Red dye (also known as FD&C Red 40) has been in the news over the years as researchers explore a possible link between food coloring and hyperactivity in children. While the FDA reviews research data to determine whether there is a link, the jury is still, decidedly, out. Food dye manufacturers are predictably pushing back against possible government bans [...]

  I mentioned recently on my Facebook page that I have a kitchen cupboard full of cereal, all of which I purchased for less than $2 per box. Cereal is something that we go through quickly in our house. It’s also something that I hate to buy, because full-price cereal can really strike a blow [...]

The Children’s Place had an excellent sale recently, so I took advantage of the opportunity to outfit Mr. Boy for the warmer months. The Children’s Place is one of my favorite sources for inexpensive, but high quality clothing–they consistently give me the biggest bang for my buck. Although their regular prices can be steep, they [...]

Mondays are always pretty crazy around here, and today was no exception. We are running low on groceries, and I wasn’t able to get to the store to buy anything for dinner. I spotted a can of black beans in the cupboard and brainstormed a meal based on other ingredients I had on hand. I call it [...]

I have been thoroughly enjoying the sewing machine I received for Christmas, and have undertaken a number of projects for Mr. Boy’s new playroom (more on that in the future). I thought I’d share one of my sewing triumphs that I whipped together last night. I made a fitted vinyl tablecloth for our child-size table that we [...]