Did You know!

I'm participating in the General Mills Cereal Spark!

Did you know General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain.

I didn't have a clue and this is something I am interested in because there is so much sugar in the breakfast foods now days.

Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children’s diets.

Other cereal benefits:

• Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children’s diets.
• Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child’s diet today.
• More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.

Studies also demonstrate the benefits of eating breakfast. A 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school. Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office. 

I know when I'm running late I will grab some cheese and crackers or something fast and it seems I am hungry again in no time but if I take the time to eat a healthy breakfast like cereal...hot or cold that I feel fuller longer. That's a good thing because that way i'm not running into a store and grabbing a candy bar or a bag of chips!

My Blog Spark and General mills have graciously sent me some coupons for a FREE (up to $6) on any one General Mills cereal.

 I want to share with all of my readers so if you would like one of the coupons (I'll have 2 winners) tell me in the comment section what is your favorite General Mills cereal.This is mandatory!

If you would like extra entries here's a way to get them.

*10 extra entries*

Go to General Mills  and come back here and tell me one thing you learned.

*5 extra*

Facebook this giveaway

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Blog about this giveaway
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tweet this giveaway

I need your links if you facebook, tweet or blog about it!

If you do all 3 that would be 15 extra.




Winners will be drawn January 15

***ALL  the information and free cereal coupons were all provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.***

POST IT NOTE TUESDAY!

I'm playing along with Supah and the gang today...Go check out all the posties!

These giveaways are almost over! Just a few days left...help a girl out!

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I messed up! You people have been entering the giveaway...my email has not gotten any responses for some reason. They usually tell me I have comments...what's wrong with it? Someone help! I feel like such a boob!

...and then it was over.

The presents are unwrapped,paper still needs to go in the trash and the leftovers are almost gone. The tree is still up but I'll take care of that in the next day or so...looks sad to me once the presents are gone.
There is chocolate cake  on the island staring at me.....really really staring hard.... and I should eat some because I need to get serious about getting rid of this extra weight. That means soon...very soon I shall not be eating cake...chocolate cake...yummy moist chocolate cake.

I hate to be stared at......


Kelly left a couple hours ago to head back to KY. I hate...hate... HATE goodbyes. We had a wondeful Christmas and visit. Maybe tomorrow I'll get around to a longer blog but I'll leave you with a few pics and a reminder that I have 2 giveaways...4 winners and they are ending SOON! Go comment so you can get your chance in to win one of the fabulous prizes!!

Blog Spark giveaway

UPrinting giveaway

 Nikki and Kelly

 

 Shelby-Nikki-Klaun-Kelly

 

All my chillren

Nikki-Klaun-Kelly and Linzy

 

 I'm not sure what they were doing but it looks like the 2 on the left were praying while Kelly was singing.

I told them to get out of the pic so we could have one by ourself....they don't mind well.

 

The quilts were a hit! I was actually nervous they wouldn't like them but they did!!!

YAY!

 

Ty-Dad-Kelly

My Blog Spark Fiber One GIVEAWAY! -CLOSED-

I had the opportunity to review and so a giveaway from My Blog Spark on Fiber One 50 count yogurt. I bought the strawberry and it was delicious! They also provided me with everything you see in the pic up there!! The glass has a lid and the measures on the side,perfect for my chocolate shakes that help me from getting hungry. The food dish is divided into 3 compartments...I think i have used this almost daily. I love it! I got an insulated lunch sack with 2 sporks... well they are kinda like sporks, there's a spoon at one end and a fork at the other. The yogurt is Non-fat, 50 calories & 5 grams of fiber! Sounds pretty healthy to me!

Best-selling author and food expert Lisa Lillien, AKA Hungry Girl, has given her “seal of approval” to the new Fiber Oneyogurt, the only leading nonfat yogurt with 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber (20 percent of the Recommended Daily Value). It is also a good source of calcium and vitamins A and D, making this an all-around great choice for dieters and those watching their weight. Each cup includes the creamy, delicious taste you expect from Yoplait, and you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying it. Fiber One is available in a variety of flavors including, Strawberry, Peach, Vanilla and Key Lime Pie

MBS also gave me the opportunity to have 3 of you win this same package! They will ship out the exact package I received to the 3 lucky winners of this giveaway!

Make sure and go HERE for the $1.00 off coupon for Fiber One 50 Calorie Yogurt.

Now all you have to do is...

Easy Entry: Leave me a comment on this post with your guilty snacking pleasure.
Bonus entries

• Blog about this giveaway.Leave me a comment with the link. (1 extra)
  
• Grab my button. (It is on my sidebar) (2 extra)
  
• Facebook this giveaway (5 extra)
  

Leave a separate comment for each extra entry.
It is very important that you leave a separate comment for each additional extra entry.

Contest will end December 31,2009

Fiber One has provided me with the product, gift pack, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark