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Making It Easy for Moms on the Go

Not a single member of my family is a morning person.

Probably the only thing worse than dealing with any of us grumps in the morning is dealing with any of us when we didn’t manage to get breakfast. That’s truly scary. So we need breakfasts we can grab on the go. Even better if it can be eaten in the car on our way to school (or whatever sports field we’re headed to that day… we have to leave at 5:00 am for a race this weekend!).

With summer almost here, our schedule does slow down a bit. There aren’t quite as many sports practices and games to keep up with, but there are still some. Plus, the kids will want to go to the beach, the pool, and the park. None of these are at the crack of dawn, thankfully, but we do still need to have easy, portable snacks along with us so we don’t get cranky from hunger and aren’t tempted by the drive-thru.

A little snack before karate

A little snack before karate

During the summer, I put more of the responsibility of packing our bag for the day on my boys. They’re supposed to pack their bags for school, but I find myself reminding them of what they need so I don’t wind up getting a phone call from school. But summer time is the perfect time for my boys to be given that responsibility to practice (so maybe someday they can get their bags packed without me!).

kelloggs-cereal-in-a-cup

My boys can easily pack Kellogg’s Cereal In A Cup in our beach bag. Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Raisin Bran Crunch, and Frosted Mini Wheats can go to the park or be a hit at the pool. And they are so easy to prepare, even the kids can do it! Cereal is the perfect anytime, anywhere, anyone food.  It’s quick, easy and convenient, always satisfying and up for anything. Kellogg’s Cereal In A Cup is an easy solution for our hectic mornings or our on-the-go summers. I like keeping snacks simple and easy so we can make the most of summer.

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  2. We are going to tour our town’s local landmarks. We have lived here for 5 years now and have never made the rounds of all the landmarks here. We live in the coastal area of the South, close to Charleston, SC and Savannah, Ga both of which we have been to more than once but we have never investigated what our own town has to offer

  5. We try to go pick up our grandson as often as we can to have him spend the weekend with us.

  6. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by taking my kids on nature walks and to the beach.

  7. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by getting outside with the kids, by biking, hiking and swimming. I also have snacks that are fun and easy to make to take with us!

  9. I’m not going anywhere but I have a backyard pool and my grand kids love it and I love it when they come to visit so that’s enough vacation for me.

  10. WE are #MakingTheMostOfSummer with a road trip and staycation and fun!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  12. We’re planning on going on a road trip to So. Carolina to visit with family. Thanks so much.

  14. We are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by getting outside and having fun together. We are planning a trip to the beach this summer. We love Kellogg’s cereal and we all eat it several times a week and also take it in the car on road trips for snacks.
    heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com

  16. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by going biking, hikes through the parks, and going to the beaches.

  17. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by spending as much time outside as I can. I love to go for long runs, bike rides and walks. I love the warmer weather!

  18. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by taking trips to the park and lot’s of times at the beach.

  19. well we are going on a trip this weekend to a concert and we plan on enjoying our pool this summer. i wish we could afford to take a trip but i dont think we can

  21. We are making the most of summer by taking advantage of the programs our local zoo and parks offer. We also are planning a trip to see family, and we take frequent nature hikes.

  23. I’m getting outside more, walking and jogging and will be working on my eternal yard project… maybe even getting it done!

  24. Just a quiet summer planned here. Probably a few trips to the San Diego Zoo or the Safari Park.

  25. I’m adjusting my work schedule so that I have more long weekends in order to make fun weekend plans as often as possible!

  28. #MakingTheMostOfSummer with my boys by visiting several state parks, some hiking, a little fishing, and maybe a trip to the beach. Thanks!

  29. Summer just started for us. I’m sure the kids will be making the most of it by sleeping in for one. Hooray for less rushed mornings =) We’ve got family coming for a visit so we’ll be making the most of our summer with family first and at some point some travel.

  30. We’re making the most of summer by visiting local attractions and learning more about the city in which we live.

  31. This summer will be different for us. We usually take a family vacation every June, but with the kids getting older, their schedules are getting tougher to work around. (Ages 23-2 years)
    We are hoping to take some weekend trips with the younger kids at least. We enjoy hiking and exploring. We also like to go to the beach and picnic. It won’t be fancy, but it will be great just to be together.

  32. We will make the most of Summer by going to the Cape to visit our families.

  33. We have a small pool and plenty of water toys and water slide in the back yard.

  34. We are staying local with the state parks, pools, and small town activities.

  36. We are #makingthemostofsummer going on educational trips as a family,homeschooling and staying outdoors as much as we can!

  37. #MakingTheMostOfSummer I am making the most out of my summer by planning a trip to Dollywood for my grandkids, none of us have been there and I have a whole week planned for them and it’s a surprize for them they won’t know til they get there

  38. I am about to have surgery on June 5th, and I’ll be down and out for a month, so I went to Busch Gardens a few weeks ago! I also have traveled out of town for a wedding in Georgia this month, and once last beach trip before my surgery the end of this month.

  39. We are going on a family vacation and will visit with relatives several times this summer.

  42. I am #makingthemostoutofsummer by getting outside, doing fun things, getting stuff done. We have a road and camping trip planned for later this summer, lots of hiking, fishing, and swimming and also getting a lot of projects done in the yard and garden this year!

  43. I am making the most of my Summer by spending more time with friends and family. I’ve also been looking into going back to college for my MBA. Looking forward to some great Summer time fun and making the right choices.

  46. My family is making the most of Summer with season’s passes to Six Flags and several museum and beach trips planned.

  47. I don’t have anything planned so far…. Being handicapped on disability, it’s hard !! I do enjoy having everyone over for family BBQ’s and fun !! That’s about it for now !!!!!! sigh*

  49. We haven’t got started with out Summer plans yet but so far we have one fun trip scheduled and hopefully we might take a few road trips

  50. We already have plans for lots of softball, trips to the neighborhood pool and a trip to Montana.

  51. I can’t make to much of summer because it is the busiest time at work. I try to make the most by going to the beach almost every weekend

  52. We are making the most of summer by spending lot’s of time with the kids and doing fun activities together!

  53. I plan to make the most of summer by creating memorable experiences with my children. We will go to the parks, attractions, beach, etc.. to spend time together.

  54. I’m not a morning person either, I plan to make the most of summer by sleeping in.

  55. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by spending time with family and friends cooking out and going to the lake!

  56. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by enjoying gardening fun.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  57. We are actually surprising our kids with disneyland tickets and i buy season passes to the local water park. I also like to take them to the zoo, aquarium, park and splash pads.

  58. I am making the most of summer by being outdoors as much as possible & playing beach vball at the lake;)

  59. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by planning lots of barbecues and weekend getaways so there is always something to look forward to.

  61. WE ARE KICKING OFF THE SUMMER WITH A BBQ, THEN WE WILL HAVE MANY DAYS OF GOING TO THE PARK AND SWIMMING !!!!

  62. We make the most of summer by spending a lot of time outdoors at the beach or the park.

  63. Our family sits down in early May every year and we make a summer bucket list of all the things we want to do that summer. They can be big things like vacation or small things like go to the park. We do this so everyone gets to choose things they like to do and we have a plan for the summer.

  64. We are taking advantage of summer by going on vacations to visit out-of-state family. We are also going to Canada.

  65. I’m making the most of summer by taking the kids to the pool frequently, signing them up for several weeks of camp, working on my reading list and generally taking life at a slower pace.

  67. I’m making everyday fun day for family and friends where we go site seeing ,games and go places and everyday one of us plans the week for the whole group and so on so we keep busy and enjoy our summer since I’m staying in town this summer.

  68. We are #Makingthemostofsummer by gardening and watching the baby birds is the nest out front.

  70. We’re all walking together and working in the garden this summer.
    thank you

  71. It will be our 25th wedding anniversary and we are taking the kids and my mom to Italy for an 8 night tour!

  72. I’ll be making the most of summer by playing outdoor games with my niece and nephew.

  73. We are making the most of summer by spending lots of time with our grandkids!

  74. My kids are teenagers so I take advantage of ANY time they want to spend with me. I’m looking forward to hanging out with them around the pool this summer.

  75. We are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by going to the park on the weekends. In fact my hubby just bought an annual pass.

  78. We’re making the most of summer by purchasing an annual pass for a local theme park, that way we can go anytime we have a free day!

  80. kids and I enjoy road trips a lot. love how convenience this is as snacks and breakfast. I definitely will be making the most of this summer by going to new places and explore.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  81. I’m #MakingTheMostOfSummer by camping with our in-laws, and going to the beach.
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

  83. We will be heading out to a camp ground, meeting up with other family members.. Such a wonderful time for the children and adults.. so many activities..

  88. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by spending time together at the park and lake as much as possible.
    cshell090869 at aol dot com

  89. i am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by buying a pool and setting aside funds to take day trips each week.

  91. I am enjoying every moment with my daughter while she is home from college. We are going to concerts and fairs.

  94. would love to go spend time with my children an grandchildren. they live a few hours away an I do not drive.

  97. Here in Kissimmee, it is too hot and touristy to do anything in the summer. So, we take advantage of the local places during the non-tourist times in the fall, winter, and spring.

  98. We have trips planned to the zoos, parks, and for lots of summer parties!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

  99. this grandma nanny of 5 is starting her summer break with scheduling outdoor activities for all of us

  100. Making the most of my summer by preparing for my new born mid july. Im gonna have mu hands full. Next summer is going to be fun.

  101. We are making the most of Summer by making plans to go to the pool a lot and just relax.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  102. We are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by doing outside activities and taking advantage of the free events in our city.
    sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com

  106. Spending as much time with the kids as they’ll let me! lol 🙂 Getting a lot of photos of the summer landscapes & enjoying the air conditioning 🙂

  107. This summer will be a used for making Christmas gifts and writing,and really hoping to go to Disneyland.

  108. We are planning to #MakeTheMostOfSummer by spending tons of time at our neighborhood pool!

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    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

  112. Our family is #MakingTheMostOfSummer by planning one activity a week for the rest of the summer.

  114. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by planning activities for my children and I in advance that we will all enjoy. I am also making sure I am present in the moment and creating fun memories with them.

  117. I have been doing projects with my family at home and we are planning a family road trip.

  122. I am making the most of this summer by going for a walk in the park every evening, I am lucky because it is right in my back yard.

  123. I’m enjoying doing simple things with my son, like taking him to the park, swimming, and going for fun walks. He enjoys getting out the house and playing with other children.

  125. I am trying to make the most of summer but right now i am having to work a lot. Hopefully that changes in the next few weeks and I can enjoy grilling and sitting on the porch with a fantastic dinner and cocktail. Summer dreamin!

  126. We are making the most of summer by spending lots of time at the pool keeping cool!

  130. The beach, hikes on nature trails and theme parks are all planned for this summer.

  131. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by getting outside and doing more with my family.

  132. I’m #MakingTheMostOfSummer by looking for another tea maker at walmart this morning. We’re still in school so the summer hasn’t officially started for us.

  135. We’re making the most of summer by traveling as much as possible & enjoying our freedom before I start grad school this Fall!

  136. We’re making the most of summer by going to a number of fun summer events in our city, starting with the Pirate Festival!

  141. Making the most by taking my kids to the beach and to two amusement parks

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  142. We are making the most of summer by enjoying every minute of the warm weather and planning lots of camping trips!

  143. Gonna play some stick ball outside with the my boys going old school this summer no computer …
    WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE……

  147. I love summer and spending time outdoors! 🙂 going to amusement parks and waterparks is my favorite!

  149. We are making the most of summer by spending a lot of time outside enjoying the sunshine.

  156. We are making the most of summer by spending a lot of time as a family visiting parks, swimming pools and local festivals.

  161. I’m #MakingTheMostOfSummer by spending lots of time with my 3 grandchildren.

  168. We have many museums and parks near us. We spend a lot of time going to those in the summer

  169. I am making the most of my summer by planting flowers and trees to make my house look more beautiful

  171. We are making the most of summer by doing all we can to keep cool. Lots of water is involved

  173. My girls are enjoying time with friends right now. My oldest has been spending some time with one of her teammates and my yougest has been going to the local amusement park with her friend. We will have softball every other weekend this summer so the other weekends will mostly be spend relaxing. Thank you!

  175. We are going to take some time to relax this summer and also visit with family! #MakingTheMostOfSummer

  176. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by truly enjoying the sounds and sights that nature brings to my yard. It is a symphony and an art gallery all rolled into one scene!

  177. For my family – It is mini vacations extended weekends. Both my daughters are in college and rarely like to go with mom and dad. So I can go golfing with buddies my wife like to read and we both like the beach so our answer is Mini vacations #MakingTheMostOfSummer

  179. I just went back to work after nearly 3 months due to surgery. I do hope to go to the beach shortly to see my cousin.

  180. We are making the most of summer by enjoying as much time as we can outside and also enjoying time as a family on the weekends when my husband isn’t working doing fun activities and events going on like the zoo, carnival, beach, etc.

  181. We just got back from qa trip to the beach in New Hampshire it was fun and relaxing

  184. Growing a garden, back yard barbecues, trips to the lake – these are the best ways we make the most of summer.

  188. we are #MakingTheMostOfSummer by playing outside, taking family walks , playing board games and having family movie nights

  193. I am #MakingTheMostOfSummer by doing something fun with my kids each day. Something as small as swimming with them in the pool or creating something new in the kitchen without worrying about the time or mess makes great memories we will all treasure.

  200. I am making the most of summer by taking my children to see different museums#MakingTheMostOfSummer.

  201. Not much planed for the summer, budget you know, but I do plan to work in mu garden more and take a few day trips around my state.

  202. We plan on taking our son to see his grandparents and lots of trips to the zoo.

  203. I’m spending a lot of time enjoying outdoor sports with my family this summer

  205. I am off work for the summer, so just being able to sleep in is a pleasure! My sister and her husband are coming from Arizona for the summer. They will be here this Saturday. We will be very busy with family get togethers, lunches out, and card playing.

  213. So far summer hasn’t officially started for one of my kids since she opted, voluntarily, to do 2 weeks of summer school. Usually we spend a ton of time outdoors and at the beach during the summer so once school is out completely for her that’s where we’ll be.

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  215. Planting and tending a small garden this summer to help my husband and I eat healthier..

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