Mommy's little helper.
Oh no they didn't. Look out moms 'cause chocolate-flavored Cheerios are heading to a store near you. The old favorite is getting a makeover in one of nature's finest flavors — chocolate. If mommy thinks the standard "o" shaped bites are addictive, she may need to check herself into Cheerio rehab. Sure to be a hit with the young population, moms may not be too thrilled to introduce their wee Read more
As if we didn't already know this... a new study out reveals that all of the commercials that bombard wee ones during Saturday morning cartoons are marketing the least healthy food options for youngsters. In between Imagination Movers and Dora the Explorer, tiny viewers are likely to see an advertisement for Lucky Charms, Coco Puffs, and loads of other sugar loaded cereals. When mama heads to the Read more
Before baby, when my husband was out of town or had dinner plans, I lined up sushi and sake dates with my girlfriends and headed out for some fun. Now that I am a mom, a 7 p.m. bowl of cereal is my idea of heaven. When the sun starts to set and my oldest rascal gets hungry, I put on my mommy hat and whip up something creative, tasty and nutritious for her dinner. After bath and bedtimes, I'm Read more
As a cereal consuming family, we put at least one to two cereal boxes in the recycle bin each week. Instead of always tossing the containers away, I started creating other uses for them. If you need to transport cupcakes or muffins and you don't own a cupcake carrier, you can gently put a load of the sweet treats in the box for transport. Just remember which way is up so you don't mess up the Read more
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Canadian actress Serinda Swan, whose parents have both been involved in the business, started her career at the ripe old age of 3, but she got bitten by the athletic bug a few years after. "I had to actually leave the industry because I got heavily into gymnastics and I kind of looked like a little gremlin!" she says. "So it didn't really work anymore for the cute little cereal kid jobs; they Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Sarah Robertson, Prevention Here are successful strategies to cut calories and burn fat that take 60 seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun your weight loss, these Read more
Mornings can be a lot of things to a busy mom, usually in the form of a morning rush, the morning madness, or an eventful morning circus, but rarely are they referred to as purposeful. Fortunately, Honey Nut Quaker Oatmeal Squares are out to turn that morning insanity into a collected morning routine, and we're on board! Step one: Start each day with a delicious bowl of Honey Nut Quaker Oatmeal Read more
Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more
Sometimes a bowl of cereal from the box just doesn't do it — you need something warm to jump-start your day. If you're over eggs, and don't have time in the morning for an elaborately cooked breakfast, reach for a bowl of whole-grain hot cereal. Most recipes are easy to prep ahead of time, while others cook up in less than 10 minutes. By morning's end, you will have enjoyed a breakfast filled Read more
