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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This sweepstakes runs from 11/13/13 – 12/8/13.
Be sure to visit the Panera Bread’s page on BlogHer.com where you can
read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!
Megan Bramos
November 14, 2013 at 11:17 amMy favorite way to start the day is a good hearty breakfast and, if it’s cold out, a warm cup of coffee or tea!
Trisha Millward
November 14, 2013 at 11:25 amI like to have tea or coffee with a bowlful of vanilla yogurt and my homemade chocolate granola while catching up on blog reading!
Jenna DeRosse
November 14, 2013 at 11:36 amMy favorite way to start the day is with a delicious mug of hot coffee and a bowl of cereal.
Jenna DeRosse
November 14, 2013 at 11:41 amMy twitter entry: https://twitter.com/jenna_derosse/status/401011667850768384
Kara@ Kieran Honeybee
November 14, 2013 at 11:41 amA big cup of coffee, blueberry bagel, and blog reading!
maura
November 14, 2013 at 11:47 amGood morning! My favorite way to start the day is slowly, with prayer, a yummy breakfast and a cup of tea. My day is always happiest when I spend some time giving thanks to God for all of his blessings in my life! You cannot be grumpy (or have a case of the “Mondays”!) when you recognize where all that you have comes from. Prayer sets the tone for my day. Having a full stomach doesn’t hurt, either :)
Allison
November 14, 2013 at 11:54 ami love to start my day with a coffee and a delicious bagel sandwich!
tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/alliemcdiehl/status/401014948135854081
Ashley
November 14, 2013 at 12:04 pmMy favorite way to start the day is with a hot cup of coffee and my husband’s pancakes! Thanks for the chance to win.
Quiana
November 14, 2013 at 12:07 pmI’m a huge Panera fan – I always get the pic 2: broccoli cheddar soup and bacon turkey bravo. My daughter loves the seasonal sugar cookies!
KateMcGrath
November 14, 2013 at 12:12 pmI have to start it with good coffee.
Quiana
November 14, 2013 at 12:16 pmI tweeted: https://twitter.com/HarlemLoveBirds/status/401018938051403777
Lisa
November 14, 2013 at 12:50 pmDefinitely need to start the day with coffee!
Annie
November 14, 2013 at 12:55 pmI love sit in silence and check my email while drinking Diet Coke (I don’t do coffee). It makes me feel prepared to handle my day. I cinnamon crunch bagel from Panera would make it even better!
Beth
November 14, 2013 at 1:05 pmMy favorite way to start my day is making a cup of tea, sitting down at our table and catching up on news, blogs, pinterest, etc. If I have time, I make toast and eggs. If not, a bowl of cereal will do. Thanks for the giveaway!
Crystal Morse
November 14, 2013 at 1:06 pmI always feel best when I workout. Not saying that always happens. I would sure be motivated in the morning if I had me some yummy Panera!!
Erin C. Young
November 14, 2013 at 1:28 pmwhenever we find out we are pregnant, we always celebrate with bfast at panera – every time! it is our favorite way to start the day!!
erincyoung (at) yahoo.com
Erin C. Young
November 14, 2013 at 1:29 pmi tweeted! https://twitter.com/erincyoung/status/401039134950572032
erincyoung (at) yahoo.com
Crystal Terral
November 14, 2013 at 1:35 pmI love Panera!!
Cori
November 14, 2013 at 1:37 pmI must have coffee to start my day off. I love Paneras hazelnut coffee and consider it a treat when I can stop to get it.
Darla
November 14, 2013 at 1:50 pmMy favorite way to start the day is with coffee and a toasted bagel… from Panera of course!
Rhiannon
November 14, 2013 at 2:03 pmOMG I love Panera Bread!! My favorite bagel is the Cinnamon Crunch, so so good! I’ve been known to spend my mornings at Panera when my twins are at preschool. If I won I could spend a lot of mornings at my local Panera ;)
Amy Renea
November 14, 2013 at 2:04 pmI love waking to a sunrise :)
Rhiannon
November 14, 2013 at 2:05 pmI tweeted ;)
https://twitter.com/mamarazzix2/status/401048065370374144
Alexis
November 14, 2013 at 2:15 pmI love to start my day with coffee and a few minutes to catch up on the morning news
Jen V.
November 14, 2013 at 2:18 pmLove Panera!
Coffee and catching up on my fave blogs is my idea of a perfect morning!
Shiron @ http://msshowoff-ct.blogspot.com/
November 14, 2013 at 2:57 pmMy favorite way to start the day is with a cup of coffee and getting back in bed snuggled under blankets and catching the morning news :)
Joanne
November 14, 2013 at 3:00 pmCoffee and a banana
Justin & Haley
November 14, 2013 at 3:18 pmMy favorite way to start the day is a diet coke and snuggling my baby while watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!
Heather Panjon
November 14, 2013 at 3:20 pmMy Favorite Way To Start The Day Is With A Cup Of Coffee While Reading The Newspaper!
hthr83heather at yahoo dot com
Heather Panjon
November 14, 2013 at 3:20 pmI Tweeted: https://twitter.com/reinaheather/status/401066665380548608
hthr83heather at yahoo dot com
Danielle Marie
November 14, 2013 at 3:45 pmMy favorite way to start the day is with an ice cold Diet Pepsi. I even stumble down the steps before I get a shower to have just one sip. Love it. :)
Pink and Green Mom
November 14, 2013 at 4:01 pmMy favorite way to start the day is by having a healthy breakfast, then a Coke (haha) and reading (blogs, news, etc)!
Pink and Green Mom
November 14, 2013 at 4:03 pmI tweeted the giveaway here: https://twitter.com/seabattle2/status/401077769850720256
Laura@Cowboy Boots
November 14, 2013 at 4:15 pmmy favorite way to start my day? giggling kids on the couch while i balance my 1st cup of coffee
Lauren
November 14, 2013 at 4:15 pmmy favorite way to start the day is with snuggles in bed with my littles followed by a cup of coffee
Priscilla Starks
November 14, 2013 at 5:14 pmListening to music!
Sara
November 14, 2013 at 5:39 pmI love to start the day with a big cup of coffee with lots of flavored creamer! :)
Kristen Czajka
November 14, 2013 at 5:48 pmI would LOVE to start my day with a hot latte and bagel with cream cheese. YUM!
Tenns Reid
November 14, 2013 at 5:59 pmI love Panera! Its on of my fave places to grab a bit to eat.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/perfecttenn/status/401106313654333441
Tenns @ New Mama Diaries
Stephanie Ladisa
November 14, 2013 at 6:11 pmmy favorite way to start the day is with smiley, happy babies and some coffee with flavored creamer!
Teresa
November 14, 2013 at 6:28 pmmy favorite way to start the morning is with a bowl of cereal and blog reading! (:
Stephanie
November 14, 2013 at 6:36 pmI love to start my day with a bagel … after I drop my boys off at school so I can enjoy it!
elis689
November 14, 2013 at 7:00 pmI like to start my day with a cup of coffee
len2003@yandex.ru
elis689
November 14, 2013 at 7:02 pmhttps://twitter.com/elis689/status/401122635825684481
len2003@yandex.ru
Ashley
November 14, 2013 at 7:22 pmA strong cup of coffee.
hewella1 at gmail dot com
freebiequeen15
November 14, 2013 at 7:55 pmI love to start the day with a sweet pastry & a nice cup of black coffee!
Laure
November 14, 2013 at 8:07 pmMy favorite way to start the morning is snuggling with all of my kids in my bed. It gets a bit crowded with 4 kids (plus 1 on the way), but it is (usually) peaceful for a few minutes. Then we get up and eat breakfast. During the week it is usually something fast (cereal, waffles, fried egg, etc.), but my husband usually chefs up a big breakfast on the weekends (biscuits and gravy, skillets, etc).
laureheikes at yahoo dot come
Diana Styborski
November 14, 2013 at 8:18 pmI would always start the day with a fresh cup of coffee and my favorite radio show. now with a toddler and another o n the way, mu favorite way to start the day is when my hubby takes morning duty and i can sleep in!
Carly
November 14, 2013 at 9:11 pmMy favorite way to start the morning is with a hot coffee and a cinnamon roll – it doesn’t happen often though!
Suzanne E Hines
November 14, 2013 at 9:25 pmMy favorite way to start the day is with a hot cup of chai and a fresh piece of paper to make my to-do list for the day!