Meal Solutions for a Great School Day #FuelForSchool #Ad #cbias

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While most of Northwest Arkansas is hitting the books today, the Coller Kids are still anticipating the first day of school. Since Lynzie and I are headed to England in just three weeks, I've put all school work on hold until we get back. Still, I'm in planning mode---finding just the right materials to fuel their minds and making meal plans to fuel their bodies. One way I keep kids fueled on a busy homeschool day is by making sure there are plenty of food items in the house that are easy to prepare for the days I get overwhelmed with responsibilities and need the older ones to help out. (That would be pretty much every day, actually...)

Last week I shopped Walmart for State Fair® corn dogs and Jimmy Dean® breakfast sandwiches. My oldest son, Michael, is in charge of preparing breakfast and Lynzie does lunch. These are great items for them to make for the family while I'm working with the younger kids in the mornings. Both are found in the freezer section of Walmart. The corn dogs are in a floor freezer case and the breakfast sandwiches are in the stand-up freezer aisle.

Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches are delicious and a filling source of protein. You can choose from high quality Jimmy Dean breakfast solutions like Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwiches or Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick.

State Fair corn dogs are a good source of protein and feature a yummy cornbread and honey breading. I like how they're individually wrapped in the box so I can empty them into the freezer, saving space.

I also found these fun treat cups at Walmart near the party supplies. They're perfect for serving condiments and making lunch time just a little more fun for the kids. Plus, they solve the problem of corn dogs rolling into the ketchup and mustard on the plate.

Another stress-relieving solution for our homeschool day is to delegate responsibilities and assign chores. This keeps the home running smoothly so I'm not distracted and over-burdened by a load of housework. Everyone has their own list of things to do and I have them do them at the same time each day so they're easier to remember. 

As a homeschooling mom to 9, I'm always looking for quick and easy meal and snack ideas. Not only do we have the regular school day routine to navigate, but I'm also managing a home and babies in the meantime. Anything that can make that job a little easier is a win for me! Have you kept your family fueled with Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches or State Fair corn dogs? Let me know in the comments below!

Chicken Ranch Omelette THM Style Trim Healthy Mama #QuakerRealMedleys #ad #cbias

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A couple nights ago, I made the most amazing dinner for myself. Jamie had taken the older kids to evening church, the younger kids were asleep, and I was playing around with a new recipe idea. I love having breakfast for dinner so I made a delicious Chicken Ranch Omelette and paired it with a container of new Quaker® Real Medleys® Raspberry Pecan yogurt. Oh my goodness! If you're planning on being stranded on an island somewhere for a week, this is the perfect meal to fill your tummy before you go.

I found Quaker Real Medleys at Walmart in the cold/ready-to-eat cereal section. They come in three flavors: Raspberry Pecan, Apple Cinnamon, and Strawberry Almond. These are a new product out from Quaker and I think they're going to be great for on-the-go, as well as at home. For more information, make sure to download the Blippar app from your Apple or Android store. You can scan your package and receive information tutorials on Quaker Real Medleys Yogurt Cups.

There were demos for the yogurt cups at Walmarts all over the nation this past weekend. I attended one at the Pineville, MO Walmart and got my first look at this convenient granola and yogurt blend.  

 The shelf-stable yogurt cup comes to life when you add cold milk. Just fill to the dark line inside, stir well, and let it sit a few minutes. Then, stir again and enjoy. I've seen nothing like this before. I think my favorite is Raspberry Pecan, but really, it's pretty much a three-way tie. They're all satisfying and delicious!

I'd been dreaming about this omelette for over a month after having one that I thought was similar at a local restaurant. As it turns out after checking their website, I found that this is pretty much nothing like the one I had so you're getting a brand spankin' new creation today! Paired alongside the Quaker Real Medley Raspberry Pecan yogurt, I got some veggies, dairy, and whole grains all in one shot!

My Chicken Ranch Omelette features lots of my favorite ingredients. There's fresh produce, moist and flavorful rotisserie chicken, two kinds of delicious cheese, and my own zesty ranch herb mix. Add in three beaten eggs and you've got the fixings for a fantastic breakfast!

I let the beaten eggs cook just a couple minutes before beginning to add my ingredients. I laid the spinach leaves down first and then sprinkled the other veggies and chicken on top. The cheese went on last, just before I folded it over. I find it easiest to make a non-messy omelette when I leave one edge mainly free of fillings. That way, I can fold it over more easily without everything spilling out.

Chicken Ranch Omelette

3 eggs

3/4 c. diced rotisserie chicken

1/4 c. fresh spinach leaves, chopped

1/4 c. green onions, diced

1/4 c. tomatoes, diced

1/4 c. shredded cheese

1/4 c. Queso Blanco dip

1/2 tsp. dry ranch dressing mix

Prepare all ingredients ahead of time. Heat skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk eggs until frothy, then whisk in the ranch dressing mix. Pour egg mixture into the skillet and let it cook a couple minutes until the bottom is almost done. Add spinach, chicken, and remaining toppings, saving some shredded cheese, onions, and tomatoes for the top. When omelette is almost cooked through, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and fold. Remove to a serving plate and top with Queso Blanco, tomatoes, green onions, and remaining shredded cheese.

There are so many delicious things you can do with Quaker Real Medleys. Use it as the base for a parfait, add some fun toppings, or even prepare it as a dip for graham crackers or fruit. Crunchy. Cool. Yum. What yummy meal ideas do you have for these new yogurt cups?

Looking for some great Trim Healthy Mama Recipes? Try these! 

THM Lunches & Dinners

Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken
Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl
Spaghetti Squash Casserole (No Pasta Spaghetti)
20 Squash Recipes
Baked Spinach and Pepperjack Chicken

THM Breakfasts

List of THM Breakfast Ideas
Chicken Ranch Omelette

THM Treats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

THM Misc.
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Make Your Own Chicken Stock & Broth
Zesty Burger Spread

Back to School for the Homeschooling Mom at Northwest Arkansas Mall #NWARK #ad

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I'm so excited to be offering an awesome giveaway to my Northwest Arkansas readers! Someone is going to win a $200 shopping spree---and I hope it's YOU!

Last weekend, Lynzie, Selah, and I headed to the mall for some mom shopping. I love taking my girls along because they're so sweet about making sure we all have a fun day. This day was about blessing mom and they were 100% ready to serve.

I've always joked that one of the biggest advantages of being a homeschooling mom is that I get to spend all day in my sweats---or even pajamas---if I want to. However, the downside is that it often makes me lazy and unmotivated. This year, I'm committing to dressing for success, and Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville has everything I need to make that happen. Check out this adorable lace-trimmed sweatshirt from JC Penney and these super cute and comfy pants from Earthbound Trading Company. Why should I wear sweats and jammies when I can wear these?

JC Penney is one of my favorite places to find simple styles that I can mix and match with things that are already in my closet. I love shopping the sales and then getting surprised at checkout with an even bigger savings. That's what happened with this red and blue printed dress. It was originally $50, marked down to $20, but rang up for a little over $12! 

I was also excited to find a good selection of long skirts at JC Penney. Just the other day, a friend was struggling to find long skirts. Now I can tell her where to shop for them!

Once I finished picking out my outfits, I headed to another favorite stop. Whether you're going classy or comfy, Payless Shoe Source has a style for almost any outfit.

Now that the clothes shopping was done, it was time to look for some accessories. I love Claire's for cute jewelry and hair accessories. They've even got some cute school supplies. If you can wrestle them away from your daughters, you can fill up your own mom notebook with adorable things to make grading papers and making notes more fun. 

As a homeschooling mom to many, my days really are filled up with meeting the needs (and lots of the wants) of these nine kids. Usually our trips to the mall are for taking care of their shopping lists so it was fun to shop for myself this time around. (That's totally ok to do, you know!) I think the girls had fun, too, swapping places with mom and being the ones dreaming about the things they saw, rather than being the ones getting all the goods!

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• $50 Gift Certificate to the Razorback Shop
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• $100 Gift Certificate to JC Penney

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