Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall

Children's Giraffe Blanket Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores

Name of Product: Giraffe Security Blankets

Units: About 44,000

Importer: Rashti & Rashti, of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The balls on top of the giraffe's horns can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves the pink "I Love You" security blanket with a giraffe plush head. The blanket measures about 14 inches wide by 14 inches in length. "I Love You" is embroidered on the blanket. Style number Y22230H and "Just One Year a division of Carter's" are sewn into a label on the blanket.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores from January 2009 through August 2009 for about $9.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled blankets away from children and contact Rashti & Rashti for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rashti & Rashti toll-free at (888) 594-3730 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.rashtiandrashti.com/

Huge Children's Medicine Recall

Product Recall:

Just in case you haven't heard yet

There is a recall on more than 40+ over the counter Children's medications including Infant Tylenol, Children's Tylenol, Infant Motrin, Children's Motrin, Children's Zyrtec and Children's Benadryl.

So far there have been no injuries linked to these medications that may contain more active ingredients than listed on bottle.  Please stop using the medicine immediately and dispose of it.

If you would like a refund or coupon towards future purchases, please click here to fill out the Refund/Product Coupon Request form.  You will need the NDC# and LOT# on the bottle.

FREE Burritos TONIGHT at Moe's Southwest Grill

FREE Burritos Tonight  from 5pm - 9pm

FREE Carvel Ice Cream

FREE Carvel Icecream ALL DAY TODAY
 Thursday, April 29th

Carvel is having their Spring Celebration ALL DAY today.  As a thank you to their customers, they are offering FREE 3.5 oz cups of their new and delicious Low Fat Ice Cream. Below are store locations in our area. Please call to confirm they are participating in the celebration.

9715 Fairfax Blvd             3322 Wilson Blvd               816 Muddy Branch Rd

Fairfax, VA                      Arlington, VA                    Gaithersburg, MD  703.938.8003                   603.248.3226                    301.527.6061

8310-C Annapolis RD          

New Carrollton, MD 20784

301.577.7470 

Celebrate Mama! on Saturday, May 1st

Don't miss Celebrate Mama! this Saturday, May 1st

A FREE family event with great entertainment, lots of give-aways and vendors for mamas of all ages and stages. Click here to see a list of the wonderful vendors that will be in attendance.  The weather will be beautiful, so come on out and have some fun. 

Giggles will have a booth there, so please stop by and say hello.  We look forward to meeting you.  See you on Saturday.

TONIGHT: Baskin Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night

TONIGHT is 31 CENT Scoop Night at ALL Baskin Robbins Locations 

Sorry for the late notice on this, but Baskin Robbins will have 31 cent Scoop Night tonight Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 5pm - 10pm at ALL locations.  This event is to help honor America's firefighters.  The Baskin Robbins Community Foundation will donate $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.  Some locations will have fire trucks for the kids. Also, there will be a 3 scoop minimum per person. 

I know that you might not be in an icecream mood due to the chilly weather, but please try and support if possible for this wonderful foundation.

Mommy & Me and Daddies Too!! Rockville Town Square Kickoff Event

Come Join Us at the Mommy & Me and Daddies Too!! kickoff event tomorrow at

 Rockville Town Square 

Tuesday, April 20th from 10am - 12pm

Enter to Win Movie Screening Passes

ENTER TO WIN

 

GIGGLES ON THE GO! has FREE Movie Screening passes to Furry Vengeance starring Brendan Fraser on Saturday, April 24 at 10:30am - Regal Majestic 20. For passes, please Enter to Win by clicking here. Passes will be mailed directly to you. This movie is rated PG-13. To view the trailer click here.

If you receive passes, please arrive at least 45 minutes early as seating is on a first come, first served basis and not guaranteed.

Movie will be in theatres on Friday, April 30th.

Ben & Jerry's $1 Scoops of Icecream

3 Scoops for $3 Everyday for 3 Hours

4pm - 7pm

Old Post Office       Georgetown         Dulles Town Center      Silver Spring  202.842.5882          202.965.2222         703.406.1404          301.589.8224 

Old Town Alexandria     Dupont Circle     Union Station     National Harbor

703.684.8866                202.785.4882      202.842.2887      301.686.0199

Washington DC Family Events: Weekend of April 17 &18

Fresh Family Expo
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Dulles Expo Center
12pm - 7pm
Cost: $15. Children under 10 are FREE
This event is presented by 94.7 Fresh FM. Enjoy a performance from Grammy-nominated and American Idol Winner, Jordin Sparks! Meet the stars of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Caroline and Jacqueline! Enjoy healthy cooking demonstrations from former Top Chef Contestant, Mike Isabella and Hell's Kitchen Winner, Chef Rock Harper!

Bark in the Park Dog Festival
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, Gaithersburg
12pm - 3pm
Cost: $10 for all dogs
This event will include a dog obstacle course, a bone hunt and a costume parade and contest.

Bethesda Literary Festival
Friday, April 16 - 18, 2010
Downtown Bethesda
Saturday - 10am - 10pm
Sunday - 11am - 3pm
This event will feature novelists, journalists, children's events, a Night of Improv and more! All events are held at various locations throughout downtown Bethesda.

Farm Baby Day
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon
10am - 3pm
Cost: FREE
Come to Kidwell Farm to greet the new farm babies.

Delivering Hope Family Day
Saturay, April 17, 2010
National Postal Museum
11am  - 2:00PM
Cost: FREE

Earth Day Family Day: Can You Dig it?
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Arlington Arts Center
1pm - 4pm
Cost: FREE

YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Various Locations
Cost: FREE
Put Play in your day. The nation’s largest health day for children and families, YMCA Healthy Kids Day offers families a chance to play together and learn more about ways that can increase wellness and healthier living. 

Family Day: Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Smithsonian American Art Museum
11:30am - 3pm
Cost: FREE
Celebrate Earth Day in conjunction with the opening of the Running Fence exhibition with live performances and interactive storytelling.  Have fun making eco-friendly woven placemats, fabric colleges, decorating tote bags and even helping to make a community.

Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Brookside Gardens, Wheaton
8am - 4pm
Cost: FREE
This is an all-day festival will kick-off with a bird walk around the gardens. Participate in the Earth Day Network's Global Day of Service through a volunteer planting project in our 40th Anniversary Grove. Enjoy interactive children's activities and our educational exhibit fair.