Therapeutic Lite: *contest now closed!!* Capri Sun $250 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!!

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

contest now closed!! Capri Sun $250 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!!

*This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Capri-Sun.*

Having 3 kids makes life a tad bit crazy. When my school-aged kids wake up in the morning, chaos ensues. Breakfast needs to be made, lunches made, the toddler's needs are screamed out at me and Hubby gets to shuttle everyone off in the right direction.

Luckily my oldest lives by her alarm clock, but my sluggish second child needs a bit more incentive. What helps keep our rountine in line is the menus for the day. Breakfast food set and ready, lunch prep made simple and easy. We look for brands we can trust at the grocery store. Brands that offer nutrition as well as convenient packaging are always tossed in the cart.

Long gone are the days where we have time to fill a thermos and toss that bulky thing into a lunch bag. My kids are Capri Sun drinkers. The pouch is the right amount of juice so satisfy their thirst, and the price for a box of 10 is unbeatable at any store! The pouches are perfect for their lunch pails and Capri Sun is a name our family can trust.

Capri Sun Sunrise is the new, wholesome morning drink for kids chock full of Vitamin C and calcium.
- A good source of calcium
- 100% Daily Value Vitamin C
- The pouch kids love

There are 3 new flavors of Capri Sun Sunrise, Berry Tangerine Morning, Tropical Morning, and Orange Wake Up. My 3 children loved the Orange Wake Up best, while I enjoyed the taste of Berry Tangerine Morning.

Thanks to BlogHer and Capri-Sun Sunrise you can enter to win a $250 Visa Gift Card!!

To Enter:
Leave me a comment below and share YOUR morning routine tips, if you have kids, how do you get them up and ready to go (especially on a school day)? This comment is a must, and without it, any and all entries will be deleted.

Rules/Extra Entries:
*No duplicate comments, one per person/household/email address
*You may receive one additional entry for Twittering and leaving a link in the comments
*You may receive one additional entry by blogging about this contest and leaving a link in the comments.

*official contest dates: 4/29/09-7/8/09

*This giveaway is open to US residents, over the age of 18.
*You must leave an email for contact purposes!
*Winners will be selected via random draw, and will notified by e-mail on July 8, 2009.
*You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

Visit the Contest/Review Roundup Page to enter again at various participating blogs!!

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Meagan said...: My morning routine includes checking my email, getting my daughter dressed and changed (she's 9 months old) and letting her watch Signing Time while I take a shower.; May 7, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Site Admin said...: My routine daily consists of thw following:

1) 1 of 3 cats makes terrible racket or sticks paws in ouchie places to wake us up.

2) look hatefully at wife as she gets to sleep in longer than for 1 hour.

3) take shower

4) feed angry monsters (cats) after narrowly missing being tripped and breaking neck after shower.

5) dress

6) search for keys, get tripped by cat

7) drive to work.; May 7, 2009 at 8:25 AM
OlyveOyl said...: Our routine that includes "the pouch" is mostly at sports activities. They all pack their snacks in the frig the night before and after school, I have their snacks all ready for their next activity.; May 7, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Unknown said...: My daughter most of the time likes to take a shower the night before so she can sleep a little more in the morning.
If she is being sleepy in the morning I make sure when I come in to wake her up she puts her feet on the floor. That way she is mostly up. I then watch the morning news and have a bowl of cereal ready for her. If shes running late I put her cereal in a dixie cup with a plastic spoon so that she can eat it on the bus.; May 7, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Anonymous said...: As a working mom of four, a timed morning routing is of the essence. It is easier now that my kids are older though, thank goodness. I get up a 5:35 am, make coffee, wake up my youngest for his shower (he's grumpy without one), if he's not out by 6:00 knock on the door and let him know it's time, when he gets our I wake up my 12 year old daughter and holler for my 15 year old son, my 17 year old awakens by herself. They all brush their teeth, get ready and gather homework and the such, usually one of them saying "oh I forgot you need to sign this", or my favorite "I need some money for this or that". At exactly 6:36 they are out the door for the bus, I have a half hour to spend with my husband who is disabled and then I get ready for work. Boy life is FUN! I wouldn't trade them for the world though, they grow up way too fast!; May 7, 2009 at 9:35 AM
Coraniaid said...: Does a cat count as kids? He wakes me up at 5:30 every morning and plays with stuff until I shut him out of the room or just get up. If it's the first one, I crawl back into bed until my alarm goes off at 6:00 & then I struggle through a shower, figuring out what to wear & getting him food / water & then I stumble out the door at 6:30 & head to work, generally forgetting my lunch & as for breakfast, well, forget about that. Normally I just combine the two and find someting to eat during my break or wait until I get home that evening.; May 7, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Anonymous said...: I pick out her clothes, set out her toothbrush and hair brush before trying to get her up. I walk in, start opening up the blinds gently then sit on her bed and rub her back while I sing to her. By the time I'm done singing, she's smiling and ready to get up. We turn on the light and I start talking about all the fun things she'll get to do that day.

Gothic_Valkyrie69 [at] YAHOO [dot] com; May 7, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Anonymous said...: A deafening blast from my FM radio jolts me from blissful sleep. I roll out of bed and stumble into my 10 year old daughter's room and silently rock her shoulders back and forth as I use my other hand to rub my face in a meager attempt to wake myself up. Once my daughter is awake, I lay her clothes on her bed and proceed to the bathroom. My morning bathroom trip is usually interrupted by my cranky 3 year old son who starts crying from his room. Determined to make my daughter catch the school bus, I hurry and gather my son up and rush downstairs to finish making my daughter's lunch (the same one that didn't get finished last night because of all the laundry, cooking, dishes, ect from the night before). As a finishing touch to her lunch, I throw in an ice cold Capri-Sun. A loud thumping alerts me that my daughter is coming down the stairs so I grab her a bowl of cereal. I then delicately prepare the only breakfast my picky son will eat (a pop tart). As I am peeling back the pop tart's wrapper, I look down the street and see the bus making its way towards my house. Quickly, I grab my daughter's book bag and send her down the driveway to catch the bus. I will spare you, the reader, the drama that often unfolds as I attempt to get my toddler ready for daycare ;) Ahhhh, life as a single mother is great. You don't need to diet or work out, your daily routine is plenty to keep those unsightly pounds off!; May 7, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Unknown said...: My morning routine is I get woken up by Charlotte (my 6 month old) anywhere from 5am to 6:30am. I change her diaper, feed her, and then put her in her swing. Brush my teeth and shower. Pump my milk. If it's a work day then I get my lunch together and eat breakfast. Feed the dogs and cat. Feed Charlotte again. It's pretty easy going and laid back. I'm sure all that will change as Charlotte gets older...lol.

appetizerforacraftymind(at)yahoo(dot)com; May 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Unknown said...: i work nights so my hubby gets my son up - feeds him breakfast, gives him a bath, gets him dressed & then i get up and take him to preschool!

autumn398 (at) yahoo.com; May 7, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Shari McCormick said...: Mornings are hectic! I make sure that baths are taken the night before and lay out the kids clothes so in the morning we can get moving a little quicker (maybe!). While the kids are getting dressed I get the juice, and yogurt, toast or whatever I have available ready for breakfast.; May 7, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Tracy said...: My daughter packs 2 capri suns in her lunch box every day; May 7, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Miss Manda said...: I don't have kids but I have a new puppy which is almost the same thing I've come to learn haha

We wake up at 5:45..it takes her about 10 minutes to come to, unlike me who's ready to jump out of bed.. then I take her outside for 15 minutes so she doesn't ruin my rugs. Then I carry her food bowls and bed into the bathroom as I shower (she's a 6 lb chihuahua and I have staircases and drops in my house so I don't like to leave her unattended). Then we lug all the stuff back upstairs where I change and get ready for the day. Then into the crate she goes =)

ahellen@gmail.com; May 8, 2009 at 5:15 AM
Early BIrd said...: To be quite honest, we don't have a routine. It is crazy in our house in the mornings!!!

mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com; May 8, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Cindy B.of Montana said...: I don't have kids at home anymore, but when I did we had everything laid out to go the night before...including planning what's for breakfast. If we didn't it was craziness being ready for the school bus!; May 8, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Cindy B.of Montana said...: Tweeted this giveaway (sendtocindy)
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Laura E said...: Thanks so much for the opportunity! For my family mornings were always very chaotic until I decided to get as much as I could ready the night before. Now we have lunches, clothes, and breakfast ready for us when we wake up!

I don’t have a blog, but here is my email:
jasminere@frontiernet.net; May 8, 2009 at 3:34 PM
Denise said...: I guess as long as we keep to the routine, we do OK in the morning, but we're not in school yet, so that will change. I also try to have things done the night before if we have to be somewhere on time.; May 8, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Unknown said...: My morning routine consists of getting up by 6:30am, doing a devotional, 10-minute yoga, and then getting ready for work. Then, I need to tak th dog out, and feed and water her. Breakfast is usually something quick and easy that I can grab to eat in the car.; May 8, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Anonymous said...: I don't have kids, and it's hard enough to get myself out of bed some days!
louisianacowgirl@hotmail.com; May 8, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Danielle said...: As homeschoolers, our mornings are pretty relaxed since we do not HAVE to be somewhere at a set time most mornings. However, I do set out clothes the night before, pack any bags and set the breakfast table all before going to bed so that helps too.

ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com
http://juanshappywife.blogspot.com
http://homeschoolunitstudies.blogspot.com; May 8, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Nicole said...: We take baths/showers at night and pick out our clothes for the next day before we go to bed.; May 8, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Michele P. said...: an absolute must is to make sure the backpack is packed up the night before with snacks, and that all paperwork that needs to go back to school is in there. I also make sure my daughter has an extra set of clothes in her backpack-just in case. I also have her choose her outfit the night before-a BIG time saver! Morning time is usually rushed, especially when I am working-so every little bit helps! (We love Capri Sun-esp Strawberry Kiwi so was very happy to see their new morning beverage, I am going to look for it in the stores for sure!)

micaela6955 at msn dot com; May 8, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Michele P. said...: tweeted: http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/1743796079

micaela6955 at msn dot com; May 8, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Shawna said...: I don't have kids, so my morning routine tends to be pretty quiet. I usually get up and do Wii Fit for about 1/2 an hour, then shower and head off to work. (Oh, and fight with DH about getting out of bed, lol)

Thanks for the great giveaway.

shawna at couponladyonline dot com; May 8, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Shawna said...: I blogged here:
http://www.couponladyonline.com/2009/05/even-more-giveaways.html

shawna at couponladyonline dot com; May 8, 2009 at 9:17 PM
Leslie M. said...: Our Morning routine is.. lay everything out the night before.. coffeepot set up and READY to go.
paper signed and ready THE NIGHT BEFORE.. NO HANKY PANKY!
Cold Cereal during the week, it's easy.
Save the hot and leisurely stuff for the weekends!
So we still have some Chaotic FRANTIC Mornings? HECK YES, but not half as bad as they would be if were were running around like chickens with our heads cut off! hahha
GREAT Giveaway!
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/; May 8, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Leslie M. said...: LeslieVeg left a Tweet
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Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com
http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/; May 8, 2009 at 9:31 PM
MamabearMills said...: To get my 9year old up I gave him an alarm clock and set it far away from the bed! that way he has to get UP to turn it off. I also premake his lunches the night before so that I don't waste time doing that every morning. I have a carpool partner who helps take turns driving to and from school!; May 9, 2009 at 12:44 AM
MamabearMills said...: http://twitter.com/mamabear123/status/1744854481 my tweet!; May 9, 2009 at 12:46 AM
trishden said...: My teen son is not the easiest one to wake. I usually start 10 minutes before I really want him up. I turn his light on and start telling him to get up, in the mean time I'm cooking breakfast and usually when it's done he'll be out rubbing his eyes.; May 9, 2009 at 4:26 AM
Linda said...: I don't have kids at home; but I work from home. DH is usually up by the time I get up. I make coffee and head for the office and check email and the news. He brings in the coffee when it is ready and I get to work.; May 9, 2009 at 4:29 AM
trishden said...: I tweeted on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/trishden/status/1745629142

Thanks!
trishden; May 9, 2009 at 4:32 AM
Kimberly@PrettyPinkMomma said...: My morning routine is nuts! I get up around 7ish and turn the TV on in my boys room. They are 5 and 4, one is a kinder the other pre K. Torture ensues after I get the TV on. I try to wake them up as gently as possible so they don't start throwing temper tantrums and wake my 10 month old up. Once they are somewhat awake I get them dressed and send them to the bathroom. If I am lucky I have time to get them a quick bite and a glass of milk before the bus comes at 8:15. I do this as quietly as possible or all things are done while holding my 10 month old and entertaining him.

Needless to say- I can't wait until summer!

prettypinkmomma@live.com; May 9, 2009 at 5:53 PM
MaryAnn said...: My tip is to have everything ready to go the night before. I get my kids up at 5:30, have them eat breakfast, and then get dressed while I am showering and getting dressed. Homework was already done the night before and put in the backpacks so there is no searching for things in the morning. We are extra hurried in the mornings because I go to school with them since I'm a teacher.; May 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM
cheranwilson@hotmail.com said...: MY morning routine is Quite simple - compared to most !!!! As single busy mother of three Ages 11,8, and 2.5! I start at 7:00 am tell my girls to Rise and shine- as they routinely get ready for school I start their breakfast.... they eat I check their backpacks and they are off!!!! come around 9:30 I awake my littlest one- My boy!!!! I get him ready for the day - take him next door to the sitter then I am off to school usually for the next 4.5 hrs.!!!; May 9, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Jessilyn82 said...: I usually have eggs and toast then brush my teeth, fix my hair and do my makeup. I usually have a general idea of what to wear to save time. I read the paper during my lunch break.; May 10, 2009 at 1:14 AM
Unknown said...: Always put your clothes out the night before, and plan your dinner menu before breakfast.; May 10, 2009 at 6:09 AM
susitravl said...: The night before, I lay out their clothes and set the table for breakfast, with the cereal and bananas ready to go. Just pull the milk and juice from the fridge and we're all set. This really helps since none of us are morning people.; May 10, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Unknown said...: We have eevryone eat first so that there is no major spill on the school clothes. That saves time for us.; May 10, 2009 at 4:03 PM
sachidewey said...: My son always wakes ME up, and I try to do everything in the same order every morning so we don't forget anything.; May 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM
chromiumman said...: do as much as you can the night before, lunches etc; May 11, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Barbara's Beat said...: I just ease the kids up by giving them breakfast in bed with the TV on a show they like. They get awake faster and get started and ready better; May 11, 2009 at 5:26 AM
Barbara's Beat said...: http://twitter.com/blp3/status/1762579373

tweet

blp3; May 11, 2009 at 5:29 AM
darlanpaulsmamma said...: my morning routine is: get up and work (i work from home) get kids up during break and feed them breakfast, get the dressed, brush their teeth, either myself or my husband takes them to school go back to work; May 11, 2009 at 5:37 AM
Anonymous said...: My morning tips is to try and get things together the night. Also, I set my alarm a little earlier than I would really need becaue this way when if something happens I still have the extra time.; May 11, 2009 at 8:02 AM
Bitsy said...: My baby is just 10 months old, so my morning routine is simple. Wake up, change the baby's diaper, feed the baby, get her dressed for the day. Then she plays on the floor while I attend to any smalls chores (like loading the dishwasher) before we head out the door for errands, playgroup, shopping or whatever. Right now I am enjoying our easy routine!

piecesofbitsy(at)gmail.com; May 11, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Bitsy said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/BitsyPieces/status/1763904362

piecesofbitsy(at)gmail.com; May 11, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Marianna said...: My morning routine varies, depending on if my husband and I are working that day or not. On the mornings both hubby and I work, the kids have spent the night with grandparents the night before because we must both leave so early (he's an EMT, I'm an RN so we work weird hours). On the days I'm off, it's usually a mad rush around my house. My kids are hard to wake up, I HATE getting up early, so we sleep til the last possible minute, grab a granola bar and eat breakfast in the car and RUSH off to school just before the bell rings! I don't have any morning advice - I NEED morning advice! LOL; May 11, 2009 at 12:39 PM
The Mommy said...: Our morning routine works pretty well since we only have one kid right now - we all get dressed and have breakfast before packing up and heading out. We're expecting baby #2 so I know that will mess everything up! I also keep trying to be better about packing lunches the night before, but so far I haven't gotten that organized!; May 12, 2009 at 1:26 PM
sayleramy said...: I have a 6 year old and a 9 month old. Usually, the 9 month old wakes me up at 6:30am. I make a pot of coffee and he gets his breakfast. After that I make breakfast for my 6 year old and get him up. I get my shower done and get ready. My husband, children and myself eat as a family most days. After that my six year old brushes his teeth, gets dressed and usually tries to catch the last 15 minutes of Curious George on PBS :) I then get him off to school, my 9 month old to the babysitters and myself to work, dad goes to work too. Its a busy morning everyday!; May 12, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Anonymous said...: I get up with my husband so I can say hello and wish him a good morning. Since he has to get up so early its nice to be able to help him get his stuff together and say hello before I go back to bed and get up a few hours later for my day.

lindsay.stixrud@yahoo.com; May 12, 2009 at 3:31 PM
JaMean said...: I give my kids small tasks to do before we leave. One of my girls will "pack" my lunch. One gets my coffee in a mug. My youngest feeds the dogs and the oldest starts the car. (Not that everday goes smoothly...ug!)

Thanks for the contest!; May 12, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Anonymous said...: I wake up really early and fall into the shower. Once there I turn on the radio and listen to music to get my blood going. That wakes me up enough to finish getting ready.

dillon.sostrom@yahoo.com; May 12, 2009 at 9:32 PM
~Sandy~ said...: I wake my kids up by singing our morning song....it gets everyone in a good mood and an excellent way to start the day! hopefully my kids continue this when they have kids :O); May 12, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Anonymous said...: My dogs wake me up really early. It's like having a baby all over again. Early morning just like clockwork they're whinning for food and attention. That's the way I start every day.

janmcd01@yahoo.com; May 12, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Anonymous said...: I have a brand new puppy. She wakes me up to go outside at 5am. If I don't get up with her she whines so loud that she wakes up the whole house and then there truly is heck to pay. So I get up with her every morning like clockwork.

greg.stixrud@yahoo.com; May 13, 2009 at 1:46 AM
Anonymous said...: I work from home so I can get up 15 minutes before work, get some breakfast and water, and sit down at my desk to work. I'm really lucky.

danmcd01@yahoo.com; May 13, 2009 at 4:04 AM
Danielle said...: I don't have kids but my morning routine is just that. getup walk the dog, get ready for work, breakfast and then off to work. If I change things up then it really throws everything off.

drellis500(At)gmail.com; May 13, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Danielle said...: I tweeted. http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/1785410593

drellis500(At)gmail.com; May 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM
tj said...: My routine has changed since becoming unemployed. After I feed Puppy, I grab a cup of coffee and if the weather is nice head out to the backyard for a garden stroll. If the weather is bad I go to my computer and check e-mail and favorite blogs.; May 13, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Tiffani said...: I make sure that I watch my sone brush his teeth because if you don't, he won't do it!

tifg45@excite.com; May 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM
beachsugar2 said...: As someone who had to be dragged out of bed for school and continues to do the same for work....setting out an outfit at night helps. Also knowing you have something good for breakfast, so talking about that at night.
My dad also used to throw the overhead lights on and snatch the covers away so I was FORCED to get up :); May 13, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Shade53 said...: On school days - I get up at 6:45 to get my second grader up. He does his best to waste as much time as possible from bed to shower to breakfast. Then he gets his medicine and I make his lunch. Just after 8 I put him on the bus. At some point during all of that, the baby wakes up and once 2 is off to school - babe and I settle in for a long round of mamagofetch.; May 13, 2009 at 11:42 AM
~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...: My morning:
5 am- let out dog
5:15- get dressed for a jog w/the dog
5:45- lift weight
6:15- shower
6:40- get dressed and ready for work..
7:30 at work!; May 13, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Dixie said...: At our house we make sure that all clothes and school supplies are laid out the night before. Otherwise it's just plain old chaos.

southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com; May 13, 2009 at 1:58 PM
Dixie said...: Tweeted.http://twitter.com/southrngrl/status/1787985656

southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com; May 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM
hale2005 said...: We take a showers first and then grab some quick breakfast before we are out the door!; May 13, 2009 at 5:01 PM
MorethanMommy said...: The best tip I have is to plan it out the night before... get lunches ready, plan ahead for breakfast and pick out clothes (if that will work for your kids). We, of course, do none of those. We just run around like crazy people each morning.; May 13, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Karrisa said...: I have my kids lay their clothes out and pack their lunches and backpacks the night before. I've also made it a rule that I won't read/sign anything in the mornings; they must bring it all to me the night before.; May 13, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Karrisa said...: I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/karrisa817/status/1792247591; May 13, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Karrisa said...: I blogged!

http://karrisa817.blogspot.com/2009/05/giveaway-roundup.html; May 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Anonymous said...: i get up early to get myself ready and then get my daughter up and ready. i lay out her clothes the night before and have her bag packed for the sitter. so i feed her, dress her, and we are gone! oops - forgot my email on the last one - bmarkey[at]travelers[dot]com; May 14, 2009 at 10:39 AM
sddblake said...: As soon as my alarm goes off, my dogs make sure I get up to let them out. As soon as my cat sees me letting the dogs out, she starts meowing for her food. About midway through my shower, the dogs start barking to be let back in. My animals definitely keep me from sleeping in!

sddblake@yahoo.com; May 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM
The Shopping Mama said...: My morning routine is not so much a routine. Usually nurse the baby around 6:30 and hope she falls back asleep for an hour until my toddler wakes up around 7:30. Both kids cuddle with me in bed for a few minutes (my husband is usually off to work by now). When we finally drag ourselves out of bed we change diapers and sit down for breakfast. Next I get both kiddos dressed and take my son to school or get the baby ready for a nap. Lots of fun!; May 14, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Misusedinnocence said...: I always sing my song the Adore you song, in th morning. To start his day. Seems to put him in a good mood. :)

misusedinnocence@aol.com; May 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM
~Michelle @ Women Who Win said...: Oh mornings. My kids run around nutso. I always turn on the TV because that glues them down while I get bfast ready. Then they eat bfast and I try to eat with them, but rarely have the time. Make lunches, get dressed, shove out the door, you know... :) Thanks for the awesome giveaway Jen! --Michelle, blogattoday {[at) gmaildotcom; May 15, 2009 at 4:38 PM
~Michelle @ Women Who Win said...: Tweet! http://twitter.com/sweepstakesgirl/status/1811480064. --Michelle, blogattoday {[at) gmaildotcom; May 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM
holly said...: My morning routine tip is to put breakfast together, if you like things more complicated than toast, the night before. Mix the waffle batter/cut the fruit/whatever. Also set out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
hollyollyberry[at]yahoo[dot]com; May 16, 2009 at 1:28 AM
Your Best Friend said...: I get up 30min before the kids. Get myself completely ready for work. Then I get the 3 kids up. They get dressed. We have breakfast at the table together and a short bible study and family prayer. The kids brush their teeth and hair while I clean up the kitchen very quickly. We all get shoes on, I gather my lunch for work and the kids get their back packs and we head out the door.; May 17, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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scottsgal said...: My 8th grader is impossible in the morning to get up. I have his breakfast ready for him and after many proddings he gets into the shower and makes the bus by about minutes each day - very stressful

msboatgal at aol.com; May 17, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Karen said...: Quick shower, brush teeth and out the door !!

ktgonyea at gmail.com; May 17, 2009 at 2:37 PM
photoquest said...: Our morning routine consist of my oldest daughter up at 6:00 to get her shower 6:30 for my youngest they set their own alarms. I fix breakfast while i make several trips back to the bed room to wake my husband up finally 6:45 he's in the shower, my daughter will frantically look for her shoes by 7:30 here comes the lunch box traveling threw mid air and I'm not there to catch it and we check the flat irons to see if they are turned off and out the door at 7:40 That in a nut shell is my morning
photoquest(at)bellsouth(dot); May 17, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Rhonda Martin said...: I have to get up at least an hour before the kids and drink two cups of coffee just to be able to wake up enough to get them ready with lots of patients. With only one bathroom it gets really busy and hectic and I find waking them up quietly at different times and having an hour to my self each morning makes it a lot nicer and peaceful. I find that a good breakfast that they like always seems to make the morning a little brighter and Capri Sun is one of there favorites and they love drinking one on the way to school. Thanks for sharing this review and giveaway and Thanks to Capri Sun~!; May 17, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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http://twitter.com/exotic1/status/1830563999
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Thanks again~!; May 17, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Rhonda Martin said...: I blogged about this review and giveaway here
http://exotic1.blogspot.com/2009/05/capri-sun-250-visa-gc-giveaway.html
Thanks Again~!; May 17, 2009 at 5:35 PM
CMC said...: The furkids get me up or I wake them up, contingent upon how much exercise we got the day before! I typically check my e-mails before potty time, then we all have breakfast (them first, then me.) After that, I decide which will be the park du jour. Tired pups are good pups, you know =)

spitfyr323 at hotmail dot com; May 17, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Anonymous said...: My morning routine tip is to ENJOY!! Take time to smile at everyone in your household! fun.mom.cheratgmaildotcom; May 17, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Do as much as you can the previous night (set the table for breakfast etc...)
valuedcustomer(at)live(dot)com; May 17, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Shelly T. said...: Our morning routine starts the night before. I help my daughter pick out her outfit for school, lay her lunch money out, and also put out anything else out that she needs to put in her backpack for school. My husband gets her up in the morning and she gets dressed, brushes her teeth etc. Having everything ready the night before really helps.

s-tay(at)cox(dot)net; May 17, 2009 at 11:07 PM
Unknown said...: I come in singing and leave the light on. I works every time.; May 18, 2009 at 6:09 AM
Katharina said...: My morning routine is an early one usually starting before 5:00. One thing that always helped my daughter get up on her own for school was after we bought her the alarm clock she wanted... never had a problem after that (well, when she remembered to set it, that is!) :-)

Our morning is usually in full swing by 6 a.m. and I like it that way. We all enjoy seeing the sun come up.

I used to play the radio or listen to the tv news in the morning but now we just talk and glimpse at the morning paper while we're having breakfast.; May 18, 2009 at 6:22 AM
Lori said...: having breakfast cooking and the kids smelling it, always gets them out of bed and ready for the day!

justhorsinaroundtheranch at yahoo dot com; May 18, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Unknown said...: I don't have kids but I have dogs:) I get up, use the bathroom, let the dogs out, get some Dr. Pepper, go outside and smoke a cigarette. Then I come in and take a shower.; May 18, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Anonymous said...: My kids are grown so my morning routine is very calm now. Coffee, read email, shower and head to work. Thanks.; May 18, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Jennifer said...: I try and get myself ready and then get the little one up. We get dressed and she watches a few minutes of PBS and then it is out the door!; May 19, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Danielle said...: I get my boys up at 6:40 in the morning for school. They head right to the kitchen for breakfast and while they are eating, I get out their clothes. As soon as they are done eating, they head in to brush their teeth and wash their faces and then they get dressed (they are still young enough to take their showers at night, which is nice so we don't have that added time consumer in the mornings). They make sure everything is in their backpacks and then I comb their hair. We have to be out of the house by 7:35 and they know that if they get everything done and have any extra time, they can watch t.v. until it's time to go. That gives them incentive and they are usually ready with at least 15 minutes to spare that they can use to watch t.v. and just relax before we head off to school. This also gives me time to sit and have a cup of coffee before we head out, so it makes our mornings nice.

danielle78@comcast.net; May 19, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Courtney said...: My kids are 18 months and 3 years old. We get up, use the bath & get changed, then eat breakfast. After that is play time & mommy clean time then usually head to the park or grandma's house!

courtneytarver85 at yahoo dot com; May 19, 2009 at 4:04 PM
SavvySuzie said...: My guy is still a toddler, so our morning consists of snuggles, breakfast and then playtime before we run any errands for the day. But I think the key is ROUTINE - finding what works and getting into a groove with a routine keeps you from getting too manic!; May 20, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Anonymous said...: I walk my dog first thing in the morning.; May 20, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Stephanie said...: I teach aerobics in the morning..so my husband does ALL the work! I just get to roll out of bed, grab my gym shoes and kiss everyone's foreheads goodbye!; May 21, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Kasey J said...: I set out the clothes the morning before and our school system gives the kids free breakfast. So they know that if they don't get ready on time, they don't get breakfast. It is a great motivation!; May 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM
ILHuntress said...: My husband & I get up @ the earliest 4 am (during hunting season) and 6:30 am at the latest. Drink coffee together and I make his lunch and off to work he goes. Then I watch Joyce Meyer and after her program I read the word. Eat breakfast and exercise. The rest of the day is housework and internet (usually). On weekends i go to work. GOOD LUCK EVERY1 !; May 22, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Anonymous said...: I, as well, get everything ready the night before... clothes are picked out, all homework done, papers signed,if taking lunch , then that is ready as well. It really does make things smoother...especially if you accidentally sleep late, etc.; May 22, 2009 at 9:37 PM
VickieB said...: My morning routine has been shot to hell since I got laid off, but when I'm working, I get up at 4 to have some coffee and quiet time and relax before I have to get dressed and start my day.; May 23, 2009 at 11:35 AM
VickieB said...: tweet http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/1895470171; May 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Janet and Maya said...: My daughter is three and doesn't go to school yet, so we have a pretty leisurely routine - I am so lucky.

We get up about eight and go down for breakfast. Most days we have cold cereal, but sometimes oatmeal or eggs.
Then we head back upstairs to get dressed for the day.

We love to sing Good Morning - the song from Singin' in the Rain or Wake Up, Wake Up from Lazytown.

mayacarpenter at verizon dot net; May 23, 2009 at 11:52 PM
Janet and Maya said...: tweet: http://twitter.com/janetmom2maya/status/1900793648
mayacarpenter at verizon dot net; May 23, 2009 at 11:55 PM
VickieB said...: blogged http://vickieb52.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-250-visa.html; May 24, 2009 at 1:47 AM
Diane said...: I lay out my clothes the night before and get my lunch ready the night before as well. Usually i shower right before i go to bed so i have more time in the morning as well!; May 24, 2009 at 7:18 AM
Gosfam said...: My morning routine varies: some days I have to be to work (at a daycare) the girls come with me, and so we have to get up early, force them out of bed, get dressed, and then head to daycare, eat breakfast at daycare. Other days they can sleep-in, slowly wake-up, eat breakfast, get dressed, and then immediately want outside. Pretty basic, I know :); May 24, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Gosfam said...: I tweeted: http://twitter.com/gosfam/status/1902970085; May 24, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Carol W. said...: I'm not dealing with any kids, but I have a routine anyway. I head downstairs, fortify myself with a cup of coffee, and then I begin lunch prep for my husband. I must say that his lunches have become more elaborate over the years.

wolfcarol451 at gmail dot com; May 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Melissa O. said...: I am lucky because my daughter sets her alarm to wake up. My oldest 2 are 9 and 11 so they pick out their own clothes. They usually have them picked out the night before. My daughter wakes right up but my son needs some coaxing. They love pop-tarts for breakfast. After they get off to school me and my baby share some oatmeal and dance to Wiggles music or a kids show with music. Then sometimes we take a morning nap together.; May 24, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Sweeter the berry said...: I am usually up by 650am, my oldest uses an alarm clock and is already leaving for his bus at 705 am. I make a bottle for my baby and get my son his meds (anti-seizure) then I get him brushing his teeth and dressed, send him downstairs to get a drink and watch cartoons. Meanwhile, I am waking my daughter who is hard to wake by the way, and send her to brush her teeth while I get her clothes ready. She gets dressed and her dad takes her to school. My son who is watching cartoons leaves on his bus a little after that. Then I have to feed the baby and toddler usually I have time to shower while they sleep.; May 24, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Sweeter the berry said...: I blogged and here's the link

http://someofmywinnings.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-25000-visa-card.html

letessha@yahoo.com; May 24, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Twincere said...: My morning routine starts about 45 minutes before my 5 school aged children awaken.I make my coffee,"find my groove" and set the dinette up for an-anything- goes breakfast, complete with glasses for milk/OJ and their flintstones vitamins marking the place settings.As a rule, clothing (including all underclothes) have been approved and laid out the night before. The lunches and backpacks,school supplies, and shoes have also been prepared the night before. Doing this really saves time in my house because once my kids are up, mornings are crazy! Something always goes awry!
Twincere(at)hotmail(dot)com; May 24, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Twincere said...: I tweeted about this contest & review here:
http://twitter.com/Twincere/status/1909134333

Twincere(at)hotmail(dot)com; May 24, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Twincere said...: I blogged about the giveaway here:
http://twinceretwinkles.blogspot.com/2009/05/8-bloghers-are-giving-you-chance-to-win.html

Twincere(at)hotmail(dot)com; May 24, 2009 at 8:52 PM
one6ylady said...: I make my kids set out their clothes and bookbags before they go to bed, and my daughter takes her showers at night then puts it up in a ponytail so she can have more time to straighten it in the morning and my son can get a shower (if he showers at night his hair sticks up like porcupine quills...LOL).

My kids hate to sit down and eat ANYTHING in the morning, so I make them breakfast smoothies that they drink as they walk to the bus stop and wait for the bus. I discovered that Capri Sun has enough sugar in it to prevent it from freezing into a solid, unbreakable block, so I just freeze the packets overnight. The next morning I simply smack 2 frozen packages on the edge of the counter a couple times before cutting open the bottoms of the packages and dumping them into the blender on top of two chopped up bananas or a cup of berries of some kind and one package of plain yoghurt then hit the crush button. In less than 2 minutes I have healthy breakfast smoothies that I pour into plastic ziploc bags, insert a straw into it. My kids drink them at the bus stop, then fold the straw in half and put it in the ziploc bag before sealing it up. Breakfast is done, the trash is contained, and they’re ready for a full day of school.

We vary the flavor of Capri Sun, they type of fruit, and sometimes add light flavored yoghurt to get a wide variety of different flavors so they don't have to have the same thing each morning - sometimes they even choose to have icy slushies and we add a couple tablespoons of water and extra fruit instead of yoghurt.

one6ylady(at)aol(dot)com; May 24, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Tammigirl said...: My kids get up in the morning without much nudging from me. I like to see them get out the door with an egg and cheese bagel or some oatmeal in their stomach. Anything to get the motors running in the morning.; May 25, 2009 at 7:11 AM
Tammigirl said...: Here's my tweet:
http://twitter.com/tammigirl/status/1912592506; May 25, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Daniel M said...: after i stretch for a 1/2 hour so i can get out of bed without mangling my back, eat shower shave and help my parents out (they're retired, i'm unemployed and broke) - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com; May 25, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Anonymous said...: Pick out clothes the night before

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net; May 25, 2009 at 1:33 PM
The Demille's said...: I just have a 11 1/2 month old and our morning routine is to change his diaper first and then we go down stairs and he has baby cereal and fruit baby food while I have my orange juice and wheat toast. Then we get dressed and play!
rachel_demille@yahoo.com; May 25, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Unknown said...: one word: CHAOS!

I'm a new mommy, and a doting one at that. My husband, who has depended on me to make sure he;s up and at'tum, since the day we met, still depends on me. The baby, however, does not agree with this situation we have going and expects things on his schedule... I think Ive got a daddy in trainng on my hands... uh oh!; May 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Lorri S said...: Usually get up around 5 or 5:30 am, M takes shower while getting coffee and breakfast ready. Try to get kids to eat breakfast, of course while watching cartoons, he leaves for work and we go on about our day.; May 25, 2009 at 9:31 PM
Kimberly Kihega said...: Our routine is pretty easy. Except for getting my oldest up, he's a hard sleeper. But we can get out of the house in less than 10 mins if we need to. We eat cereal or poptarts on school days.; May 25, 2009 at 11:14 PM
petteytiffany@yahoo.com said...: i dont have a routine because i am an online student right now and get up wheneever; May 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM
petteytiffany@yahoo.com said...: tweeted http://twitter.com/SWAGBUCKSIGNUP/status/1924584793; May 26, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Davina said...: I usually get woken up by our dog around 7:30am. I get up and let him out to do his business. Then I get my husbands lunch ready and fix his breakfast. Let the dog in and call the husband for breakfast. Then start on housework until my daycare kids come.; May 26, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Erica G said...: I force myself out of bed. I try to get as much together the night before as I can, including setting out the cereal on the table.

babychooch (at) gmail {dot} com; May 26, 2009 at 9:26 PM
philstacy said...: When the alarm goes off I get up and take some caffeine pills then go back to bed until they wake me up.; May 26, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Lower Mitten Kitten said...: Ugh!! Mornings are tuff. My 4 year old hates getting up and my 1 year old just likes to play. My best tip is to get up 15 earlier than you have to. You can shower in peace and maybe drink a bit of java before having to tackle the kids
renski17@comcast.net; May 27, 2009 at 8:16 PM
lsfish said...: My kids always took baths the night before, my daughter was great about getting up on her won but I had to roll my son out of bed every morning; May 28, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Angie said...: Set out all clothes the night before. Then get up before anyone else and get ready so you can focus on assisting those other sleepy-heads to get moving. (Also, make sure the kids get to sleep on time!); May 29, 2009 at 7:40 AM
melissa said...: My son is only 4 but he could sleep till noon like a teen ager so most mornings Im waking him up by no later than 9am, my daugher is like clockwork, up by 8am. Im so lucky they dont get up at the crack of dawn like some children do. Once up its breakfast time then get dressed and start our day, usually some activity, park, play date etc.; May 29, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Debbie said...: I have a "lunch" area where I keep everything needed for packing lunches. Makes it a "one-stop" for the five lunches I make each school day.
Three of the kids get themselves up and we get the youngest up. They do fairly well!
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail(dot)com; May 29, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...: My routine is a cup of cappuccino first, followed by cereal & fruit. I always eat breakfast, the most important meal of the day!; May 30, 2009 at 12:25 PM
kmg365 said...: No kids here, but that doesn't mean I don't have manic mornings. My best piece of advice would be not to give in to the snooze button-- EVER.; May 30, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Saph said...: My daughter isn't in school yet but her daycare provides breakfast. She loves Capri Sun. She calls it juice bag. :); May 30, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Saph said...: Blogged it here: http://windersnest.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-giveaways-530.html; May 30, 2009 at 9:58 PM
ACraftyKnitter said...: When I'm working, I get up around six, and HOPEFULLY have laid out an outfit the night before. If not, it's a mad scramble for clothes that match. Then I apply my makeup and, if I'm lucky, might even have time for breakfast before running out the door. I don't have any kids, so at least that's easier.

When I'm at my parents' home, my routine starts with the dog coming in and licking me/pawing at me/doing SOMETHING to demand attention at 5:30-6:00 in the morning. Eventually, she leaves me alone and I go back to sleep.; May 31, 2009 at 5:26 AM
Angela C said...: My morning routine goes by too fast! We get up and get ready and then get the kids up. We drag them out of bed, throw some clothes on, give them a quick bite to eat (they will eat breakfast at school) and then out the door we go. Whoosh!
mycreativecontainers(at)gmail(dot)com; May 31, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Elaine at Matters of the Heart) said...: I tweeted. Not sure how to copy the status.

Here is my link.

http://twitter.com/elainecarter24; May 31, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Tina B. said...: My morning routine tip is to have everyone's clothing laid out the night before. This includes shirt, pants, socks, underwear, shoes, bookbags, etc. I also try to pack lunches the night before and lay out unrefrigerated items that I'll be using for breakfast.; May 31, 2009 at 4:06 PM
Tina B. said...: Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/warp65/statuses/1984956410

treneebarker at hotmail dot com; May 31, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Jean said...: Morning starts with me knocking on the door, turning on the light and cheerily saying Good Morning, followed by knocking on the next door with the same greeting. I give them a "snooze" time (I figure since I need my snooze button to wake up so do they) while I turn the shower on and start setting out clothes. Once that's done than I really start nudging them to get up and first come first serve on the shower. Meanwhile Im getting breakfast and lunches ready. It really works for us for now.; May 31, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Jean said...: I tweeted! http://twitter.com/workingmomma247/statuses/1987200883; May 31, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Lisa P. Bellin said...: I like to get up early enough so that I don't have to rush. I like to shower, get dressed, have breakfast with the newspaper, pack my lunch, and check my e-mail before I leave in the morning.

Lisa P. Bellin
thebellins@gmail.com; June 1, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Middy06 said...: My morning routine consists of waking up at 5:30 a.m., having more morning coffee and waking my children up at 7:00. Although my children are not in school yet, it is important to me to keep a schedule that allows for routine and structure to prepare them for school in the future. Each day, I have my children use the potty as soon as they wake up, I feed them breakfast. After breakfast, I have them brush their teeth. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday I play them their foreign language c.d.'s and we do arts and crafts activities. Tuesday and Thursday are t.v. days.; June 2, 2009 at 1:07 AM
Middy06 said...: I tweeted this giveaway!

http://twitter.com/middy06/status/2001513249; June 2, 2009 at 1:08 AM
AudreyO said...: My kids are now grown so my morning routine is all about me :) I get up, shower, let the dog out, feed the dog, give the dog his pill, ok so maybe my morning routine is more about the dog LOL. I check emails, read blogs, eat breakfast and leave for work. On the weekends, the routine is the same, but it's a few hours later and it does not include leaving for work.; June 2, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Unknown said...: Our kids are older so our routine is not that hectic. What is hectic is getting the snacks together that we take down to the farm (we grow fruits and vegetables)to enjoy while picking the crops. We love Capri Sun!; June 2, 2009 at 4:08 PM
JoyFilled said...: Well I currently only have little ones who aren't yet school age, so my mornings aren't quite that complicated yet. But for us what works best is MOMMY being able to get ready first, because then I feel so much more motivated to get everyone going for the day!!

lukeandbryn@gmail.com; June 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Shelly T. said...: Our morning routine starts the night before. I have my daughter pick out her clothes, that way there is no going back and forth in the morning. I also put out her lunch money, snacks, and make sure her backpack is ready. Doing all this the night before, really makes our mornings so much easier.

s-tay(at)cox(dot)net; June 2, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Chawksgirl4ever said...: my girls wake me up.while they are watching cartoons i get dressed before doing anything else then i fix their breakfast than pick outt their clothes while they are eating.
basically im always trying to stay a step ahead of them

chawksgirl4ever@att.net; June 2, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Anonymous said...: I always find it helpful to have my little ones clothes all laid out the night before. We are pretty lax here in the morning. Some cartoons and breakfast for him while I get ready, then get him dressed, and out the door we go!; June 2, 2009 at 10:51 PM
rondadoug said...: The cats wake us up everyday at 6:00 on the dot...better than an alarm clock...they of course are the first to be fed :)
Then read the paper and drink coffee...then breakfast and showers...things always go pretty smoothly around here :)(knock on wood); June 3, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Toystory said...: My kids are grown... but my father used to actually play a bugle to get us up, like they do in the military (or used to when he was in). This noise was really awlful -- and us kids knew it meant "up and at 'em).; June 3, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Debbie D said...: There is such a thing as a morning routine with teenagers? :)
The kids usually run late, so we have car-friendly breakfast items available. An oatmeal muffin with some instant breakfast usually works for the 15 minute drive.

dorsy28(at(hotmail(dot)com; June 3, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Tim Sternberg said...: My morning routine is manic.; June 3, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Deanna said...: my tip: Know your kids- not each kid has to wake up at the same time. My 11 yr old sleeps in half of his clothes so he can sleep later. The 6 yr old has to wake up wayyyy earlier due to his meanderings.

Breakfasts are the same- the 6 yr old wants cereal every morning but the 11 yr old prefers to eat at school with his pals.; June 3, 2009 at 2:21 PM
bettycd said...: When I went off to college it was with an alarm clock. My kids are now using their cell phones as alarms. My husband sets an alarm to get him up intime for work and me, I always seem to wake up half an hour before his alarm goes off. Not sure why but this arrangement has the coffee ready when he gets up so there's no complaints; June 3, 2009 at 2:47 PM
DLAlbers said...: my morning routine ALWAYS starts with a cup of coffee, then I wake up the kids, then my day can start, the kids get their breakfast and juice every single morning.; June 4, 2009 at 8:32 AM
MeghanM said...: We need to be out of the house by 6:45 so my husband and I wake the boys up at 6:30. I dress the older one and he dresses the younger one. I have drinks and cereal bars in the car, ready to go for a quick breakfast on the road. Not desirable to eat on the road, but I feel getting as much sleep as they can is more important.

I tweeted at http://twitter.com/MegMcKMas; June 4, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Tiffani said...: I wake my son up with a tickle so he starts off in a good mood. I really don't do much in advance although I should.

tifg45 at excite.com; June 4, 2009 at 10:34 AM
jlmk said...: I don't have kids. Yet I tend to move at a slower pace than necessary in the morning. I worry what will happen when I add a little one to the mix. How will I ever get to work!; June 6, 2009 at 4:45 PM
alovelymadness said...: Wake up to DH bringing me coffee.
Then he cooks breakfast while I get dressed.
Eat.
Go outside and water the garden and greenhouse.
Come in and check mail.

Then work on any current project.

Kids are grown and gone bless their little hearts.; June 6, 2009 at 8:41 PM
darlanpaulsmamma said...: Morning time for me on school days consist of gettin kids up and geting breakfast ready for them. While they eat I pack lunches then brush their teeth when they are done, then get them changed and I drive them to school
melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com; June 7, 2009 at 11:02 AM
twbellamy said...: By letting them know that breakfast is ready. They are always hungry and that gets them out of bed.

TWBellamy@hotmail.com; June 7, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Kristy said...: I'm not a morning person at all, so we try and get as much as possible done the night before. Picking out clothes, packing lunch, packing backpack, taking baths... this way the morning routine can be reduced to simple hygiene tasks. That's about all I can handle!
chickeechickee@yahoo.com; June 8, 2009 at 6:23 AM
Unknown said...: i set up everything for my morning the night before. school clothes shoes and socks, lunches are prepared the night before.
we get up at 6:40 my daughter gets dressed while i make her lunch and, i do her hair and then she eats breakfast takes vitamin and asthma meds, brush teeth and then we sit and talk till the bus gets here which is around 7:20
its a pretty calm morning of course my younger 2 aren't in school yet so in a couple years i'm sure it will be chaotic; June 8, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Unknown said...: Setting out stuff beforehand and getting lunch ready for the week on Sunday night helps significantly.; June 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM
JoeyfromSC said...: Very nice contest!! Thanks for the opportunity!

Well, i raised two brothers after my mom died, so I know all about morning routine lol

Our main plan was preparing the night before..of course having all papers signed, bookbags ready, and their outfits selected and ready to go!

I would always get up early(most days) and prepare breakfast. We would do make ahead breakfast casseroles sometimes too so it was much faster in the morning.; June 8, 2009 at 1:58 PM
JoeyfromSC said...: I tweeted about the contest:

http://twitter.com/JoeyfromSC/status/2081148118; June 8, 2009 at 1:59 PM
JoeyfromSC said...: I blogged about the contest:

http://joebloe1116.blogspot.com/2009/06/win-250-visa-card-at-therapeutic-blog.html; June 8, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Eve said...: Make lunches (all the way-even packing) the night before.; June 8, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Anonymous said...: Our routine really involves being flexible. Breakfast gets eaten, the teeth get brushed, and I get the boys dressed, on their timeframe. No expectations, no disappointment!

denise_22315(at)yahoo(dot)com; June 8, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Anonymous said...: I have actually had it pretty easy since I only have one child. He knows what he likes for breakfast and usually lets me know when I plan the weekly meals.; June 8, 2009 at 11:42 PM
danielle said...: I would really love to win the visa gift card since Im unemployed I would spend it on my little girl necessities.
My morning routine is nice my 3 1/2 year old little girl wakes up early 6am and I get her dressed, teeth brushed, bath. Then we head to class for a half day.Then over to grandmas house. My tip would be all moms need to take a little time out for themselves even if its to go for a walk read a book, its essential to be a good mommy and wife imo!; June 9, 2009 at 8:52 AM
Jenn @ Beautiful Calling said...: I need to work out a better morning routine since right now I roll out of bed about 6am at the same time as my littles. Chloe is 2 and John is 10 months. I shower and we have breakfast.

If I got out of bed and was ready before they got up I think the day would go smoother but I hate to part with sleep!; June 9, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Brooke said...: My morning routine starts @ 5:30 making my husband and sons lunches. Then I help my husband off to work, get myself ready, and then wake up the kids. Then I turn on a cartoon well they eat their breakfast. Then they are off to brush teeth and get dressed. Then off to School and our busy day begins!

Thank you so much for the chance!
I follow you now too! YAY!

~Brooke
heartnmaui(at)gmail(dot)com; June 9, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Brooke said...: I just tweeted about this giveaway! Heres is my link! I hope I gave you the link you needed!
http://twitter.com/preschoolinmom

Thank you so much!; June 9, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Doreen said...: I don't have children so I routine is pretty basic. I get up at 6:45am, get dressed, I don't wear like any make up, make my lunch, brush teeth and put curlers in my hair. I work in a Special Needs School so life is pretty hectic for 7 hrs!! :) I'm kind of like a Mom! :) I work with preschoolers & middle School kids also.; June 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Jennifer said...: I tweeted about this giveaway.

http://twitter.com/wenebara/statuses/2101048718; June 10, 2009 at 1:17 AM
Jennifer said...: We get everyone's clothes ready the night before.; June 10, 2009 at 1:18 AM
Jennifer said...: I blogged about the giveaway.

http://goodwillgoddess.blogspot.com/2009/06/few-giveaways.html; June 10, 2009 at 1:20 AM
David said...: I usually wake up, wash my face, have a quick snack and head over to the gym. Once I come back from the gym, I usually have to make myself a lunch before I head off to work and school. I'm practically out all day until I return from work at 7pm.

email: wtcblogger@gmail.com; June 10, 2009 at 8:15 AM
David said...: I blogged about your giveaway: http://www.dailydollarreport.com/therapeutic-ad-free-250-visa-card-giveaway/

email: wtcblogger@gmail.com; June 10, 2009 at 8:16 AM
David said...: Tweeted about your giveaway: http://twitter.com/Schlossy/status/2104249241

email: wtcblogger@gmail.com; June 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Lori said...: We're a pretty free form house. The kids wake me up sometime between 4:30 and seven, we eat breakfast at seven and then depending on any engagements we have we get dressed or hang out doing crafts and playing.
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com; June 10, 2009 at 8:43 AM
wigget said...: i get the bottle and cup of milk ready, as well as a bowl of cereal and possibly some sort of fruit snack. the actual waking up and dressing the kids is my husband's job as i'm normally out of the house by then.; June 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Michael said...: What a GREAT giveaway you're hosting. Thanks for listing it on Toastyposts. I hope it brings you more traffic.; June 10, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Betty N said...: I would get up an hour before anyone else in the household. I could eat my breakfast in peace, finish packing lunches if needed, and fix breakfast for my family. Then while they ate, I got dressed and ready because I had to go off to work at the same time.; June 10, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Sarah Jensen said...: I swear we have the same oldest two kids. Sometimes water is used to get child #2 out of bed. #3 gets up usually before all of us, and #4 is dragged out half an hour after older 3 are off to school.
He then makes his own breakfast, under my supervision, and try's to dress himself. Sometimes making it.

for breakfast, we usually have oatmeal, eggs, or cold cereal. (and it's all the good for you stuff. No sugar foods.)
We love Capri Sun's juices, especially on summer days in the park.

Sarah Jensen
Utah
sjlovetowrite@gmail.com; June 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM
Sarah Jensen said...: I blogged about the contest.

http://legendoftheprotectors.blogspot.com/2009/06/250-visa-gift-card.html

Sarah
sjlovetowrite@gmail.com; June 10, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Sarah Jensen said...: I twittered it too. Er, not sure if this will work, but try looking here.
https://twitter.com/SarahJen

Hope that shows it for y'all.

Sarah
sjlovetowrite@gmail.com; June 10, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Amy from Occupation: Mommy said...: My best morning tip is to take a shower before my 2-year-old wakes up. If I am up and ready before she is, the whole morning seems to go more smoothly. Even better are the days I pack my 2nd grader's lunch while the girls are eating breakfast, but that is more rare.; June 10, 2009 at 6:40 PM

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