Making Breakfast Easier

Those of you with kids in school know how hectic mornings can be. Mom and Dad are trying to get the kids dressed and fed and the kids are trying to find time to play with every toy they own, all before it’s time to leave for school. It’s pure chaos. In our home, we’ve come up with a method that helps us provide our kids with a good, nutritious breakfast without taking a lot of time.

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3 Breakfast Smoothies

Every morning for breakfast, I have a smoothie. It’s fast, easy, nutritious and most importantly; portable. Plus, I can change it up so it doesn’t get boring.

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Slow Cooker French Toast

Last week, we were out of the house until 6 p.m., so I needed to make dinner in advance. Since pre-made french toast isn’t that appealing, I decided to try french toast in the slow cooker. I don’t think I’ll ever make it piece by piece for dinner again!!

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Resurrection Rolls

I love everything associated with Easter. I love dying eggs, eating Peeps, decorating bunny cookies and filling Easter baskets. While we still do all those things, this year, I wanted to really emphasize the true meaning of Easter to my kids. I’ve tried to explain the Christian story of Easter to them, and they understand…

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Homemade Oatmeal

A few months ago, I started eating homemade oatmeal every morning for breakfast. Not only does eating oatmeal daily have a ton of health benefits, but I feel full longer when I eat oatmeal for breakfast. A few weeks ago, I tried to eat a pre-packaged oatmeal and threw it away after a few bites.…

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Mothers’ Day Breakfast

One of the greatest Mothers’ Day traditions is breakfast in bed. Here are some ideas to make this year’s breakfast extra special. Rather than make plain pancakes, dress them up by adding pineapple juice for half the liquid in a pancake mix. Add some flaked coconut as well and top with a berry syrup. Serve waffles with…

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