Straigh Talk August

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

 

King Arthur is famous for pulling the sword out of the stone and for his quest for the Holy Grail. Falling Down House is famous for it's lack of cell phone reception and I am famous for my quest for a cell phone company I like. C and I had T-mobile for 6 years and in that time we have spent approximately $9000 on service alone. Who knows how much we have spent on phones. Of course we had heard of those no contract companies but they seemed too good to be true and I was certain they'd have crappy phones and service.

 

After a few years C talked me into dropping T-Mobile and going over to Simple Mobile. Well, I was right they are too good to be true. My phone sucks! The service sucks, and half the time my calls get dropped. My phone is always in emergency mode and searching for Network.

 

I am done with them.

I have been looking around for something different. I thought I'd try Cricket.

 

I went into the Cricket store and after all their hoops to jump through I walked right out.

 

I was starting to give up when I decided to give Straight Talk a look-see... I started out with a few questions.

 

 

 everything you need

 

 

1. How much are plans? the unlimited plan is $45 a month and includes text, calls, picture messaging, and web!
2. Do they have crappy phones? Straight Talk only sells phones from reputable companies like Samsung and LG.
3. Can you afford the phones? Reconditioned phones start out at $10!
4. Can I keep my number? YES! Straight Talk will port over your cell number and even some house numbers.
5. Do you have to sign a contract or have a credit check? NO and NO!
6. Will I have coverage or will it be spotty? Straight Talk have a great nationwide network of coverage!
7. Are there fees for activation, reactivation or termination? NO!
8. What about International Calls? Yes, Straight Talk has plans that include International calls for low rates!

 everything you need

 

So if you think about it C and I could have spent only $6000 over the course of 6 years instead of $9000.

 

That's a savings of $3000!

Hook, line and sinker

Do you know what I would do with that amount of money if I had it right now? Well, I'd use it to pay off some bills and then I would quit and stay home with my kids!

 

 

 

If you don't believe me how great this company is then check out these videos made by customers just like you and me!

 

everything you you needhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvWv7J6ffEU&feature=related  

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Q7GWZY8nY  

 

 

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I hate Bunkbeds!

The kids and I stopped by Big's Furniture today to look at that sofa I've been drooling about. We got there and I was immediately excited by the great furniture and prices. It was awesome.


When we move into our new home the queen size bed in Goo's room will go into C's "ManCave".


 This leaves Goo without a bed. So on a whim I asked to look at kids beds. Goo finds this one.

I HATE bunk beds! I think they are dangerous for children and anyone that puts their kid in it is irresponsible! I realize that this statement will offend people but I don't care. They will realize that I am right the first time their child falls off the top bunk!

 I slept in the top bunk and I can tell you that my older sister Newt would get mad at me and kick the top bunk as hard as she could. It hurt but one day she kicked it so hard she lifted the bunk bed mattress and support up. They both went off balance and crashed down right on top of Newt. It broke her nose (she deserved it too!) and just goes to illustrate the very real dangers

A study in the journal Pediatrics has found that more than 35,000 children and young adults get hurt on bunk bed each year. Half of the injuries affect children under age 6 and they were related to falls having to do with the ladder or jumping off. Most injuries were cuts, scrapes, and bruises but 20% were fractures.

…most bunk bed–related injuries are associated with objects around the bed, by children playing in and around the bed, or by children jumping on and off the bed

Even worse, males are injured more often than females. There’s even “bunk bed fracture” caused by children jumping or falling with their feet/legs out-stretched.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends:

1. Guardrail gaps are <= 3.5 inches to prevent hanging and strangulation
2. Side rails are present on both sides
3. Mattress foundation is sturdy and secure
4. Mattress of correct size is used
5. Children younger than 6 years should not sleep in the upper bunk
6. Children should be discouraged from playing on bunk beds
7. Night lights should be used to prevent falls
8. Hazardous objects should be removed from around the bed
9. Bunk beds should not be placed too close to ceiling fans or other ceiling fixtures

I also found this statement from an Emergency Room doctor.

Bunk Bed ER DOC.



Bunk beds are commonly used in American households, yet to our knowledge, no studies have been done to determine if they are safe. We prospectively studied the incidence, epidemiology, and outcome of injuries related to bunk beds. We interviewed all patients with such injuries who presented to the emergency department between February 1987 and February 1988. A control group of children who use bunk beds but who came to the emergency department for another reason were also interviewed. There were 68 injured children and 54 controls during the 1-year study period. There were 47 injured children (70% of this group) and 26 control children (48% of this group) younger than 6 years, which is below the age recommended by the Consumer Product Safety Commission for bunk bed use. Carpeted floors were significantly more common in the control group, 67% (36 children) vs 42% (26 children). Injuries occurred most often when the child fell from the top bed (38 children [58%]), fell off the ladder (7 children [11%]), or fell off the bottom bed (8 children [12%]). Injuries occurred during sleep (19 children [29%]), getting in or out of the bunk bed (13 children [20%]), or playing in or near the beds (28 children [43%]). Of those injured while asleep, 13 of 19 children were younger than 6 years. Head injuries accounted for half the trauma (35 children [52%]), and extremities were involved in 16 patients [24%]. The most common injuries were lacerations (27 children [40%]) and contusions (19 children [28%]), but 8 children (12%) had concussions and 7 children (10%) had fractures. Six children (9%) required admission to the hospital. Head and face injuries were significantly more likely if the top bed had no side rails. These data suggest injuries could be prevented if side rails were mandatory for all top beds, young children were not permitted to sleep in bunk beds, and all children were encouraged not to use the beds for play.


So I ask you as a parent...  Why take the chance with your baby?????

Backyard Idea Totally Stolen from Mandy

There are all kinds of ideas floating through my head about our new backyard. Since one day the house we leased will be ours I’ve been looking around and when Mandy @ Small Fine Print suggested a backyard Splash Pad I must admit I had no idea what that was. I looked it up and now I want one!

 

 

Bigs Furniture

I need a new couch ours can't move with us because of the mold. This couch is on sale @ Big's for $295! Wow we can even afford that on a Ghetto Budget.

Check them out!Non-Ghetto Couch

It's a Doula's World

As I’ve mentioned a time or two on this blog I am now a trained Doula. I will be certified as soon as I complete the 3 births I need (with good reviews mind you). To this end I am offering a freebie!

 

On Facebook I have a page Hatchery Doula Services (a separate blog soon to follow). If you are in the Las Vegas/Henderson area and you are one of the first three people “LIKE” the Doula page you will receive free Doula care for your pending birth. This is a $550 value.

 

The package includes:

 

·       2-3 prenatal visits

·       24/7 support via text message

·       My presence at your birth (active labor up to an hour after birth)

·       Help initiating breastfeeding

·       1 -2 prenatal visits

·       Your Birth Story as told in the baby’s perspective.

 

So be the first to “Like” Hatchery Doula Services on Facebook and I’m all yours!