The time for a new school year is right around the corner! Back to school season has taken on a new delicious spin with Sara Lee® Snacks and Entenmann’s Little Bites® baked snacks. They can help remove the chaos from the mornings and get the family back into routine with the ABC’s of Back To School campaign.
Kathleen Robbins, head baker at Sara Lee Snacks, Entenmann’s Little Bites and a full time Working Mom, knows exactly what us moms are going through. Her family gets through the mornings with some tips and DIY homework helpers, the fun Little Bites Party Cakes Caterpillars and exciting Sara Lee Brownie Chocolate Chip Snack Kabobs! These are her secret weapons in her arsenal for getting everyone out on time to start their day.
Additionally, both Sara Lee Snacks and Entenmann’s Little Bites have created a five-day planner that will make those on-the-go mornings a breeze. “The Lunch Box #KidzStyle” five- day snack planner was designed so kids can choose which snacks they want in their lunch box for the week, encouraging well balanced meals and some fun treats! It also lets mom and dad plan ahead when grocery shopping and getting ready for the morning madness. Giving the kids the responsibility of choosing from a variety of options makes their lunchtime more fun and parents’ mornings a little easier!
Sara Lee is delivering a new way to snack with fresh baked, individually wrapped snack cakes, perfect for the lunch box. Now you can take along the quality and heritage of the Sara Lee brand wherever you go with Brownie Chocolate Chip Cakes. The Sara Lee Brownie Chocolate Chip Cakes are filled with a double batter mix of brownies and the classic favorite chocolate chips.
Entenmann’s Little Bites have also been making people smile for the last 15 years. These pre-portioned bite sized muffins and brownies are perfect for a lunchtime snack. NEW Little Bites Party Cakes bring the party wherever they go. These golden mini cakes are chock full of rainbow sprinkles, and the perfect delicious fun treat.
Where there are Little Bites Party Cakes, there’s always a party! Little Bites is also hosting a “ Life of the Lunchbox” sweepstakes from August 1st through September 25th on the Little Bites Facebook Page. Make sure you head over there the enter and like their page to learn more about their delicious snacks!
Let’s Discuss: What are some of the changes that take place in your home when it is Back To School?
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We go to the store and pick out a few treats for after school together. We always have fresh fruit and veggies as a choice also. I like a late night snack once in awhile also, so it’s good to have a sweet treat on hand.
One thing we definitely do is change our sleeping schedule from the summer schedule to school schedule. It’s hard because no one want a to go to bed or get up in the mornings.
I make sure we have plenty of snacks on hand for after school. When it’s time for back to school bed time is much earlier and it sure takes my son a while to adjust. He usually comes home has a snack and takes a nap.
Our biggest change is getting everyone back on schedule. Its so hard with teenagers :).
The biggest change is early to bed and early to rise. Also, homework before chores before television.
We have to get back in the early bed time routine. Finding healthy snacks for the school day is a must too.
We all tend to go to bed a little earlier when it’s back to school time.
Big changes this year as my son goes off to college. He will be in a quad dorm with a kitchen so he will be in charge of cooking for himself I will be a nervous wreck so hopefully he will keep up the good eating habit I have encouraged but these snacks would be a great treat for him and his roommates!
Some big changes in our household is waking up early and going to bed earlier to get a good night’s rest.
Everyone gets on a better sleep schedule before back to school starts. We also get ourselves organized and supplies ready. We purchase everything ahead of time.
Back to school means getting back into our routines. I am looking forward to it.
We try to go to bed earlier and we eat dinner as a family more often.
We always have a combination of healthy snacks and not-as-healthy snacks in the house, so nothing much ever changes!
When it is back to school time, my daughter is allowed less time with her electronics and has an earlier bedtime.
One change that happens is that we have to get up earlier when school starts. Another thing that happens is that schedules fill up quickly; I wouldn’t trade it for anything though.
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I have to go back to work.
Kids go to bed by 8 pm, and their backpacks and shoes are placed by the door so we know where they are in the mornings.
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We have to make time for homework, that’s a big change.
We start on our school bedtime routine-early to bed! We also shop for clothes, treats, and supplies.
My daughter is out of school now but I remember bedtime changed, new clothes, packing lunches and homework time. Also, after school activities. Thanks for the giveaway.
We have more snacks readily available.
We have more snacks readily available. I have them easily accessible in the fridge.
My son isn’t in school yet, but he sure likes packed lunches for a picnic 🙂 I think some changes would be a little earlier bedtime, and how heartbroken I’d be with my baby leaving.
Oh those cakes look delicious, Sara Lee always reminds me of my childhood for some reason.
We like Little Bites muffin snacks as a treat for the lunchbox. The kids always really enjoy them.
Those brownies look so delicious and the cupcakes too. I like that they created lunch box bite sized snacks that make for easy packing. 😉
I love Sara Lee snacks. The chocolate chip muffins are super tasty!
When it’s back to school time, we have to start going to bed earlier so that we can get up earlier to catch the bus. We lay our school clothes out the night before and pack lunches and put them in the fridge.
Lots of things change. We get on a schedule that works for everyone and we try to get more organized about what has to be done (make list etc).
For back to school we go to bed and get up earlier to make things easier for everyone.
YUM! I bet my kids would enjoy these goodies. Great for lunches or snacks on the go!
My kids love those Entenmann’s muffins. They are good!
We have to get to bed earlier and we have to get in a good homework routine.
We work on getting on our back to school routines, especially sleeping schedules.
These sound like great snacks. I need to stock up on snacks with school starting back.
Bella has doctor’s appointments, so many I lost count with all of her appointments. Bella has school in which she attends a public school. Doctors offices are not always available to get set up for after school hours. If Bella has a appointment set for 2:300 she misses out on some of the services she has set in place for her IEP. If Bella has an appointment set for 9:00 am she is missing out on extra support time. I’m damned if I do and damned if I don’t so that’s my biggest challenge. Also keeping snacks in the house because man does this child eat a lot. Then you throw in three teen step kids and I can never seem to keep enough snacks on hand around here.
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During back to school time we work on getting back into a routine, such as going to bed earlier. We also work on manners and paying attention. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
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We set up a cerfew and a bedtime. I think it’s important for kids to get a good night’s sleep for school. I like for them to be in by a certain time and to eat a good dinner.
We tend to keep the same schedule year around, but one change is easier dinners, usually something in the crockpot.
We start school in just a couple of weeks. I am ready to send these little ones back!
We homeschool so our biggest challenge is getting the kids back into school mode. Thank you
These are always really fun snacks! They’re really nice treats for school lunches.
bedtime always changes
We get back on schedule. Going to bed and getting up on time.
We change the bed time because they have to get used to waking up earlier.
I need to make sure my kids go to sleep earlier and I also have to pack their lunches every day.
I haven’t had to deal with back to school ever. My daughter is only 2.
We got to bed earlier, get up earlier and try to have more structure in our lives than we do during the summer.
Everything changes at back to school time. Earlier bedtimes, strict schedules and a good full evening routine we don’t really venture away from.
The changes that happen in my house are Earlier bedtimes, set homework time, less video game time. I think its nice to get into a routine after the laid back summer months.
Keeping my fingers crossed..
We now have earlier bedtimes. School started yesterday and the girls are still adjusting.
lunches made the night before, back packs set out school clothes set out and earlier bedtimes are apart of getting ready for school
Earlier bedtimes and later activities after school as well.
The changes that occur in our house is transitioning from summer’s mayhem into back to school’s mayhem. LOL. Seriously, it is the sleeping patterns and the tv privileges that are definitely making a change.
My favorite is the mini pound cake. However, my son prefers the mini bites to take to school for snack time. I think tgese are great for when your in a time sensitive situation and you need to pull out a quick snack.
Well, the kids aren’t allowed as much internet and gaming time as they would have during the summer months, so that they can focus on school work.
Some Of The Changes That Occur In Our House With Back To School Is Earlier bedtime, Preparing Packed Lunches. Really Our Entire Routine Changes.
We worry more about germs during back to school time so we go heavy on the hand sanitizer.
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They go back to bed earlier and we are more on a schedule.
These snacks all look delicious. I love Sara Lee products. For my kids it is always a struggle getting them used to going to bed earlier.
About the only change that occurs is that I have to leave for clients earlier die to all the Mom’s and Dad’s cars and school buses! Those highways and byways get crowded! As for Sara Lee and Entemanns–I have been eating both for ages. I do love the individually wrapped ones-I can take them with me and eat while I am sitting in traffic!
The bus runs super early for our middle schooler this year. He has to be out the door at 6:50. This is a big adjustment for us.
We try to get more of a routine set with earlier wake up times and earlier to bed times a few weeks before school starts. We have been working on a few things he will be learning this year like writing his name, and working on cutting with scissors.
I’m glad those days are over for me. Soon enough my grandson will go to school and it will start all over again.
I think it is more due to shorter days, but I feel like we get a bit more rest when school starts up. My boys tend to sleep longer in the morning, rather than waking at the first hint of sunlight.
We don’t do the snacks like this anymore but sara lee used to be a favorite brand of mine! they look great
Have to get up much earlier! More people to get ready.
Lights out early, new wake up time, less gaming and TV and more work for me.
They start their bedtime a week early so they won’t struggle to fall asleep the night before the first day. We also do all of the customary shopping.
One big change is not being able to eat lunch at home.
Getting to bed earlier and turning off the tv or any electronic devices by 8:00 PM
Bed time is a lot earlier and video games are less, for sure. We try to stay on a schedule.
We have to wake up earlier and be more organized about how we use our time in the evenings to make sure homework gets finished!
We are going to try and go to bed earlier and eat healthier.
I completely go through my boys clothes to get rid of the play clothes they wore out during the summer, keeping what’s still in good shape and also add new school clothes and shoes. A week or so before school we wake them up at the time we will when school starts to get them used to getting up early.
We like to get new stuff. New book bags new shoes
Earlier bed and wake times!
Changing our routine for earlier bedtimes and getting up earlier for school
Well the main thing is we all have to work at getting to bed at a good time. Makes it so much easier to get into the new schedule.
We have an earlier schedule once school starts.
Our bedtimes change as does having food that is easy to pack for school lunches. What we do during the day and evenings changes. Our laundry is also more reoccurring.
When it comes to back to school bedtime schedules change starting at least a week ahead to get back on track at waking early and organization becomes the focus of everything from when to get school clothes(dont want to buy too soon as the kids grow so fast so try to purchase about 10 days before school starts), and the haircuts, the school supplies needed to start the school year and special needs foods for the lunches.
We do “Back to School” cleaning in my household; much like spring cleaning, we clean and organize dressers, closets, etc. in anticipation of the new school year. We also focus on easy to prep meals and do weekend meal preps when possible to save time on school days.
We eat breakfast and dinner together every day and go to bed earlier than we do during the summer
The kids have to be up by a certain time, and right after school is homework time
We go to bed much earlier and are way more organized.
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We will be on a stricter schedule, earlier bedtime and homework time added back into the routine.
One major change when its back to school time is that everyone goes to sleep earlier. We all get back into a routine again. thanks
A 5-day planner sounds good!! I’m definitely going to need something to help me stay organized this year with 2 in school. 🙂
Setting alarms, making sure clothes are laid out the night before and lunches are packed the night before. Making sure the kids start going to bed earlier.
Things just get a lot busier!
Back to School time means having an earlier bedtime again.
I usually have quick things for them to eat when school starts, so if we get in a hurry we can grab a breakfast bar or something like that for them
We have to get up earlier, pack lunches every morning and drive back and forth to school which makes for a busy day!
The biggest change is making sure my son gets up earlier. We also have to make sure that his lunch is ready before he goes to school.
We homeschool so there’s not to many chances, mostly getting up earlier, and we also watch more documentaries on Netflix.
Getting the kids ready for going back to school can be tough. We start moving their bed times earlier a couple of weeks before school starts.
Up to this year, my husband and I both worked at schools. So we had to realize summer was over and it was back to work. He now works in a factory and I teach at home. The biggest change is the boys are having to wake up early. Thank you
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One thing my son would have a hard time getting back into again,is going to bed early! All summer he got to stay up late!!
The kids have earlier bedtimes, they also aren’t allowed to play on electronics during weeknights
Bedtime has gone back to school time hours and we eat supper a lot earlier.
We try to get to bed earlier each night. Then we try and give up any and all sugar that makes the kids excitable and hyper.
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We get up earlier in the mornings and have a light breakfast.
We tend to get more organized. We stick to a schedule and wake up earlier.
We get back on a schedule getting the kids back to the normal bedtime and getting them up at the correct time is the biggest thing we have change before back to school in my house.