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1 – 200 of 373 Newer› Newest»We 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.
I wake my kids up a little earlier then they need be so they have plenty of time for breakfast and not feel so rushed in the mornings.
Thank you for the great giveaway!
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I drink about tree cups of coffee and always make my bed.
gkstratos@yahoo.com
I start the day off right by giving my family a healthy breakfast.
We start each morning by me waking up first. I shower (to wake up), drink a cup of tea and then start making breakfast for the family. After breakfast is ready, I call for everyone to "come and get it". I've taught our kids that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and they need to eat at least 1 fruit serving and drink a cup of milk. If they want, I always make something like toast, eggys, waffles or pancakes, but they first must eat the fruit and drink their milk. Thanks so much.
I get to bed early and wake up a little bit before my girls. That way I have myself ready before they are even awake.
No matter what I have for breakfast (cereal, toast, eggs, leftover spaghetti...) I always make sure to have some fruit and plenty of liquids.
urchiken at gmail dot com
I start the day off right by stretching and doing a few leg exercises before getting up and then I'm ready to run!
with a strong cup of coffee before everyone gets up
I start it by reading my devotionals.
Your banner is located on my sidebar at http://welcometothemotherhood.blogspot.com/
I get started off on the right foot by spending time with God each morning. Then some OJ.
Thanks for the chance.
starbucks
a cup of joe and away we go
I can't say that I start off my day very well drinking a diet coke, but I do make sure that my kids get a good breakfast before they go to school. This year my goal is to set a good example and eating with them.
I take a multivitamin and drink an Atkins shake. That keeps me going!
jfg06001[at]yahoo.com
I start the day out right by having my Kashi mini wheats and multi and a glass of juice and giving the pups some love before I leave. and of course the man.
I would love to win so I have some extras for the niece and nephew when they come over!
I start the day off lately with a big glass of iced coffee!! I am so hooked! Its my quiet time before I get my grandkids for the day!
I start the day with coffee first, then making breakfast really fast for the kiddos.
We start the day off right by eating breakfast together, and talking about the day's happenings. Then brush teeth, get dressed, and out the door! Thanks!
Haave a cup of coffee then get on my bike and ride thru town.
We do things the night before, setting out everything- even the breakfast dishes for less stress. We also make sure we wake up and try to be positive, becuase angry ruins everyones day.
well... the thing that would start MY day off right would be SLEEPING IN!!! For hours. Without having to do anything. at all. and definitely NOT waking up at 6 am when my kids get up everyday. also not hearing ANY fighting between my two sons.
But since that isn't possible I find that giving my kids lots of warning before we have to go somewhere helps (ok guys, we have to get ready for school in 10 minutes etc).
I shower while my husband makes my coffee and lunch, check on the baby and kiss my husband good-bye.
hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com
Feed the animals, feed myself, and remember to be grateful that I have lived to see another day! kseger at charter dot net
we don't have a "routine" to start our day off right... if we all get up with the alarm clock and make it out the door without forgeting anything... then we did good.... as for me... a quick stop for a cup o joe on way in to work actually relaxes me from morning stress before the next stress hurdle begins :)
I have my quite "alone" time first thing in the morning - I enjoy a diet coke and take my time getting ready! That starts my day off right
when everyone gets up then chaos begins...
I, myself MUST have coffee!!! For my 6 year old, I love the fact that every school in our county offers free breakfast to EVERY child!! We just don't have time to do breakfast at home in the morning, but I know she'll get that full belly she needs to learn!
I start the day off right by praying and reading my Bible!
cjnedrow@gmail.com
I start with a cup of columbian coffee!
to start the day off right, we do things the night before...lay out clothes, set up the coffee maker and pack lunches. It really makes the difference in the morning when we're trying to get off to school and daycare. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I get up early to get a jump on the day before the kids get up.
Strong coffee for me and a baggie with dry cereal for my three girls.
We start our day with morning hugs and kisses. Then we find something to eat for breakfast and sit and chat!
Neither my daughter nor I do mornings too well, so we start our day with mommy having a shower to get her eyes open while baby girl eats her wholewheat waffle and apple slices, or a variation on that theme, and sips on her OJ. When mom's cleaned up, she has her great big glass of OJ - liquid energy! Then all is good:)
Your main button is on my sidebar!
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
We start our day off right be sitting down together for breakfast every day (and a healthy one at that!) It is good to know we connect before starting the day or our oldest heading to school and know that they've gotten some healthy food in them to bring energy and nutrients to start their day!
arbrashears(at)msn(dot)com
To get the day off right, we pack everything the night before so there is no running around, and then we all eat a good bowl of cereal and head off in our own directions.
With a good breakfast!
We snuggle on the couch as my two year old continues to wake up, then it is breakfast time!
I start my day off, by getting up earlier than anyone in the house. I get picked up, pack lunches, set out clothes, and get everything ready for breakfast. This way everything is in order. No chaos and the morning runs smooths. This way the tone for the start of the day is a peaceful, non hetic one.
whole lotta coffee
i get my day off right by being well rested and in a good mood.
a cold shower here! i am a horrible morning person and have so much trouble waking up -- so cold shower followed by hot coffee works best!!
autumn398 (at) yahoo.com
My daughter's 2nd grade teacher got us hooked on a great system. The kids keep a folder in their backpack. One side is marked "to HOME" and the other is "to SCHOOL." The kids do their homework right out of that folder, or hand me stuff to sign, and it goes right back in on the other side. It keeps the "WHERE'S my report!?!?!?" panic to a minimum in the morning :)
I get my day off right by exercising on the tread mill!
Singing in the shower!!! :)
One way we start our day out right is by gathering at the kitchen table and having breakfast together. It gives the family time to bond before heading off in different directions.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Plenty of black coffee !!!
Coffee and lots of it!
Black coffee and cheerios with skim milk.
Shower and a glass of diet coke
I start my day off by getting up earlier than everybody else. That way I am prepared for the morning. Plus-a lot of coffee!
coupons are great with todays prices going up
I get my daughter up early enought to at least get some cereal with some fruit in it,or something hot,like oatmeal,shes not a morning person,me I have to have some juice first,I could use any of the coupons,im going to be keeping my little grandsons for free while my daughter goes back to work so this would help,thanks
I start with a hot cup of coffee.
I make sure everyone starts their day off right by eating breakfast. It sounds simple, but my dh tries to sneak out without eating sometimes!
cbeargie at yahoo (dot) com
Since I managed to have 6 kids within 7 trs. of age of each other, I learned early to get up at least an hour before the rest of the house. That way I got a start on my day-quiet cup of coffee,first load of laundry in, picked up the previous nights accumulation, and a few minutes to myself before I'm too busy to think.
We lay out all the needed items the night before. Then, I get up 45 minutes earlier than everyone else, shower and get myself together. It is much easier to handle the morning rush when I'm ready to walk out the door rather than in my bathrobe. Then I make breakfast smoothies and raise the troops! That's our morning routine.
A kiss for my grandson Noah (who is 1) and an XL Dunkin Donut's Coffee (light NO sugar!)
I start my day off right by getting up an hour before everyone else, making myself some coffee and catching up on the news. That little bit of "me time" sets the stage for a calming day for everyone in my family.
I've blogged about the giveawy event twice.
http://nessatxmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-to-school-event.html
http://nessatxmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-to-school-giveaway.html
I have the MU button on my blog too!
Lay out clothes the night before and have backpacks ready by the door. Decide the night before what they want for breakfast and have it ready to serve.
I make all the beds, change our son, and feed him and my daughter.
Thank you so much - not only for giving out fabulous prizes - but also for reminding us all of what's important: breakfast being one of these things.
Every morning I make sure my daughters have their breakfast: if I have time, I arrange their food in "smiley faces" on the plates, but when in a hurry, they'll just have a bowl of cereal.
OJ is great too: it's refreshing and is full of vitamin C and calcium to keep them strong and healthy.
Do yoga!
Go for a half mile swim.
Have everything ready the night before, get a healthy breakfast and head out for a nice refreshing walk.
We do as much as possible the night before, too! Pack the lunches, lay out the clothes, plan breakfast...all way have to do is wake up and follow through!
onlycancan at hotmail dot com
early to bed early to rise
I get my day off right but sharing coffee with my husband and cuddling with four adorable children! Thanks!
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Coffee...hot with a little bit of cream....it jumpstarts my brain!
I get my day started off right by being prepared the night before...The more I can do then, the better for us all! I also like to get a shower and get dressed before my little man wakes up in the morning...That way I'm ready to go before his little feet even hit the floor!
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BY EATING COCO PUFFS
I start ou the day right by taking a shower
I start my day off with a nice shower before the kids wake up. Then after I get dressed I wake the kids up and my favorite part of my day is my morning hugs and kisses. The Best part of the day for sure :) Thank you for having this.
Everyday is an off day for me.
waking up early and getting a good start... I love mornings in winter time!
kristilb19@yahoo.com
I make sure to get clthes ready the night before and I get up earlier than everyone else so I can get breakfast ready and other things in order before the day starts.
hebert024 at aol dot com
We start our morning right by a nice breakfast, and our vitamins!
Also, I blogged about the back to school giveaway!
http://getagripmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-to-school-giveaway.html
Your buttons are on my sidebar!
I start my day off right by deciding which son I want to attack in the morning and tickling them till they are about to pee the bed.
I start my day off with enough sleep.
I start my day off with a nice cold Diet coke!
a multi-fruit smoothie
with a cup of coffee and a big bowl of cereal
I have to have a cup of coffee while my daughter gets ready for school. Then I make her a decent breakfast and she's off. She's pretty smart because she gathers her things the night before and gets them all set up.
fluerdelis2@yahoo.com
I start my day off right knowing i made a healthy breakfast for my family.
We get our morning off right by being aware an hour or more before having to leave.
twincere[at]hotmail.com
Get up early before anyone and have a great cup of fresh coffee!!! Could NOT begin my day without my coffee :)
THANKS
fenway07@msn.com
We try to start the day off right by being prepared the night before - clothes picked out, backpacks ready to go out the door, lunches ready to be packed. It really seems to help us.
I sleep in,drinkcoffee and eat raison brand
I get up before the rest of the family so I can have my breakfast and tea in peace :).
sweepmom@comcast.net
A good breakfast and a hot cup of coffee!
Try to eat some kind of healthy breakfast. Also have to shower to wake myself up, lol.
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COFFEE !!
I make a good fruit smoothie every morning.
Before making breakfast, I take the dog out for a nice long walk around the property...quiet, usually cool, and have seen some great sunrises. Sets the pace for the whole day ;)
ladyblue1112000[at]yahoo.com
I start the day off right by getting up earlier than I probably have to, but it's nice because I'm not rushed and I'm not having to rush my groggy nine-year old daughter. It's much more pleasant to wake up slowly.
smalltownbeatnik at gmail
I put your banner up on my site!
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I start the day out with giving my hubby a hug and a kiss!
I start my day off right by beginning with a brief prayer. That always starts me off in the right mood and makes things go smoother.
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The way I start the day off right is a big cup of coffee and then jump in full swing. The quicker things get done the quicker I can relax for a second!
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I start my day right with a yogurt drink and a banana.
Thank you!
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I always start the day with fixing myself and my children a good breakfast! Oh, coffee is a must for me too!
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With coffee! No really, I try to send the kids out of the house w/breakfast though my oldest isn't always cooperative!
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I have a cup a joe and make sure to snuggle for at least 5 minutes with each of my kids.
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I make sure I eat a good breakfast, it is the cornerstone for the day.
waking up before my two year old, really helps. I get my breakfast uninterupted and hopefully a shower.
livingbyfaith@sasktel.net
I start my day off very early because I have to be at work by 7. I get up around 5:20 or so and leave the house no later thatn 6:15. Once at work I eat a Bagelful (cinnamon) with a glass of water.
Opps. I forgot my email is franklinstephani@bellsouth.net
Opps. I forgot my email is franklinstephani@bellsouth.net
I get my day started right with a hug from my hubby!
I get a lot done the night before lunch / clothes. The in the morning I get up 30 mins before the kids so I can have my coffee and relax before the crazy day begins.
Since we homeschool, my girls get a good breakfast every morning. I make sure they sit down with a bowl of cereal and a glass of juice or milk or homemade pancakes and syrup.
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I usually start my day off with a cup of coffee and and a quick look at the weather.
A cup of Constant Comment tea by Bigelow. I love it.
i well always have a cup or coffee in the moring but my little one always has a fruit cup and some kicks and milk
I love to have fruit and cottage cheese in the morning, because it doesn't weigh me down! Thanks!
Hot shower for me then a great breakfast for the kids and I. Lots of kisses and we're off.
I get up about 45 minutes before my daughter - that allows me a leisurely cup of coffee while I peruse my favorite blogs and check my email. That starts my day off on a right foot!
Eating something with whole grain and protein.
I try to start my day off right by sleeping as late as I can manage!
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I start my day by turning off my alarm clock and then having a hot cup of coffee. I'm then good to go.Thank you so much!
I've started getting up before my kids do. And it's better if I don't go online before I leave---today may not be a great day!
To get our day off right we have to get up, get dressed & eat breakfast and we're ready! If we don't do that, we just get sidetracked it seems like. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I do the whole bathroom routine first and so does my son. Then he can dress and eat while I feed his brother.
edq143 at yahoo dot com
picking out oufits the night before really helps in the morning. Gets rid of the "what to wear" drama. Also, getting up on time helps.
http://misaacmom.blogspot.com/2008/08/back-to-school-giveaway.html
Blogged about it here.
added your banner to my sidebar.
I make sure that we all get a good breakfast.
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I always try to have atleast something for breakfast. It I don't have time for a sit down breakfast I usually have a nature valley granola bar.
I've added your button to my sidebar. Thanks for the chance!
As soon as I roll out of bed I head to the gym for a workout. When I get home and shower I can start my day!
missc_melanie@yahoo.com
Well, since I only have two weeks until my baby is due my wonderful husband has been getting up with our 21 month old son allowing me the extra sleep time. I have been waking up to the sweet sounds of Alex talking to daddy while they are at the computer looking at pictures of animals. Nothing like the sound of a high pitch toddler trying to communicate, after awhile I get up to him saying "mom mom mom mom"... The best way to start any great day!
Sara
marriedrosesatyahoodotcom
Gotta have my coffee first thing in the morning
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
I'm terribly addicted to my caffeine, so I must have a cup before I can even get in the shower....then I try to make sure I get some protein and calcium for breakfast- usually yogurt.
we start the night before by getting outfits, shoes, socks, hairbows, etc. out and ready!
we have both buttons!
we blogged it here:
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I start my day off right by just waking up, being thankful that Im here in this world with my awesome kids and my wonderful husband!!
num1twinkie at yahoo dot com
IT's great that there are things for the kiddos and things for the parents. Thanks for the giveaway!
www.thriftynursewife.blogspot.com
Hi! I start my day by going to bed...no seriously.... I work 12 hr night shifts at my hospital 7p-7a. Sometimes I stay away when I get home, go garage saling, etc...it just messes with my day. To start right I need my sleep first and then I can do things right and less crankily. :)
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We pack lunches and get clothes ready the night before. Then they have a nice healthy breakfast every morning before heading out the door.
I start my day off beautifully. My son always comes into my room and tells me "good morning mommy." It really is.
We always bathe the night before, set out our clothes for the next day and make sure our bags are packed.
i start my day with a starbucks latte and pastry - it gets me ready for the long day ahead
I start the day off with lots of coffee
I wake up my husband, then my dog, and then feed them both breakfast, lol.
I like a nice cup of tea. I love my tea!
My son and I wake up, play a little, have breakfast and read...
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jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
I wake up the kids and get them ready for school-if lunches are already made and clothes laid out the night before, I will allow myself an extra half hour of sleep... Then I usually get a Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi and grab some cereal (I eat it dry, strange huh?) and head to work after dropping off the kids. Thanks for having this giveaway, lots of neat prizes!
micaela6955 at msn dot com
Food is the first thing in the morning. My three year old wakes me up telling me he his hungry and to feed him. So if that doesn't get done the day definetly does not start right.
andrusinaz@juno.com
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we start our day off early, I have 6 children and 5 go to school.
3 kids are teenagers so they manage themselves in the morning.
I have one 9 and one 5
I give them baths,viatamins and their breakfast,I walk them to the bus stop and watch them get on the bus ,give them a hug,tell them I love them and I want them to have a good day and I will see them when they get home.
Then I tend to my 4 year old for the rest of the day.
good prize
no matter how rushed you just can't begin the day without breakfast. you certainly can't expect kids to learn unless they eat breakfast
Some mornings I'll start my day off right with an early run, but if not I HAVE to eat a good breakfast or I feel miserable!
I start MY day off by going to the gym... but my day doesn't start until the kids are taken care of.
I start my day off right by grabbing a cup of coffee and catching up on the news/my blog feeds.
I start my day off right by making sure my kids have a healthy breakfast before school.
for me, i have to have my coffee before kids rise. for kids, we get everything ready the night before!
waking up on time before the children is a must! Shower, coffee, read bible... then waking the children on time is a double must.
We start our day off right by getting stuff done the night before. Makes life a whole lot easier!
We start the day off right by getting up early. Not being rushed in the morning makes the whole family less stressed.
I get the coffeemaker ready the night before. I always need my coffee.
I get the coffeemaker ready the night before. I always need my coffee.
Oh yes, definitely....C O F F E E
got to have a cup of joe
healthy breakfast
I always get up a little earlier than the rest of the family to have some quiet time and my coffee
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
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. :)
Thank you for hosting this back to school event!
roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net
We always make sure we have plenty of time in the morning. That means we have to get up a little earlier and go to bed a little earlier, but it pays off because we have calm and peaceful mornings.
For a second entry, I blogged about this here: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Suzanne/574495/.
Thank you.
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For a third entry (as per your guidelines), I also added your banner/button to my sidebar.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Suzanne/ContestsGiveaways/#Giveaways
Thank you, again!
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I agree with many of the other moms. The less we have to do in the morning the better, because it takes us awhile to wake up here. I try to pick out clothes, and have as many things ready to go the night before as possible.
With a cup (or two) of coffee before eveyone else is up! We also try to start with plenty of time to get ready so we don't have to rush! Thanks for a chance to win!
Our day is started off right if I have all clothes laid out the night before.
And have started a GIGANTIC pot of coffee for the morning!
Thanks!!!
Get up early and eat breakfast in silence. It may be the last quiet time I get all day.
I always pick my clothes out the day before to give myself more time! I also try to say a quick prayer before I even get out of bed! :)
We start the day off right by having breakfast. It may be a granola bar or yogurt, but it's something! I also try to lay out clothes for me and the boys the night before, and have backpacks ready to go. Most importantly, I try to read a devotional and spend some time focusing on the Lord to start my day out right!
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