Bowls of Hope
Good news: my to do list is slowly shrinking! I spent all morning doing “blog-related” work then moved onto “household” tasks like unpacking, cleaning, and grocery shopping. I still need to write my Health post for this upcoming week and blog about my vacation (there’s LOTS more to come!), but I’m feeling pretty good about what I’ve already accomplished today! 
After grocery shopping (and saving $39.90 in coupons!), I was ready to eat lunch. (Btw, I hung the grocery receipt on the fridge! I’m still impressed!)
In my lunch mix:
- 6 oz. Stonyfield yogurt
- 1/2 cup Shredded Wheat cereal
- 1/2 pear diced
Check out my Carrots ‘N’ Cake customized bowl! So cool! 
So, here’s how the special CNC bowl came into my life…
Post Foods is teaming up with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief charity, to help supply a balanced breakfast to struggling Americans through their “Bowls of Hope” program. For every box of Post Shredded Wheat purchased, the company will donate one bowl of cereal to Feeding America, up to 15 million bowls. The purchase of a “Bowls of Hope” specially-marked cereal will support Post’s efforts in donating a bowl of Post Shredded Wheat cereal to Feeding America. The program runs until December 31, 2009.
I’ve always loved Shredded Wheat cereal, so I was psyched when Post sent me a special Carrots ‘N’ Cake bowl and a full-size box of their Honey Nut Shredded Wheat cereal. I remember eating Shredded Wheat as a kid and waiting for them to completely absorb all of the milk before eating them. I used to love the “mush factor,” but now I prefer my Shredded Wheat crunchy.
Post is providing such a wonderful opportunity for others to give back, especially in such a challenging economic time, I definitely won’t hesitate to purchase a couple of extra boxes of Shredded Wheat on my next grocery shopping trip. I hope you will consider to do the same as well!
I mixed Stonyfield Pomegranate Berry-flavored yogurt with my Shredded Wheat and diced pear. The Pomegranate-Berry flavor was quite tasty. I liked its tartness!
Lunch was a delicious combo of ingredients, textures, and flavors. Having all of these elements in one meal seems to satisfy me physically and mentally. I love that!
My lunch was also perfect for fueling my afternoon workout. I’m off to pump some iron!
P.S. I’m celebrating my birthday with dinner and drinks with a few of my friends this evening, so I won’t be back until late tonight. I can’t believe my birthday celebration has continued for more than a week, but better celebrate late than never, right? 
Posted by: Tina 18 comments
Posted in: Products, Uncategorized
Tags: Bowls of Hope, Feeding America, Post
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
That new Pomegranate-Berry flavor sounds yummy. I’ll have to see if I can find it.
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
there’s definitely no rule against prolonging your birthday celebrations for as long as possible!
i read about the post cereal program recently – it’s such a wonderful mission.
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
In my book, birthday celebrations should last as looong as possible!
. That lunch looks perfect – my favorite Stonyfield Farm ever! Mmm – I’m craving it now…
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I hang up my receipts too! It keeps me accountable and really help me with budgeting!
I need to try that flavor… I always end up migrating to my standards peach, strawberry, oh… and chocolate
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
cute bowl!!! Bdays are definitely worh several celebrations!!! have fun
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I’ve been following your blog for a while, but this is my first comment. This is a great blog and has given me so many great healthy ideas. Thank You!
Enjoy your birthday celebration tonight. It will be easy to kick back and enjoy after getting so much on your to do list done.
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I love your blog and follow it regularly! You are so inspiring. I was just wondering where you get coupons from? You eat so healthy, and it seems like a lot of the coupons I find are for foods that aren’t so great for you, so I rarely end up using coupons! I was wondering if there are any local papers you look to (I am a Boston girl too!) or websites?
Thanks Tina, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I am all about birthday month! haha I used to count down the days for a month and tell all my family and friends….they eventually got annoyed, so I stopped. BUT they still make me feel special on my special day!
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
@Morgan: Typically, companies send them to me to try out their products, but I also seek them out. I love the Whole Foods flyer for coupons and deals.
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I am also wondering where you clip coupons from…the newspaper, internet? Also, are you able to find coupons for the foods you normally eat (including nutritious items) or do you alter your shopping list based on discounts? Your blog is truly awesome and thanks for keeping us updated while on vacation
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
You are a coupon queen!
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
I just bought pomegranate raspberry jelly at the store near me and it is DELICIOUS. There must be something to that tanginess!
Your lunch is a breakfast I used to eat in college sometimes. Isn’t it surprising how filling pears are?
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Love the bowl and the coupon deal!
on Jun 27th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Wow that bowl is so awesome!!! My first thought was where can I get one! lol.
I love week long b-days…I always tell Eric it is my ‘birthday MONTH’ haha.
on Jun 28th, 2009 at 12:53 am
I just saw that cereal in the store and on another blog! i want to try it!
on Jun 29th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I love Shredded Wheat. When I read about the new initiative on Eat.Live.Run, I went out to buy a couple of boxes. Yummy!
on Jun 29th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I received a Bowls of Hope bowl as well!
http://www.fabanddeliciousfood.com/?p=8132
I love the bowl, and I also love that Bowls of Hope is such a great program!
I tried the Post Shredded Wheat Honey Nut cereal and really enjoyed it! I can’t wait to try the other varieties!
on Jul 1st, 2009 at 8:36 am
I liked that yogurt too! So yummy.
Love the bowl, what a neat idea