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Highlighting Parents and Children Who are Giving Back in New Social Broadcast #GiveBackNews
We’re excited to share a new social media news broadcast dedicated to highlighting stories about parents and kids who are making a difference by giving back to their community. In this week’s edition of #GiveBackNews for Modern Mom you’ll hear how bribing kids to do well in school is working in one community in Michigan,…
IKEA Track Lighting Systems
About 5,000 in the United States (and about 97,000 worldwide) IKEA track lighting systems (IKEA 365 + SNDA track, 28″ and 45″) have been recalled due to electric shock hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Ceiling Fans from Westinghouse Lighting
About 7,000 ceiling fans have been recalled by Westinghouse Lighting because of shock and fire hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Highlighting Hair While Pregnant
Whether you regularly highlight your hair or feel the need for a change mid-pregnancy, you probably wonder about the safety of the beauty treatment. No mom wants to sacrifice the health of her baby for a few highlights. Research on the negative effects of coloring the hair during pregnancy is limited. If you are concerned about the safety, talk with your doctor or hold off on any hair color changes until after giving birth.
Energy-Saving Lighting Tips
If you are trying to reduce the amount of energy used in your home, consider starting off by cutting back on how much lighting you use. Of all the electricity used in homes across America, 15 percent of it is for residential lighting consumption, according to a 2008 report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.