As an active mom of three play and staying active is important to our family. We are partnering with Quaker today to inspire other families to get out and play!
Playing is so important and our girls love to play. Our afternoons are filled with time at the dance studio and we wouldn’t change a thing. See play is important for kids. Not only to keep them happy and healthy but because it builds strong social and emotional skills as well.
With all the playing we do it’s just as important that we fuel up before we play. With dance three hours a day some day it’s important that our girls have everything they need to stay fueled. 
This fall, Quaker is joining forces with Fuel Up to Play 60 and the NFL to launch the For the Love of Play campaign to help fuel healthy families and encourage them to get active for 60 minutes of play a day. So whether it’s dance or flag football get out and play every day!
A healthy lifestyle means that you get plenty of exercise but nutrition is just as important. Start the day with a hearty bowl of oatmeal, enjoy a quick snack before an after school activity or grab a granola bar for in between. Quaker is one of those brands we can rely on to keep us fueled and ready to go. 
Now through December 1, 2014, you can visit QuakerMakethePlay.com to share the unique way that your family plays for a chance to win a grand prize “Day of Play” in your hometown with Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck, plus daily giveaways for a $50 NFLShop.com online gift card.
How does your family get out and play each day?
Giveaway!!!
• An LED Light-Up Frisbee perfect for playtime outdoors with the whole family
• A Mini Football for kids to enjoy team games
• A Stopwatch to time fun activities and ensure your family gets 60 minutes of play per day
• A set of Mini-Desk Cones for families to create their own games or relay races
• A handy sports bag to stay organized while keeping active
We go on the greenway
Well between coaching soccer and walking outside all day at my job I definitely get out and play everyday…..haha
We go for bike rides after dinner
We all like to play Frisbee together. We also play softball and love to take walks after dinner together.
We get out with the dogs in the backyard every day for fetch and hide n’ seek.
We go hiking.
My daughter and I ride bikes and go for walks.
I try to garden, do yard work, and get outside chores done every day.
We go to the park when the weather is nice, it’s only 2 blocks away!
We like to walk when the weather is cooler, but most of the time we go swimming because it gets very hot and humid here.
We take the dogs for a walk. It’s fun for us and them.
We like to go to the park to stay active, thanks!
We like to cycle.
We like to get out and play disc golf together
Walking and dancing to “Just Dance”/
We like to go hiking, backpacking and bicycling.
I take my son outside everyday to play ball,frisbee or just go to the park.
We stay active outside by taking walks and playing frisbee together.
Aww, I love your pictures. My 5 yr old wants to start dance or gymnastics. We’re a big Quaker family here too.
We go for a walk with the dog every day!
We like to take walks with our dog or take bike rides.
We like to take the dogs on long walks!
We walk to school and activities whenever we can, go for bike rides to the park and hike at the local nature center.
My daughter just started dance this fall. I’ve got my kids in a bunch of activities and sports – to keep them moving!
That is really cool! I love how companies are encouraging kids to get out and get their exercise and not only that but having the family participate as well.
We walk to the park every evening if weather permits or play in the back yard.
Wow! You have a very talented daughter. We all love Quaker at home to, even the chips, bars and istant oatmeal drink.
WE love Quaker products. The boys have a bowl of oatmeal every morning.
We take our labs to the park to play fetch. It is so much fun.
Going to the park or swimming at the local rec center is something my son and I do. When we go to the park, we bring a soccer ball as we end up with a bunch of kids wanting to kick the ball back and forth, or they keep asking me to drop his or punt the ball because I can kick it far… it’s like playing fetch with children… lol
What a sweet girl. We love Quaker!
My family and I love to go hiking. 🙂
I like Quaker, it’s nice and hearty. That’s a fun giveaway you have going on here too.
We love Quaker to keep us full, and energized! We usually spend 30-45 mins after school outside running wild to let out all of our sillies unless its a karate or dance day.
We get out after dinner and take a walk.
Every morning I get out and take my son for a walk. i also walk at night to stay in shape.
We walk the dog every day and my son plays outside every morning! I love Quaker, they’ve been in our cupboards since I was a little girl!
This made me smile. my preschooler is also a dancer and she always needs a snack before class to fuel up.
Honestly, we need to get out more. Jake walks to his friend’s house a few times a week, but mostly we’re a lazy family especially during the winter.
I so think that family’s really need to stay active together. Quaker Oatmeal is so good and good for you. Great giveaway. Love the pictures. Thanks for sharing.
I remember going to dance class at that age! IT was such a fun time!
There are a lot of ways that we stay active together; walks and soccer in the yard!
Quaker is great. Such wonderful healthy products.
We’re big fans of outdoor play and quaker helps get us started most days. My whole family are fans of their products. We each have our favorites but love them all.
I always eat Quaker Oats to start my day!
we enjoy going in the back yard to play
We like to take the dog for long walks in the park!
My daughter also dances! I’m really loving your pictures
We go for a daily family walk. We also try to get out and run around the yard or the park every day
I love Quaker oatmeal especially in the winter. This is great that they are putting families first. We love to go to the waterfront in our community, this is a great way to talk and get our exercise in without feeling like it’s exercise. Way to go Quaker!!!
Aww ain’t she a cutie? hehe. I love quaker products too.
We love Quaker products. We need to get out and play more to get our 60 mins.
I try to walk a few miles a day, I usually am pretty good at sticking to that. My son plays all different sports.
Your daughter is super adorable! My daughter used to also do dance!
GREAT job doing the fuel up! A dancer needs to make sure she’s got the energy to do all those tumbles and pirouettes! I eat my Quaker oats to keep my heart healthy!
My kids are older and they still like to be active. They are both very busy with school but like to run and play basketball.
Having kids get active for 60 minutes of play a day is a great idea. Between after school programs and our active lifestyle my kids definitely get that in.
I get out and play with the kids often, as much as I can being almost 9 months pregnant. The boys pretty much entertain themselves. My boys love getting out doors when the weather is nice.
What a fun way to play! Those pictures were so cute! Great giveaway!
Quaker is a big part of our mornings since our breakfast is usually oatmeal. They really help us start our day right!!
Quaker oatmeal has been a staple in my life since I was a kid , so that is a looooong time. Good for her for starting her love of Quaker so young!
We love Quaker products. Their instant oatmeal has been one of our go to breakfasts for years.
I would love that frisbee! Quaker Oats are so yummy. I love the slow cook ones.
We have a nice fenced backyard so we go out there a lot to run around, kick balls, and “explore.” I have a toddler, so everything is an adventure to him 🙂 And when we have time we take walks and go to the park near our house.
Breakfast is a super important part of the day and I used to love oatmeal for breakfast when I was growing up on the East Coast and had swim lessons at 6 AM! I am in CA now but still love Oatmeal because in San Francisco it is cold every morning and it is the perfect thing to warm my up and keep me full until lunch!
These are the snacks my daughter puts in her dance bag before we head out. Dance is always right after school and she always needs a pick me up snack.
My boys play soccer and basketball. They also like to ride their bikes and jump on the trampoline.
My kids love hunting for bugs in the yard and bird watching.
I know the post is about quacker but I think my favorite part is seeing your little girl doing gymnastics! Our daughter got in to doing circus and I remember the proud feeling of watching her perform, you must feel the same
We love going outdoors and jumping on our trampoline or riding bikes each day.
She looks so passionate with what he is doing. Quaker is really a great snack treat and what I like about them is they are affordable.
My son is in soccer right now. My toddler keeps everyone moving throughout the day!
I hope someone wins that has children that are sports active. Wonderful give-away,
My younger sister starts her day with a healthy bowl of oatmeal. She’s such an active little girl!
Our kids are very active. Between sports and everyday play, they are always on the go!
It’s great to see how active and playful your kids are. My mom is missing those days with us now. Eating Quaker oats is a good way to boost a healthy meal.
When my children were younger we were always on the go doing something. Now that they are grown it is their time to be on the go with their children.
Aw, this was a really good post. Taking the time and actual effort to generate a very good article…
but what can I say… I put things off a lot and never manage to
get nearly anything done.
I walk and the kids ride their bikes. We also play catch.
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