During the weekdays, this mom has her “Mom Taxi” schedule to take care of. I wake up and drive Ariyona to school, then come home and I get Hannah ready school. Once she is ready, I then take her off to school to eat breakfast with her friends. After Stop 2, I come home and wait for the hubby and son to wake up so that I can make breakfast for the three of us. Once the kids get home from school, I then can prepare a dinner for the whole family. We LOVE our family dinners, especially our weekly Taco Tuesday tradition.
Since my children go to different school and have different time schedules, the weekdays consist of me driving back and forth. When it comes to the weekends, this mom enjoys the couple days that I don’t have to get up and take kids to school early in the morning. I also get to make breakfast for the whole family together. To me, meals at the table together are something I truly enjoy and value. Some things that we eat together as a family on the weekends are breakfast burritos, waffles, country potatoes, pancakes and especially my homemade donuts. One thing we can all drink with our breakfast without a complaint is orange juice. I don’t know about you, but sometimes orange juice can just make the whole breakfast. When we eat together on the weekend, it is a great time to recap all of the events and memories of the week.
To help our families get the emotional and physical fuel needed to start our days off in the right direction, the Florida Department of Citrus has recently partnered with parenting expert and author, Dr. Michele Borba and nutritionist and author, Elizabeth Ward, to offer simple and healthy morning solutions. Below are some tips that you might find useful.
Nutrition Tips from Elizabeth Ward, M.S., R.D.:
- Eating a nutritious breakfast can greatly impact your day and has even been associated with weight loss and weight maintenance, as well as improved nutrient intake. Breakfast eaters tend to have more energy throughout the day and, because they are not as likely to be hungry, they often have an easier time managing their weight than those who skip breakfast. , , , So sit down with your family around the breakfast table or grab something on the go – you’ll help each person get a good start to the day.
- Look for juices that specifically say “100% Juice” on the information panel and avoid beverages with names such as “cocktail,” “beverage,” “drink” or “-ade.” Such juice concoctions often have added sugars and typically do not provide the natural variety and amount of nutrients found in 100 percent fruit juices such as 100 percent orange juice.
Parenting Tips from Dr. Michele Borba:
- A simple way to connect is by designating time in your family’s normal morning routine as “unplugged time” – without turning on the television, computer or video games. Start with just 10 minutes and gradually work your way up to more unplugged mornings.
- Instead of rushing out the door, talk to your kids as you pour a glass of nutrient-rich 100 percent orange juice together while you pack a healthy breakfast to go.
If you would like more information, please visit Florida Citrus at: https://www.floridajuice.com or you can find them on Facebook too!
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of the Florida Department of Citrus and received an OJ Gift Pack and a promotional item as a thank you for my participation.”
An epitome of a truly super busy mom, that’s what you are! It is inherent in us (mothers) to do all tasks that we could possibly accomplish in a day, for the sake of our family. This, on top of bearing in mind, that we must provide for their nutrition, health and well being at all times. I really salute all the high-energy, fast-paced mothers like us!