Front Porch Ponderings

It looks like others are watching for this as well and I'm glad because we need to watch out for one another. I just got this info from a lady on this email list updating me so I thought I would pass it on to you. The CPSC issued this press release on January 8, 2009. Thrift stores/consignment shops, yard sales, etc., will not have to be in compliance with this new law. Please read it for yourself: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html

Dear Friends and Family, I don't know about all of you but I'm a thrift store junkie. I hardly ever buy anything (especially my children's clothing) full price. I just can not afford it with 3 under the age of 4. They just grow too fast for me to shell out $25 on a shirt or skirt when I can go to the thrift store and buy about 3 shirts and 3 skirts for UNDER $25. This email affects me and may also affect you if you shop at second hand/thrift stores. February 10, 2009 (just a little over a month away) second hand stores (and us personally at yard sales or on ebay/craigslist, etc.) will no longer be allowed to sell toys and clothes for children under 12. It is even being read by some that we won't even be allowed to give this stuff away. This goes for clothes, toys, cribs, car seats, anything baby related, books for children, homeschool books, etc. Does this have your interest? It sure has mine. Just in the past couple of days I have been bombarded with different ...