Not all of us have the time or knowledge to consistently prepare the best options for our ourselves or family. So I take pride in setting good examples for my 4 year old son, since he wants to copy everything that mommy and daddy does, which includes what we eat.
Predicting A Fit Morning #greatstarts
Lil B has tons of energy in the morning, so by feeding that fire with a solid breakfast is a solid way to ensure a great start to his day. Living in an apartment and not having a backyard can sometimes make getting some quick outside time a challenge – especially in the winter. Hard enough bringing a kid to the park when it is cold, but it is impossible when it is 5 degrees and snowing. So we like to mix things up a bit and make staying fit part of our daily routine. My husband and I are both athletic so it is important for us that our kids are also active, so plopping in front of the TV for a long period of time is just not an option.
So if you are looking for an early pick me up, that is not only easy, but super fun try out Tip #13: Fortune Telling from the Tips for a Great Start series from Team Kellogg’s.
Grab And Go Meals For The Entire Family
Before I had children I never had to worry about what I was going to have for breakfast or for a quick snack. I worked in midtown Manhattan and there was a huge selection for me to choose from at anytime of the day. Unfortunately, once you have a 4 year old, a 1 year old, and a husband, the days of not thinking ahead about meals is a luxury you really can’t afford. If you aren’t careful you end up at the drive-thru more than you should, you skip meals, or you get stuck in a routine that makes meal time boring. Let’s be honest if you are boring with your food your children will be bored right along with you. I have learned that as a mom on the go it’s sometimes hard finding ways to incorporate healthy snacks in my kids diet.
I have gotten in the habit of combining a few Kellogg’s cereals in a to-go bowl to make sure my son has a quick snack during the day at school or something to much on in the car. I like to use Kellogg’s Crispix, Kellogg’s Corn Pops, and Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats. These three create a nice selection of crunchy, tasty goodness that my son loves to eat. Not only does my son enjoy to snack down on these little treats, I have found myself and husband also digging in for a quick bite. It’s amazing how something so simple can fill you up and make you feel satisfied – this keeps me from the cookies, candies, and fries.
When you think about a week with a family of four you are talking about 28 meals a week plus snacks. Kellogg’s takes some of the guess work out of my week and makes me comfortable knowing that I am giving my family a healthy alternative to snack on. As an added bonus you just pop in some milk and you have yourself a quick on the go breakfast. This is great for me for days I don’t get time to eat a breakfast at home before driving my son to school. It’s amazing how something so simple can keep your day on track. I will even put a bowl of Crispix in my husband’s bag so he can be sure to eat breakfast at work. He is at his desk a lot and when he misses breakfast he usually ends up with pizza or fast food for lunch. So, a simple meal to go lets my family get off to a great start every day. Check out great start tips, advice and cool recipes from Team Kellogg’s and #GreatStarts here.
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