Recently I was asked to share how I spend my afternoon “snack” time, and to try Kellogg’s FiberPlus bars. Here is a brief video sharing some of that info with you (excuse the quality, still working on my “vlogging” skills ;-)):
As the mom of two young girls, I am constantly having to remind myself that I need to take care of ME so that I can take care of them. As a nursing mom, it is important that I eat properly and drink enough fluids as well.
Right now our snack time doesn’t always include a “stretch” or walk – but this is something that I am hoping to incorporate into our daily routine – especially now that my 5 month old’s schedule is becoming more predictable. On the days when we are able to get out for a walk, I always feel better, and I think that my daughters do too. And quite honestly, a few simple stretches should be attainable for most of us, right?! :-)
As I mentioned in my video, Kellogg’s FiberPlus bars are quite tasty. I don’t know why I was surprised, but I was! In addition to containing 35% of your daily recommended value of fiber (9 grams per bar!), they also include 20% of the daily recommended value of antioxidants vitamin E and Zinc. They are cholesterol free, have 7 grams of whole grain and also contain 10% of your daily recommended calcium intake. This combined with their great taste make Kellogg’s FiberPlus bars an awesome snack, in my opinion.
Kellogg’s FiberPlus Bars are available in Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Almond and Chocolatey Peanut Butter and are available at grocery stores nationwide.
And because I like to share, 25 of you will receive a coupon good for a FREE box of Kellogg’s FiberPlus bars to try for yourselves!
What am I giving away?
25 Winners will receive a coupon good for 1 Box of Kellogg’s FiberPlus Bars ($3.49 value)
How can you win?
You can enter 1 time, and have 2 methods to choose from:
1) Leave a comment letting me know how you spend your 3PM break. (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click “Post Comment”. You must be on my site – you can’t do this through a reader.)
OR
2) Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter letting me know how you spend your 3PM break. Your tweet must include my twitter handle “@stretchingabuck” and the #3pmstretch hashtag. Come back here and leave a comment letting me know that you tweeted to complete your entry.
Please view a complete list of giveaway rules and regulations here.
Who is eligible?
Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees of Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate.
When does this giveaway end?
Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 10 PM EST
The winner will be chosen via the random number generator at random.org and will be notified via email. Please note that if I do not hear from the winner within 4 days that another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck!
Disclosure: I received a 3PM Stretch kit which included product coupons, samples and a FLIP Camera to record my video from Kellogg’s. View my complete disclosure policy here. Please view a complete list of giveaway rules and regulations here.
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My ‘3pm’ snack time is spent cross stitching.
I spend my 3PM break walking, then I grab a quick snack on my way back to my desk.
My 3pm is spent relaxing on the couch, usually my 2 year old is finally down for a nap at that time.
I spend it trying to eat something easy and healthy snack. Something like fruit or peanut butter crackers. These bars sound yummy and I would like to try them.
At 3pm, my co-worker and I usually walk next door to our office to the local carryout and get a not-so-healthy snack. Would be nice to have something healthy with fiber to keep me on track until dinner time.
my 3pm break is taking a deep breath and quick moment to convince myself I can make it another hour at work! :)
I work all day, so my 3pm break is a walk to the kitchen to get some more water.
Popcorn is often our favorite after school snack.
I spend my break sitting out back on my swing with some lemonade when the weather is nice.
If I must snack I *try* to snack well…..a banana or yogurt with some fiber cereal mixed in for some crunch.
At 3 pm, I am looking for a snack and taking a break by channel surfing for 30 min. Getting all that fiber in a delicious bar sounds wonderful!
Usually around 3pm is when I start lagging behind a little bit, so that is the perfect time to lay on the floor and let my 1-year-old use me as a jungle gym =)
I usually take my break at work around 2-3 pm and talk to my friend on my cell phone while I walk through the neighborhood near my work place. On a stressful workday it really helps to get out and stretch and clear my head.
try to take a walk around the office to clear my head
I spend my break drinking a Coke,and eating a light snack and I do have a horrible sweet tooth so sometimes I have a candy bar,I got chocolate caramel apples this week, yum!
3pm is waking up the girls from a nap and rushing to school to pick up the kindergartner! how i would love to pause and have a FIBER BAR instead! :)
I actually DO take my afternoon break at work at 3. :) I go outside to get some sun and stretch my legs.
I ususally spend that break time reading or walking. I have to get away from my desk and office for a few minutes to recharge enough to finish out my day!
I am usually cleaning up the house at pm or maybe outside with the kiddos! Great job!
Break time is about 3pm ..a walk some ice water and a Kellogg bar….energized for the dinner rush.
i spend my 3 pm break driving my son from school to gymnastics, so i am in the car for one hour. i listen to a book on tape while driving, that’s my break!
I usually have almond butter with chocolate chips stirred in. Yum Yum, Two monounsaturated goodies rolled into one. When the weather is nice I sit outside under our trees and read.
I don’t get a 3pm break since I am a teacher and am still teaching at that time, but after the bell rings at the end of the day, I always make sure that I take a little break and go to the other end of campus to the office and to do that I walk outside, so that is my little stress-reliever of the day.
I like to spend my break eating a piece of fruit.
I usually grab some yogurt with granola and pick up my girls from school.
Silly Marcy, my 3 p.m. break is spent slaving at work. Okay, maybe I check upon stretchingabuckblog.com. And I am currently addicted to Etsy. Did I mention I don’t technically have an afternoon or morning break since I drive home at lunch to nurse DD? Thanks for the giveaway.
I usually grab a quick snack and these bars are awesome. Great taste, lots of fiber, and they are low fat!
A piece of fruit or some lite popcorn.
I usually have some candy or a cup of coffee at 3pm.
At 3pm, my boys like to have peanuts, raisins, and mini marshmallows.
My “3 pm.” break usually includes a cup of coffee!
Ahhh … the dreaded 3pm time! I try to get out of the office … normally it involves a quick trip to Starbucks. :)
3pm, we like popcorn, or banana chips with raisins. We try to have a quick healthy snack.
My 3pm break is coffee time :)
I usually spend my time walking outside to get away from it all.
My 3 pm break is me checking my email and sitting down for a breather
3pm, we like a quick easy after school snack, usually involves caffeine
3 pm break?
Never heard of it, but maybe I’ll start with a glass of juice.
My break is Dr. Pepper and Facebook! :)
I work all day, so I’m normally stuck in front of a computer at 3 pm! But I do like to take a few minutes to get up and stretch and walk around and sometimes I’ll have a snack. Today it was a banana!
I spend it making healthy after school snacks for my kids and eating one for myself too!
My 3pm is MY time to read, get online, do some “quiet” work, or nap while my 2 year-old daughter is taking a nap!
I would just be picking up my daughter from school so when we get home she gets to decide what snack we have. sometimes pudding and other times crackers.
my 3pm break is knitting dish clothes for family and friends while watching Dr. Phil on TV
Relaxing, enjoying time with my kids.
I often try to sit down and close my eyes for a few minutes to re-energize myself.
3 PM BREAK i’m a teacher so this time is spent getting ready for the next day..not really time for a snack..
My 3pm break is spent checking on my kids at daycare.
I spend it trying not to eat:)
At three o clock I am in the car jamming to the radio..
At 3, I take a break with a quick protein shake
I spend my 3PM break checking out Facebook and snacking on goldfish crackers.
I spend my 3pm break facebooking or napping whenever possible:)
3pm is when my daughter is usually napping and I either, packing orders for my online store or doing house work.
I don’t take much of a break, using trying to figure out what’s gonna be for dinner..
My 3 PM “break” actually consists of cleaning, I know, but it is a break for me assuming the little one is down for a nap.
3pm break usually involves a trip to the bathroom and a stop at the water cooler to refill my cup before heading back to my desk for the last hour of work.
I spend my 3pm “snack-time” doing quick cleanup or checking FB!
I spend my break on the computer catching up on email.
I am a mom of 5 (6,5,3,2,1month old) so my 3pm isnt a “break” i’m usually running around getting the kids a snack or helping someone with homework, or breaking up a fight, or nursing my baby girl. but it all passes and we move on. most the time I have no idea what time it really is :)
My 3PM snack is my time…as it is because in about 1 hour I will be fighting 3 kids on homework, giving them their after school snacks, and then starting to prepare dinner.
3 p.m. break is spent picking up kids from school and bringing them home for their snack.
i spend my 3pm time reading my book and waiting for my 6 year old to get home from school
I spend my 3pm break sitting on the front porch flipping through my latest magazine, while I wait for my daughter to get off the bus. I have about 10 minutes between putting the baby down for his afternoon nap, and my daughter getting home!
I like to grab a snack and share with my daughter and sit on couch and take a breather
Lots of ice water around 3 pm to wake me up and keep me going until 5 pm.
3pm stretch what’s that? LOL I am usually eating the thing that is the closest and easiest to get to!
at 3 i get to spend 15 minutes resting on the couch b4 the kids get off the bus and the chaos begins!
I like to stretch, walk outside enjoy the Beautiful day!
I spend it eating popcorn at my desk!
My 3pm snake is usally choosen by my children. They usually enjoy chex mix or a banana.
I spent my 3pm snack time packing up to go home from work.
My 3pm Snack time is spent clipping coupons…its the only time I have to myself while my toddler is napping and husband is away at work lol!
I usually am reading the mail , and having peanuts for my snack,
with a house full of kids im lucky to even get a snack so my 3 o’clock snack is sitting down and taking a break to check facebook
I am usually preparing my lessons to teach the next day (homeschool), but I have started to walk on the treadmill for 1/2 hour in the afternoons to lose those stubborn 10 pounds.
I have diverticulosis, so it is important for me to get LOTS of fiber. Haven’t tried these yet, but would like to for my snack!!
I am usually sitting down to drink a cup of coffee while my 3 year old has a snack.
What break?! :) Actually, I really like these bars & often eat them for breakfast.
My 3PM “break” really isn’t a break since I’m usually still at work, but when I can it’s time to grab a glass of water and maybe a spoonful of peanut butter to keep me going for the rest of the afternoon!
My 3 pm snack is usually a few chips while feeding my daughter lunch after he nap.
My 3pm break is my “me time”! As a stay at home mommy with a 3 year old and 1 year old we are GO GO GO all day long…when they nap— I get to chill, shower, read, have a snack, anything I have been wanting to do for myself. When they wake…it is all about my babies…back to business! :)
Usually, I take a stroll around to stretch and return to my desk for my afternoon snack – usually yogurt or something healthy.
What 3 pm break? I usually eat a yogurt or a granola bar while I’m working at my computer.
I spend my 3pm break helping my boys pick a healthy snack after coming home from school. Snack break then homework.
Typically my 3pm snack is spent doing housework. My 22 month old and my 11 month old are down for naps and it’s the best time for me to get something done.
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I like to take a walk around the office to catch up with teammates. Talking is such sweet relief!
I am a Mom to a 10 month-old who is trying to walk…what is a 3 p.m. snack time?? LOL..if he is napping (only sometimes), I will usually get online for a bit, maybe have a snack, too.
My 3pm snack is tryomg to come up with change for our vending machine
nice hot cup of tea reading a few pages of a good book….mostly the Good Book
I like to have a cup of coffee and curl up with a good book.
On great days when both boys are napping, I spend my 3 PM break taking a relaxing bath! : )))
I try to check my email while my 3 year old is playing.
My 3pm break is spent figuring out what to have for dinner.
I normally am scrambling trying to get things done while the kids are napping!!
3 pm snack time? it’s really an afternoon commute home – snack’s at 4!
I’m supposed to take a 3pm snack break?? LOL I’ll start fitting that in right away! At 3:00, I’m picking up my daughter from her classes, after homeschooling and running around with my other daughter all day. I could probably use a snack break!
I’m picking up my daughter from the bus but then we come home for a healthy snack.
Snack time at our house is usually after my daugther gets home from school, and when my boys are up from their nap. We raid the pantry and they usually choose something different everyday for snack … pretzels, crackers, fruit snacks, granola bars, fruit. These fiber plus bars are actually my 4yr old son’s FAVORITE! So it would be awesome to get a free box!
When I take my break I usually lay down and try to read or take a cat nap before the kids come home from school.
3pm is usually right after my daily workout, so I take a nice shower, pamper my body with aromatherapy lotions and then get on the computer and read some emails.
3 PM is when I get ready for the next day with kindergartners.
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If only I had a break! Between working and taking care of my son I never have a spare moment for a break. I need to find some way to have a small break each day for myself.
On the computer, always mean to do something else but never seem to get away from the darn computer. But at least i am finding deals while doing it!!
My 3PM break is usually snack time and maybe a quick nap :)
I have a snack with my 18 month old!
my 3pm break is taking a walk outside with my dog then grabbing a light snack to hold me till dinner.
I spend my 3pm break catching up on email!
My 3 pm snack time is usually enjoying a granola bar of some brand.
I often take a 10-minute power nap. Wonderfully rejuvenating.
I spend my 10 minute break taking 30 and working out at “Curves”.
I like to read blogs!
I try to snack on something low calorie.
My 3 PM break at work is spent finishing off whatever is left of my water bottle then refilling it!
My 3 pm break is spent catching up on my TV shows or reading a good book!
My 3 PM break is usually spent getting away from my desk somehow. I usually have a snack from my section of our shared cupboard at work or sneak away to the gas station down the street for a snack.
I spend my break drinking a coffee ,and eating chocolate
I tweeted this!
I work fulltime so 3:00 is the time a group of us goes for a quick walk. It gets us out of the office and into the fresh air! We feel so much better when we get back!
I spend my 3 PM break by having a cookie and taking a nap!
i get on facebook on my breaks =)
My favorite 3pm break is usually an apple. The small popcorn bags are nice too.
Thanks for the giveaway! My 3 pm break is coffee.
my 3pm break is blogging or making a yummy snack in the kitchen
at 3pm I sit down and watch General Hospital my fav soap
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I usually grab some popcorn and read a book if baby is napping
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i take a lap around the building parking lot.
I usually grab anything that’s easy to get to which isn’t always the healthiest.
I usually try to grab a walk around my neighborhood around that time!
I usually grab something to eat and a pop!
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I usually try to eat something healthy like a granola bar.
I spend my 3PM break usually trying to take a nap as I have systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By this time of day, my body needs a break with a nap and maybe a nutricious snack.
Unfortunately my 3pm ‘snack’ usually is turned into my 3pm ‘lunch.’ I try to grab lunch quickly while my daughter is napping and as I run around frantically getting things ready for dinner. I do, however, really like the fiber plus bars! Yum!
I have a dinner salad at about 2 every day
I’m taking 17 units and work so I don’t normally get a break, but when I do, it’s with my eyes closed and sipping hot cocoa.
I grab a quick snack-usually a granola bar and keep working.
I like reading newspaper on my break
My break is usually some veggies & dip or some frozen fruit!
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I spend my 3pm break picking up my children from school.
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I am usually cleaning while my 2 yr old twins “attempt” to take a nap;) Thank you!
I try to get up from my desk and take a quick walk around the floor to re-energize myself for the rest of my work day.
I love Chex Mix right around 3 pm!
Three is about the time I start scrounging in my desk for a snack. I try to keep healthy options in there like granola bars, raisins, wheat crackers and cheese in the fridge.
I generally feel like my energy is running low at 3pm and like I need something to refuel myself like something to eat. I sometimes have a snack and then I feel better. Otherwise it is hard to concentrate on my work.
At 3pm I’m asleep or almost asleep on my desk at work…
You’re soo cute by the way ( :
3pm is downtime for me. it’s when my body wants to shut down! This is usually when I head for a Diet Coke! Bad!
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At 3pm I usually have a snack and then get ready for something that really energizes me — my afternoon exercise class.
I catch up on my blogs! Or I watch one of the few shows that I actually still pay attention to. Or, occasionally, I take a nap too!
I spend my 3PM break walking around the neighborhood. I love to get out and breath in the fresh air.
I usually eat some yogurt
I spend my 3 PM break going down the hall to get an office mate and then we get either a soda or chips. A Kellogg’s FiberPlus Bar would probably be much better.
I usually try to grab a cup of hot tea at about 3 for a quick pickme up.
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