Lets face it, the mornings are a blur for most of us and getting through them is hard enough but to have to stop and think what we are having for breakfast or if we are even having breakfast is not easy! More moms are working and the time just isn’t there. My oldest just started Kindergarten this month and our mornings have been pretty crazy now that she goes every single day. Breakfast has been quick and I’m guilty of letting them have breakfast bars most mornings. It’s quick and easy.
Juice is their choice of drink in the morning and I do know milk would be a much better way for them to start their days…. I’m working on that. Do you have that problem as well? Or are your kids already good milk drinkers? My husband drinks milk with every meal but the girls just don’t enjoy it.
Because of the lack of milk being consumed in the mornings, the national Milk Mustache “got milk?”® Campaign is launching a new initiative to throw the spotlight on breakfast – and to reinforce the importance of adding low fat or fat free milk to the morning meal.
Here are some tips from the Meal Makeover Moms for getting the school year off on the right foot and building a strong family:
- Think ahead: After dinner, have one child clear the table and help with dishes as you (or another child) prep the table for the morning. Have him set the table with placemats, napkins, bowls, spoons and cereal boxes as part of your dinner wrap-up routine. When the alarm sounds in the morning, add low fat milk to have a nutritious start to the day!
- Establish a “Morning Zone”: What does each family member need the next morning – and is it gathered up? Putting all critical items into an established “morning zone” can eliminate a lot of headaches during the morning rush. When the “Zone” is clear in the morning, your family is cleared for take-off.
- “The talk”: Use the night before school to have a heart-to-heart as a family about the new start to the year. Talk about goals for the year and all of the exciting lessons the kids will learn. Doing so will help increase excitement about getting back into the swing of things!
Breakfast on the go can be challenging. How can you possibly have a bowl of cereal with ice cold milk??? If you win this giveaway it will be very possible!!
Do you want to win a cereal-on-the-go container??
Giveaway: (10) Koupon Karen reader’s will win a Cereal-On-The-Go Container!!! Freeze the bottom half overnight, then fill with milk. Put your dry cereal in the top, which acts as a cover for the bottom then add the cover. When your ready for your breakfast just pour the cold milk from the bottom into the top and use the spoon in the cover to eat your cereal! Pretty easy!!!
How to Enter: What is your breakfast routine in the morning? Is there plenty of time or are you rushed??
Extra Entries: Once you do the above mandatory entry you can do any of the following an earn up to 7 more entries:
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Details: This giveaway is open to US residents and will end September 23rd at 11:59pm. The winner’s will be randomly picked and announced shortly after and will have 48 hours to claim their prize or I will randomly pick another winner.
Disclosure: I received a package of goodies in exchange for sharing this information and hosting the giveaway. I also received 10 prizes to share with my readers. This did not influence my post and as always, my words are my own.
We’re always rushed, so this container would be great!
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We normally have plenty of time since my child is only in playschool and it does not start until 9am.
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We are always in a rush. I’m late for everything in life, lol. My boys sleep late so I have to drag them out of bed in the morning. It is so important to me that they eat a good breakfast. Alot of times all they can do is grab a granola bar and run. This would help huge!!!
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Always on the get up and go quick in the mornings that would be a great gift for my son
with 2 young kids breakfast here is busy, I make sure thy have their cereal in the morning
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We eat breakfast in the car, we’r etoo rushed!
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Definitely have enough time in the morning because we pack lunches and pick out clothes the night before
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We rush around and are relegated to granola bars in the car ride on the way to school, would love to win
Wow, we have NO time in the morning so this would be a huge help!
Perfect for the new schooltime routine, we are always one step behind!
I am a rushed person in general, no matter how much time I have… but I love making a huge breakfast, but on those crazy mornings, cereal is great!
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always plenty of time for me but my daughter is always rushed and this would be great for her and my grandson
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Now that I’m a stay-at-home mom, I’m no longer rushed to eat breakfast. But this container is a great idea for my husband!
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We are consistently rushed.
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Our morning routine is very routine. We all eat a bowl of cereal for breakfast! No time for an involved breakfast before school and work. jenmizener at gmail dot com
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we usually have all the clothes and school stuff out the night before then they eat and brush teeth and rest of getting ready but it seems we are always in a rush
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We are pretty relaxed during the week but rushed when we head to church on Sundays.
most days we have time for breakfast-it’s usually cereal fruit and yogurt
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I have great plans–but always end up rushed!
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my personal breakfast, and this is terrible, is eating a slim fast bar at my desk at 8:30.
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we are in a rush. we keep muffins and cereal handy at all times.
I try to make time for breakfast but its usually still a rush. I would like to win this contest.
I use a daily checklist posted in the kitchen for each family member! tracietrump@yahoo.com
we are so rushed in the morning, this would give me a chance to prepare the night before. suelee1998 @ gmail.com
Getting breakfast ready for three school aged kids is pretty hectic not to mention the bus is here before 7 because we live in the middle of nowhere. Would be nice to win this prize.
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We are rushed, sleepyhead kids don’t eat quickly.
My morning breakfast routine is …. i dont get one! haha. my sixth month old and my dog and boyfriend keep me busy to where it is almost noon before i am able to eat. althought on the go cereal is always good!
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I don’t have enough time to eat breakfast
I’m usually always rushed–usually grab a muffin or banana to take with me!
We do the grab and go. We grab bananas or toast, or a poptart and off we go.
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We usually have plenty of time but we get as much ready the night before as possible. Some mornings things don’t go as smoothly and breakfast is on the run.
Breakfast during the week is usually cereal, yogurt, or toast. We do a big breakfast on Sundays.
My breakfast routine is making coffee, feeding the cats, and eating whatever I can find. There is usually plenty of time. Thanks for the giveaway!
Actually mornings aren’t too rushed around here. 🙂
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I’m always rushing so a quick Pop Tart will do.
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We homeschool, so there is plenty of time; and breakfast is whatever everyone is in the mood for. Most of the time, it something with eggs, sausage, and cheese.
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We rush every morning. My 11 year old and 8 year old are not morning kids!! A nutrigrain bar and milk on the way out the door.
We are usually rushing, scarfing down a bowl of cereal and dashing out the door.
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Before I leave for work around 6.30, I prepare fresh vegetarain breakfast for girls 3 days- pancakes, waffles..2 days- milk & cereal
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so fun and great since my son carries his cereal on the go
My morning breakfast routine is usually trying to grab a bowl of cereal if I have the time…this would be a great solution! Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
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Usually enough time for things but who knows day to day
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Mornings are always rushed. One wants cereal the other wants toast. It is always hectic. This would be a great help.
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We are not morning people. We are always rushed.
There is usually sufficient time for breakfast, although there are days when it feels there is not enough time for anything.
Breakfast is a last minute thing before we run out the door. Not much time for it.
completely rushed because i always hit snooze
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I’m usually rushed, so I have a quick bowl of cereal.
Most days we’re alright for time, unless we have to be somewhere early. I try to make a full breakfast a couple of days a week for us.
we have time,the kids eat cereal though most of the time!
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We are pretty rushed in the morning with 3 getting ready for school. We usually have cereal but some mornings we only have time for a granola bar.
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We are always in a rush! Not much of a routine unfortunately.
I’m almost always rushed and have ZERO time for breakfast 🙁
We make sure we get up early enough to have a hot breakfast together every morning!
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My boys eat breakfast with grandma so it is pretty relaxed. I think my son would love this because he could have cereal for lunch. It’s his favorite food.
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We’re always rushed. This would be great to have.
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have enough time in the morning and have pancakes
I’m rushed and don’t end up eating til Im at work. And forget REAL breakfasts like eggs and bacon, they sadly have to wait for the weekend. =/
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I’ll be honest, Im only able to sit down and eat breakfast maybe 2 times a week.
I am rushed in the morning and sometimes the kids eat a breakfast
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Most mornings were not to rushed, but have the occasional
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It feels rushed only about have the week.