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Just as I was putting the final touches on my kids Valentine’s Day cards, I totally forgot my first love, and that being the hubby..being a busy mom like myself it can be hard finding the time for date night.  So thanks to Johnson & Johnson, I now have some products that can help me get ready for the big day and (night – wink, wink!).

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As a mom, I need a well balance meal to start my day to keep my mind sharp. Waking up every morning with an already built to do list you can’t worried about hunger cravings.  I have to get two kids up,  baby changed, both kids dressed, and fed so I can drop my oldest off to school.  Now if I need to fuel up with a solid breakfast of Kellogg’s Special K you know my four year old will also need to fuel his system to get ready to be sharp at school.  As a four year old he is tempted by all kinds of toys and games before he gets his first snack of the day and if he isn’t satisfied with his breakfast he won’t be focused.  I want to make sure I give my son the best opportunities to get the most out of his day and this is whay I send him on his way with a full belly of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies.

feedthemindSo if you are looking for a way to staying focus throughout the day then try out Tip #27: Staying Focus from the Tips for a Great Start series from Team Kellogg’s.

So filling my toddler up with a heavy sugary breakfast and juice is simply not an option.  You have to feed the body in order to feed the mind, and that starts with a healthy breakfast.  You always hear the say you get out of your body what you put into it and I believe Rice Krispies and Special K help us to get a lot of good out of our mornings.  These little things – and it doesn’t take a lot to give yourself and child a good breakfast – really do create a nice base for everything that goes on throughout the day.  I want my son to use his time in school to learn, use his imagination, and grow as a person.

For my great ideas about how fueling your body with Kellogg’s cereals benefit you check out their Great Starts page!

 

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Kellogg’s® believes that From Great Starts Come Great Things®. So we’re helping Moms start every day with a tip from the top athletes of Team Kellogg’s™ and Team USA dietitians. The thirty days leading up to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will each feature fun pieces of advice to help families fuel just like the athletes of Team Kellogg’s. To see all 30 tips, visit Kelloggs.com/GreatStartsTips.

Compensation was provided by Kellogg’s via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Kellogg’s.

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The morning of Lil T’s first birthday, I was sad and lonely…not only was I sad that my youngest was now considered a toddler, but this was the day that I deemed the last day of breastfeeding – forever.

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Since my husband and I decided not to extend our family anymore and knowing that Lil T was going to be my last baby, I felt the need to go the extra mile with him.  Savoring every moment was simply an understatement. And breastfeeding was simply the easiest way of not letting go.

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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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Kellogg’s® believes that From Great Starts Come Great Things®. So we’re helping Moms start every day with a tip from the top athletes of Team Kellogg’s™ and Team USA dietitians. The thirty days leading up to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will each feature fun pieces of advice to help families fuel just like the athletes of Team Kellogg’s. To see all 30 tips, visit Kelloggs.com/GreatStartsTips.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Kellogg’s via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Kellogg’s.

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