Jan. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Kate, I just got done sending out a copy of your business letter & article to many of my own contacts in hopes that there will be strength in numbers responding to this issue. We have been blessed ourselves through your business and with your history kits, so this really saddens me! May God bless your dear family with grace & wisdom...He is able! Love, Krista for the Nissleys

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Jan. 12, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Pip

I really admire your unswerving faith. Indeed, God is the master puzzle-piecer, and one of these days we will be able to step back and stare in amazement at the puzzle of our lives as He puts it together. We are all like characters in a book, and if we let God hold the pen, we will be able to read the story of our lives as written by Him, and it will have a happy ending. May God bless you, and may He make His light to shine in your darkest times! ~PIP~

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Jan. 12, 2009 - Contact CPSC

Posted by Anonymous

http://www.zrecommends.com/detail/cpsc-formally-calls-for-comments-on-new-cpsia-testing-rules Here's a blog that details how we can contact the CPSC. I don't have a home based business, so I'm not sure how strong my voice will be heard, but it might be something that you could do. Thanks!

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Jan. 12, 2009 - Creation Sensation Kits

Posted by Anonymous

Kate, I am so sorry to hear your decision concerning your kits although I am not surprised by it. We are really struggling about what to do with our own kits. I know you understand what we are going through, maybe better than anyone else. These are our sole source of income and we have invested so much of our lives into their development. I just wanted you to know that we have been praying for your family as well as other homeschool businesses as we have petitioned God to intervene and save us all from this poor piece of legislation. With empathy, Carla Hardwick Creation Sensation

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Jan. 12, 2009 - Noah!!

Posted by Ruby from Ky

I am so happy to hear that Noah is feeling so much better! I am also glad that Mary Faith is feeling better, too. Love, Ruby

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Jan. 13, 2009 - CPSIA clarification

Posted by Anonymous

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html I am so sorry to hear that you need to possibly close your business because of this new law. I wanted to let you know about the clarification that relates to selling used books and clothing since you mentioned it in your article. ~praying for you, Noah and the whole family, Guinever

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Jan. 13, 2009 - CPSIA

Posted by Kitty

I have been following your blog for a while, and wanted you to know to take heart!! The new law has received so much bad publicity that they are working to make small business owners exempt, or at least have a form for them to have their products exempt. I sew and sell cloth diapers here in SC, and have just started my business. My cousin is a lobbyist in DC and has taken up our cause. Hopefully it will help :)

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Jan. 13, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Guinever, that link pertains to USED items from resellers, not new items from retailers. Kate will indeed be required to test her items to continue selling unless the lawmakers get their heads of of their butts and realize that this law is punishing American small businesses over the failure of Chinese companies to comply with the pre-existing lead paint ban.

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Jan. 13, 2009 - cpsia

Posted by Anonymous

Dear anonymous, I know that the link pertains to used items. I said as much when I posted the link. Kate mentioned sellers of used items in her article and it was somewhat apparent to me that perhaps she hadn't read the clarification yet. I wasn't posting the link because it pertained to Kate's history kits which are new items. ~blessings, Guinever still praying for Noah and praying that CPSIA would be amended or repealed.

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Jan. 15, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I know this will be bad and I ache and hurt for all of my homeschool friends that have businesses. No one is bringing up another issue. I was a Nest Family Vendor for 7 years. I became really good friends with all of the vendors. The conventions are dependent on the vendors to open the centers and have speakers, etc. No vendors, no convention! Well, this CPSIA law will put out majority if not all Homeschool businesses and small businesses alike. This will all but put an end to your conventions too. Praying for you guys. We miss you guys.

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Jan. 16, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Kate, I don't know if this will help you at all, but thanks to Amy from the list, she posted an update on a meeting on the CPSIA issue. Here it is: http://cpsia-central.ning.com/profiles/blogs/report-on-todays-cpsia

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Jan. 20, 2009 - PTL

Posted by Michelle122161

I am PTL on Mary Faith & Noah doing so well. Prayers to your family about the outcome of the CPSIA. I have given you an award at my blog. Your touching the lives of many people & many are praying. Blessings, Michelle@JourneyHome

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Jan. 21, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Rachel R.

:( I'm so sorry - for you AND for us!

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Jan. 22, 2009 - cpsia

Posted by Sheila

Kate, have you checked out HSLDA's statement about how the CPSIA will/won't affect curriculum vendors? Check it out at http://www.hslda.org/docs/news/20091130.asp here is a tiny excerpt: How does the new law affect homeschoolers who sell used textbooks and other educational materials to other individuals, including those who sell through the online HSLDA Curriculum Market? How does it affect vendors at homeschool conventions? These transactions are subject to the restrictions of the federal law under CPSIA. However, it is likely that most of these materials contain no lead or phthalates, are not banned hazardous materials, and have not been recalled by the manufacturer. And sellers are not required to test or certify any of these products, new or used. That’s the responsibility of manufacturers and importers. Sellers are simply prohibited from knowingly selling products that fail to meet federal standards. Hope this might be helpful! Blessings to you and your family Sheila Tulsa, OK PS- we love your kits and plan to use more, hope we are able!

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Jan. 27, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Robin

I am assuming that no news, is good news. Praying for you today.

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