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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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unnamedAs a mom on the go, it can be hard coming up with meal ideas for the entire family, but thanks to my partnership with Kellogg’s® I can now share meals that are not only tasty, but perfect for making your day to day that much easier.  In the coming weeks, I will be sharing with you great start tips from Team Kellogg’s® on how to keep your family going in 2014, from ways to exercise to creative snack packers. So stay tuned for my first scheduled post next Wednesday featuring Kellogg’s® no-fuss products that are not only good for you, but is easy accessible just for you on-the-go moms.  Enjoy!  

 

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.

Disclaimer: 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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We live in a convenient world. It is easy to settle on a “value” meal at a fast food restaurant simply because we are too tired to cook or we want to give the children a reward. Our country is plumping up compared to the rest of the world because of our ability to make any food look and taste good, although it is slowly killing us. If you don’t want your child to suffer from physical complications later in life, you need to be responsible and put your foot down now. How can you reduce the odds of your child suffering from diabetes or heart disease later in life?

1. Home Cooking – Virtually anyone can cook a delicious and healthy meal from home. As long as recipes are followed to the letter and you adjust for altitudes when you’re baking, anyone can become a chef. Not only can cooking more at home influence healthier eating habits, but it can be cheaper as well. There are many dishes you can prepare that can improve the health of your family, and the Internet is chocked full of healthy recipes of all kinds. View Post

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Eggs are not just for decorating during Easter, its a great source of protein and is delish…So, why not wow your family with these egg-cellent egg recipes that I found from across the web.  View Post

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Trying to figure out what’s for dinner every night can be somewhat of a challenge…So I looked for some  Pinspiration and decided on good ole fashion spaghetti and meatballs…what kid (and grown up) doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs.  But instead of frying the meatballs I decided to take the healthy route and bake them instead.  And WOW was it delish!

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