More than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo, are being recalled by Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia. The recall involves about 1.2 million cribs distributed in the United States and nearly 1 million in Canada. The U.S.... Read more →
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best consumer experience: Good customer service at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores When I went to a Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts store... Read more →
W.A.T.C.H., World Against Toys Causing Harm, has announced its 2009 10 Worst Toys list. It includes: Disney-Pixar Wall-E Foam Rocket Launcher Moon Board Pogo Board Curious Baby Curious George Counting – My First Book of Numbers The Dark Knight Batman Figure X-Men Origins Slashin' Action Wolverine Lots to Love Babies... Read more →
Best wishes to you and your loved ones on Thanksgiving Day, if you celebrate this holiday. I hope that your Thanksgiving holiday is filled with fun and joy and many memories to cherish. On Thanksgiving Day, many people give thanks for life’s treasures. I’m thankful for a loving family and... Read more →
"Black Friday is soooo close. It’s my favorite holiday!!!" "Debating whether or not to enjoy Black Friday shopping. Nothing really needed, just enjoy the thrill of the hunt." "Old Navy started their Black Friday sales this morning [Tuesday]!" That’s what three consumers writing on Twitter said about Black Friday, the... Read more →
Thanksgiving is a time of love and joy, when we gather with family and friends to give thanks for our many blessings. Although you may be busy with holiday preparations and money is tight for most of us, it’s a good time to remember, for those who are able, those... Read more →
Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving. What’s happening in American on Thanksgiving 2009? Here's a rundown on the numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. 117 million Number of households across the nation –... Read more →
Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills, about 663,000 in the United States and about 1,700 in Canada, are being recalled due to possible burn hazards to consumers. Manufactured in China by Lucas Innovation Inc. and imported by L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C., the grill’s burners can deteriorate... Read more →
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best consumer experience: Customer service at one Verizon Wireless store Although I’m satisfied with the cell phone I bought several years ago,... Read more →
One of my favorite Thanksgiving memories is recalling the times my family traveled to Cashmere, Wash., to celebrate with my great-aunt Mable Kenyon and my aunts and uncles. The food was fantastic. Wonderful turkey and trimmings, homemade bread, and pies of all kinds. We’d load up our 1938 Chevrolet and... Read more →