Couple of important updates for you. First, ToysRUs is once again collecting used baby products and in return, giving you a discount on new items in their store. This is the second "Great Trade-In Event". Stores all around the country are collecting both recalled and just plain old old items. The store is trying to promote baby safety. In exchange, customers get at 25% off coupon for any new baby item in the store. The deal runs through February 20th. Here's more information: http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2255956

Also, there's a new recall. "The Princess and the Frog" children's pendants are being recalled. 55 thousand were sold exclusively at Walmart stores. The pendants contain cadmium. Cadmium is a carcinogen harmful to children's developing brains. The chemical has been found in high levels in some jewelry imported from from China..

Stefanie

Is the Valslide working? Here's the update...

Isn't this a neat idea? For parents who have two or more kids, sometimes you just don't need more clothes or accessories because you have them from the previous children. Personally, all I wanted were diapers! Colleen Jorgensen is a local artist who paints murals. She does amazing work in nurseries and kids' rooms too. She came up with the brilliant idea. You can start a registry for a mural! Your registry goes on Colleen's website. Your friends and family can buy their gifts there. The pictures are of one of Colleen's murals. And the home is in the Los Lagos area of Granite Bay. Lisa loved the house and took the pic just because! Anyway, you can go to www.muralmaker1.com for information.

Stefanie

I just read the most touching essay from one of my favorite blogs "The Mommy Files". Even with all the budget problems our schools are facing, there are so many reasons to love public schools. Look at this:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfmoms/index

I love that my son's kindergarten teacher still gives him hugs when he wants them but can be stern with him when necessary. I love the passion and patience my son's teachers have. They are angels for all they do. I love our close-knit school communty and that every parent is invested in their child's future and active on campus.

Feel free to share what you love.

Stefanie

What's for dinner? That nagging question -- that can be hard to answer. Sometimes I get tired of the same ol' recipes. So if you need help putting new and interesting dinners together, check out Raley's new  Meal Planner to help customers prepare meals for the week, plan ahead and save money on raleys.com.
You can even print out the meal planner, which includes a handy shopping list to take to the store with you. 
Some of this week’s menu items include:

• Tri Tip & Cheese Salad
• Italian Chicken Pasta Dinner
• Chicken Chile Verde

Here's the link:
http://www.raleys.com/brandtastic

I'm hoping this will help me jazz up my dinners.

-Lisa

I always love meeting our PBP members. One mom, Kristen Mazzei, emailed me a year ago to let me know her son Sean was born on the same day my Gracie was born. Now a year later she emailed to wish a happy birthday. She, her husband and little Sean decided to be members of our 9am studio audience. Look at how big little Sean is and how much hair he has. The year has gone by so quickly! Happy Birthday!

Stefanie

Have you downloaded the new CBS13 iPhone app?