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Change.org We made it!
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Craftsbury Kids commented on Rob Wilson's blog post 'Letter to the Editor - RealGreen (Green America)'

Nicely written letter!

June 12

Diane commented on Craftsbury Kids's blog post 'My letter to Dingell'

I appreciate your hard work and your talent for writing an effective, to the point letter. Thank you for including the labeling issue. That has had me loosing sleep at night. We have to keep working on being heard and you do it so well.

March 24

Craftsbury Kids commented on Craftsbury Kids's blog post 'My letter to Dingell'

Thanks Melanie. I hope so too!

March 21

Melanie Tommey commented on Craftsbury Kids's blog post 'My letter to Dingell'

Excellent letter! Very well said...let's hope they hear us!

March 17

Craftsbury Kids commented on Barbara MacCambridge's blog post 'I can't afford to test paints that have already been tested!'

I'm very interested in exemptions for certain paints and finishes. I'm devasted by the fact that I can't legally take on any new artists who use paint in their work. Cecilia craftsburykids.com

March 17

Craftsbury Kids added a blog post

My letter to Dingell

March 17

Craftsbury Kids commented on Craftsbury Kids's group 'Vermont'

Are any of you Vermont members planning to go to the CPSIA rally and open hearing in DC? If so would you be interested in car-pooling? In case you haven't heard, this event is being arranged by Rick Woldenberg and you can read more about it here- ht…

March 13

Craftsbury Kids added a discussion to the group Vermont

Interest in car-pooling to DC for hearing/rally?

March 13

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Craftsbury Kids

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I have been working with hand-crafters since 1994, offering toys, clothing, and other gifts for children. My company, Craftsbury Kids represents about 100 artists and small manufacturers through a retail website- craftsburykids.com, and wholesale- craftsburykids.com/wholesale. We produce a small line of soft toys as well. Nearly all of the products I offer are in danger of extinction due to the CPSIA.

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http://www.craftsburykids.com

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- I love to read, write, and research.
- I love art and design.
- I have four children, ages 15, 11, 6, and 2

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My letter to Dingell

Finally got my letter written-

March 17, 2009
Dear Congressman Dingell,

I want to express my gratitude for the letter you sent to Nancy Nord and Thomas Moore, and the important questions you ask regarding the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. As owner of a micro-business serving the children’s industry, I do not have the means to hire lobbyists, and having the support of lawmakers means so much. I have been working on the CPSIA issue for many months, and it encourages me to keep going… Continue

Posted on March 17, 2009 at 11:04am — 3 Comments

Raise your hand if you understand the dangers of lead and phthalates

Image: Pelham Library… Continue

Posted on February 20, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Easy Way to Get Component Testing Comments in to CPSC Before 1/30

Have you sent your comments regarding component testing to the CPSC yet? The American Apparel and Footwear Association has made it easy for you to submit this important information with pre-written text that can be sent directly to the CPSC with the click of a button. You can of course edit the text if you have the time. Visit this page today, before it's too late. http://capwiz.com/americanapparel/issues/alert/?alertid=12525486 Your comments could make a huge difference, saving the livelihood o… Continue

Posted on January 28, 2009 at 12:17pm —

CPSIA - Inform Democracy Now

You can also view this post here:
http://ceska.typepad.com/little_ida/2009/01/democracy-now-interest-in-book-censorship.html

I just learned that Amy Goodman will be speaking about her new book "Standing up to the Madness" (re individuals standing up to the government through grassroots movements and prevailing) through "The Big Read" at Essex High School, in Vermont on January 24.

I sent the following story idea through the Democracy Now website.
Does anyone have a direct Democracy Now connect… Continue

Posted on January 23, 2009 at 10:23am —

Two Important Things you can Do to Amend CPSIA

I received this from fellow small business owner Teri Tomizawa of http://www.giddygiddy.com and http://www.kukunest.com

There's currently a war going on between congress and CPSC which is causing INACTION.

Waxman and Rush created CPSIA and authorized CPSC to interpret it. After the very recent backlash from his constituents, Waxman responded by writing the letter to NORD (ATTACHED HERE) Please read it. It details the various recommendations that might save your business!

Still, CPSC (Nancy No… Continue

Posted on January 21, 2009 at 9:50pm — 6 Comments

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At 12:12pm on January 14, 2009, Angela Tucker said…: This is great-very effective!

At 11:41am on January 14, 2009, Donna said…: Hi, I love the booties and gun effect banner. I tweaked it a bit as to help inform others that this law has already passed and will soon begin, and made the banner a bit smaller too. I hope this was ok.

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Cost-effective CPSIA compliance

Hi there, I'm an independent toy developer and have gone through the process of CPSIA testing for my first production run on a series of blocks I've developed. The cost really broke the bank, and ate up most of my margin. I'm wondering if anyone out…

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WalMart at it Again...

Didn't they sit in on the drafting of the CPSIA? I just received this, from change.org: http://www.change.org/wakeupwalmart/actions/view/tell_walmart_to_get_dangerous_products_off_its_shelves

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Help Support the new CPSIA Documentary!

A CPSIA documentary is in the works. Since the mainstream media seems to think this is not worthy of their precious air time, this is another great way to get the word out and put our leaders on the "hot seat" to explain themselves. We know that the impact of this travesty is widespread. Now we just need to collect our pennies together and help support the documentary. We have over 700 members here. Imagine if everyone gave just $20....(that would be $14,000 and good chunk of the cost). Here is a quick way to make a donation.

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