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How to Thrive: Ultimate Advice for Moms Juggling University and Motherhood

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Balancing the roles of a mother and a university student is a remarkable journey, filled with challenges and triumphs. It requires a blend of resilience, organization, and self-care. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this unique path, ensuring you survive and thrive in your academic and maternal roles.

Time Management is Your Superpower

Time management is vital. It’s not just about creating schedules but also about prioritizing tasks. Start by mapping your week, including university deadlines, classes, and family activities. Use tools like digital calendars or planners to keep track of your commitments. Remember, it’s okay if everything doesn’t go as planned. The aim is to create a guide that helps you navigate your week without feeling overwhelmed. Prioritization also means learning to say no to things not aligned with your main goals. It’s about understanding that sometimes, it’s okay to miss a social event to prepare for an exam or spend time with your family. Or, as an option, hire trustmypaper.com expert to help you with some academic tasks so that you have free time for social events.

Embrace a Flexible Mindset

The first and foremost thing to remember is that flexibility is key. University schedules can be demanding, and motherhood is unpredictable. Cultivating a mindset that embraces change and adapts to new situations is essential. This doesn’t mean compromising your goals; it means being open to finding new ways to achieve them. Sometimes, this might mean attending online lectures while your child naps or studying during odd hours. Embracing a flexible approach helps manage unexpected schedule changes, whether it’s a sick child or a group project meeting.

Build a Support Network

You don’t have to do this alone. Building a support network is crucial. This network can include family, friends, fellow students, and university staff. Feel free to reach out for help when you need it. It could be as simple as asking a family member to babysit while you attend a crucial lecture or forming a study group with classmates. Your university might also offer resources for student parents, such as counseling or flexible learning options. Remember, seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. It shows your commitment to your education and your role as a mother.

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Self-Care is Non-Negotiable

Remember yourself in the hustle of managing studies and motherhood. Self-care is essential. It’s not just about physical well-being but also mental and emotional health. Find time for activities that rejuvenate you, whether a quick walk, reading a book, or practicing yoga. Eating well, getting enough sleep, and staying active are also crucial. Remember, taking care of yourself is not selfish; it’s necessary. A happy, healthy mom can handle the demands of university and motherhood.

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Embrace The Learning Experience

Remember, this journey is also a learning experience. You’re not just learning from your university courses but also from the experience of balancing multiple roles. These experiences are shaping you into a stronger, more versatile individual. Embrace the lessons that come with managing time, dealing with stress, and navigating challenges. These skills are not just beneficial for your academic and personal life; they are invaluable life skills that will serve you well in future endeavors.

Celebrate Your Achievements

Finally, remember to celebrate your achievements, no matter how small — complete an assignment on time. Celebrate it. Managed a day where both your university and motherly duties went smoothly? Give yourself a pat on the back. These small victories are significant milestones on your journey. They remind you of your capabilities and motivate you to keep going.

Conclusion

Balancing university and motherhood is an incredible undertaking that requires patience, flexibility, and hard work. But with the right mindset, time management skills, support network, commitment to self-care, learning spirit, and a habit of celebrating your achievements, you can manage and excel in these vital aspects of your life. Remember, every day you juggle these roles, you’re setting an incredible example for your children and inspiring those around you. Keep going, and know that you’re doing something truly remarkable.

Bio

Barbara Freeland is a seasoned writer and blogger specializing in education, parenting, and work-life balance. With a background in education and a passion for supporting parents in academia, she offers insightful advice and practical tips to help individuals navigate the complexities of managing studies and family life. Barbara’s writing is known for its empathetic tone and realistic approach, making her a trusted voice for parents pursuing higher education while raising a family.




Win an Amazing Canvas Print from Canvas Factory

When talking about wall decor, I always mention adding some sort of art on the walls to liven up the space. A picture is a great way to showcase your personality and also cherish your memories. Pictures can tell whatever story you want them too. If you have always thought of getting a great canvas for your walls but for some reason haven’t gotten to it, this is a great chance for you.

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We have partnered with Canvas Factory to giveaway a gorgeous canvas so that you can have a wonderful art piece of your own. If you live in the USA or Canada then you should definitely take advantage of the opportunity.

Let me first tell you how the Canvas Factory works. The idea behind the business is that every home should have access to high-quality printed images but that is only possible if the high-quality images are affordable. So, the Canvas Factory provides affordable printed images that are of superior quality.

If you want to go through their gallery, you will find tons of amazing pictures from nature to lanspace to urban to architecture. Take your pick. You are sure to find something that suits your taste and the general aesthetic of the decor you are going for. If you would like to have a picture that you captured or a picture of your family or something that means a lot to you, that can be done too.

All you have to do is send in your picture and choose the material you want it to be printed on. You can also choose from effects to suit your style like acrylic look, HD metal prints, split canvases, collages, and more. The company will then print your image on the material of your choice with the effect you desire and the image will be delivered to your doorstep.

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My favorite is the Canvas split images where one image is split into multiple canvases. I think it is very modern chic. This giveaway is definitely one that adds value to your home so do not forget to enter it as soon as possible. You get a chance to win a 50x40cm (20×16 inch) worth $45.15 / 45x30cm (18×12 inch) worth $34.30 of a great quality canvas print to own one of the best decor pieces that you will truly adore in your home.

Go ahead and enter the giveaway and have a great piece of art delivered to your doorstep!

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Win a Stunning Canvas for Your Home from Canvas Factory

Canvas prints

What is the one thing that every home needs? Well, that would be some great artwork, of course! Since most families like to keep it rather simple when it comes to their walls, the best way to dress things up and inject some character into your home is through canvas pictures.

If this idea intrigues you, then just imagine getting something like this for free. Thanks to the Canvas Factory, this could soon become a reality. They are offering you the chance to win a gorgeous canvas of your very own. It should be noted, however, that this giveaway is only open to individuals living in the United States and Canada. To get a better understanding of just what it is that you stand to win, take a look at what this company has to offer.

Now, the idea behind Canvas Factory is rather simple. They want everyone to have access to affordable, high-quality printed images. This way, you can have the most stunning images printed out onto canvas and place it wherever you like, within your home.

Canvas prints

With this company, you actually have quite a few options to choose from. If you just want to brighten up your home, there are many different wall art prints on offer. The categories range from landscape and nature, all the way to urban and architecture. You really will be spoilt for choice here.

If you prefer something a little more personal, you can send in one of your own photos. The company will then print this image onto a material you have chosen to create the perfect picture to hang up in your home. What’s more, there are so many different effects that you get to choose from as well. This includes the acrylic look, HD metal prints, split canvases, collages, and more.

These prints are incredibly affordable as well. One of the standard canvas sizes measures 16” x 20” and will cost you just $38.70. The other standard size 40cm x 50cm is worth $50.19. So you get options with size as well!

What’s great about this company is that it allows you to get as creative as you want. Even the simplest image can be transformed into a truly breathtaking piece of art. Best of all, there is almost no effort involved on your part. You only have to send in an image (or choose one yourself) and then select the style that you prefer. After that, it is just a matter of waiting for the canvas to be delivered to you. It is as easy as that.

There is no reason you shouldn’t get involved in this giveaway as soon as possible. By doing so, you stand the chance to greatly improve the aesthetic of your home and to own a piece of art that you can truly treasure forever. So, on this note, don’t wait a minute longer – go ahead and check out how you can get a canvas delivered to your doorstep!

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Dover Welcomes Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse and Food Bank of DelawareI’m not sure what a juicy steak, a deep fried onion or chicken tortilla soup have to do with Australia but I do know they all taste so so good at Outback Steakhouse.  A new restaurant has opened in Dover, DE, and their opening day was one to be proud up. On October 3rd Outback Steakhouse donated a portion of the restaurant’s sales to the Food Bank of Delaware.

The Food Bank of Delaware distributes millions of pounds of products each year to its network of 575 hunger-relief program partners throughout the state and also provides thousands of meals a month for children through the After-School Nutrition Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Backpack Program. The Food Bank’s hunger-relief programs provide for Delawareans at risk of going without meals each year. The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, the Food Bank’s workforce development arm, provides training for adults interested in careers in the food service industry.

As new comers to the neighborhood the support Outback Steakhouse is showing towards the communities needs is astounding. It’s gestures like this that make brands and businesses stand out and make us keep going back.
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This restaurant will feature a “Modern Australia” design with décor that mirrors the indigenous flora and fauna, adventure, geography and leisure of modern day Australia. Guests will also enjoy a spacious, energetic bar area that includes two community tables – a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy specialty beer, wine and hand-crafted cocktails. The bar will also feature customized seating and furnishings.Bloomin Onion at Outback Steakhouse

We welcome Outback Steakhouse for many delicious years to come and want to celebrate with our readers with a $50 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card.
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Giveaway – $50 Lowe’s Giftcard #BringontheColor

olympic_logo_no_tagOver the past few months I have been involved in a really cool campaign called #BringontheColor from Olympic where I got to do a total room makeover using Olympic paints.  The project that we chose was our master bathroom since the previous color was totally horrible and made the bathroom very dark.  It was a project that took us some time to complete but the results were well worth it.  If you want to see my previous two posts feel free to click HERE and HERE.

The cool thing about Olympic is if you want to see how a paint color will look before you head to Lowe’s, you can upload a photo of your room to the Olympic Paint Visualizer tool. After a few clicks you can give your room a digital makeover with any Olympic Paint color.  We used this bad boy so many times before we found just the right paint color. You can also pick up affordable paint samples to help you paint with confidence.

If you are stuck and not 100% what you may want to go check out Olympic as they provide some terrific project inspiration on their Pinterest page.  If you have a deck and are planning to stain it either this fall or in 2017, I recommend you visit the Olympic® MAXIMUM Stain + Sealant in One product page. This innovative product comes with Weather-Ready™ Application that offers a wide range of application temperatures and conditions. Reminder that wood stains are only to be used on exterior house projects (i.e. outdoor decks). They SHOULD NOT be used on indoor projects.  For more chances to win, Olympic hosts a monthly ratings & review giveaway. The prize is a $200 Lowe’s gift card.

Here is my inspiration for a project that I would like to complete in 2017 

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Also be sure to follow Olympic via their social media channels which I have listed below:

Olympic Facebook, Olympic TwitterOlympic InstagramOlympic Pinterest

Do you have a project that you would like to do in 2017?  How about a room makeover?  If so now is your chance to win a $50 Lowe’s Giftcard.

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Disclosure: This post is a sponsored by The Motherhood and Olympic Paints but all thoughts are 100% my own.




The Science Behind Pixar at The Franklin Institute Ticket Giveaway

For so many years our family has been enjoying The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. It isn’t just one of the oldest museums in the country, it’s the leading museum for innovation, science and technology. Known for it’s interactive learning and entertaining exhibits their newest, The Science Behind Pixar might be their best yet.
Sully and Mike at The Science Behind Pixar at the Franklin Institute

The Science Behind Pixar at the Franklin Institute ticket giveaway
The Science Behind Pixar is a behind the scenes look at how the movies are made beyond just humor and entertainment.  This exhibit focuses on the science, technology, engineering, math, artistry and creativity that goes into each scene. With over 40 interactive exhibits guests will have the opportunity to learn about the film-making process from where it all started, Toy Story to their latest box office hit, Inside Out.  You’ll be able to see and hear first hand what goes into creating some of Pixar’s most loved characters from members of the actual production teams. This demonstration of ultimate creativity, imagination and storytelling is something you don’t want to miss.
Exhibit Highlights:
  • In Sets & Cameras, visitors will discover how a bugs-eye view was achieved for A Bug’s Life by viewing an actual set from a bug’s perspective through a viewing portal and then using camera angles and large-set design techniques on a touch-screen computer.
  • Visitors will learn how Toy Story’s digital sculptures are created based on sketches from artists in Modeling.
  • Visitors will enter a scene from Finding Nemo in Lighting to solve challenges similar to what Pixar artists faced in creating animated water with virtual light.
  • Rigging showcases how the models are given a virtual skeleton to enable the animators to add movement. Here, visitors can see a virtual model of Sulley from Monsters, Inc., which has 30,000 posable points.
  • In Surfaces visitors can immerse themselves in the techniques behind adding color and texture to every surface in a film by designing “skins” for computer models of characters from Cars.

Science Behind Pixar at Franklin InstituteThe Science Behind Pixar at The Franklin Institute

March 12 – September 5, 2016
Daytime Tickets (Includes General Admission to The Franklin Institute) Adults $29.95; Children (ages 3-11) $24.95
Evening Tickets (Thursday-Saturday; 5pm-9pm)
Adults $19.95; Children (ages 3-11) $14.95
Use promo code MBPIXAR* to receive $5.00 off up to 4 adult, daytime tickets to The Science Behind Pixar. To redeem the code, contact The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1200 or visit fi.edu.
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Our family has been invited to view the exhibit in the next coming weeks. We’ll share our experience on all of our social media channels and hope you follow along or visit The Franklin Institute if you have the chance. To make it easier for you to visit on your own we’re giving our readers a chance to win 4-pack of tickets to The Franklin Institute and The Science Behind Pixar.

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Stay Beautiful with Cover Girl and Walmart #giveaway

2014 disclosureI’ve been told I have great skin. For as long as I can remember it’s been one of my best assets.  Also for as long as I can remember I’ve been taking care of it simply by washing it and applying Oil of Olay moisturizer.  I never thought I needed some fancy brand with a high price tag to get the results I always wanted. that doesn’t mean I haven’t tried other brands, I have, many; but I always go back to my tried and true Oil of Olay.

On a recent trip to Walmart I found really great deals on my favorite beauty products. I’m not talking about a little bit of change in your pocket, I’m talking about MONEY SAVING deals that are worth the trip.Cover Girl and Olay at Walmart at great prices

P&G brands like Olay and Cover Girl are staples for a woman’s life. From beauty bars in the shower to LashBlast Volume Mascara on the vanity these brands are part of my every day.Cover Girl and Olay at Walmart at great prices

Here is my first use of LashBlast Mascara. Just 2 quick swips and I was ready for the day.  If I was getting ready for date night or dinner with the girls I would’ve added a couple other swipes and a long wing of Cover Girl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner Pencil.  With its attached smudger tip I get that perfect smoky eye every time.Cover Girl and Olay at Walmart at great prices

Next time you go shopping for your fave beauty products check Walmart’s great selection and value. As an added bonus for being a LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader we’re giving away a $25 Walmart gift card.

Just let us know if you have an Olay or Cover Girl product that you grab for each morning to keep your skin and face beautiful and healthy.

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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted

  • SUBSCRIBE to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via NEW Email Subscription.
  • COMMENT on a recent Review/Our Life/Our Travels/Our Thoughts post, let us know where to find it
  • FOLLOW @Melinda & @AndDadToo on Twitter and TWEET this giveaway (1 time per day), please leave your twitter link each time: WIN $25 @Walmart GiftCard to shop best beauty like @OlayUS & @CoverGirl #giveaway @melindababiak http://bit.ly/1CAOx0t
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2015. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Contiguous US residents, age 18 or over. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.




Celebrate Father’s Day with HHGregg and All Pro Dad

This Father’s Day don’t just shop for dad at HHGregg, participate in a celebratory event with giveaways, activities and even an obstacle course.
Families in the Atlanta, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay areas are invited to HHGregg on June 20th from 2-4.

  • The Indianapolis the event will take place at the hhgregg store in downtown Indianapolis located at 4168 East 96th Street.
  • The Atlanta the event will take place at the hhgregg store in Clearwater located at 2668 Gulf To Bay Road.
  • The Tampa the event will take place at the hhgregg store in Buford located at 3230 Woodward Crossing Boulevard.

Families can compete in the Chore Challenge to win great prizes, like a new grill and cozy new recliner! The Chore Challenge events are part of hhgregg’s ongoing partnership with All Pro Dad, a charity organization dedicated to help Dads be heroes to their kids and bringing international focus to fathers around the world. Register here.

Everyone who participates is a winner – the first 50 participants at each store will receive a $10 hhgregg gift card and all participating kids will receive free hhgregg prizes.

HHGregg is the go-to source for electronics, appliances and furniture. But when you think about it there is something to be found for every dad.

The Neat Freak Dad-with lots of choices of top quality vacuums, washers & dryers and steam mops

The Sports Dad-choose a comfy recliner and big screen to watch the BIG Game with all your buddies

The Entertainer Dad-pull up a sleek new stool to the bar and listen to great tunes on the booming sound system

The  Tech Dad– plug into a world of design, gaming, surfing and social sharing with a selection of gadgets that rival the specialty stores

The Foodie Dad-invest in a appliances that will help prepare the best meal you can provide for your family

See HHGregg is just TVs and Blu-Ray players. There’s so much to see. Go see it this weekend and do a little father’s day shopping .

What would you shop for at HHGregg for that special dad in your life?  Let me know and be entered to win a $100 Gift Card to HHGregg.

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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted

  • SUBSCRIBE to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via NEW Email Subscription.
  • COMMENT on a recent Review/Our Life/Our Travels/Our Thoughts post, let us know where to find it
  • FOLLOW @Melinda @AndDadToo & @HHGregg on Twitter and TWEET this giveaway (1 time per day), please leave your twitter link each time: Celebrate Dad this #FathersDay with @HHGregg plus enter to win $100 GC @melindababiak @anddadtoo http://bit.ly/1G55RXe
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday, July 1, 2015. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Contiguous US residents, age 18 or over. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.




Camp Invention more than just Summer Camp #Giveaway

As a working parent the looming summer is bearing a heavy burden on my shoulders.  We’re set up with the pool membership, my mother has retired and plans on doing activities with the kids, my oldest is changing her work schedule so she can have more fun this summer instead of working all day.

But what about the dreaded “brain drain”. In my opinion summer should be fun.  Not full of assignments and reports but there also has to be some stimulation of the mind that DOESN’T come from video games. This is where Summer Camp comes in.  Camps give kids a bit of structure in the middle of summer chaos.  The schedule and organization is reminiscent of school but definitely with MORE fun and creativity involved.Camp Invention Summer Day Camp STEM learning

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with hands on activities.  These young minds are exposed to innovative giants such as  National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Inductees, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) representatives and high-profile educators. Each year embarks on a new adventure and program. Camp Invention Summer Day Camp STEM learning

For 2015 Camp Invention brings to its campers “Illuminate”.  This year’s program will encourage students to explore their inventiveness through an innovation laboratory, investigation of circuits and taking on a nature-inspired design challenge. As they build and make discoveries, they will have a chance to invent a prototype from scratch and explore math from a new angle when they create origami flight models during team-building exercises.Camp Invention Summer Day Camp STEM learning #Giveaway

This year Shae will be a camper and Shaun will be a counselor in training with Camp Invention/Invention Project. This will be their first experience with summer camp and its gonna be amazing.

I want your child to have an amazing summer too!  We’re giving away a camp registration for a local chapter of Camp Invention in your community.

This year The Illuminate curriculum features five energetic and fun-filled modules that include:

  • Inducted – this module will introduce your child to innovation role models and give them a first-hand account of what it takes to make their mark on the world and get into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
  • Design Studio – Children will be empowered to explore their creativity in our innovation laboratory, where they can design their own invention, investigate circuits or take on a nature-inspired design challenge.
  • I Can Invent: Next Level Gamers – No matter if your child is an avid video gamer or plays occasionally, they will love the opportunity to help the Camp Invention Gaming Labs come up with the next must-have video game called MazeWorld.
  • KartWheel – Future engineers will love the opportunity to create a freestyle race kart that can withstand water and navigate the ultimate wet terrain obstacle course – all while designing in the outdoors and getting some exercise.
  • M.O.V.E.: Motion, obstacles, variety, excitement – Our campers are movers and shakers and we want to encourage them to use that momentum in our kinesthetic learning module! Participants will use their imagination as they reach for the stars and get in motion, overcome obstacles, make variations to classic games and build excitement during this activity!

Are you excited?  Enter today by telling me WHY this type of camp would benefit your child.

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  • FOLLOW @Melinda &  Camp Invention on Twitter and TWEET this giveaway (1 time per day), please leave your twitter link each time: There’s time to register for @CampInvention, Better yet! Enter to WIN a week of enrollment @melindababiak http://bit.ly/1EXtfo9
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, May 29, 2015. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Contiguous US residents, age 18 or over. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.




Coconut Lime Chex Mix #Recipe for Spring

Do you know how happy I am to finally see bright blue skies and green grass. Hopefully we won’t see another flake of snow till next winter and the freezing temperatures are gone for good.

It’s spring time.  That means time spent outside, grilling, sitting around the bonfire, enjoying fresher and tastier food and drinks and enjoying the new season.  With these changes come new attitudes and cravings.  I picked up a bag of limes from the farmers market and knew they were just the right thing to get everyone else into the same spirit as me.

Margaritas are always a hit for movie night but I wanted to shake things up a bit by switching out our typically snacks with something more refreshing.  This is where my Coconut Lime Chex Mix happened.Coconut Lime Chex Mix Recipe for Spring

Coconut Lime Chex Mix Recipe for Spring

A little imagination is all that was needed to make this fun and scrumptious treat. I always keep a good supply of ingredients on hand just for these special occasions.

The beauty of Chex Mix is the ability to create your own flavor combination.  Put your favorite tastes together for a delicious sweet or savory snack or even dessert. Coconut Lime Chex Mix Recipe for Spring

Coconut Lime Chex Mix Recipe for Spring

Coconut Lime Chex Mix

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cups Chex Cereal of your choice
  • 3-4 cups air-popped popcorn
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or vanilla candy melts
  • 4 tbls coconut oil or butter
  • 1-2 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1  1/2 cups coconut flakes
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tsp fresh lime zest

Directions

In a VERY large or 2 large plastic zipper closure bags add the cereal and popcorn mixture. In a microwaveable bowl or measuring cup melt the butter and chocolate chips till smooth and pourable.  Add the lime juice and immediately pour over the cereal.  Stir, shake and move till it coats as much of the mix as possible.

Add the coconut, sugar and lime zest and give the mixture another good shake or stir.

Let cool, add to large bowl and enjoy.Coconut Lime Chex Mix Recipe for Spring

The white chocolate gives it a little extra sweetness but it can be skipped.  I’d add a touch of vanilla to the melted butter though.

This is making another appearance for our upcoming girls night in as well as Easter dinner.  Come up with your own Chex Mix creations just by adding a little bit of this and little but of that.

What do you think you can come up with if you were given $50 to shop with? A lucky LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader will receive one just by simply telling me your favorite flavor combination of Chex Mix either already created or floating around in your creative mind.

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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted

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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, April 21, 2015. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Contiguous US residents, age 18 or over. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.