Charlie’s Favorite Things Archives

Today’s Lead Safe Mama Amazon affiliate link: Charlie’s favorite hat!

May 14, 2023May 15, 2023

My youngest son’s favorite (Lead-free) hat (Made-in-USA) af-link: https://amzn.to/3W5NSiQ. I am sharing this with you as today’s Lead Safe Mama, LLC Amazon Affiliate link. Your clicks on our affiliate links help us raise money for supporting the work we do (independent consumer goods testing and childhood Lead poisoning prevention advocacy work) — EVEN IF you DON’T PURCHASE…

Charlie Rubin (age 14) “Fashion Influencer” — written in response to folks asking me about my son Charlie’s clothes

May 6, 2023September 24, 2023

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-Federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead-poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used by…

Impacts of Lead Poisoning: Charlie (who turned 14 in July) just read his very first CHAPTER BOOK this week!

August 25, 2022December 6, 2022

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August 25, 2022 – Thursday On Tuesday we arrived in Belfast, Maine. I sent the kids off to explore the town while I had a meeting (about possibly buying a 3-screen movie theater to start a center for the arts – with a focus on environmental issues – including a film festival!) In his “walkabout” Charlie found…

Kikkerland Egg Bouncy Ball – rubber ball shaped like an egg (one of my youngest son’s favorite toys!) Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!

July 19, 2022December 11, 2022

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July 19, 2022 – Tuesday We bought this at a local deli (Flying Elephants) in their gift section. My son absolutely loves this both as a bouncy “ball’ and as a gag. Every time you throw it it bounces off in a different direction (because it is not round) and it really looks and feels…

Another birthday present for Charlie this year – this one was a BIG HIT! Ms. Marvel Comics!

July 10, 2022July 21, 2022

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July 10, 2022 – Sunday Learning to read at 14 years old Best outcome of a birthday present ever: We were out running errands yesterday and Charlie asked: “Mom, can I stay in the car and read?” YAY! Most amazing words ever! [He will be 14 this week and is just learning to really read…

My son Charlie’s “big splurge” present for his 14th birthday this year (July of 2022)…

July 5, 2022December 11, 2022

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Tuesday – July 5, 2022 This (the dictionary pictured) is Charlie’s big splurge birthday present this year (for his 14th birthday). He was SO excited to get this in the mail today (aflink: https://amzn.to/3P3KAYv) He loves words, vocabulary, word games, and is excited to become a better speller. He also has communicated that he 100%…

Charlie and the Cotton Candy Machine: an unexpected form of therapy, education, and socialization!

March 10, 2022December 11, 2022

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Published: March 10, 2022 – Thursday I’m going to start this post with all of the things we bought to create this opportunity for Charlie, and I will follow up with the “story” about how this seemingly small (and unlikely) thing has made a huge difference in Charlie’s life! Here’s everything you need to buy…

Another favorite “toy” of my 13 year-old-son — Archie McPhee 11761 Accoutrements Yodeling Pickle: Lead-Free, Cadmium-Free, Arsenic-Free

August 11, 2021September 21, 2023

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Here’s an 11-second video of this toy in action. For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara…

One of my kid’s favorite “toys,” Marvelbeads Orbeez Refill 38,000 beads 16 oz: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free!

August 10, 2021September 21, 2023

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…

All the things my family bought for my son Charlie’s 13th birthday next week! My BABY will be 13 July 15, 2021!

July 11, 2021June 25, 2024

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For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…

My son Charlie wanted me to make list of his favorite movies. I decided to write it here so I wouldn’t misplace the list!

December 17, 2020December 11, 2022

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What are YOUR kids’ favorite movies? Here are my son Charlie’s top pics! Charlie – Age 12-1/2 (2020) The Cat Returns Wolf Walkers Song of the Sea My Little Pony: Equestria Girls stand by for more! Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of my links I may receive…