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To enter to win ONE of the above SIX prizes, just leave us a comment on this post stating how you get your day off right.
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I had to double check because this had the same question as Giveaway#2!
ReplyDeleteI start out the day with a large cup of coffee, and I try to stay upbeat until all morning stuff is done, even if it is forced. Sometimes, acting the part makes you the part!
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I blogged about this giveaway!
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I also have your button on my blog!
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Same as the other right...So I just copied and pasted it...But I do want to add, I have to have my coffee in the mornings...If not, I am going nowhere! : )
ReplyDeleteWe always start our mornings off by having things done the night before. We lay out clothes to wear to school the next day including socks and shoes. We even put the hair elastic around the hangers with the hair brush in one shoe. (kayla always loses hers last minute so i started this last year) And her back pack is always put by the door.
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ReplyDeleteCoffee in the morning of course, good breakfast for myself and the kids, same question as contest 2, LOL?
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coffee, breakfast, and hopefully no whining!
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ReplyDeletewe start with morning hugs and kisses, and then breakfast, getting dressed, etc.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these clips! Gotta find some for my little girl!
Another thing we do to get the day off right is to set out clothing the night before. Not having to search for matching socks, etc. saves our sanity in the morning!
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Either one of my daughters would be delighted to own these beautiful hair accessories!
ReplyDeleteWe start our days with hugs and kisses, and sometimes an extra cuddle in bed :)
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ReplyDeleteA good breakfast seems to help us the most, it seems to get us going!
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I start my day off with HOT COFFEE and reading my favorite blogs.
ReplyDeleteHad to make sure I was reading thisa right - haven't we done this?! (lol!) I start the day off with a morning cuddle from my daughter, followed by an invigorating shower, then a big ice-filled glass of orange juice and I'm ready to go!
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I have your button on my blog sidebar.
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To get the day started right, I need to wake up before my two year old, to have my breakfast (cant function without it), and shower.
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my day never seems to start of right! But it would definately involve getting a bottle to the baby and breakfast to my daughter without too much crying (on their part!). I love the weekends when my husband makes coffee before I get up.
ReplyDeleteI start my day off right by reading the newspaper before anyone else is awake. It's time to get some "me" time. Then I start some coffee and make breakfast for the kids and my husband.
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I start off by waking up earlier then everyone so I can have my coffee in peace :)
ReplyDeleteSpending a little time in prayer and in the Word helps me to start my day off right.
ReplyDeleteI've been working at home during the summer so a cup of coffee and then head to the computer to do my work.
ReplyDeletewow how cute i must say and well i love to try and win this for my little one she can al ways use some thing
ReplyDeleteHi, I feed and play in the backyard with our 16 year old dog! Thanks, Cindi
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SMILE SMILE SMILE! Even if I don't feel like smiling! Coffee helps too! Take each day as a gift and it will be one!
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I start the morning off with a hot shower first thing. Then a great breakfast and lots of snuggles.
ReplyDeleteBest way to start the day off right? Get to bed on time the night before, so you don't have mini-zombies falling asleep in their cereal bowls. We stick to a pretty strict bedtime (8pm, still, even though my daughter is in 5th grade), and it really helps. When they stay up later, we can sure tell the next day!
ReplyDeleteThe best way to get start my day off right is to wake up to my smiling, laughing kiddos. (after I am fully rested of course!)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I get the day off best if I get up and exercise as soon as the girls get out the door. We shall see if I can pull that off this year.:)
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, my best thing is being prepared the night before - clothes selected, backpacks loaded, lunchboxes ready to be packed. IT really helps.
We get our day off right by getting dressed, eating breakfast and then we're ready to go. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have your button on my sidebar - both of them! http://mommainflipflops2.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy a good cup of hot java while I feed my kiddos breakfast. Then off to the gym to get my metabolism going. I shower there while the kids are in the play area. Even though I'm only there for 1 hour total, I try to relax and take a moment for myself before the day gets rolling. It puts me in great spirits so that I can be a more patient mommy!
ReplyDeleteI make sure that we all eat breakfast.
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coffee! Definitely coffee.
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ReplyDeletehow do i start my day off right? coffee for me, breakfast for the little ones. and always a big smile!
ReplyDeleteps i am adding the button :)
it actually starts the night before by laying out everyone's outfits, shoes, socks, etc.!
ReplyDeletewe blogged it here:
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we have both buttons!
ReplyDeleteCoffee first thing in the morning
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I start my day off by having prayer.
ReplyDeletecoffee and a decent sized breakfast that will last me til lunch give me energy for the morning rush
ReplyDeleteWe wake up, play a little (my son and I), have breakfast, then read a story!
ReplyDeleteA coffee or cup of tea is always nice too
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Coffee is my fuel. I also get up earlier than everyone else to get myself all ready. It helps a lot!
ReplyDeleteI start my day off with my 3year old son waking me up to tell me he is hungry. Food is the first thing done in the morning.
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the best way we start our day off is with pancakes! we love them. i need bows my baby is 15 months and bald!
ReplyDeleteAll I need is a hot cup of coffee and I'm good to go. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMust have coffee!!! It's essential!
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OK, that's assuming I DO get it off right though - so am I automatically disqualified cause I'm not so good at mornings? :)
ReplyDeleteFor what it is worth, I am working on a morning routine that will allow me to get off to a good start - including little one's trip to the potty when he wakes up. yes, we are going to try potty training again after a lil break. I did the morning routine list before and it worked.. now to get back to it.
I blogged about the event :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you ladies MUCH success with it.
with a hug and kiss from my girls, and if we have time a snuggle in bed for a few minutes
ReplyDeleteI drink a cup of coffee in peace . . . if I'm lucky!
ReplyDeleteI do a big breakfast prep for the week, so we can grab and go.
ReplyDeletewake up - coffee - shower... all before the younger children awake. If any of the above waits until after the children wake then boy do I have to do mental readjusting all morning.
ReplyDeleteBy getting things done the night before.
ReplyDeleteI get up and take a shower first thing. It clears my head.
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We try to start our mornings off by having things done the night before. We lay out clothes to wear to school the next day including socks and shoes. And all four back packs are always put by the door. And repeat, coffee, coffee, coffee!
ReplyDeletelots of tea!!
ReplyDeleteI think I answered this question before in one of the other giveaways?
ReplyDeleteAnyways, in addition to having enough time in the morning I always make sure that we have everything we need. I check it the night before, so that everything is ready when we wake up.
How do I get my day off right? Ideally, I start with a cup of coffee, a quiet house, and some quiet time alone with my Bible. Realistically, the kiddos usually wake up before I do. But, my dh still provides coffee for me, and I usually squeeze in time to read my Bible later on in the day. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this back to school giveaway!
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For a second entry, I blogged about this here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Suzanne/574495/.
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For a third entry (as per your guidelines), I also added your banner/button to my sidebar.
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Thank you, again!
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My day of starting out right is, clothes already set out. Cute accessories!
ReplyDeletePicking up my girls, kissing them, changing their diapers and letting them watch a sign language video while I finish getting ready.
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With coffee for me and juice for the kids. :) These clips are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteChocolate milk or diet coke, the newspaper, a quickly made breakfast if I have the time-and dropping off the kids at school. it is usually a very rushed event in the mornings!
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I try to get as much done the night before as I can. Then I can have a little wakeup time catching up on all the blogs!
ReplyDeleteA large cup of coffee. And an Excedrin. Just in case.
ReplyDeleteI get up early to have some time to myself and a good cup of coffee
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A nice hot shower and a couple cups of coffee:)
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My hubby let me sleep in!!1
ReplyDeleteCup of coffee and breakfast started before the kiddos get up.
ReplyDeleteI get up before my daughter to give myself an hour or "me" time.
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I like to read my Bible and have a quiet time in the morning.
ReplyDeleteI pit your button on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI like to start my day with morning prayers, a good breakfast, hugs and kisses for both my boys (husband and son!) and helping my son get ready for his day of crawling, standing, and just generally having a good time. I also tend to take showers. :)
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I always start my day with a big hug from my three year old daughter, which makes me feel great because as the baby of four, she is the only one who I don't have to ask for one! Then I morph into a short order cook and get breakfast going!
ReplyDeleteI start my day off right when I see my daughter standing up in her crib with a BIG smile on her face. The day gets even better if we leave early enough to make a stop at Starbucks! :)
ReplyDeleteI start my day off with breakfast! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWe start our mornings off with breakfast together! It's really nice to have a few minutes to sit down as a family in the morning before the start of a busy day.
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These are great! I have GGGG quads and am always looking for accessories
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I usually start off the morning by sneaking in a shower before the kiddos get up...it's just so much easier when they're both still in bed!
ReplyDeleteWe make sure that our little guy has a good breakfast as soon as he's up and around - if not, a horrible 'crank' monster soon emerges!
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Lunches packed the night before and outfits set out on their desks so no fighting to pick out something to wear in the morning. Healthy breakfast and we are good to go.
ReplyDeleteAgain I am not a morning person. So I wake up, check email unless I have somewhere I have to go. It takes me a while to wake up and be ready to face the world.
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ReplyDeleteI blogged about your giveaway here: http://everythingupclose.blogspot.com/2008/08/update-on-giveaways-august-26th.html
ReplyDeleteWe are going to start school with a warm breakfast and mommy needs a diet coke!
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I start my day off right by beginning it with a big hug and kiss from each of my little girls. It makes me feel completely and totally happy, and I then know I can take anything life throws at me during the course of the day.
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We prep for the next day the night before, including baths for the kids, picking out clothes, and packing bags. This helps our day start out right. :)
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On question #2, I answered by preparing the night before... another way is a good breakfast for everyone!
ReplyDeleteA shower and cereal for breakfast, and I'm all set!
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I start my day by getting up before everyone for a few moments of quiet.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely with coffee!
ReplyDeleteReading and then getting the kids up and breakfast so we can get going with our day. Thanks katie_mmartin at yahoo dot com.
ReplyDeleteI start with prayer, breakfast, showers and hugs and kisses.
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I always try to wake up before my son to check my email, start his breakfast and MAYBE even get dressed! That helps me be much more relaxed-thanks!
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I start my day off right with a healthy breakfast.
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Your button is on my sidebar.
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Well, I'm pregnant right now, so getting the day started is easier some mornings than others ;-)! But mostly, I try to start every day with a hug and an upbeat tone of voice for my little boy - when I come into his room dragging, it seems to affect our whole day.
ReplyDeleteThen a good breakfast -- I've recently discovered that if I start my day with protein in my first meal, I'm better off energy-wise all day.
And depending on the day ;-) (if my breakfast stays down!) I have a big cup of coffee with my favorite indulgence: sugar and half & half. It's just enough sweetness and creaminess to feel like a special treat, and then I'm ready to go!
(All that being said - this babe on the way is a little girl and I'm dying to start stocking up on bows and ribbons and girly fluff, so I'd LOVE to win!)
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My girls would love these!
ReplyDeleteI start my day off right with a glass of orange juice and lots of prayer.
I added your button to my sidebar.
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Ha, I'd like to say that I start with a good breakfast, but by the time I get the kids fed and clothed, I have to rush to work.
ReplyDeleteBut I make a big pot of decaf coffee right when I get to work and get a wheat bagel on the way.
A good breakfast, at least a half cup coffee, and a shower... preferably before daughter wakes up so that I don't have to get us both ready at the same time!
ReplyDeleteI start my day off right by waking up with a smile, then enjoying a few moments of quiet time with a fresh cup of coffee :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I blogged about the giveaway for an extra entry:
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Your main banner is in my sidebar for an extra entry :)
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Breakfast in our pj's and a bit of fun time! :)
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the contest here:
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Same answer as my other contest entry..we start the day off with prayer! I can really use these hair pretties too since we now have 5 daughters! LOL Enter me please.
ReplyDeleteWe start our day right by staying in the bed for 10 to 20 minutes..just talikng with the kids. The dad prepare the coffee. We get up together and eat breakfast together.
ReplyDeleteI also blog about you giveaway.buttons in my sidebar :-)
Here's the link : http://www.ginahpeters.com/2008/08/mommies-united-back-to-school-giveway.html. Thank you for this giveaway.
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A large breakfast and if I am lucky a shower.
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I also blogged about the back-to-school week & giveaways here:
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Have a great week!
I walk the dog and the kids. It makes me feel a accomplished something early.
ReplyDeleteA strong cup of coffee is a necessity
ReplyDeleteA cup of coffee and a few Tweets gets my day off to a great start!
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I start my day off by going to the bathroom by myself. Then I say a prayer for the morning and if I have the time I will read a little devtional or chapter out of my The Power of the Praying Wife Book I have. Then I get my son that goes on the bus up first. I get him breakfast and get him dressed. Then I get my other 2 boys up. Get them breakfast and dressed. I get the first on the bus while the other 2 are eating. Then I get my last 2 up. I nurse the baby while my only daugther eats some cereal. Then we take the older 2 to school...That just before 8 am.
ReplyDeleteStarting my day right means being able to take a shower without a thousand interruptions!
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This morning I had iced coffee and a fiber bar! The kids alternate between cereal, pancakes, granola bars or toaster pastries.
ReplyDeleteI start the day with a hug from my daughter and suddenly everything is alright again!
ReplyDeleteI like to start the day with a large cup of hot tea with honey and a few minutes at the computer. Just seems to make the day go better.
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I get up about an hour before my kids and have a cup of coffee, make my bed and then get dressed. Gives me the head start I need.
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As long as I get my coffee started and get the kids off to school...I'm good!!!
ReplyDeleteAs long as I get my coffee started and get the kids off to school...I'm good!!!
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ReplyDeleteI always make sure the girls have no tangles before they go to bed, it makes it a lot easier in the morning to brush their hair.
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coffee!!
ReplyDeleteCaffeine and a hug from my daughter!
ReplyDeletethese flower headband and ponytail holders are to cute i start my day by waking up to a clean kitchen and having my morning tea all by myself before it gets crazy
ReplyDeleteA good breakfast seems to help us the most, it seems to get us going!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
a big pot of coffee :)
ReplyDeletea big pot of coffee :)
ReplyDeleteI force my husband to get up first. By any means necessary.
ReplyDeleteWith big sloppy kisses and eyes being pushed open while hearing "Mommy you up?" lol What can be better than that?
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