God bless our troops and their families

Our military and their families deserve our appreciation and gratitude on this Memorial Day.

Blacksmith Brands, USDA recalls four PediaCare children's products

Blacksmith Brands, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is recalling all lots of four children's products in the PediaCare line. These products are sold exclusively in the United States. These products were manufactured for Blacksmith Brands by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., (a Johnson & Johnson Company) at McNeil's Fort Washington, PA plant.

The four PediaCare items involved in the recall are:

1. PediaCare Multi-Symptom Cold 4oz. UPC # 3 0045-0556-05 9

2. PediaCare Long Acting Cough 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0465-04 7

3. PediaCare Decongestant 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0554-04 8

4. PediaCare Allergy and Cold 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0552-04 4

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Barbara's Beat is getting a new look

Since my brother-in-law Kenny was murdered in March, and my brother Chester almost died in April, life has slowly been trying to get back to a place we can call normal. Although, we will not stop fighting for justice for Kenny.

While everything was going on I missed my first blogoversary. So I'm making up for it by getting a complete new look, and hopefully a new start. I hope you like the new look, which will be revealed in a day or so. In the meantime, I will have some construction taking place.

Thanks for hanging in there with me. I look forward to a great future.

Nautica Faces of Father’s Day Contest

Upload your favorite Father/Son or Father/Daughter photo and describe your entry for a chance to win a professional family portrait up to the value of $3,500 and a $1,500 Nautica wardrobe.

Buy your favorite gift cards cheap, sell unwanted gift cards for 90% cash back

Do you have gift cards that you don't want? Do you need some gift cards?

Get up to 30% off your favorite gift cards and 90% cash back on unwanted gift cards at CardPool. The site offers free shipping and a 100-day purchase guarantee.

Win a vacation following clues in the Frosty Summer Vacation Sweepstakes

Frosty is taking a summer vacation. To see where Frosty goes, go to Facebook.com/frosty and follow the clues for your choice to win Wendy's gift cards.

Find all the stamps and you could win your own vacation to Hawaii or Alaska.

Enter to win a GE freezer at 8 blogs

My freezer just broke and I lost everything in it, so I was pleased to see this giveaway.

You can enter “Stock Up On Nestle Ice Cream At Sam’s” giveaways for a chance to win a GE® 13.7 Cubic Foot Frost-Free Upright Freezer valued at $530.

Children can create a Father's Day book through May 27 and save 20%

Promo Code: create10

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Fellow blogger Brandy, of Not So Average Mama, needs helps

Brandy, of Not So Average Mama, was told last Friday night that she had a mass the size of a volley ball on her left ovary that is probably Ovarian Cancer. She has no insurance and was turned away from by doctors and hospitals even though she was in need of emergency surgery.

Target recalls storage trunks due to strangulation hazard to kids

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target issued a recall of woven storage trunks sold at the store.

Win $500 for your favorite animal shelter‏

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How has adopting a rescue pet changed your lives? Tell your story for a chance to win a years supply of pet food for your pet, and $500 worth of pet food for your favorite shelter.

Haagen-Dazs celebrates it's 50th birthday with free ice cream May 18

Baby Tylenol, Motrin, others recalled

Recalled meds

Free First Hug® safety blankets

I Love Reese's Day is May 18

Happy 3rd birthday Kristen, we love you

We know you had a great time at the beach. We can't wait to hear all about it. I want to see some pictures. But most of all, I need a big hug. We missed you all so much.

Now it's time for a party. I hope you are ready for a special cake, ice cream, candy, a pinata and presents. I know I am.

Certify your wildlife garden

You can join thousands of wildlife enthusiasts countrywide who have been recognized for creating havens for neighborhood wildlife in their own yards. Many people have provided the essential elements for healthy and sustainable wildlife habitats and earned the distinction of being part of National Wildlife Federation's Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program.

Borders Summer Reading Program

Borders has introduced a Summer Reading Double-Dog Dare Program for kids ages 12 and under. If they read any 10 books, they will receive a FREE book from the list below. Print the form, fill it out and take it to your local Border's to redeem your FREE book.

ArtsCow offers mousepad for $2.99

Countrywide, as scholars are hard at work preparing for the final exams, ArtsCow is releasing a promotion ideally suited for those academics as a commencement gift. Remind the graduates, you’re there to support them in times of need.

Plaster a customizable photo mousepad with your shared moments and personalize it to your standards. Priced at $2.99 each, free shipping is included.

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Sharing "Babies" at a Twitter Party

Babies, premiered May 7. BABIES simultaneously follows four babies from around the world—from birth to first steps—joyfully capturing on film the earliest stages of the journey of humanity that are at once unique, yet universal to us all.

Learn more about BABIES, visit the official site.

Also, visit Kodak.

Join a Twitter Party on May 12, 6 to 8 pm. ET, use Hashtag #kodak.

Great prizes include a grand prize Kodak 580 Easyshare Digital Camera and 3 medium sized Kodak photo books. Go to Mom Bloggers Club for more info about the party and to RSVP.

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Happy Mother's Day prayer

I said a Mother's Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime of your tender hearted love.

I thanked God for the caring you've shown me through the years, for the closeness we've enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears.

And so, I thank you from the heart for all you've done for me and I bless the Lord for giving me the best mother there could be.

Happy Mother's Day!