—— —_————— Ready, Set, School! Celebrate New Beginnings With The New SchoolYear (NAPSA)—It’s that time of year again. Outfits are carefully picked TOLL HouseE Morsels and NESTLE out, shoes are tied and lunch boxes are packed and readyto go. As classroomsare readied for a new crop of bright-eyed learners, back-to-school season is in full swing with exciting things in store. Start off the school year right and find ways to enjoy more family together time with these helpful tips for making a smooth transition from summer to school. e Get organized. Back-toschool is a busy time for families. Turn to helpful resources such as the Cozi Family Organizer to help you get—and stay—organized. Cozi helps busy families make the transition from summer to fall with online tools that help you create custom shoppinglists, manage schedules and plan meals—all in one solution! You can even useit to track homework projects, after-school chores and set reminders for appointments and meetings. Perhaps the best part: You can access your calendar and lists from your mobile phone. Sign up for a free family organizer at cozi.com/nestlefamily. e Make dinnertime family time. Family meals are the perfect time to talk to your kids about their school day. Even if they’re not in a talkative mood, just knowing you’re there to listen means a lot. Plus, studies at The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University show that kids who have regular family dinners tend Throughout the school year, it’s important to find time for family togetherness. to get better grades. Find great family dinnertime ideas and activities, including customizable place mats and word games, by visiting LetsFixDinner.com. e Invest in education. Tough economic times can make it harder to prepare not only for the new school year but also for your child’s future education. The good news is that there are ways to ease the financial burden. Enter the “Ready, Set, School” Sweepstakes on NestleFamily.com/back toschool for a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000 to spend on back-to-school essentials for your family plus a $2,000 literacy grant for your child’s school, as well as great daily prizes. You can also visit NestleFamily.com and sign up for a Upromise”college savings account where contributions are made each time you purchase select products, such as NESTLE CRUNCH candy. e Build a foundation of good habits. Healthy meals and snacks, especially breakfast, provide lasting energy that helps kids get through their busy day. Ready in just five minutes and made with the same 100 percent fruit juice families trust in lunch boxes, this recipe for a fruity breakfast shake offers a nutritious and convenient breakfast solution your kids will love. For more back-to-school tips, recipe ideas, family activities and sweepstakes information, visit NestleFamily.com/backtoschool. Strawberry-Banana Breakfast Shake (Makes 2 servings) 1 small ripe banana 1 cup Berry Flavor Nestl Juicy Juice All Natural 100% Juice % cup vanilla or berryflavored lowfat yogurt % cup fresh or frozen strawberries Place banana, JUICY JUICE, yogurt and strawberries in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Divide shake between 2 chilled glasses and serve immediately. No purchase necessary. Sweep- stakes starts 7/15/09 and ends 9/30/09. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C., 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Subject to full rules; prize details at NestleFamily.com/backtoschool. - eon eee eeeQo------ +--+ Note to Editors: All trademarks are owned by Socit des Produits Nestl S.A., Vevey, Switzerland, or are used with permission.
