Giving Credit Where Credit is Due (To Jimmy Dean)
Sometimes I don’t give the Big Kid enough credit. Her unwavering independence and willingness to tackle mornings without any help whatsoever is nothing short of a dream come true. While I’m running at full speed to take a shower, feed the baby, comb my hair, make sure lunches are packed, find clothes that don’t look like they’ve been in a pile in the corner for a week, clean up the cat puke in the hallway, and the zillion other things I have to do before I can leave for work each morning, Alexis just does her thing.
She sets her alarm and wakes up on time every day. She gets dressed without any help at all every day. She has her homework done and often helps get Mila dressed. She lets the dogs out for me. She even makes her own breakfast. I don’t hear a peep from her the entire time.
That breakfast thing, of course, is a super big deal. I can’t seem to manage to feed more than one person per mealtime lately. Mila gets priority, so the fact that Alexis takes care of herself saves me from being the jerk mom who doesn’t make sure her kid is fed before school.
For years Alexis has lived on frozen waffles in the morning. Each and every morning she microwaves three of them and then watches TV while she munches. It’s great, except that lately dinners haven’t been the most balanced of meals. We’re running at top speed in the evenings just as much as we are in the mornings. Long of the short, there wasn’t enough protein happening in her day.
Boom.
I was asked to give Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches a try at what can best be described as the perfect time. They met all of the requirements – microwavable so Alexis can continue to make her own breakfast, fast, delicious, and they pack the protein punch that she was missing.
The morning after I tossed two boxes in our freezer, one of the boxes was empty. Apparently Alexis isn’t the only one who is a fan of a Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Croissant sandwich early in the day (she takes the sausage off her sandwich since she’s still rocking the vegetarian lifestyle – that means the husband gets double sausage. Win-win.). The next day she destroyed the Delights sandwich with egg and spinach. I hid the Egg, Red Peppers, Onion, and Pepper Jack Cheese Croissant Sandwiches from her because I’ve decided I’m not sharing those. SHHHH! (To learn more about Jimmy Dean and to see a complete list of product offerings visit Jimmy Dean's website or check them out on Facebook.)
More protein. Just as much independence. That’s exactly how I like to start my day. What about you? What’s your favorite way to start the day off right? Share your answer in the comments for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Reader Comments (209)
I like to start the day with Greek yogurt.
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I like to start the day off right by enjoying a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee.
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I start the day off with toast and coffee. Then my 15 month old proceeds to steal half of my toast. I consider it a win if I get to eat half. But I'm not sharing my coffee!
I love Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches and I have them with my family a lot! I like to start off the day with a hot cup of coffee, fruit, yogurt and an egg sandwich.
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I like to start my day out with orange juice and sausage and gravy!
Ice tea, a breakfast bar, and smack.
I like to eat a bowl of oatmeal.
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I like to start my day off with some morning exercise followed by a yummy green smoothie.
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I start my day off with a good breakfast and my Cherry Coke Zero!!
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I start my day with a cup of coffee and some fruit
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My favorite way to start my day is to go to the gym and exercise. I then love to relax, check my email and eat a great breakfast. A good breakfast is crucial and gives me energy!
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/573672060754509824
My favorite way to start the day off right is to have a big country style breakfast with eggs, hashbrowns, toast and Jimmy Dean sausage.
My favorite way to start the day off right is to have the 3 year old girl we babysit wake me up- it always makes me smile (even if it's too early sometimes!). Then we go downstairs and eat breakfast- usually cereal or something else quick. Those sandwiches there are delicious too :)
With a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich!
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A cup of coffee and a bagel!
A cup of coffee and a bagel!
I start my morning with overnight oats made with chia seeds, flax, almond milk, and brown sugar. Also eat a Fage greek yogurt with that.
Coffee, coffee, and more coffee.
Raisin Bran with extra raisins!
My favorite way to start off every morning is just relaxing and enjoying a cup of coffee!
I start my day with eggs and avocado. Easy, fast and keeps me full for a while.
i drink coffee and have a veggie omelet
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I love to start my day with a Diet Coke for the caffeine jolt.
After my coffee I usually have a bowl of oatmeal made with fat free milk and a sliced banana.
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I set my alarm 15 minutes early. This way, I don’t have to jump out of bed and rush through my morning. I then have a leisurely breakfast of either a Jimmy Dean Delights sandwich or breakfast bowl and read my newspaper while drinking my cup of coffee
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I love those Jimmy Dean sandwiches. So tasty and easy!
Coffee and a warm breakfast are my favorite ways to start my day off right!
I like to start my day with a yogurt and some juice.
I prefer to drink my breakfast ... I'm just not up for chewing at 5am
I start with a glass of water.
I start out with hot breakfast and tea.
I have either cereal and fruit or yogurt and fruit or an eggwhite sandwich and fruit and after that then vitamins.
Coffee and then a sandwich.
I like a big bowl of Rice Krispies outside on the veranda with fresh squeezed OJ
Usually a hot cup of tea and a bowl of oatmeal or a scrambled egg. Thanks so much.
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I usually start the day with some toast and fruit.
I like to start the day with a cappuccino.
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