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Giveaway – More Time & Energy in the Morning From #CheeriosProtein! @Cheerios #ad

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Dad, can you make me bacon for breakfast?
Dad, can I have pancakes today?
Dad, can I have a Nutella sandwich before school?

The answer to all those questions is NO! I do not have time to cook a breakfast on a school day! And Nutella is like candy so that is unacceptable before school!

So what is a parent to do? Our time is limited in the morning. If I spend extra time preparing breakfast for anyone, then I won’t be ready to head to the gym after school drop off. If I am not ready, and stop off at home, then I will not go out again. And I need the exercise for health reasons!

If my spouse makes his famous grilled cheese for our son in the morning then he will be late for work. If he is late for work, he has to stay later in the evening. If he stays later in the evening then we cannot eat dinner together as a family, something that is a priority for us.

And so what if the kid doesn’t even eat breakfast? After all , he is usually not even hungry when he gets up in the morning. Well, as a 5th grader this past year, his lunch period was after 12 noon. That means he would go 4 hours in school without eating anything. I know the mood swings I have after 4 hours of no eating, I cannot imagine the mood swings my 11 year old son would have! I have to prevent that!

Luckily, I now have the time saving Cheerios Protein cereal. It tastes great so my son doesn’t want to skip breakfast and it saves his dads from screwing up their daily schedules, we need the extra time in the morning that a quick bowl of cereal gives us! No fuss, no muss, I give him the box, a bowl, a cup, and the milk. Now I have time to get ready for the gym and my spouse can get to work early!

And here I am catching my son trying to take all our Cheerios Protein with him to camp! I said no way kid, that is mine while you are away!

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GIVEAWAY:

One lucky reader of the GayNYCDad award winning blog, will receive 4 boxes of the new Cheerios Protein cereal!

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Disclosure: This is a compensated post. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own.

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  1. 1

    kim says

    Can’t beat a bowl of Cheerios….anytime of the day!!! I’m with ya on the sugar thing before breakfast!! Kids need protein!!

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    Kay Adeola says

    It is great that you son likes this and wants to take it with him to camp.I am always up extra early every morning as i have horses and other animals i need to feed before the kids get up.Mine normally eat cereal and toast and that keeps them happy.

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    Margaret Smith says

    I’m a subscriber.
    With the extra time, I’d get to sleep in a little in the morning.

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    Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    I always worry that I don’t get enough protein in my diet, but with this I wouldn’t have to worry!

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    Jaime says

    I had NO idea that Cheerios had a protein version. I’m for sure buying some asap. I eat Cheerios for a snack (and my son loves Cheerios.)

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    Chrystal @ YUM eating says

    I agree about the Nutella. People think because its made out of hazelnuts that it must be healthy. If they read the label they would see its really no better than a candy bar. I have found making my own works out much better. We only do a big breakfast on weekends since kiddo is on here those two days (step daughter.) I dont eat much cereal these days but used to love Cheerios. Yum!

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    Laura says

    I would drink more coffee with the time I save making breakfast. Okay, that is a blatant lie. I would probably be making baby food or cleaning the dishes…. or drinking more coffee. 🙂 in all seriousness we love Cheerios here, always have.

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    mary says

    . What would you do with the extra time that serving Cheerios Protein for breakfast would give you in the morning?

    I would get to the gym earlier. I need the extra 15 minutes…my thighs need it 🙂

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    TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    Awesome that you found something he likes that’s easy and good for him. Although, I have to tell you that it’s perfectly normal for kids in the Netherlands to eat Nutella or chocolate sprinkles on bread for breakfast – even the adults do it. It’s quite tasty 🙂

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    Kiwi says

    Cherrios are always a great brand! The honey ones are my favorite and Cherrios are always trying to recreate themselves!

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    nickie says

    I love cereal anytime of the day! It’s great that they have added protein. I’m a email subscriber

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    ELIZABETH C. says

    I would be able to wake up alittle later, have some coffee and maybe, just maybe read the morning newspaper.

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    heather says

    I would spend more time with my family with the extra time that I would have from serving them Cheerios with protein.

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    Brett says

    It’s good to have a yummy, but healthy choice for breakfast – especially on the go. It’s never good to skip the most important meal of the day.

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    kelly nicholson says

    Mandatory Entry: Sign up for my blog via a feedburner subscription and confirm your subscription! Leave a comment to tell that you have done so and the RSS feed does not count.

    same email used

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    kelly nicholson says

    6. Join me via Google friend connect on the blog and leave me a comment to tell me that you have done so!

    same name used

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    kelly nicholson says

    7. “Like” my Facebook page here, leave me a separate comment telling me you have done so. If you already like me, just leave a separate comment.

    same name used

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    Jenny Lloyd says

    what would i do with the extra time? i could sleep a little later, get a run in, eat breakfast myself (while my kids eat), actually be able to put make up on before leaving the house and the list could go on

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    Jennifer Tilson says

    I’d use the extra time to pick up the kitchen and the house before dashing out the door.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

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    Kristi Sorg says

    I would spend more time with my kids with the time I’d save! and I already subscribe to your blog, newsletter and am your facebook and twitter

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    Brian E. says

    Thanks for the giveaway…I would try to grab an extra 15 minutes of sleep with the extra time !

    Reply

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