tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post8570488356840495708..comments2024-03-25T10:07:19.809-05:00Comments on Renaissance: My sentiments exactlyRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-84087796432076524252009-01-08T21:13:00.000-05:002009-01-08T21:13:00.000-05:00Thought I'd share what I just read here - http://w...Thought I'd share what I just read here - http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html<BR/><BR/>"Sellers of used children’s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards."<BR/><BR/>However, it also goes on to say this, "The new safety law does not require resellers to test children’s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children’s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties."<BR/><BR/>... just thought you might be interested to read this!<BR/><BR/>KrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-6144604283680913922009-01-07T10:19:00.000-05:002009-01-07T10:19:00.000-05:00I don't guess this should come as such a shock. F...I don't guess this should come as such a shock. First it's Monsanto wanting to control all the seeds planted, then it's the threat of NAIS for our animals and now it's regulations on children's items. Makes you wonder what's next.....<BR/><BR/>BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917562964852775718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-20238419358446851172009-01-06T20:34:00.000-05:002009-01-06T20:34:00.000-05:00It makes no sense. So an infant cannot wear littl...It makes no sense. So an infant cannot wear little dresses that have not been approved, but a mother can snuggle, cuddle, hold and breastfeed her baby while wearing a lead-infused blouse? What about nursing bras...since they are obviously for women over 12, and yet the fabric touches sensitive areas that babies put in their mouths....it seems that something else is going on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-43374136961031686202009-01-06T20:32:00.000-05:002009-01-06T20:32:00.000-05:00As an Etsy seller myself, I have looked into this ...As an Etsy seller myself, I have looked into this - and actually have an attorney friend making calls for me, but it looks as though most all of the hand-made 'custom' artisans will be exempt. The law as it is written is so vague, that it is questionable at best if it will even be enforceable if a legal petition is filed. The idea of the law is a good one, but has been admitted by the enforcing agency themselves that it was not well thought-out or well written! They did not realize the impact on small business when they wrote it. <BR/><BR/>I trust that in the coming weeks the feathers will be able to settle back down! <BR/><BR/>~KristieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-40449259844449545832009-01-06T16:26:00.000-05:002009-01-06T16:26:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030527178801056471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-35145474136953994322009-01-06T13:50:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:50:00.000-05:00HA! I haven't heard about yard sales and charity ...HA! I haven't heard about yard sales and charity but I'll tell you something. I'll be a rebel if necessary. It is my Christian duty to share with those in need and I'll be darned if anyone is going to stop me from giving something I don't need to someone who DOES need it~and is thankful for it. <BR/><BR/>So there! ***Phlaaaaa*** (btw, that was me blowing a rasberry at government regulations.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-73563179945720803392009-01-06T13:47:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:47:00.000-05:00I think that Leah's right. even yard sales and giv...I think that Leah's right. even yard sales and giveaways are to be prohbited by the new law. You could be prosecuted. What is our country coming to?Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17316243882758535639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-12659291638312369292009-01-06T13:22:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:22:00.000-05:00I saw a bumper sticker the other day that I though...I saw a bumper sticker the other day that I thought was perfect. It said "Sure you can trust the government" and on the right hand side of the statement was a picture of an Indian Chief. I too, think there is more to this than they want us to think. <BR/><BR/>~MartieMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140356627632637515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-76479888792200363692009-01-06T13:19:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:19:00.000-05:00Oh I forgot to say, using adult dresses cut down f...Oh I forgot to say, using adult dresses cut down for girls works great! I do this a lot for my little ones, mostly because its so hard to find long skirts/dresses in their sizes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-8939923735969376502009-01-06T12:54:00.000-05:002009-01-06T12:54:00.000-05:00Yes the WAHM comunty has been talking about this f...Yes the WAHM comunty has been talking about this for a few months..I don't live in the USA but if this isn't changed I will not be able to sell my items down there. Many WAHMs are closing or have already closed because to this.<BR/>Also small publishers of HOMESCHOOL curiculum are also upset. As it stands they may have to have all of there books tested, for every print run they do. This would aply to used books also.<BR/>The only ones this wont hurt to badly are the huge corporations who can easily aford this.<BR/>Sorry for all the typos I have a bouncy baby helping me type LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-64231332855460097232009-01-06T11:54:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:54:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, I believe this new law even prohibi...Unfortunately, I believe this new law even prohibits giving these untested clothes away! <BR/><BR/>And as far as toys go, I just bought myself a book, with Christmas money, on knitting toys. It sounds like it would be "illegal" for me to make knitted toys for my own children or to give away as gifts. <BR/><BR/>And Americans like to boast about living in a free country. [rolling my eyes] Once upon a time we were but we haven't been for a very long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-4709131657616359322009-01-06T11:46:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:46:00.000-05:00I think this is just so stupid! Who thinks of the...I think this is just so stupid! Who thinks of these things? My 2 daughters just started an etsy store and will now have to take down their things as they were for children. We aren't sure if they'll just make different things geared for adults, but it's just the whole point. I wholeheartedly agree with everything written in the post and the comments!<BR/><BR/>~Karen in Ohio<BR/><BR/>P.S. I completely agree about the mercury in vaccines, but you're right, it's a whole 'nother topic! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-43353731236805058282009-01-06T10:59:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:59:00.000-05:00Oh good grief! I am sure Canada will be next. We s...Oh good grief! I am sure Canada will be next. We seem to like to do utterly ridiculous things in this country too!<BR/><BR/>I love the idea about remaking adult clothes. I better get much more efficient on the sewing machine very soon!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the heads up on this Rebecca!The dB familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170331499885879774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-46093196541526842152009-01-06T10:53:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:53:00.000-05:00I have always loved going to the thrift stores and...I have always loved going to the thrift stores and perusing all the goodies, and clothing has never been something we have bought, because well we have no little ones, but I have to say I am more than willing to stand up beside you guys, Bonnie and Rebecca, and say this whole thing is ridiculous! Welcome to the next four years with Barack Obama! God Bless. He, our Savior, (Not Obama) can get us through ANYTHING! Love you both.Mrs. Hurzelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572706177677741639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-79638020037516031892009-01-06T10:48:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:48:00.000-05:00I should've mentioned from the thrift store (adult...I should've mentioned from the thrift store (adult clothing), but I'm sure you figured that out ;0}Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363843039604440511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-33374444365206286662009-01-06T10:23:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:23:00.000-05:00Mrs. Bonnie~ holy mackeral you and I are on the sa...Mrs. Bonnie~ holy mackeral you and I are on the same wavelength! While in the shower I was considering buying adult clothes and using them for fabric. You know what they say about great minds... ;-)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9968516.post-68155579352993277112009-01-06T10:17:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:17:00.000-05:00Hmmm. perhaps they are trying to "boost" the econo...Hmmm. perhaps they are trying to "boost" the economy by forcing people who are all ready in debt into buying brand new. Yeah, that'll work.<BR/>I have decided child experts know nothing about children, and that people who try to "help" the economy, know nothing about normal blue collar people, trying to make ends meet.<BR/>I have more I could say, but I won't.<BR/>Here's a thought though (well 2 actually)A. Pray really hard that the decision makers see how foolish this notion is, and reneg on it.<BR/>and B. in order to make clothes for the kids, buy adult clothing and use the fabric. Jumpers can provide enough material for shorts and pants, and skirts can be used for dresses, tops, etc. <BR/>My $0.02 worth.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363843039604440511noreply@blogger.com