Juggling Mail, Meals and More
Here's a tip: click and ship, try a chip and take a trip
From the LifeMinute Team
October 16, 2014
When you're a busy mom, saving time on the little things (postage!) so you can make time for the big things (family vacation!) can make all the difference. Enter Lifestyle Expert Amy Goodman with the latest developments in time-saving choices you can start making right now for a healthier happier home life.
Send it off
"Snail mail?" It's over. Everything's online...even the mail formerly known as snail mail. That's right, the US Postal Service's Priority Mail has so improved its online and mobile offerings that if you go to usps.com and click on their Click-N-Ship, you can do everything from print postage from home at a discounted price to schedule free pick-ups of packages under 70 pounds. Not to mention, it's the only service to boast delivery of free shipping supplies like boxes and envelopes directly to your doorstep and to every US home. Amy says, "Also, as moms, we are busy keeping track of everything in the household, and you can take advantage by signing up on their Priority Mail's online tracking dashboard, and this is going to help you manage those shipping and packages and see when they're slated to arrive." Check out usps.com to start staying on top of your mail's comings and goings.
Eat it up
Now when it comes to your kids' comings and goings...they're in, they're out, they're up, they're down. School, soccer practice, dance class...you get the picture. But at least you can get their day started off right by sending them off with a full tank of energy. Amy explains, "What I like to say is, a protein-packed breakfast as part of a healthy breakfast can really be great to satiate little tummies and your family's tummies to really keep you going all morning long." She suggests Johnsonville's brand new Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage. "Johnsonville Sausages don't have any fillers," says Amy, "They're made with great premium meats, so that's really quality there." Even better? They're pre-cooked so you pop them into the microwave and in 30 seconds, you're ready to get your breakfast on. And because taste is never one sausage fits all in a packed household, there are three different varieties to try: Original Recipe, Vermont Maple Syrup and Turkey -- find them in the refrigerated section of your grocery, in cool clear packaging so you can see all the sausage-y goodness you're getting.
But even the most protein-packed breakfast can't stave off the eventual munchies. If you're in the 15% of folks reaching for the greasy potato chips, drop the bag and join the 85% of us -- survey says -- who really want a healthier snack choice, like Beanitos. "I love these," says Amy, "They're the nation's original bean snacks made with US-grown whole beans...they are nutrient packed with plant protein and fiber." Not only can you get them in different flavors, you can get your bean chip fix in puff form with the new Beanitos Puffs. "You can feel really great about serving these to your kids," adds Amy, "It's also a great choice for your entire family, and an added benefit [is] it's non-GMO [and] it's also gluten-free -- again, a fantastic choice for snacking for the whole family on the go."
Get going
And isn't it time your family on-the-go gets going somewhere fun? If even FUN sounds like work, it doesn't have to be if you choose a professionally managed vacation rental by Wyndham Vacation Rentals. Amy says, "They offer all the convenience of home by simplifying your family travel, offering things like spacious living rooms, multiple bedrooms, full kitchens and even washers and dryers - those are magic words to my ears, especially when you're traveling with little ones." And to give it that vacation vibe, you get hotel amenities, like housekeeping and shuttle services, depending upon which of the 100,000 fabulous worldwide properties you're crashing at. "We're talking premium places to go," adds Amy, "From ski, to surf and beach, and also of course theme park destinations that all families love." Party of two for a romantic getaway? Wyndham can do that. Party of 25 for a full family reunion? They can do that, too. And with holiday travel around the corner (yes, already!), you'll want to check out WyndhamVacationRentals.com for seasonal savings up to 25 percent.
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