NEWSLETTERS Receive the latest local updates in your inbox The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reissued a recall for 2.2 million bean bag chairs after low consumer response to the original Ace Bayou recall in August 2014. A 13-year-old boy from McKinney, Texas, and a 3-year-old girl from Lexington, Kentucky, were found dead inside the chairs after they suffocated from a lack of air and inhaled the chair's foam beads. Their deaths prompted the initial recall. Bean Bag Chairs Recalled After McKinney Boy Dies "CPSC is extremely concerned that these recalled bean bag chairs are continuing to be used by children," the agency said in a statement. "The foam beads inside the chairs are serious suffocation and choking hazards for children." In another incident, a 6-year-old boy opened the bean bag and reportedly swallowed some of the foam beads and had others in his nose and mouth according to the CPSC. Fear Sets in For Migrants Amid Signing of SB 4 They cost between $30 and $100 and were sold before July 2013.

They come in all different colors, shapes, fabrics and sizes. Plano Neighbors Frustrated With New Music Venue Owners of the bean bag chairs should check if the zippers open and take them away from children if they do, the CPSC said. Ace Bayou, which is based in New Orleans, is offering customers a free repair kit that will stop the zippers from opening. Pizza Delivery Driver Shoots, Kills Would-be Robber: Police strong CPSC Ace Bayou Recall Information | Free Ace Bayou Safety KitDonate Or DIY: Make A Beanbag Chair From Old Tee Shirts Like many of you, the warmer weather has prompted me to do some weeding – outside and in. My storage area for clothes is minimal. As a result the closet and drawers can be my best friend (can’t buy much or they overflow), or my worst enemy (keeping organized can be challenging). I’m currently in the “evaluating” phase of deciding what to keep and what to donate away. I have no trouble passing on most of my old clothes that I don’t wear anymore.

But, I have a pile of tee shirts that are lovingly worn and I feel sentimental about a few. They take up precious space. The tees were going to be sent off to the secondhand shop until I saw the DIY beanbag chair over on the CRAFT site. Here is Heloise’s way to conquer clothes clutter: “Hold your own once-a-year fashion show. Empty the closet, then try on each garment in front of a full-length mirror. With what outfits and on what occasions will you wear it? Does it need mending? Will you ever be able to get out that ink stain? Separate pieces into four piles: keep, mend, donate, throw away. Follow the same steps for shoes. Now you can start organizing the keepers, eking out extra space with over-the-door storage and hanging shelves.” Mmm, maybe not throw away. How about donate and upcycle? Tips for Donating Clothes 1. Make sure your old clothes are wearable. If your clothes smell (perfume is often the offender), consider putting a fragrant tea bag next to the items to infuse them with a fresh smell.

Jasmine, mint, and vanilla scented teas work well. 2. Choose a local charity or resale shop with a mission you believe in. 3. Donate at the beginning of a season. That is when they are looking for seasonal donations. Most secondhand shops and charity spaces don’t have lots of storage. Make a Beanbag Chair From Upcycled Old Tee Shirtsikea high chair 6 months I love the casual, comfortable style of poufs and beanbag chairs. chair and a half twin bedWhen I saw this upcycled project, I just knew that I’d saved those tee shirts from the rag bin for a purpose – to make a comfy beanbag-style pillow chair.beach chair for disabledRecycle denim from old jeans into a cover for a beanbag chair.patio chair pads canada

Beanbag chairs may seem a juvenile item for a bedroom or living room, but the comfortable bags are durable, easy to move and mold to fit your body. Best of all, the chairs are easy to create and provide a perfect opportunity for you to recycle materials. Using supplies that would otherwise end up in the trash means the do-it-yourself chair is eco-friendly and easy on your budget.baby rocking chair au Trace two large circles, each one 4-feet wide, on sturdy material. best quality folding camp chairUse an old blanket or quilt or stitch together scrap fabric to create each circle. egg hanging chair gardenCut the circles from the material.loose chair covers prices

Place the first circle on the table with the decorative side facing up. Place the second circle on top of the first circle, with the decorative side facing down. Measure 1 inch in from the edge of the circle and mark the point. Slide a sewing pin into the point horizontally, so that the top of the pin points out from the circle. fold away chair bedKeep placing pins every 3 inches around the circle to mark the 1-inch hem. Thread any sewing machine with sturdy thread. Stitch the circles together around the hem mark, leaving a 10-inch open gap at the top. Thread a needle and sew by hand if no machine is available. Gather filler materials from around your home. Use old blankets, old clothes, leftover packing peanuts, stuffing from old quilts and foam from ripped cushions. Cut off any hard pieces, such as buttons. Slice the blankets and clothes into long strips that you can wad up into filler. Turn the beanbag cover inside out so that the decorative sides of the fabric show.