**Congratulations to our winner: Tammi! **
Win a Scentsy holiday Plug In and the scent of the month: Silver Bells! Just leave a comment including your email address so that we can get in touch with you! The prize is valued at about $25.
GIVEAWAY ENDS SEPTEMBER 30
**Congratulations to our winner: Janis!**
Just leave a comment and you'll be entered to win a month supply of free Nest Fresh Eggs courtesy of Hidden Villa Ranch.
The more I talk to busy moms, the more I realize breakfast for dinner is a favorite meal for families! It's quick. It's inexpensive. It's healthy, hearty, and tasty! September is Better Breakfast Month, and I've started thinking of all the wonderful breakfast treats we enjoy in our home.
Eggs are a must and I've come to find that this is one of those grocery store items that you really must spend the extra on. Have you ever taken an inexpensive "generic" egg and cracked it next to an organic, cage-free egg? You can actually see the difference! Then cook it up and eat it - you'll never go back. In preparation for this blog, I selected Nest Fresh brand eggs for my family and they are absolutely a delicious, top-quality egg.
Of course, beyond eggs you've got breads, pastries, cereals, meats and fruits - all of which can make amazing combinations for a quick before school or fancy weekend brunches.
Here are a few of my favorite quick but tasty before school breakfasts:
Breakfast sandwiches: Plan ahead to have bagels, English muffins, or tortillas on hand. Scramble eggs with your choice of cheese, (Remember to be creative! - there are so many choices like Mozzarella, Swiss, brie, or American) some sausage or bacon, and veggies (Again, think outside the box! Add avocados and some salsa for a Mexican flair, red peppers and zucchini for Italian flavor, or just lunch meat for a hearty start!)
Cream of Wheat or Oatmeal: You can make these two staples really shine with a few "upgrades" like adding dried cranberries or blueberries, pecans or almonds, agave or brown sugar, cinnamon or nutmeg, fresh apples or peaches... your imagination is the limit!
Pancakes and waffles: No kid is going to turn down something they can put syrup on! But that doesn't mean it's going to be a sugar fest... pancakes and waffles are another breakfast item that is easy to make your way! One of my favorite is whole wheat pancakes with about a 1/4 cup of cornmeal - it gives a great texture! Bananas - even a bit past ripe - are a great addition. And don't think you need to use standard syrup. Try honey and agave for something different.
What are some of your favorite recipes??
WEEK OF AUGUST 2: ANGEL'S HEALING TOUCH MASSAGE GIVEAWAY
**Giveaway closed. No entries received - we'll try again another month!**
Every mom needs a little TLC and here is your chance to get some! Thank you to Angela from Angel's Healing Touch Massage in Littleton! You'll receive a $50 gift certificate good toward a massage of your choice.
If you are a mom in the area, all you need to do is leave a comment and become a fan of her Facebook page!
Thanks to all of my faithful readers! Keep the comments coming and tell me what you'd like me to give away in the future. Contest is open until Sunday night (August 8). Tell your friends!
WEEK OF JULY 12: STELLA AND DOT GIVEAWAY
**Giveaway Closed. Congratulations to Kim!**
The time has come! As a thank you to my faithful readers and as an incentive to share Mom In Progress with your other mommy friends, I'm offering the first of several giveaways!
Stella and Dot is an awesome fashion jewelry company created by a mom, to make being a mom and having a business a reality! Our giveaway this week is courtesy of Marcee Shultz - thank you Marcee!! All of the links take you directly to her website and you are going to want to see all of the lovely things Stella and Dot has to offer.
We are running the giveaway all week long for the Uma Silk Wrap Necklace and Pin! The necklace and pin combo retails for about $90 and it can be yours for free!
- Become a follower of Mom In Progress (click on the "follow" link on the top of the page, left-hand side)
- Leave a comment including two things: a link to your favorite item at Stella and Dot and your email address (I need a way to contact you if you're the winner!).
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