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Do the kids need some new basic tees for the new school year?  CheapesTees.com has a variety of t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, sweatshirts & more in a variety of colors for boys & girls on sale:

         Gildan 50/50 Pique Knit Polo: $9.94 $19.99     Gildan Ultra Cotton Heavyweight T-Shirt: $5.99 $3.58

   Gildan 50/50 Crewneck Sweatshirt: $13.99 $7.84       Hanes Heavyweight 50/50 T-Shirts: $4.99 $1.98

*Remember:  CheapesTees.com offers free shipping on order $69+.

A new mother needs diapers galore.  I’ve been to many a baby shower & I’ve always thought diaper cakes were very creative & original baby shower gifts.  DiaperCakewalk.com has a great selection of diaper cakes for baby boys, baby girls, environmentally friendly parents-to-be & for new babies who’s sex will be a surprise at birth.

Check out some of their baby girl cakes.  This first one is my absolute favorite!  It’s the epitome if girly in my opinion. 

       Jungle Safari Diaper Cake - Pink: $89                               Activity Piggy Diaper Cake: $94

Here are some cute options for baby boys:

            Jungle Safari Diaper Cake - Blue: $89            Blue & Mocha Burt’s Bees 4-tier Diaper Cake: $89

This eco-friendly diaper cake is made with 55-60 size 1 Seventh Generation disposable diapers which are made with non-toxic polymer & no chlorine.   There is a bottle of Baby Avalon organic cornstarch baby powder at the top.  This is also a great option for a “neutral” baby shower gift.

                                                  Cappuccino EcoFriendly Diaper Cake: $109

If $89-$109 is kind of a stretch for you, they also have super cute mini cakes for $20-$35.  This one is my fave of the bunch:

                                                          Razberry Mocha Mini Diaper Cake: $35

Click here to go to DiaperCakewalk.com’s homepage.

It’s time to buy the kiddies their school supplies & a cool new backpack to hold them in for the school year.  Here are some of my favorite backbacks for girls & boys on sale:

Disney Luggage Mickey Repeat Rolling Backpack: $54.99 Now: $39.99      

Handy Manny Handy Manny 16″ Backpack w/ Lunch Kit Backpack: $22.99 Now: $18.39

    Miquelrius Kukuxumusu Kamu Hippy Knapsack: $55 Now: $44 

   Little Packrats Stegosaurus Backpack: $39.99 Now: $31.99   

Disney Luggage Minnie Dot Rolling Backpack: $54.99 Now: $43.99

Find at Smarter.com: Shop for more boys’ backpacks.
                                       Shop for more girls’ backpacks.

Wooden Toys have been recalled by Earthentree due to “choking and strangulation hazards.”

“Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.”

Click here to read the full press release and for more pictures.

As you gear up for back-to-school shopping, consider an eco-friendly alternative to the traditional pencil. TreeSmart Products offers pencils made from 100% recycled newspapers! A 24-pack is just $9.50, but teachers might want to stock up with a 72-pack for $26.

I want some for the pencil holder on my desk just because they’re so pretty! ~ Dawn

Children’s Stuffed Toys were recalled by Daiso due to “choking hazard.”

“Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and return them to any Daiso retail store for a full refund.”

Click here to read the full press release.

Solo Mother asks: What Would You Do to Reclaim Your Femininity?

Mom Gadget suggests Rosemary Repel products to help prevent lice outbreaks.

Baby Lune gives us some tips on how to prepare for baby’s 1st picnic.

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids we covered:

Dawn showed us some great off-road vehicle toys that don’t require batteries!

We showed you a great deal on a designer diaper bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Do you know what the number one children’s health concern for American parents is in 2008?  Click here to find out.

We showed you a great deal on a safe convertible car seat.

Product recalls this week:

       Personalized Pacifiers Recalled

       Infant Rattles & Magnets Recalled

       Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled       

Sky Scrambler Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys were recalled by Innovage due to “fire and burn hazards.”

“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.”

Click here for the full press release.

Kids II has recalled Bright Starts Ring Infant Rattles due to “choking hazard.”

“Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from small children and contact Kids II to receive a free replacement rattle.”

Click here to read the full press release.

Horseshoe Magnets have been recalled by Dowling Magnets due to “violation of lead paint standard.”

“Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.”

Click here to read the full press release.

Pacific Science Supplies has recalls Magnets due to “violation of lead paint standard.”

“Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.”

Click here to read the full press release & for more pictures.