In response to Nicki Minaj's offer to help with tuition for straight A students!...
Dear Nicki (and anyone else who might be interested!),
My son is 14 years old and is getting straight A's in college. Yup, you heard that right! [His current GPA is 3.83.]
He started college last quarter ...
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The first 10 “1 in 3” necklaces for sale on Ebay!
In response to so many of my friends suggesting I sell the "1 in 3" necklaces that my husband made for me... suggestions to do this both so others can have one and also as a way to help raise funds for my advocacy work... I bought the components to make ten of these necklaces in sterling silver and ...
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My necklace post from May 6, 2012!
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One in three children (people under the age of 18) in America today have had an unsafe level of lead* in their blood in their lifetime.
That is approximately 22,000,000 children.
*Specifically approximately ...
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Every Spring the City of Portland, Oregon water bill includes a warning notice about Lead in the water (a notice that no one ever seems to read.)
Published May 5, 2017
Updated: February 28, 2022
[Scroll to bottom for the Rubin Family current [February 2022] water bill.]
Below are FOUR of my actual water bills from the City of Portland (colors and circles and arrows added by me for emphasis!). The first one is from when I originally ...
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LeadCheck Swabs, My Amazon Affiliate Link
IF you are going to buy LeadCheck Swabs anyway (and I highly recommend them!, don't believe the industry folks that tell you they are not effective... they are just trying to take the power to test out of the hands of the consumer!), please consider using this link, which is my Amazon Affiliate ...
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My “Question” for Tonight… KATU #PPSBOND Meeting
I'm writing this out as a bit of a script for myself, but also - in case I completely bumble things in front of the camera - so folks can know what I MEANT to say!
If you would like to support my advocacy work here's the link to my GoFundMe. Thank you!
My "Question" for the PPS ...
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Vintage Lenox Charleston Pattern China Teacup: 85,000 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]
Vintage Lenox Charleston Pattern China Teacup: 85,000 ppm Lead.
Most people assume that vintage china like this (made by a well known, "reputable" brand name) is safe to eat off of. This is simply not true. Most vintage Lenox china I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead. [Some ...
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Vintage Noritake Rosedawn China Saucer (Made in Japan): 933 ppm Lead
Noritake China Saucer: 933 ppm lead (+/- 86 ppm), ND (non-detect) for Hg (mercury), As (arsenic0 & Cd (cadmium)! Most vintage Noritake china I have tested has been positive for high levels of lead.
Tamara's Grade: "F"
"F" = I would not want to use it in my home, I would (politely) ...
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Vintage Milk Glass Saucer
Vintage Milk Glass Saucer with Gold Rim: 648 ppm lead (+/- 43 ppm), 9 ppm Cadmium (+/- 6 ppm). Read about #CadmiumConcerns here.
Tamara's Grade: "D"
"D" = I would not want to use it in my home, I would prefer not to eat food that you served on it in your home. If you offered me something to eat ...
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Vintage Clear Ball Brand Canning Jar: 46 ppm Lead + Cadmium. Please read this post for more information!
Here's another one (I probably have about a dozen or more posts up for Ball jars right now, please check them all out!)
Related: To see more clear glass items I have tested, click here.
When tested with an XRF instrument this vintage clear Ball jar with glass lid was positive for 46 ppm Lead, ...
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Pier 1 Plate With Stars
Small Pier 1 Decorative Saucer with Stars: 85 ppm lead (+/- 15 ppm). [The stars were positive for 3,615 ppm gold!]
Tamara's Grade: "C"
"C" = I would not want to use it in my home. If you offered me something to eat on this when I am visiting you, I would be fine with that. It is ...
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1972 Handmade Christmas Mug / Teacup: 90,900 ppm Lead + 9,617 ppm Cadmium Too! [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]
Vintage Handmade Christmas Mug from 1972:
90,900 ppm Lead (Pb).
9,617 ppm Cadmium (Cd).
Read about #CadmiumConcerns here.
For Context: the amount of lead that is considered toxic in a newly manufactured item intended for children is anything 90 ppm or higher in the paint, glaze or ...
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Blue Ball brand canning jar: 53 ppm Lead + 13 ppm Cadmium (safe by all standards.) I avoid the tinted jars.
When tested with an XRF instrument (for a 31 second test - as noted in the photo above) this blue-tinted Ball brand canning jar had the following readings:
Lead (Pb): 53 +/- 13 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 13 +/- 6 ppm
You can read more about #CadmiumConcerns here.
Tamara's Grade: "C"
C = I ...
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Blue Glass Pyrex Custard Dish
Blue Glass Pyrex Custard Dish: Lead-Free! ("Non-Detect for Lead!")
Tamara's Grade: "A+"
An A+ means I would definitely have these and use these in my home. (In fact, I have the same exact ones in clear glass!)
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