I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m certainly not a morning person. While some moms have these naturally flawless mornings, wake up bright and bushy tailed and deliver perfectly ready for the world children to school each day, for the rest of us, this requires a more deliberate action plan. A successful morning ritual should help to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul and prepare you for the day ahead.
Remember that disastrous morning I shared with you all a few months ago? Fortunately, I’ve come a little way since then. Check out below some of the things I’ve started incorporating into my mornings to help me start my day right.
7 {Mommy} must-haves for a successful morning ritual:
A second alarm clock
No, this is not necessarily to grant you a few extra zzz’s. Instead, my morning ritual requires me to actually wake up a few minutes earlier! I use that extra time as my “me” time to collect my thoughts, get my spirit right and plan my day. This way, when the second alarm clock goes off, that’s when I know it’s time to actually start getting ready.
A good morning read
Morning newspaper, your favorite blog, your Bible, or even your Facebook timeline. Getting in a good read each morning helps me get my mind working, catch up on current events, or just provides me with some good entertainment.
Daily to-do list
Yes, I do this every single day and it’s completely a necessary morning ritual to help me organize my day.
A morning workout routine
Now that I’m a work at home mom, I have the luxury of taking an early morning Kickboxing or Zumba class after the kids go to school. Even if your time is limited, check out these easy 5 minute workouts for moms.
A healthy breakfast (and maybe some strong coffee)
Last, but certainly not least, a hearty and healthy breakfast is essential. I’ve always been a fan of Nature Valley Honey Oat Bars and now I’m super excited about the new Nature Valley Clusters cereal. Whole-grain, protein-packed, and delicious, Nature Valley Cereal is the perfect complement to any morning ritual. , I love a simple and refreshing bowl of cereal with yogurt and fresh fruit before I start my day, and it’s just what I need to add some power to my day.
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Nature Valley Cereal starts with the best ingredients from nature like 100% whole grain oats and honey and is packed with nutrients and protein, which can help fuel your morning. You can choose from 3 delicious flavors – Baked Oat Bites, Honey Oat Clusters, and Chocolate Oat Clusters – any of which are sure to make the whole family happy. If you’d like to try this for yourself, be sure to stop by your local Publix this month and receive $1 off with this coupon AND an awesome BOGO deal on 2/25 – 3/2!
The Giveaway
Last but not least, I’d like to offer one lucky reader a $15 giveaway to try the wholesome and protein-rich flavors of new Nature Valley Cereal.and for whatever essentials you need for your successful morning ritual! Just complete the options in the below Rafflecopter to enter. This giveaway ends on 3/2 at 11:59pm EST. Good Luck!
I want to try the Honey Oat Clusters.
I would like to try the chocolate oat clusters cereal; thanks for the chance 🙂
I want to try the Honey oat clusters!
I love to try the oat bites
I want to try the honey oat clusters
I want to try the Honey Oat Clusters
I would like to try the Baked Oat Bites.
Ooh…..chocolate oat clusters …please 🙂
I’d like to try the Chocolate Oat Clusters.
I would love to try the baked oat bites. They sound so good and good for you.
Oh the chocolate oat clusters would be for me.
I want to try the Honey Oat Clusters
I like the idea of making a to-do list every day. It helps you set up your whole day.
The chocolate oat clusters look yummy!
the chocolate oat clusters. thankyou, ken
Mornings go a lot smoother in our house if there is a set routine in place.
Lol strong coffee is a must although since I am allergic to caffeine I have to have decaf instead and rely on sugar instead!
I want to try the chocolate clusters.
My day starts after a couple cups of coffee and a good breakfast. The chocolate oak clusters look good.
I would like to try the Chocolate Oat Clusters. Yum!
I always have a second alarm clock. Nice tips in this post
Thanks! Yes, the second alarm clock is essential for me!
I cannot walk out the door without drinking anything hot, I don’t mind if it’s cocoa or coffee or tea so long as it’s hot. That’s a pretty relaxing morning ritual you have there, though! It’s really going to make anyone’s morning!
I want to try Nature Valley’s Honey Oak Clusters.
A healthy breakfast and a cup of strong coffee are very important for me to start a new day! Thanks for sharing these tips!
I would most like to try the baked oat bites!
Coffee, a good home-cooked breakfast and then more coffee are my starters. 🙂
I’d try the Chocolate Oat Clusters
I want to try the chocolate oat clusters!
Oh they all look so good! I think I would try the Baked Oat Bites first!
My morning routine looks quite a bit different than yours but I couldn’t have a productive day without it! I’m all about routine in the morning 🙂
I really envy you and everyone else who is organized. I think I could turn that around though with baby steps starting with a to do list.
Chocolate oat clusters are a must for me however I’m not this organized and mornings are terrible for me I got to start making to do lists!
I read every morning and have a to-do list, but am not usually hungry when I first wake up at 5am. However, I do enjoy granola bars. Anything without almonds in it (I’m newly allergic) is usually tasty to me
Like the routine. It’s simple and user friendly.
honey oat clusters!
The chocolate oat clusters look like a great sweet treat!
My morning is not complete without a strong coffee!
I would love to try that Baked Oat Bites. What a great morning routine. I always hate the morning I just want get as much sleep as possible then throw on clothes and go to work. But I love these tips
Well, the chocolate oat clusters of course! I’m so curious!
The chocolate oat clusters!
Great morning treats. I have insomnia so anythinbg healthy to give e a get up and go is awesome
Such a great idea and tips! My morning ritual are first, jogging second coffee and third work work work.
I’d love to try the baked oat bites! Thanks for the giveaway.
I would like to try the Honey Oat Cluster flavor the most.
I would like to try the baked oat bites cereal.
Would love to try the honey oat clusters!!
The Chocolate Oat Clusters sounds really good. I’d love to have chocolate for breakfast!
Its all about starting off on the right foot right? Right on.
It is great idea to have two alarm clocks! A time for yourself is essential
Choco Oat Clusters please 🙂 Great tips you got here! Thanks
The chocolate oat clusters look great!! I’d try those.
I’d most like to try the Chocolate Oat Clusters.
I’d love to try the Chocolate Oat Clusters.
The Honey Oat Clusters look so yummy!
What a great tips for my morning rituals and I want to try the Honey oat clusters
I would most like to try the honey oat clusters.
Though oats is so much beneficial for health, I don’t like having them at all. What to do? Please suggest me.
Honey Oat Clusters
I want to try the Chocolate oat clusters
I would love to try the chocolate oat clusters!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I’m all about a healthy breakfast I the Morning too!!! Gives you energy!
the Baked Oat Bites sound good
I would like to try the Honey Oat Clusters Cereal. I like Honey & Oat Granola Bars so that seems right up there.
I want to try the Honey Oat Clusters
Yum! They all sound good, but I would start with the Chocolate Oat Clusters.
I would like to try the chocolate oat clusters
I would like to try their oat bites.
I would like to try the Baked Oat Bites.
I would love the honey oat clusters. They would also be good on top of yogurt.
The chocolate oat clusters cereal looks yummy, thats the one i would like to try
I’m excited to try the new baked oat bites!
I’m excited to try the Baked Oat bites, they look so good!
All of the flavors sound so good. I would love to try the chocolate oak clusters. They would be delicious!
I would love to try the Honey Oat Clusters!
I would most like to try the Baked Oat Bites.