Comments on: How to Save the Day from a Bad Morning http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/ Simplify your home. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:47:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Darcy http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4211 Darcy Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:26:13 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4211 I love these suggestions, and I love it when you can take that day that is going sour and turn it around before it goes too far. In addition to your ideas I also like to turn off the tv and turn on some good upbeat music or get some fresh air in the house. That always helps change my mindset. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Darcy´s last blog post..<a href="http://ittybittyblog.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/shes-a-talker/" rel="nofollow">She’s a Talker</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I love these suggestions, and I love it when you can take that day that is going sour and turn it around before it goes too far. In addition to your ideas I also like to turn off the tv and turn on some good upbeat music or get some fresh air in the house. That always helps change my mindset.

Darcy´s last blog post..She’s a Talker

]]> By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4154 Rachel Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:15:46 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4154 V., I don't know, maybe exercise right before? I'm hungry when I wake up but it's still hard to find something that my stomach wants to eat. (Which was my secret motive in asking for all of these new breakfast ideas!) V., I don’t know, maybe exercise right before? I’m hungry when I wake up but it’s still hard to find something that my stomach wants to eat. (Which was my secret motive in asking for all of these new breakfast ideas!)

]]> By: Geri http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4151 Geri Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:14:41 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4151 Great reminders particularly because breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Geri´s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NewWrinkles/~3/510355678/proper-posture" rel="nofollow">Proper Posture</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Great reminders particularly because breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.

Geri´s last blog post..Proper Posture

]]> By: V. Higgins http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4133 V. Higgins Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:30:12 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4133 Great post! I'm horrible about breakfast, I never feel like eating a meal until about 9 or 10 and by that time I'm at the office. I usually have a cereal bar and a glass of Instant Breakfast. Any suggestions on how to get my tummy to accept a full meal at 6 in the morning? Great post! I’m horrible about breakfast, I never feel like eating a meal until about 9 or 10 and by that time I’m at the office. I usually have a cereal bar and a glass of Instant Breakfast. Any suggestions on how to get my tummy to accept a full meal at 6 in the morning?

]]> By: Lindsay http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4080 Lindsay Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:19:13 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4080 My favorite breakfast right now is kind of weird. I take a Morningstar Farm Grillers Prime veggie burger and heat it up in the microwave, fry an egg only with a teeny bit of spray to over medium, and stack it all together with american cheese and Herbes de Provence (garlic, lemon, lavender, and all those other herbs make eggs taste delicious!). I eat this with some citrus fruit. It makes me feel fancy, which makes my day come together easier! My favorite breakfast right now is kind of weird. I take a Morningstar Farm Grillers Prime veggie burger and heat it up in the microwave, fry an egg only with a teeny bit of spray to over medium, and stack it all together with american cheese and Herbes de Provence (garlic, lemon, lavender, and all those other herbs make eggs taste delicious!). I eat this with some citrus fruit. It makes me feel fancy, which makes my day come together easier!

]]> By: Meg http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4079 Meg Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:34:28 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4079 Not my everyday breakfast, but the fastest one I've found is a granola bar and a glass of milk. It is much faster than even toast or cereal and you can run out of the house with it. The trick is to buy the granola bars that have the least sugar in them. I've tried this with a piece of fruit and milk, but the granola bar keeps me full longer. Not my everyday breakfast, but the fastest one I’ve found is a granola bar and a glass of milk. It is much faster than even toast or cereal and you can run out of the house with it. The trick is to buy the granola bars that have the least sugar in them. I’ve tried this with a piece of fruit and milk, but the granola bar keeps me full longer.

]]> By: CJ http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4070 CJ Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:27:38 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4070 Laurie, I love how you put that! My *rambunctious* ;) 5 yo boy is usually the one to get me goin on the wrong foot. (Usually) I can restart my taking that deep breath, giving him a hug, and announcing to all that we are having a re-do on the morning. You're right, we have the power to do that! We are the mommies after all! I also think it's a good lesson for the kids. They see that I can have a bad moment with one of them, or just a bad morning overall, and snap out of it. Laurie, I love how you put that! My *rambunctious* ;) 5 yo boy is usually the one to get me goin on the wrong foot. (Usually) I can restart my taking that deep breath, giving him a hug, and announcing to all that we are having a re-do on the morning. You’re right, we have the power to do that! We are the mommies after all!

I also think it’s a good lesson for the kids. They see that I can have a bad moment with one of them, or just a bad morning overall, and snap out of it.

]]> By: lilyhaven http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4066 lilyhaven Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:29:34 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4066 What a thoughtful and helpful list. It puts everything in the right perspective. I've had plenty of rough mornings... but the days always seems to smooth out after I get some food in my belly. I love oatmeal, but no one else in my house will eat it. Some days I'll give my husband and kids a bowl of cereal, so that I can savor my yummy oats and they are happy too. But, usually I made eggs. I'll make scrambled egg burrito's or poached eggs with wheat toast. And warm coffee or tea for my husband and I, and juice or milk for the kids. I do love breakfast. :) Hugs, Shannon <abbr><em><abbr><em>lilyhaven´s last blog post..<a href="http://lilyhavencollection.blogspot.com/2009/01/beach-days.html" rel="nofollow">Beach Days</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> What a thoughtful and helpful list. It puts everything in the right perspective. I’ve had plenty of rough mornings… but the days always seems to smooth out after I get some food in my belly.

I love oatmeal, but no one else in my house will eat it. Some days I’ll give my husband and kids a bowl of cereal, so that I can savor my yummy oats and they are happy too. But, usually I made eggs. I’ll make scrambled egg burrito’s or poached eggs with wheat toast. And warm coffee or tea for my husband and I, and juice or milk for the kids. I do love breakfast. :)

Hugs,
Shannon

lilyhaven´s last blog post..Beach Days

]]> By: Mary http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4065 Mary Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:04:45 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4065 My husband lost a lot of weight when he started eating breakfast ... our nutritionist told him his metabolism went straight down when he skipped breakfast. My favorite breakfast is Irish oatmeal cooked with raisins with raw walnuts sprinkled on top. I'd like to add that hugs help a salvage a bad morning too. Sometimes I just have to hug the kid, admit it started wrong and change the channel by playing a game or reading a good book (after a nice hot shower of course!) I love your blog and come here every day! <abbr><em><abbr><em>Mary´s last blog post..<a href="http://leanandgreen.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/first-steps-toward-healthier-eating/" rel="nofollow">First Steps Toward Healthier Eating</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> My husband lost a lot of weight when he started eating breakfast … our nutritionist told him his metabolism went straight down when he skipped breakfast.

My favorite breakfast is Irish oatmeal cooked with raisins with raw walnuts sprinkled on top.

I’d like to add that hugs help a salvage a bad morning too. Sometimes I just have to hug the kid, admit it started wrong and change the channel by playing a game or reading a good book (after a nice hot shower of course!)

I love your blog and come here every day!

Mary´s last blog post..First Steps Toward Healthier Eating

]]> By: Caroline http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/09/how-to-save-the-day-from-a-bad-morning/#comment-4062 Caroline Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:13:56 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/?p=909#comment-4062 Oh, this post was so relevant to this morning! I wake up to a grumpy everlovin' and a filthy house which gave me my own bad crankiness. Straight away, I started cleaning, listened to some loud Rage Against The Machine angry music (which always makes me feel better), called a friend for a chat and had a banana and some peppermint tea for breakfast. Soon, I will have a shower and hopefully the metamorphosis will be complete! Oh, this post was so relevant to this morning! I wake up to a grumpy everlovin’ and a filthy house which gave me my own bad crankiness. Straight away, I started cleaning, listened to some loud Rage Against The Machine angry music (which always makes me feel better), called a friend for a chat and had a banana and some peppermint tea for breakfast. Soon, I will have a shower and hopefully the metamorphosis will be complete!

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