There's a new bill that was signed into law on August 14, 2008 by our wonderful President, George Bush. Can you see the eye roll? It's called the
Consumer Product Commission Improvement Act and it takes effect on February 10, 2009, now being dubbed National Bankruptcy Day.
It'll require all products intended for children 12 years and under and made by all manufacturers, big and small, to be tested for lead. Every single component must be tested individually. Thread, buttons, fabric, snaps, zippers, every single piece of the puzzle.
I want to emphasize that, as you all know, I am a parent as well and I care very much about the safety of my children and all children who use my products. I welcome measures to further insure the safety of our children against the threat of lead, however such measures are only effective if they target the real risks.
It's killing me to think that everything I've worked so hard for is going to come to an end so abruptly. And unfortunately, it's happening to all the small businesses that sell baby/children's items. And it's happening to you too! They're projecting a 50% cost increase to consumers on products from companies that were able to survive the testing fee's. This includes ALL items intended for children. Cribs, slings, high chairs, cradles, apparel, shoes, and so much more.
This is a recent discovery for me and I still have a lot of reading to do to see exactly where I lie come February 10, 2009. As of right now, all my thoughts are bad and I don't see
The Pitter Patter Boutique surviving this law. To read more about this law or to sign a petition, please view the links below.
More information:Petition:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/e...SIA/index.htmlAbout the bill:
http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/legislation.htmlRead more about what's being dubbed National Bankruptcy Day here:
http://nationalbankruptcyday.com/
Right in front of our house. How ironic huh!? Desert View plus Snow!
The view from over our back fence.
Our backyard (or lack there of).
Our community covered in snow.
My "desert" plants crying out for help.
And more "desert" plants.
D as happy as he can be! He said his Christmas wish came true. Isn't that sweet?
Or maybe he's just thankful I pulled him out of school?
Fun in the snow!
D's snowman
What NOT to do when you have snow on your window's. How was I supposed to know? I was born and raised in Houston, driving with snow never happened there. I thought it would just slide right off as the window went down. Instead, it held it's shape and when I figured out what a stupid decision I made and tried to push it out, it came tumbling in. Anyway, it was a lesson learned and I think I got snow in some not-so-good area's of my car. :-/
With shoes?
With a psychotic dog who runs around like a maniac when the camera comes out?
Or are you just so stinkin' cute that you could wear them on your pinky toe and no one would care?
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