In response to growing concerns about toxic levels of lead in paint and metal on children’s toys, Oxford Instruments has developed a hand held electronic lead detector, a veritable rock boulder on the tracks of the Chinese Poison Train.
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Meet The X-MET3000TXR+ Handheld Lead Detector
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Lyn's 2-Person Budget Spreadsheet
Reader Lyn sent us a budget system he drafted that has worked well for his household, as well as friends and family.
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Thomas And Friends Railroading Parents On Shipping Charges For Recalled Toys
The maker of Thomas the Tank Engines recalled for lead poisoning promised to send a replacement toy and refund parents the full cost of shipping back the recalled toys, but several parents are angry after receiving less-than-full reimbursement checks.
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How To Detect Lead Poisoning
Amidst the lead paint recalls, parents are turning to home-based lead test kits to protect their children and families from lead poisoning.
Should Allowance Be Tied To Chores?
According to this Kiplinger column, 40% of parents say they don’t link their kids’ allowances to the chores they do.