Just last month General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single-digit grams of sugar per serving. Additionally, the company has been increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain. Having survived early morning dilemmas as a working mother, I was excited to share the news about General Mills.
To understand my excitement, let me give you a little family history. My mother was a stay at home mom. Her children ate a home cooked breakfast every morning… except for Saturday. Cartoons and sweet cereal; a treat for us kids and a break for mom. I am thankful that my mother taught us the importance of a good breakfast. While I may not have cooked a meal in the morning, I did insist the boys ate a good breakfast. Of course, the breakfast tradition of cartoons and sweet cereal on Saturday morning continued in my house too! My boys, both grown men now, still enjoy cereal with breakfast and as a snack too. Breakfast, Baking, & Saving was inspired in part, by that very news.
And now General Mills has me really excited!! I received an opportunity to share the Big G Whole Grain Awareness Challenge and a “Grains of Goodness” gift pack here. Why all the whole grain hype? Read on to learn more about whole grains and how you can win a “Grains of Goodness” Gift Pack.
Need a quick fix for dinner? How about a free quick dinner for two, the table setting, and twenty five dollars to spend at Target?
Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken has all of the ingredients needed to prepare a great-tasting, complete Chinese meal for 2 in only 14 minutes! Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken comes with fluffy, tender Jasmine rice and a tangy orange glaze that adds the perfect touch of spicy heat. The breaded chicken didn’t get soggy and the vegetables were quite delicious. Yep it sure was quick and easy to prepare, and we really enjoyed it!
Oh and guess what, Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées are available in four other delicious varieties including Shrimp Lo Mein, Spicy Garlic Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken. Worried about the MSG? All of the entrées have no added MSG!
Wait, there’s more; print a $1.50 off coupon available online! Not enough to entice you to try Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées? Well, there is one more thing…
Easy (and affordable) ways to unwind
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Women across the country are meeting the demands of busy schedules and tightened wallets by setting aside life’s simple pleasures and putting themselves at the bottom of the to-do list. In fact, a new survey commissioned by the makers of Edwards frozen desserts finds more than nine in 10 American women have cut back on indulgences during the past year.
Fifty-nine percent of survey respondents are cutting back on events out with friends and more than one-third (35 percent) are cutting back on even the smallest treats, such as manicures and desserts.
The survey also found that:
-Nearly all (94 percent) American women in the study admit that they don’t indulge or treat themselves as often as they’d like because other people or commitments come first.
-Fifty-six percent of women say they don’t treat themselves as often as they’d like because they can’t afford to.
-Nearly a third (32 percent) of women say they now have less free time for themselves than they did a year ago.
In case you didn’t notice, I am a huge yogurt fan, always have been. When this Blog Spark showed up I just couldn’t resist the offer. I received a four pack of Fiber One Yogurt and a $50 Safeway gift card. Plus one lucky reader will also receive a $50 Safeway gift card. I’ll tell you more about that later, let’s talk yogurt!
There are so many good things about eating yogurt, I can’t begin to list them all. Here’s a few of my favorites: Did you know that you can substitute yogurt for sour cream and buttermilk, lowering the fat content of the dish?
It’s winter and freezing in most parts of the country. A frozen yogurt smoothie just doesn’t seem right; that is, unless of course you live in Florida or southern California. In that case a smoothie is just perfect. Well, Yoplait has done a wonderful thing that’s good for any time of the year! These smoothies are a great snack or even breakfast, if you’re like me and not a early eater.
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