This post is sponsored by Nestlé. All comments and opinions are my own.

This was my boys’ first full week of school. We all made it through the week without any big incidents. Jeb forgot his lunch one day but a quick trip up to the school was an easy fix to that problem.

We are gradually getting into the new routine, but I am betting it will still be a couple of weeks before everyone is completely back on track. Beside the typical chaos, right now the biggest problem is trying to get all of us up and moving extra early. During the summer we had the luxury of staying up a little later and being able to sleep in. Those days are gone and it’s been a little adjustment. I think it might be worse for me than the boys. Early mornings have never been my strong suit so I am trying to make life a little easier by prepping things the night before…pulling out clothes, making sure all papers are signed and getting lunchboxes as ready as possible. I am also making wise choices for those early morning breakfasts!

One of my absolute favorite option is Carnation Breakfast Essentials®. I can whip up a glass and have it over to the breakfast table in under a minute. The boys can get breakfast started while I cut up some fruit and scramble up some eggs. The boys love the taste and I am happy knowing that they are getting a nutritious start to the day.

While the boys want more than just the drink for breakfast, I am very happy to get the convenience of great taste while getting my chocolate fix that also offers balanced nutrition!

Don’t forget that starting tomorrow you can stock up on all your favorite Carnation Breakfast Essentials® flavors with the great deal in our new Advantage Buy flyer. With the sale and coupon combination you’ll score a great deal on a quick and convenient breakfast option that will help you power through your early mornings too!

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Powder, 8 to 10 ct, 2/$9
–$2/2 Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Nutritional Publix Digital Coupon
-$1.50/1 Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start™, 08/14 RP (exp 10/8)
-$2/2 Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, 08/14 RP (exp 10/8) [Excludes 8-oz. single serve bottles]
–$1/1 Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Complete Nutritional Product printable 
As low as $3 for the Light Start™ and $3.50 for the regular varieties.

I also wanted to give you a reminder that I am hosting a HUGE giveaway with TEN different prize packs. The grand prize is a doozie with lots of great freebies including a $500 Publix gift card! Be sure to take a minute to check out the details and get your entry in!

Also if you need a tasty treat for the weekend, check out my recipe for Chocolate Raspberry Yogurt Pie. It’s super easy and oh, so good! I’ll be sharing some other recipes soon so stay tuned!