The Morning Squeeze

August 31st, 2010

This is sponsored content by BlogHer and Kellogg.

As part of a share-your-story program for Kellogg’s Love Your Cereal, I’m writing a series of weekly posts about breakfast routines, nutrition and all the million-and-one reasons why we should love cereal!

This week’s topic is: What’s your go-to breakfast when you are in a hurry at home?

stroller bug

Sometimes I have bright ideas of getting up early and taking a run on the beach with Bug in the jogger stroller. On these days I have to get out of the house quick. If I dare stop to do the dishes or open up my laptop to check emails and my favorite blogs, I’ll lose my momentum and never leave the house before noon.

yelling into the wind

Of course taking a small child on your morning run NEVER goes well if you don’t pack plenty of snacks. I usually pour some dry cereal into a snack cup (with a lid) and add some yogurt covered raisins or even (gasp! I’m such a bad Mom) chocolate chips. This keeps her happy for at least 20 minutes of my run. The rest of the time I just have to deal with her whining. I cannot wait for the day when she can pedal along with me on a bike or maybe even run with me. That would be so awesome but I’m trying not to get my hopes up.

hey hey!

So what’s your story? What’s your go-to breakfast when you’re rushing off? Share your story for your chance to win $100! Check out BlogHer.com Kellogg exclusive offers page for 24 other chances to win too! Official rules here.

Mom’s Breakfast Club was started to help educate moms and families about kids’ cereal and share the scoop on their nutritional benefits and ingredients. To learn more about the program, visit www.loveyourcereal.com.



Last weeks winner is:

calee-wins

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Our Favorite Cereals

August 24th, 2010

This is sponsored content by BlogHer and Kellogg.

As part of a share-your-story program for Kellogg’s Love Your Cereal, I’m writing a series of weekly posts about breakfast routines, nutrition and all the million-and-one reasons why we should love cereal!

This week’s topic is: What are your family’s favorite Kellogg’s breakfast cereals? Do you have a favorite Kellogg’s cereal from when you were growing up that you and your family now enjoy together?

wheat with sugar all over it is not so bad!

You know, I didn’t really have a favorite cereal until I was in college. I think that was mostly because cereal was all there ever was for us to eat when I was growing up. My Dad would faithfully eat a bowl of Raisin Bran every single day. My brother and I thought that was the epitome of boringness.

Then I moved away from home and suddenly cereal became a food of survival. Midnight study sessions were always fueled by Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes or Fruit Loops. I went through a stage where I ate mini-wheats every day. Then in my twenties I fell hard for Special K with Red Berries. I still love those little freeze-dried strawberries to this day! So tasty!

Now that I’m old and married (and boring) I find myself craving a bowl of Raisin Bran every once in a while. My Dad was onto something. And guess what?!! Bug loves Raisin Bran too! Boring schmoring!!! I thought sure she would turn her nose up at such a mulchy looking cereal but she didn’t. Maybe I should stock up at Costco…heh!

So what’s your story? Did you guys grow up with cereal everyday too? Did you love it? Hate it? Do you find yourself continuing your eating habits to this day? Share your story for your chance to win $100! Check out BlogHer.com Kellogg exclusive offers page for 24 other chances to win too! Official rules here.

Mom’s Breakfast Club was started to help educate moms and families about kids’ cereal and share the scoop on their nutritional benefits and ingredients. To learn more about the program, visit www.loveyourcereal.com.

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Last Week’s Winner is

congrats isaida!

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Rattles Winner

August 21st, 2010

rattles-winner

Congratulations Ashley! Watch your email box! :)


Congrats Emily!

August 18th, 2010

congratsemily

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