rings connecting the beads have a high lead content. The beads are from China and Turkey and the small rings are from China, according to Jackie Herskovitz, a foundation spokeswoman. Friends of Mel said the foundation was misled by a Chinese supplier, Ningbo Metal Manufacturing, who had promised in writing before signing a contract that the silver-toned rings did not contain lead. Ningbo could not be reached for comment late Friday evening.“The organization feels like they were lied to and were given bad product,” Herskovitz said. “It’s such a shame.”
Nancy Sterling, another foundation spokeswoman, could not identify the foreign supplier and said Friends of Mel has been unable to contact the family of the boy who had lead poisoning, but has reached out to the person who forwarded the e-mail. Sterling said the e-mail noted the boy was “doing well” but she did not have any information on whether he had been hospitalized.
The disclosure is the latest in a series of massive recalls in recent months, including more than 19 million toys, because of high levels of lead। Last year, Canton sneaker maker Reebok International Ltd. recalled more than 300,000 charm bracelets after one was linked to the lead-poisoning death of a 4-year-old in Minnesota. The bracelets, which were manufactured in China, were offered as gifts with the purchase of some children’s footwear.
By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff September 21, 2007
The Friends of Mel Foundation, a local cancer charity that has raised more than $1 million for Massachusetts General Hospital by selling bracelets, today recalled about 200,000 of the beaded jewelry sold over the past two years because they contain high levels of lead. The foundation tested the bracelets last week after receiving an email that a 9-month-old boy apparently ingested lead from a bracelet.
Independent lab tests conducted on various bracelets by Massachusetts Materials Research Inc. showed that the multicolored beads contain no lead, but that the small silver-toned rings connecting the beads have a high lead content. The beads are from China and Turkey and the small rings are from China, according to Jackie Herskovitz, a foundation spokeswoman. Friends of Mel said the foundation was misled by a Chinese supplier, Ningbo Metal Manufacturing, who had promised in writing before signing a contract that the silver-toned rings did not contain lead. Ningbo could not be reached for comment late Friday evening.“The organization feels like they were lied to and were given bad product,” Herskovitz said. “It’s such a shame.”
Nancy Sterling, another foundation spokeswoman, could not identify the foreign supplier and said Friends of Mel has been unable to contact the family of the boy who had lead poisoning, but has reached out to the person who forwarded the e-mail. Sterling said the e-mail noted the boy was “doing well” but she did not have any information on whether he had been hospitalized.
The disclosure is the latest in a series of massive recalls in recent months, including more than 19 million toys, because of high levels of lead। Last year, Canton sneaker maker Reebok International Ltd. recalled more than 300,000 charm bracelets after one was linked to the lead-poisoning death of a 4-year-old in Minnesota. The bracelets, which were manufactured in China, were offered as gifts with the purchase of some children’s footwear.
Please if you own one of these bracelets, make sure you get checked out by your primary physician. Just to be on the safe side!!!
Tweak'ms Contest
Tweak’m is giving away 2 pairs of children’s sunglasses. They usually run anywhere from $9-$10 bucks, which is not bad at all. These glasses are completely indestructible.
They eliminate sharp edges, and screws. If you are interested in joining this contest please visit Pjmommy. I just joined today and if I don’t win, trust me folks I will still get these for my little baby girl Apple, she’ll definitely love them.
Clothing Tags should be Illegal!
Clothing tags annoy me to the point that most of my blouses, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, pants, panties, anything you name it, have holes on them. I seriously have ripped expensive blouses because I get anxiety and rip them off.
Sometimes at work I have my co-workers cut them with the scissors, lol. But really, they do annoy me so much. I notice a few lines coming out with tag less, but then some of them put the tag on the side of your waist, what’s up with that?? If you’re going to make it tag less, KEEP IT THAT WAY!
Does anyone have these issues? Or is it just me, lol. Clothes should be comfortable, not a pain in the butt if you ask me. I say do away with tags permanentlyor I’m starting my own clothing line!!!
Stuffy or fresh air?
I think I need a breath of fresh air right now. It’s a bit stuffy in my living room and my cats keep fighting and hissing; what’s up with that? It was my day back to work today, it was ok, but not great. People complained as usual even though we weren’t that behind as usual. I think the most we’ve been delayed at our office has been 3 hours. Now that’s a long wait. Today the doctor was only an hour behind, and we still had complainers.
Oh well, you can’t ever please everyone you know. I took the girls to their primary care yesterday and believe it or not, we waited 3 hours. The one thing that kept me from not noticing it was that long was the fact that they had a cute little television with my favorite channel on. Need to take a long time to guess what channel that is? Yes, it’s “lifetime”. Indeed my favorite channel, and I wish that my office budget will be good enough to get a plasma television so I can have my patient’s watch lifetime all day!! I guess it will keep them from complaining for a while, but not for too-too long. Well, I guess I will go to bed now, I’m done with my paid blogging and I’ve exercised my rights as a mother by TELLING THESE GIRLS TO GO TO BED EARLY!! SCHOOL STARTED YOU KNOW, AND THAT’S WHEN I GET TO BE “THE BAD GUY” as they point me to be.
Oh well, they’ll get over it. It’s a bit chilly out there tonight and to think we’re still in early September and it’s cool out there. It depresses me to know that fall is just days around the corner and it depresses me even more to know that “winter” is not far either. Ok, I’m going to bed now. Sleep tight my friends. OMG it’s already morning. Yikes and I have to start work at 7:30. Bye
Memorial Day
I got to admit that today was the worse day I’ve had in months. I was celebrating Yessie’s Birthday with the family and the girls were just acting like toddlers. Basically like two “terrible two’s toddlers”. I mean seriously, there was just arguments between both of them to the point where they both went fist to fist as if they were in a boxing match. Can you believe it? My two teenage daughters acting like two spoiled brats. I had a couple of guests that were simply acquaintances other than the family, and all I have to say is that I was “disgusted” with both of them. Specially Yessie having turned 18!!! For crying out loud.
I decided to let go of the moment and have them solve it on their own. I think sometimes we need to allow our teenagers to discuss it amongst themselves, but when it comes to them getting physical, that’s when I need to butt in!! Which I did, hehe and let me tell you, these girls had no cell phones, no tv, no radio, no friends, no computer. Basically all the amenities you can imagine were taken away for almost two weeks.
My dear teenage girls, would you take a moment to think of your childish behaviors. Outrageously, I’m shocked and still to this day shocked at my daughter’s outburst in front of company. I tell you, if those two weeks didn’t make a difference, i will crack down more if they dare to make it a “next time”.
Sometimes I feel the need to communicate with other parents like me because indeed it’s a hard road to manage being a single parent and all. I have to say, I have done an excellent job under the circumstances, but I want to improve even more my parental techniques. I feel as though now is when they really need the guidance and structure. I tell you, I will do whatever it takes to help my girls be the future admirable and well educated people I know they can be.
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