Breakfast just hasn’t been the same lately. Our favorite cereal (and snack food), Purely O’s, has had a recipe change for the worse. It used to be nearly sugar-free and actually taste like oats (think less sweet and organic version of Cheerios), something I felt good giving Dash and Zella.
Now there is TRIPLE the sugar, plus molasses, and corn in the new Purely O’s recipe. And they didn’t even bother to let their customers know.

There is much discourse in the blogosphere about this very cereal. Lots of angry former customers wondering what a good replacement is for their favorite cereal. What can they give their kids to snack on? What can diabetics and people with corn allergies eat now? Anyone… ideas?

I’m really irritated about it, honestly. I’ve registered our complaint with the company and I’m hoping for the best. Maybe they’ll go back to the old formula. Kind of like how New Coke slowly faded away….

Let them know how you feel here:

http://tinyurl.com/ych95ps

Or call: 1-800-624-4123 between (7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT, weekdays)

And lastly, join the facebook group: We Want the Old Purely O’s Back! Please Lose the Sugar, Cascadian Farm!

Question: Can you make my sandwich into a camel?

Answer: Hells yeah.

Out and about the other day and we found ourselves at this little playground in South Portland. Great place for kids with lots of good slides and swings and climbing things, and it even offers a little humor for those who can read.

Makes me wonder just how much they paid per character for that sign and therefore how much they could have saved by leaving out all those quote marks. Just sayin’.

Looking for a classic game for your child’s next birthday party? I think my shop has you covered.

Satisfies need for vintage/classic party game

Check

Entertains kids with animals and sharp pokey things

Check

Gives you and the other adults something snicker about

Super Check

Here it is, the Extra Large Donkey Party. You’re Welcome.

So you know I’ve got this great big house to decorate which includes a whole lot of big empty walls. I’m slowly getting up some old favorites (including a few vintage faves that were in my room as a kid- pics soon) but I’m feeling the need for some fresh ink. Imagine my delight upon discovering Feed Your Soul.

This free art program from the folks at Indiefixx is brilliant and totally free. Artists submit their designs for free download and printing by you all while promoting their art.

All you need is some nice paper and a frame. Done.

Which one is your fave?