Rubin Boys

I couldn’t be more proud of my children — especially with all our family has been through. Here’s a link to their performance on American Idol (February 2024).

I couldn’t be more proud of my children — especially with all our family has been through. Here’s a link to their performance on American Idol (February 2024).

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  In the news (a great little story on the Berklee website) February 29, 2024 Hello! If you follow my work at all, you know that my kids were on American Idol this week! After the episode aired they were mentioned in so many news sources, I can’t even keep track. The image directly above…

My son A.J. (my 21 year old) is performing with his Jazz band tomorrow (October 22, 2023) at Boston’s City Winery!

My son A.J. (my 21 year old) is performing with his Jazz band tomorrow (October 22, 2023) at Boston’s City Winery!

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Saturday – October 21, 2023 Hello (again) Boston Area Peeps! In addition to my son A.J.’s event next weekend (hope to see you there! Link here), he is also performing tomorrow (Sunday – October 22, 2023) at the City Winery in Boston and there are still plenty of tickets left! If you are in (or…

To Boston Area Peeps: See you next Saturday? (10/28/2023)

To Boston Area Peeps: See you next Saturday? (10/28/2023)

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Saturday — October 21, 2023 Hello Boston Area Peeps! Please join me (#LeadSafeMama) at this event on Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Boston, Mass. My son’s band is playing and I will be there with my two youngest sons, too — so 3/4 of the @rubinbrothers will be In. The. House! Plus, mom too! It’s…

Charlie’s first day of…

Charlie’s first day of…

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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…

Are you in Portland, Oregon this week? Please join the Rubin Family on Saturday!

Are you in Portland, Oregon this week? Please join the Rubin Family on Saturday!

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a federal-award-winning independent advocate for consumer goods safety and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children, her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005. Since 2009 Tamara has been using XRF testing (a scientific method used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) to…

My Kids! Here’s a video of my eldest son… riding a unicycle… while singing & playing a full sized upright bass! [The dismount is everything!]

My Kids! Here’s a video of my eldest son… riding a unicycle… while singing & playing a full sized upright bass! [The dismount is everything!]

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Monday – August 22, 2022 Please watch the full short video from yesterday below (it’s hysterical!) and share it with your kids (and then share it with everyone you know!) While you are at it I would love it if you would also take a moment to follow my sons on Instagram and Facebook. Here…

July 2022: Daron Jackson did ANOTHER amazing set of family photos for us (3 years since we last had her photograph our family!)

July 2022: Daron Jackson did ANOTHER amazing set of family photos for us (3 years since we last had her photograph our family!)

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July 21, 2022 – Thursday My friend Daron did a photo family session for us (right after A.J. arrived home on July 6th!). The last time she did this was exactly 3 years ago this month (link), so we definitely needed an update! [I just realized Charlie is wearing the same shirt as the one…

My Boys Standing in “that spot in the kitchen” over the years. I am going to find all the years of this photo and share them here!

My Boys Standing in “that spot in the kitchen” over the years. I am going to find all the years of this photo and share them here!

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This post is more for my kids than for anyone else! 😉 December 2021! (missing A.J., with my husband standing in!) February 14, 2020 (Not in the kitchen! – Portland Art Museum Colescott Gala performance) December 26, 2019 (Also not in the kitchen – AJ had just performed in the PYP Christmas Concert) January 2018…

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!

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!

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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…

Our eldest son is graduating from Berklee College of Music today! Watch the video!

Our eldest son is graduating from Berklee College of Music today! Watch the video!

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  Here’s the video and links for the “virtual” graduation: Here’s the link to details about Berklee’s graduation commencement concert and ceremony. The pre-recorded commencement video (first video below) will be aired on May 8, 2020 on YouTube at 7:30 p.m. (East Coast Time). There are online events both Friday and Saturday. The virtual ceremony (when…

I could complain, but I really can’t complain. Some of the things I am grateful for in this time of CoViD-19.

I could complain, but I really can’t complain. Some of the things I am grateful for in this time of CoViD-19.

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First to acknowledge, there’s a lot that’s worthy of complaint: During this Zombie Apocalypse it seems like there is a lot to complain about — and even for an optimist like myself, there is. That said, there is so very much to be thankful for; our family feels like we are incredibly fortunate right now…

Now for some GOOD news! My baby got accepted to college! Here’s his acceptance letter, I am so excited for him!

Now for some GOOD news! My baby got accepted to college! Here’s his acceptance letter, I am so excited for him!

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Photo taken: February 14, 2020. A.J. Rubin on trumpet, Colescott Rubin on bass – at the Portland Art Museum’s opening gala for the retrospective exhibit of the artwork of Robert Colescott [my son Colescott’s grandfather!].  A.J. has been accepted to Berklee College of Music! March 30, 2020 – Monday Well… we’re all beside ourselves over here…

A Rubin Family update + a reminder about how the Lead Safe Mama website works (including the top 12 posts for today….)

A Rubin Family update + a reminder about how the Lead Safe Mama website works (including the top 12 posts for today….)

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Picture of me – with my four sons (Avi – 15, Charlie – 11, A.J. – 17 & Colescott – 23) on Valentine’s day. This picture was taken in the Portland Art Museum’s “green room” right before my two oldest boys performed at the opening gala for the retrospective exhibit of my eldest son’s grandfather’s work! Written:…

On the second night of Chanukah my true love gave to me… [2019 Rubin family report]

On the second night of Chanukah my true love gave to me… [2019 Rubin family report]

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Again – I am writing this (a post about what we received and gifted and what we did each night for Chanukah – as a family) more for me than for you (I’m thinking I’ll get a kick out of it in three or four years – when our life has recovered!), but hey if you want…

July 2019: Huge shout-out to Daron Jackson Photography for the new portraits she did for my family (& my website)!

July 2019: Huge shout-out to Daron Jackson Photography for the new portraits she did for my family (& my website)!

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Here’s my family portrait from 2009 —10 years ago! You may have noticed I have been using the same family portrait on website posts and in the news for a very long time! Why? Finances, for one (it’s not always possible to set aside $ for this sort of thing when feeding your family is…

The reason I do everything I do…my four sons.

The reason I do everything I do…my four sons.

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December 26, 2018 This is a picture of my four sons tonight. Left to right: Avi (13), A.J. (16), Colescott (22) and Charlie (10). A.J. (my 16 year-old – with the bow-tie) performed tonight with the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Wind Ensemble (P.Y.W.E.) at Portland’s “Symphony Hall” – known as “The Schnitz”. I’m so proud of…

On November 28, 2017, I was arrested for allegedly stealing health insurance for my Lead-poisoned children (and other true stories).

On November 28, 2017, I was arrested for allegedly stealing health insurance for my Lead-poisoned children (and other true stories).

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Original title: I was arrested for stealing health insurance for my disabled children. WHY should you care about this story? It is a (relatively brief) summary of the past 2+ years of legal drama around my advocacy work (for those who have been following the tale). It was written primarily for my 30,000 fans and followers as…

Friends have asked if they could get my boys something for the holidays…

Friends have asked if they could get my boys something for the holidays…

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December 9, 2017 Many friends have asked if they could get my boys something this holiday season. We have no resources right now (as a result of my mounting legal fees and the amount of time I have had to dedicate to these attacks over the past 18 months), so my response this year is…

Ask Tamara: My parents said they used these vintage items their whole life and I shouldn’t worry. “Your kids will be fine…”

Ask Tamara: My parents said they used these vintage items their whole life and I shouldn’t worry. “Your kids will be fine…”

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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,…