This post is filled with yummy pastries, cute kids,
and a chance for a $100 gift card to Panera.
Triple threat. Let’s do this.
Life can get busy, exhausting, overwhelming and you can sometimes
find yourself going through the motions of your to do’s and get caught up in
what you feel is expected of you! But sometimes it’s important to break that
cycle of crazy and start your day fresh! And if needed, start fresh again at lunch!!
And maybe even during the kids nap time…lol.
But I feel like the mornings, especially Saturday morning, is a special time you
can make the choice to take a step back and create “moments” with your family.
Seeing the real cherries in the pastry made my toddlers squeal with joy.
It’s the little things right? And it helps if the little things are sweet and tasty too.
I always feel a little more ready for the day when we
start it joyfully, with something yummy and all together.
Making moments together can help you start your day fresh!
At Panera, all the bread and baked goods start fresh!
They are baked each morning by a real skilled baker, in every bakery cafe.
And it tastes like it! Their pastries are almost too pretty to eat… almost.
I love how they have a baker
backstory video on youtube…
It’s cool to see how committed they are to putting fresh food out there!
Their breakfast sandwiches start with freshly baked bread and a freshly cracked egg!
This morning I learned about Panera’s passion for baking
I entered to win some sweet prizes and I have my fingers crossed to win!
Here’s how you can play too!! Visit their site, complete 3 actions
and receive a badge and be entered to win a prize.
They have some good ones too like a KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixer
or Trip for two to New York City!
I’m a morning person when freshly baked pastries,
cafe mochas, and giggles are involved.
Want to win a $100 Gift Card to Panera?
Enter by leaving a comment sharing
your favorite way to start the day!
Post is sponsored by Panera. As always, thoughts are my own.and so are the pastries. all mine.
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read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!
Francesca Leverich
November 14, 2013 at 9:30 pmWe love to start our Saturdays with breakfast made or bought by my honey. He loves it when we all sit down and enjoy our company while we start the weekend.
The Franzs'
November 14, 2013 at 10:25 pmHot breakfast and coffee with my two toddlers! [No coffee for the toddlers–they have enough energy already–hah! But Mommy needs it!!]
jessicafranz178@yahoo.com
Mami2jcn
November 14, 2013 at 10:43 pmI like to start the day with fruit and yogurt.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
Mami2jcn
November 14, 2013 at 10:43 pmtweet:
https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/401178566026489856
tammy cordery
November 14, 2013 at 11:40 pmI like Panera so much I go there at least twice a week. I love there smoothes.
MrsKinne
November 14, 2013 at 11:50 pmHearing my little peanut making happy sounds in her crib. :)
EKB
November 15, 2013 at 12:14 amI would love to start the morning with some tea and blog reading….but I really start the day racing around getting the kids ready and shoving yogurt down my throat as I walk out the door :-}
Joann
November 15, 2013 at 12:29 amI love starting the day with black coffee and scrambled eggs!
susana mladenovski
November 15, 2013 at 12:33 amFavorite way to start the day is with a good running work out!!!! makes me whole day brighter :D
chachacha65(at)hotmail(dot)com
susana mladenovski
November 15, 2013 at 12:35 amtweeted
https://twitter.com/BoozzieSusy/status/401206691154243585
Katie
November 15, 2013 at 12:55 amMy day HAS to start with a quiet cup of coffee!
TaraO
November 15, 2013 at 1:51 amI start my day twice a week at Panera. . . wild berry smoothie and breakfast power sandwich are my faves.
cteeobrien at cox dot net
Kristen
November 15, 2013 at 2:15 amI like to start the day with oatmeal and juice.
Kristen
November 15, 2013 at 2:21 amI tweeted https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/401233153018171392
Gina Bean
November 15, 2013 at 2:29 amI start my day by taking my daily vitamins supplements and my detox shot that I take daily.
Sandra
November 15, 2013 at 8:02 amVery early with coffee and a little time before the kids wake up!
cmd
November 15, 2013 at 9:59 amMy favorite way to start the day is coffee, preferably iced. Having it at Panera with a cinnamon crunch bagel is even better.
Laura
November 15, 2013 at 10:11 amMy favorite way to start the day is with 5 extra minutes in bed :) (and a bagle and hot tea).
Alissa
November 15, 2013 at 10:26 amI love to get up a few minutes earlier than the little one, have a cup of tea, then cuddle for a few!
:)
Michelle
November 15, 2013 at 10:45 amAh, panera…how I love thee!
Anonymous
November 15, 2013 at 11:55 amTea! Tea keeps me sane. Though if I could start every day with a Panera bear claw and not go into a diabetic coma, I would do that, too.
Harper651@gmail.com
Elise Nicole
November 15, 2013 at 12:28 pmAlways with coffee!!
Scrappiegirl
November 15, 2013 at 2:55 pmWith a good cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll!!!
Meghan
November 15, 2013 at 3:33 pmLots of coffee and snuggles. Actually I usually get up before anyone else to have coffee in peace.
Tiffany
November 15, 2013 at 3:44 pmcoffee by myself.. even if it’s just for 5 minutes
D Schmidt mummytotwoboys
November 15, 2013 at 3:59 pmMy favorite way to start the day is with a hot cup of tea and a warm scone! I have not done anything special for myself recently but seeing my children enjoy their lives is special enough to make me happy every day.
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
D Schmidt mummytotwoboys
November 15, 2013 at 4:00 pmTweeted
https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/401439247917260801
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
amommysplace
November 15, 2013 at 5:01 pmI start a day with a smooch from my husband! Then I change the baby and start feeding him a bottle. Basically, I do a bunch of stuff while thinking about coffee.
Nikki
November 15, 2013 at 6:19 pmI like to start it off with a good morning run, healthy breakfast and prayer time!!! -From your Catholic friend Nikki :)
http://www.thedietitiandiaries.com
Happy Cottage Quilter
November 15, 2013 at 6:31 pmMy favorite way to start the day is with a cup of coffee, oatmeal and have a few minutes of devotions. Then it’s full steam ahead :-)
Christy
November 15, 2013 at 6:59 pmStarting my day with coffee, my Bible, and some quiet “me” time is absolutely priceless. And sweet treats from Panera help too. ;)
Jessica Breckler
November 15, 2013 at 9:34 pmI like starting the day with prayer and breakfast with my 2 kiddos!
Jessica
November 15, 2013 at 10:13 pmwith exercising, coffee, water, and home cooked breakfast!
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
Jessica
November 15, 2013 at 10:20 pmI tweeted
https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/401530791047352320
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
smuehleck
November 15, 2013 at 10:22 pmCoffee and snuggles with my little ones!
susan1215
November 15, 2013 at 10:44 pmMy favorite way to start my day is coffee with a healthy breakfast while listening to music. I often stop at Panera Bread in the mornings to pick up a bagel or pecan roll,
s2s2 at Comcast dot net
susan1215
November 15, 2013 at 10:46 pmhttps://twitter.com/susan1215/status/401541655997595648
s2s2 at Comcast dot net
Ande Malinowski
November 16, 2013 at 12:30 amMy absolute favorite way to start my day is to wake up! I strategically set alarms early and 15 minutes apart so by the time I should be up, I’m ready to start my day!
Becky Nicholas
November 16, 2013 at 1:34 amCoffee….and singing “Good Morning to You” to my two sweet kiddos (tickles are a bonus!). =)
Anonymous
November 16, 2013 at 8:02 amMy favorite way to start the day is when I can get up before the kiddos and hubby. No easy task! Have a cup of coffee along with being able to read a devotion for the day. Also If I had a Panera close to me I would be 10lbs heavier. Delish!
mvasquezsmith@yahoo.com
Madeline B
November 16, 2013 at 1:45 pmI love starting the day with blueberry-flavored coffee!
madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com
Janice
November 16, 2013 at 6:30 pmMy favorite way to start to day is with peppermint hot tea and watching my favorite spiritual show on t.v.
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com
Janice
November 16, 2013 at 6:31 pmhttps://twitter.com/disneyfan40/status/401839735363997696
tweety800265(at)yahoo(dot)com
JohnsonFamily
November 16, 2013 at 8:13 pmI like to start the day with eggs, sunny side up, with a side of Canadian bacon and roasted sweet potatoes (from dinner the night before).
Ashleigh
November 16, 2013 at 11:47 pmMy best day begins with my one a day Bible and my coffee black
Ashley
November 17, 2013 at 12:21 amI start my day by snuggling my baby girl and having coffee
oldnavyash@aol.com
Ashley
November 17, 2013 at 12:21 amTweeted https://twitter.com/smash906/status/401927820848279552
oldnavyash@aol.com
Charlie
November 17, 2013 at 9:59 amI love starting my day with coffee! It’s a must! Also, if I had a panera near by, it would definitely start with that!
Jennifer Hatfield
November 17, 2013 at 10:15 amThanks for the giveaway. My favorite way to start the day is with prayer & coffee.
Jennifer Hatfield
November 17, 2013 at 10:20 amThanks Natalie. I tweeted about the giveaway. https://twitter.com/Jen_Hatfield/status/402078298252914688