Devices locate kids, parents find peace of mind

By BROOKE DONALD, Associated Press Writer Brooke Donald, Associated Press Writer
Sun Oct 4, 2:45 pm ET

SAN FRANCISCO – With a computer or cell phone and an electronic tracking device, you can locate a missing pet, follow the path of a stolen car, find a skier buried in an avalanche and rescue a hiker lost in the woods.

So what about a child snatched by a stranger? What technology tools exist to help parents keep track of their children? Do they really work?

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Product Review: Lappers

Breakfast in bed is a lot more practical and fun with the arrival of Lappers!

Invented by Columbus’ own, Ashley Hatcher, these ergonomically designed trays are made of a very durable plastic called melamine. They have with unique indentations for plates and glasses that are fitted with anti slip silicone mats. Dishes stay in place even when the trays are tilted and turned!

Lappers are completely dishwasher safe, nest into each other, and have large comfortable handles. Lappers are fun, but most of all they are functional.

These divine trays have been featured in Forbes Life, Rachael Ray’s FAVES, Georgia Trend, Atlanta Life’s Best New Gift, Southwest Georgia Living, Alabama Living, Good Morning America, HGTV’s I Want That! and more!

To purchase locally, visit River Road Pharmacy or the Sample Shoppe in the Landings on Airport Thruway. To order online, click here.

Play with Obama’s Air Force One

If your little ones love to yell “Obama!” whenever they see our 44th president on TV or magazine covers, now they can play with the President’s Air Force One from Craftsbury Kids.

This President Obama Air Force One Wood Plane is a limited edition Pennsylvanian hardwood toy made in the USA. The collectible is constructed to last a lifetime.

Cost: $18

FDA Recall List for Peanut Butter Products

The media is buzzing with news about the massive recall of peanut butter and peanut-containing products. To help consumers keep track, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has compiled a list of recalled items.

To access this list, click here!

You can search the list by:

• Brand Name (Example: Austin Quality Foods, Keebler)
• UPC Code (Example: 54807-59114)
• Product Description (Example: Crackers with Peanut Butter)
• Any combination of: brand name, description, UPC code

Note: This list includes human and pet food subject to recall in the United States since January 2009 related to peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. The information is current as of the date indicated.

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