Start Your Day Off Right: #WakeUpToYellow And You Could Win!

Mornings are busy in our household. My husband leaves before we’re up, so it’s up to this mom to get three kids ready and off to school each day. The huge advantage is that I work from home so most days, as long as the kids are dressed and fed and out the door it’s a win. Because it’s busy, it’s easy to fall back on cereal or toast for breakfast (which I don’t mind, as long as the kids have full bellies to get their brains in gear, I’m happy!) but I admit it can get monotonous. My son is almost 12 and yes, at that age where he never seems to be full! So, I’ve had to find ways to ensure he’s well-fed in the mornings so he can last until lunch time, and that means going beyond the basic cereal and toast.

My Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker is perfect for making quick, delicious and healthy breakfast sandwiches, and we use it weekly. Breakfast sandwiches with egg, ham and cheese on an English muffin are super easy and my son eats two to get his day started.

Another easy breakfast in our household is easy baked eggs. Simply mix together eggs, peppers, ham or bacon, add some mushrooms or onions (it’s so easy and versatile, basically whatever I have on hand!) and bake! My kids devour these and IF there are any leftovers they can be kept in the fridge for an after-school snack.

We know eggs are healthy and make a great breakfast, but in case you need a refresher – one large (53g) Grade A egg contains 6g of protein and only 70 calories! Packed full of vitamins and minerals (Iron, Vitamins A, D, E and B12 and more!), eggs make mornings easy and I feel good knowing my kids are going off to school with a nutritious and filling breakfast.

How do you #WakeUpToYellow and make your mornings easier? Egg Farmers of Canada wants to know! Share a picture on Twitter and you could WIN a $3000 trip to Vancouver!

Entrants must submit an original photo of their favourite egg breakfast, by posting it on Twitter with the hashtag #WakeUpToYellow (English) or #UnSoleilAuRéveil (French) and a mention of @eggsoeufs. The Wake Up to Yellow contest is open only to legal residents of Canada who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Submissions must be made after 8:00 am EST on February 2, 2016 and before 11:59:59 pm on February 16, 2016. Full details, rules and regulations can be found HERE. No purchase necessary.