Smile, Shake and Share with Honey Bunches of Oats! Win $500! #bunchofbeats

Smile, Shake and Share with Honey Bunches of Oats! Win $500!

By Emily

In my search for ways to rid the morning grumpies from our house, I decided to experiment with the way in which my children would wake each day. I used my oldest daughter, the hardest to crack a smile in the morning, as a guinea pig for my own personal research project. (Insert evil laugh.) For one week I planned to wake her up myself then try one week with a buzzer alarm and the last week she would wake up to music. Let’s just say the buzzer alarm lasted only two days when it created a morning monster! And for some reason my waking her up didn’t get her ready for the day at all but instead made her just wanted to hide back under the covers. I am happy to say however, that setting an alarm on my iPod to wake her each morning to her favorite songs had such a positive effect! The music helped jump start her day with fewer grumpies and extra minutes to spare for free time (aka iPad time). It’s amazing how the simple, universal power of music has come to the rescue of our morning routine!

The makers of Honey Bunches of Oats also believe in the the power of music to help start the day off right. You’ve got to check out their brand new anthem “Smile While You Shake It” by Domino Saints for a contagious, upbeat song that cleverly incorporates cereal boxes and breakfast utensils as percussion instruments. You might just find you and your family strumming along!

In fact, to encourage fans to join the movement, Honey Bunches of Oats is giving away $500 Visa gift cards every week from now until June 2014! Talk about a great way to get your family moving together!

So, how do you enter?

1. Visit BunchOfBeats.com

2. Watch the “Smile While You Shake It” video to get into the groove!

3. Record and Upload your own video version

It’s that easy – 15 seconds of dancing could win you $500! (Please note, when you upload your video, it will only be eligible in that week’s drawing, so make sure to upload a new video each week to increase your chances of winning!)

You can also access the "Bunch of Beats" site and enter using your smart phone, desktop computer, laptop, or iPad. It’s so easy – you can even learn the "official" dance routine from Domino Saints (see the tutorial video on the microsite or Facebook page), or share your own original dance moves – both are eligible for the sweepstakes. Just hit the "Record Yourself" button and get grooving. The video can star you, your kids…even your pet. Make sure to share your video using the hashtag #bunchofbeats

So what are you waiting for? Smile, Shake and Share!

For more information about Honey Bunches of Oats visit http://www.postfoods.com/our-brands/honey-bunches-of-oats/. You’ll find recipes, nutritional information, special offer and coupons for this family favorite. You can also keep up to date on the latest from Honey Bunches of Oats (like their new granola!) by visiting them at any of the following:

Emily is also very active in the local MOMS CLUB. The mother of two girls, ages 7 and 4, Emily also cares for her lovable old shih Tzu, a frisky kitty and a flock of egg-laying chickens. Originally from Wisconsin, Emily transplanted to Pacific Northwest after college to be with the handsome, sweet guy she met on Spring Break. They have now been married for 10 years. Emily hates housecleaning, loves wine and enjoys dining out. She would love to find a cure for the depression and anxiety she has dealt with on and off since early adulthood, just like me. She is an amazing mom and friend. You can follow Emily on Twitter @EastSeattleMama.