A Womans Blog » Family Life http://www.awomansblog.com Balancing Love, Life & World Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Missing In Action http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/10/missing-in-action/ http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/10/missing-in-action/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:39:14 +0000 Tawnya Jonsek http://www.awomansblog.com/missing-in-action/ At first I thought it was as simple as my power cord failing. But then, a brand new power cord couldn’t bring my laptop to life. I then discovered the short in the power cord, shorted my laptop. I’m still hopeful I can retrieve my hard drive contents. (And for you geeks out there, no I didn’t back up. I stopped doing that when I stopped actually working a ‘real’ job. Lesson learned. At least there was nothing critical on my laptop.)

Now, I have a juicy, beautiful, sleek new Toshiba laptop. Beautiful. I want to shine it daily. I want to demand rules of myself. (No eating, drinking near the laptop. No allowing the laptop to stay in standby for hours and hours at a time. No more leaving laptop exposed to the destructive forces of three small boys.)

My husband bought me this laptop and now I have the happy of job of configuring everything, loading my software and basically joining the virtual world I have come to love. If I am more silent than usual, it is only because I am absorped in getting my laptop exactly the way I want it. I will be back soon.

Oh, and thank you dear husband. You did well.

]]> http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/10/missing-in-action/feed/ 0 7 Meals for $7 or Less – The Breakdown, Part 2 http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/10/7-meals-for-7-or-less-the-breakdown-part-2/ http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/10/7-meals-for-7-or-less-the-breakdown-part-2/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:49:29 +0000 Tawnya Jonsek http://www.awomansblog.com/7-meals-for-7-or-less-the-breakdown-part-2/ Several days ago, I posted my list of 7 meals I could feed my family of 5 for $7 or less per meal and started a breakdown, by meal, of cost with recipes. Now to finish this list…..

To view the original list and read my ground rules, click here. I’ll split the list into two posts to avoid information overload. For part 1, click here.

  1. Spaghetti with Salad- This is an easy recipe. Cost Analysis:
    1. One box of Spaghetti Noodles (We use Ronzoni Smart Taste or Barilla Plus) – $1.50
    2. Either, one can of spaghetti sauce at $1.25 or 1 can of crushed tomatoes and 1 can of tomato sauce at $2 for both
    3. Olive oil – don’t consider it because it is a pantry item
    4. Salt and other spices- also a pantry item
    5. 1/2 onion – 33 cents
    6. Salad is very basic mix of lettuce of your choice($1.49), 1 tomato and 1 cucumber. This salad will last us two meals so I divide the cost of the entire salad($3.28) by 2 to get the final price of $1.64 per meal. This brings the entire cost of the meal to $4.72. If you must add meat to this dish, find meat at less than $2 per lb and only use half! In most dishes where meat is ground up and browned, like spaghetti or casseroles, you can get by with only using 1/2 lb. Even then, the meal is only $5.72 in total
  2. Red Beans and Rice with Cornbread 
    1. You can buy 1 bag of dry red kidney beans for less than $1 OR buy 2 cans of kidney beans at $1 per can
    2. One onion- 66 cents
    3. One bell pepper – $1
    4. 2 cloves of garlic – 50 cents
    5. Two celery stalks – If you estimate that one bunch of celery has six stalks (it usually has more, but for the sake of argument…) two stalks will run you 66 cents.
    6. Cajun Seasoning   – for me this is a staple. I use it in many dishes, however, for many people it might not be. Tony Chachares or Zatarains are great brands and will cost about $3. It’s a good investment. I didn’t include it in the price, but even with an extra $3 to buy it initially, you still have a cheap meal. Plus – you can use it to spice up tons of dishes. And cajun cooking, at it’s heart, is frugal cooking. View the recipe.
  3. Chicken Pot Pie with Salad
    1. Frozen Pie Crust – $2.50
    2. 1/2 lb of Chicken at 2.50 per pound – $1.25
    3. 1 can Vegall – 77 cents
    4. 1 can Cream of Chicken- 77 cents
    5. Salad – see point #4 – $1.64 Total Cost for this meal – $6.93. View the recipe.
  4. Curried Chicken with Rice
    1. 1 lb Chicken – $2.50
    2. 1/4 cup diced onion - 33 cents
    3. 1 clove of garlic – 33 cents
    4. Sour Cream  8 oz – 1.25
    5. Rice – 30 cents – I buy whole grain brown rice (not instant) at 1.13 for a 16 oz bag.
    6. Salad – $1.64 – Total cost to make – $6.35. View the recipe.
  5. Pancakes
    1. Flour is the only serious ingredient you have. A 2 lb bag is $1.99.
    2. Bacon. I bought a medium priced package for $3.99 and estimate that I will used half of the package. – $2
    3. 1 egg – 23 cents
    4. The total cost for this meal is $4.23. View the recipe.

Just remember – have fun with being frugal! Consider it a game and spending less, they way to win. If you find any inconsistencies in my calculations, let me know. I’ve been writing this while 3 little boys were whirling around like Tazmanian Devils, laughing, yelling and fighting. Plus, I’m a little sleep-deprived.

Being frugal takes just a little planning and a little effort, but you’ll be proud of yourself when you spend less. If you enjoyed this, you might also appreciate 10 Meals for Under $10 and a post about how I shaved $200 off my grocery bill.

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So – on to the stuff that WE can do to help save our families and our country; being frugal.

To view the original list and read my ground rules, click here. I’ll split the list into two posts to avoid information overload.

  1. Gebratene Nudeln with Salad – This is a new family favorite my German husband convinced us to try. Super easy, super cheap. Basically, it is German for Fried Noodles (loosely translated). Because I have 4 male homosapiens in the house, I have to make more than your family might need. Adjust to suit your family’s appetites. View the recipe. Cost Analysis:
    1. Two boxes of Penne Noodles (We use Ronzoni Smart Taste or Barilla Plus) – $3
    2. 6 eggs. 1 dozen eggs is 2.79 at a cost of 23 cents per egg – $1.40
    3. Olive oil – don’t consider it because it is a pantry item
    4. Salt – also a pantry item
    5. Salad is very basic mix of lettuce of your choice($1.49), 1 tomato and 1 cucumber. This salad will last us two meals so I divide the cost of the entire salad($3.28) by 2 to get the final price of $1.64 per meal. This brings the entire cost of the meal to $6.04. We rarely have leftovers.
  2. Potato, Bacon & Onion Hotpot with Broiled Chicken
    1. 2 large russet potatoes at about 60 cents each (estimated from my 5 lb bag I purchased for $2.99) – $1.20
    2. Bacon. I bought a medium priced package for $3.99 and estimate that I will used half of the package. – $2
    3. Half an onion I bought for 66 cents – 33 cents
    4. Chicken I bought in a frozen bag of chicken breasts for 2.50 a lb. I estimate that I will use 1 lb for this meal – $2.50. The total cost for this meal is $6.03. View the recipe.
  3. French Toast
    1. I estimate I will use half a loaf of bread that cost $2.99, for a cost of $1.50
    2. Two eggs as 23 cents per egg – 46 cents
    3. I don’t count the milk, cinnamon, sugar, butter and/or syrup. You have to buy it, but they count as pantry items. Total cost to make: $1.96. Honestly, the syrup you use will not be consequential enough for one meal, however, $1.96 sounds super cheap. So, my syrup is sugar free and costs $4.99. I can get about 5 meals of waffles,pancakes or french toast out of it, so I estimate we use $1 of syrup at each meal. Ok, $2.96 – final total. Still very cheap. View the recipe.
  4. Black Bean Quesadillas with Rice
    1. Bell Pepper – $1
    2. One onion – 66 cents
    3. Cheese – My block of cheese cost me 22 cents per ounce. I assume I will use 8 oz. – $1.76
    4. Fresh Cilantro – A splurge and sometimes I use dried cilantro, but this splurge is only $1.29
    5. Tortillas – 1 Package is 1.99 for a 20 count. I assume I will use 10, making the cost of tortillas for this meal $1.
    6. Black Beans, 1 can for $1
    7. Rice – I use brown rice. I do not use instant. One package costs $1.13 and I usually get 4 meals out of it. Cost of rice for this meal, 28 centsTotal Cost for this meal – $7.99 with fresh cilantro. Without fresh cilantro, it is $6.70. View the recipe.

 Come back later to see more meals for $7 or less! I’ll be posting it within the next few days.

]]> http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/10/7-meals-for-7-or-less-the-breakdown-part-1/feed/ 5 Getting Back Into the Swing of Things http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/09/getting-back-into-the-swing-of-things/ http://www.awomansblog.com/2008/09/getting-back-into-the-swing-of-things/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:33:53 +0000 Tawnya Jonsek http://www.awomansblog.com/getting-back-into-the-swing-of-things/ The past several months have been rough on my family. My step-brother and grandpa died within weeks of each other. My mom had a 62 day in the hospital and two surgeries. I spent time with her last week and really enjoyed being able to help where I could.

But, I’ve gotten out of the habit of writing. There was so much to catch up on when I got back home and promises made that I had to fulfill. And, I’m writing my first novel, which hasn’t gotten the attention from me lately it deserves.

I have so much to blog about, so many things on my heart that I’ll just have to take a deep breath, and in the days ahead, lay it all out.

In the meantime, enjoy this article on CNN about how Palin is proposing something, ‘a change’, that her opponent, Obama, has already proposed and is working towards expanding said transparencies in government.  What’s even funnier, is that McCain was co-sponsor of the original bill. It appears she needs to study federal government’s recent history a little harder to catch up.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/18/palins-transparency-proposal-already-exists-in-dc/

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2. Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard

3. Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard

4. Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard

5. Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

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1. Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2008

Release #08-378

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned that on August 21, 2008, a 5-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of in the co-sleeper bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.CPSC is issuing this safety alert because SFCA Inc., the company which purchased all of Simplicity Inc.’s assets at public auction in April 2008, has refused to cooperate with the government and recall the products. SFCA maintains that it is not responsible for products previously manufactured by Simplicity Inc.The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars spaced farther apart than 2 3/8 inches, which is the maximum distance allowed under the federal crib safety standard. The metal bars are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. This warning does not cover bassinets produced in recent months that have fabric permanently attached over the lower bar.

Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.

The Commission voted, using its new authorities in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, to release this warning upon making a finding that the health and safety of the public require immediate notice.

To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08378.html

********************************************************2. Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2008

Release #08-381

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging retailers across the country to protect the health and safety of babies by stopping sale and recalling nearly 900,000 dangerous Simplicity bassinets. Yesterday, CPSC warned parents, caregivers and consumers to immediately stop using convertible “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., due to a serious safety risk. Today, CPSC is announcing that the following retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased:Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. – (800) 925-6278 or www.walmart.comToys “R” Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. – (800) 869-7787 or www.toysrus.com or www.babiesrus.com

Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. – (800) 659-7026 or www.kmart.comBig Lots!, of Columbus, Ohio – (866) 244-5687 or www.biglots.com

Target of Minneapolis, Minnesota sold at www.target.com onlyJ.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas – (888) 333-6063 or www.jcp.comBelow is a listing of Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” model bassinets that are included in this recall. The model number can be found on a label on the underside of the bassinet.RECALLED Model Numbers:

3000CL

3112DOH6

3011WHE

9250A

3016LAU

3046GTM

3010BIJ

3112DOH7

3011WHK

3012SOM

3016MIR

3046HAN

3010HAV

3122BAN

3012BIJ

5750SAR

3017NCB

3047MON

3010NGS

3122TGC

3012OXF

3012TGT

3020SFB

3050LIL

3010TGT

3010BIJC

3012SFD

3013PRO

3025BER

3050SAR

3010WHE

343-8363

3040SAR

9250B

3025C

3060GFS

3040LAU

343-8399

3040SPR

3014LOL

3026CRT

3060TFS

TD2500

3045FEL

3050SWT

3014NGS

3027MIS

8393

3040WDS

3111DPC

3060BTL

3015GFR

3030SAR

3040SPRC

3045DRM

3012LLTC

3112BDY

3070MAN

3040CLA

3040LAC

3111ZOL

3050SWTC

3045OXFC

3112DOH

5730FKB

3045DRMC

CPSC learned that on August 21, 2008, a 6 ½-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of in the co-sleeper bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.

The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. This warning does not cover bassinets produced in recent months that have fabric permanently attached over the lower bar.

Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.

To see this release on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08381.html

********************************************************3. Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2008

Release #08-377

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 242-5676

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers (an additional 425 e3 Twin Buggy Strollers were recalled on May 5, 2006)

Units: About 44,000

Importer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Hazard: The stroller’s hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.

Incidents/Injuries: Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller’s hinge locking mechanism.

Description: The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.

Sold at: Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regallager.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08377.html********************************************************4. Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2008

Release #08-379

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 875-4352

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets

Units: About 43,000

Importer: Orioxi International Corp., of Brea, Calif.

Hazard: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled garments were sold in children’s sizes small, medium and large in the following colors: white, ivory, red, black, navy, brown, green, charcoal, blue, and pink. “BAC” is printed on the sewn-in tag on some of the garments. “Breckenridge”, “Keystone”, “Jackson Hole”, “Vail”, “Steamboat”, and “Mackinac Island” is printed on the front of the garments.

Sold at: “Shirt off My Back” retail stores located in Colorado, Wyoming, and Michigan from September 2005 through May 2008 for between $20 and $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumer can return the garments to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Outfitter Trading Company at (800) 875-4352 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.shirtoffmyback.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08379.html********************************************************5. Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 28, 2008

Release #08-380

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 468-6873

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys

Units: About 118,000

Manufacturer: Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y.

Hazard: The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Habermaass Corp. has received 15 reports of incidents involving the recalled puzzles, rattles, and pacifier holders including pieces of the rattles detaching and being mouthed by young children.

Description: The puzzles, rattle toys, pacifier holders, and stroller toys are wooden and are described in the chart below. “HABA” is printed on them.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide and at specialty online retailers from January 2002 through August 2008 for between $10 and $35.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders and stroller toys away from children and contact Habermaass to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Habermaass Corp. at (800) 468-6873 ext. 107 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.HABAusa.com/safety

Model: DescriptionTriolino Puzzle: Lady bug puzzle is 7 inches x ½ inch thick LUCY Clutching Toy (rattle): Hearts have mirrors and prisms. The rattle is about 4 inches in diameter.

Little Heart Clutching Toy (rattle): Heart has mirror. The rattle is about 3 ½ inches in diameter.

Pixie’s World (rattle): 2.5″ rattle with mushroom, flower, person and house with mirror.

Belinda Clutching Toy (rattle): Flower clutching toy has face in the middle. The rattle is about 4 inches in diameter.

Miro Clutching Toy (rattle): Rattle center contains blue plastic ball with 10 holes. The rattle is about 3 ½ inches in diameter.

Bunny Pacifier Holder: Pacifier holder is 8.6 inches long with fabric bunny on the end and wooden star with mirror in the middle.

Bear Pacifier Holder: Pacifier holder is 8.6 inches long with bear at the end and wooden circle with mirror in the middle.

Bonita (rattle): 2.5″ bouquet of four shapes on wooden ring.

Bella (rattle): 3″ diameter with four wooden hearts with two mirrors.

Pirate Joe (rattle): 4″ pirate theme with bell and mirror.

Rally (rattle): 4″ triangle shape with three cars.

Flori (rattle): Six petal shapes on elastic band. Includes three mirrors & three bells. 5″

Triola (rattle): 4″ triangle with two flowers and round corner.

Trio (rattle): 4″ triangle shape with squeaker, bell and mirror.

Speedy (rattle): Wooden car about 4.5″ L x 3″ H. Squeaker in back and mirror on car hood.

Little Hearts Stroller Toy: 18″ pram-chain with ten various size wooden hearts.

Discovery Balls, Set of 4: Set contains 1 orange, 1 red, 1 blue and one bicolor blue/yellow ball. Red ball contains three small mirrors.

Discovery Ball with Rattle: Blue/Yellow round wooden ball with small mirror.

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