Going Back to School With Some Help from Hormel @HormelFoods #HormelFamily

Disclosure:  I am currently a member of the Hormel Foods Extended Blogger Program and this post is part of my involvement in the Group.

Last week my kids started school and it was a big change from the lazy summer we had.  Getting three kids ready and out the door is no small feat either!  It is an adjustment for me as well and I am looking for all the help I can get. Now its pretty easy but I know any day now my boys will come home with folders full of homework and both requiring my help.  Then I have my needy 3 year old and dinner to make all at a reasonable time!

Well here are some great tips and ideas from Hormel that I am looking forward to trying out!

Deli Meat Days: Enjoy a stress-free morning with your kids after packing their lunch with a fresh Hormel® Natural Choice® ham or turkey sandwich. With zero preservatives and no artificial colors or MSG, Hormel® Natural Choice® deli meats are a fresh way to give your little one a protein boost during the school day. And remember—deli meat isn’t just for lunch! How about this Deli Meat, Egg and Avocado Toast recipe for breakfast!

After-School Pizza Party: You’ve made it through the first week of school—treat your kids and yourself with a homemade pizza party! Whether for a play date or bonding time, making pizza with fun toppings likeHormel® pepperoni, sausage crumbles or HORMEL® CURE 81 ® Cubed Ham is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Peanut Butter Cookie Surprise: Surprise your kids with fresh baked peanut butter oatmeal cookies! Slip these cookies—made with SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter—and an encouraging note from mom or dad in their lunchbox to keep the homesickness at bay!

On-the-Go Snack Ideas: Shuffling the kids from school to extracurricular activities is chaotic enough without having to worry about preparing a pre-dinner snack. Hormel® REV® Wraps are perfect for your fast-paced schedule, and are an easy way to get everyone out the door with the protein they need without spoiling dinner!

Hormel® Compleats® Care Packages

Do you have an older child, extended family member, or family friend away for college this year? A thoughtful gift from home will keep them smiling through the back-to-school chaos! We suggest a care package, featuring treats like Hormel® Compleats®, which are perfect for a quick and easy meal between classes.

Back-To-School Twitter Chat (August 26)

As the kids are getting ready to go back to school, Hormel Foods is here to help make the transition as smooth as possible for the kids and mom & dad.

Join us on August 26 from 1-2 p.m. CST on the Hormel Foods Twitter handle (@HormelFoods) to ask questions and share your tips around the Back-To-School theme. Everyone who participates will be automatically entered to win a $500 gift card! We hope you can help spread the word to your friends and readers and also participate yourselves. Join the conversation using the hashtag, #HFBTS. If you are interested in submitting questions in advance, please send them in by August 15 for consideration. 

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What is your go-to after school snack for the kids or tip for preparing for school each morning?