Maybe you can relate to this, but as a stay-at-home mom to two kids, I kind of lost myself in the process of working hard to raise two great kids. My needs fell way behind everyone else’s needs and my priorities became all about the kids. In the process, I lost my light for the most part. As a result of that, I stopped taking care of myself. Well, a few weeks ago, I decided it was time to get me back. After several false attempts, with more talk than effort, I finally got in the right mindset and I’m actually accomplishing what I set out to do. I’m getting myself back by getting more organized, trying to spend more time with friends and family, and most importantly, I’m working hard to get back to my glory weight, and I’m doing great so far.
Quaker has also recently accomplished something new (nice segue, no?) by introducing a new line of Quaker Oatmeal Cookies. Available in soft baked and crunchy oat variety, the cookies are available in several flavours, are 170-180 calories each, made with whole grains, contain 6-8 gms of fibre and zero trans fats. Personally, I also LOVE that they’re individually wrapped. The cookies are now available and can be found at most grocery stores.
Quaker would also love to see you accomplish something for yourself and would love to help you do it!
GIVEAWAY
Thanks to Quaker, I’m giving away some yummy Quaker Oatmeal Cookies and a $75 Visa Gift Card!!
MANDATORY ENTRY:
- Leave a comment below telling me about something you would like to accomplish.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL ENTRIES
- Follow @QuakerOats on Twitter and leave a comment below saying you did.
- Like Quaker Oats on Facebook and leave a comment below saying you did.
- Tweet the following and leave a comment below saying you did: Enter to win a $75 Visa GC & @QuakerOats cookies on @BOREDMommy ‘s blog http://bit.ly/HmzKtt #giveaway
RULES:
- Open to Canadian & U.S. Residents
- Giveaway will run until April 19th, 2012 at 5 p.m. est.
- Winner will be chosen using random.org
- Please remember to leave a valid email and/or Twitter handle so I can contact you if you win!
Please Note: (Yes, I realize talking about cookies and “getting back to my glory weight” is perhaps an ironic combination, but I’m all about feeling accomplished, and as of three weeks ago, the only people eating these cookies in my house are everyone BUT me – and yes, I tried them before that and yes they’re delish.)
UPDATE: CONGRATS TO: Brandy InsaneMamacita – thanks to everyone who entered!!!
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I want to be able to run a mile in less than 15 minutes (I know this isn’t that big of a deal to most-but I need to get in shape!!)
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lose 10 pounds
I would like to expand our family to 4 by adding a new addition very soon
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After being a stay at home mom for 8 years, I decided I wanted to crash the party they were having over in the grown up world! So I am now 5 weeks away from completing my masters in library science from the university of Illinois!!! I want grab that degree and run head first into what will be an amazing and fulfilling part of my life!!!
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I would like to accomplish making a blood donation this month.
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I would like to accomplish giving my room a new coat of paint and decorating it the way I want!
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I WOULD LIKE TO FINISH UP THE MY CLASSES AT COLLEGE & GET MY BACHELORS DEGREE!
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I would like to lose weight this year
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Something I would like to accomplish: learn to play more than Frère Jacques and She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain on the harmonica!
I followed @QuakerOats on Twitter because they are interacitve.
I’m @auntiestress.
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I would like to run a 5K race. I signed up for one a year ago then hurt my knee and never signed up for another one.
Following @Quaker on twitter
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I’d like to get back into my ideal running shape! I ran a half marathon last year and now can barely run two miles. It would be a really great accomplishment for me.
I’d like to accomplish losing 25 lbs! Thanks!
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I would love to get a job soon
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I am going to get boudoir photos taken for our 10th anniversary this month and I am scared spitless. It’s been on my bucket list for years but I am so nervous!
I’d like to accomplish learning to play the piano!
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I want to sew a quilt….so I signed up for a beginning sewing class with my daughter. I’m determined to finally learn how to sew.
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getting back into running shape so that I can participate in a walk for my daughter’s cause
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I would love to go back to school
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Something I would like to accomplish would also be to start getting myself back. My youngest child is 12, almost 13. My other 2 are 19 & 20. I have done nothing for myself in years! Not even buying clothes, which is probably what I would do with the $75 gift card. I have Fibromyalgia, CFS/ME, Sjogren’s, Hypothyroidism, some kind of Arthritis that is in the process of being diagnosed, sleep Apnea, and some other stuff. I don’tget out often because of all this. I would liketo quit focusing on all this, and try to make a life for me again. Thank you!
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I would lie to accomplish my masters
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I too need to get back on the wagon and loose my weight. Ever since I went back to work, I’ve gained 50lbs…it needs to come off NOW!
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I have been putting off reorganizing my closet in my living room. I keep passing by it everyday and looking at it, like its going away or something. I would love to get this done. Just need the motivation to do it. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I have a particular move that I’m trying to nail on the pole, and have been working on for a few weeks. I am determined that I will accomplish that move in the near future.
Yard cleanup needs to be done.
I like Quaker Oats on Twitter.
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I’d so love to lose my last 10 pounds!
Thank you.
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I would love to go back to school and get my real Estate licence.
I am now following in twitter, liked on facebook and tweeted about the contest
I would love to accomplish the seventeen year old quilt I am trying to make for my son, the teenage boy.
I followed Quaker Oats on Twitter.
Already liked Quaker on Facebook
Quaker Oats and me go way back. I eat oatmeal at least three times a week. Followed on Twitter. And something I would like to accomplish? Getting my photos into albums.
Something I’d like to accomplish? Besides making it to my twins’ bedtime today? Finding a publisher for my manuscript. Writing my next book proposal.
Oops. That’s 3.
I’d love to finish my books!
Now following Quaker on Twitter
I’d like to accomplish having order in my house. It’s alluded me for years…perhaps my children have something to do with that
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And Liked the sponsor on Facebook
losing 40 pounds
I did all three! Those cookies look so yummy
I’d like to lose weight and feel healthier!
I would like to get my Masters Degree in education!
I followed @QuakerOats on Twitter.
I liked Quaker Oats on FB.
I tweeted the #giveaway tweet on Twitter.
I would love to accomplish running another full marathon!
I’m following @QuakerOats on Twitter!
I want to die with no regrets.
Graduate Chef School
Visit India
Enjoy grandchildren
Love hard and laugh much!
I “liked” Quaker Oats on Facebook!
I retweeted!!
I want to accomplish raising my.kids to be Godly, responsible people!
I would like to accomplish my weight loss goals before the summer!
I came across this giveaway after reading your weight loss post, I would like to accomplish the same, to loose weight.
thanks
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thanks
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