Disney Recalls: “Cars” Backpacks, Baby Einstein Blocks and Cookies

Disney has recently initiated recalls on three products that Disney fans and visitors should know about. “Cars” Backpacks, made in China and sold at Target department stores from February through September of this year for $13 each are being recalled for the magnetic game pieces in them. The magnetic pieces are not child safe and, if swallowed, could lead to blood poisoning and even death. If you’ve purchased one of these backpacks, please be sure young children do not have access to the magnetic pieces and return the backpack to your nearest Target store. Baby Einstein Discover and Play Color … Continue reading

Warning for Disney Movie Club Members

When we had our first child, we decided it was time we joined the Disney Movie Club. It really is a great deal. Initially, you get three DVDs for $1.99 each and no charge for shipping and processing. Then you agree to buy five more movies within the next two years at the regular price of about $19.99 plus shipping and handling. The real beauty of this club is when a Disney Classic comes out of the Disney Vault, you’ll be one of the first to know about it. Coincidentally, The Jungle Book has recently been released from the Vault. … Continue reading

They’re Here – The Pirates Have Landed!

Unless you were living under a box this weekend, you could hardly miss the thud of the third Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End landing on multiplex screens all over the country. Fair warning parents, I don’t know that this movie is just the right thing for the really little ones. According to my husband who saw it with his co-workers on Friday, there’s a scene at the beginning where pirates are being hunted down and killed, including kids who were working with the pirates. He wasn’t expecting that opening and I have to admit, I was a bit … Continue reading