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S’mores Trail Mix {Plus Farm Story}

Created by Amy Engberson 15 Comments

This S’mores Trail Mix post  has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Post Cereal. As always all opinions are mine alone! #CollectiveBias #BorntoShred #ShredTheDay

Some families were Born to Farm and mine happens to be one of those! One of the best things about farming is getting to spend plenty of time together! It’s a good thing we like each other, and we like farming because some days it seems like that’s about all we get accomplished! It’s little snacks like S’mores Trail Mix that keep us fueled up for whatever life throws at us!

S'mores Trail Mix - Yummy on the go snack

I was born to be a farm girl! When I was dating my way through college I couldn’t help myself…I just had to have a farm boy! Every boy I dated that wasn’t involved in farming in some way got two thumbs down from me! I knew I wanted an agricultural lifestyle for my family, mostly because that’s how I wanted to raise my kids.

I finally found and married my farm boy and now we own and operate a farm with our three boys! Life is crazier and busier than I imagined yet it’s still exactly what I wanted. Trust me, you have to be born to farm to stick with this lifestyle!

My family is constantly on the go. I’m still happiest when I get to work outside, or when I’m in the tractor. Working together with my family on the farm is my most favorite things to do! Almost all date nights with my husband involve picking up farm supplies, or delivering cattle and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

S'mores Trail Mix - Carson and I

This past summer we purchased a piece of dessert ground so our cows have a little more room to roam around. The cows on that are living on this pasture ground need to be fed everyday. Today I got to go with Carson, my 16 year old, and help him feed them. This is quality one on one time! This kid was seriously born to farm! He eats, drinks, and sleeps farming!

S'mores Trail Mix- Feeding Cows

  • First of all, Carson loaded bales of hay on the wagon.
  • Next we drove the tractor into the pen. As soon as we arrived at the pasture where the cows were they were all gathered around the gate because they were anxiously waiting for their breakfast! They cows all followed us to the place where we had decided to spread the feed out.

S'mores Trail Mix - I'm helping

  • After we got to the pen I jumped out of the tractor and onto the wagon. Carson put the tractor in gear so it would slowly drive by itself, he jumped out of the tractor (yes while it was driving itself) and hopped up on the wagon with me.

S'mores Trail Mix - He's tougher than I am

  • Finally we started pitching the hay off the wagon and onto the ground where the cows could start eating it!  Okay, I will admit I pitch the hay that’s easy to get off the wagon then I let Carson pitch off the heavy parts! What can I say he’s tougher than I am!

S'mores Trail Mix - all fed

  • At last we had all the hay pitched off the wagon and all of the cows had nestled into their own little spot and were happily munching their groceries!

I think we pitched about 10,000 ton of hay off the wagon! Let’s just say that I’m calling that my exercise for the day! And I’m not feeling one bit bad about fueling up on S’mores Trail Mix on my way home either!

S'mores Trail Mix- They need fuel too

Now here’s a funny little story about feeding cows and eating snacks! When I was a little girl, Kindergarten age, I had to help my Dad feed cows. I drove the tractor while he pitched the hay off the wagon.

Everyday I would beg my little brother to come with us so he could keep me company while I drove. After a little coercing he usually came along. Well, he came for about half of the time until he got cold and then he would decide to walk home while my Dad and I finished.

S'mores Trail Mix - Fuel your shredded lifeMy Mom almost always sent a snack with us to keep us fueled up and going strong while we were out feeding. However, whenever my little brother came we never had any snacks. Why?

One particular day after we got home from feeding my mom asked how we liked our snack. What snack? We never had a snack. And that’s when my pesky little brother got a huge smile on his face, piped up, and admitted he ate the snacks everyday while he was walking home after he got cold!

S'mores Trail Mix - CollageWell, today I’m the Mom and I still think it’s important to bring snacks to keep us fueled up for all the hard work we are doing, but I share my snacks! Having a snack while you are out working just not only makes it a little more enjoyable, sometimes it’s necessary! S’mores Trail Mix starts with Post S’mores Shredded Wheat Bites®, which is an awesome way to fuel your day, then I add a few other goodies; coated chocolate candies, raisins, and marshmallow. Mix is all together and put it in bags so it’s ready to grab and go!

Here on the farm we are always on the go and never know what life is going to throw at us. Some days we eat breakfast at 11:00 in the morning, sometimes we don’t eat dinner until 11:00 at night. It’s important to have a few snacks just like S’mores Trail Mix around so I can toss a bag at my kids when we are crossing paths on the farm!

Click on the coupon above for to save money on Post Shredded Wheat S’mores Cereal you are going to need to make S’mores Trail Mix! And visit Post Website for awesome breakfast ideas. Be sure to follow them on Pinterest too!

S'mores Trail Mix in store photo

Or stop by Walmart and grab a few a boxes of Post Shredded Wheat Cereal!

S'mores Trail Mix- how we stay fueled

Even considering all the long days, crazy nights, and hard work that goes into farming I’m still in love with it! I’m in love with it because being outside watching crops grow is much more exciting than being in the house or the office (which I get to spend plenty of time in). It’s a fantastic way to raise kids, and gives both my husband and I lots of opportunities to spend time with them! And I must admit I love every minute of being with them, even if it is while we are pitching hay off a wagon!

If you are looking for a yummy snack that will help you stay fueled up for whatever your day brings you need a couple bags of S’mores Trail Mix in your pantry and ready to go!

S'mores Trail Mix {Plus a Farm Story}
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Making your own trail mix means you get what you like in there! We go crazy for s'mores so S'mores Trail Mix is a huge hit here! It's a quick and easy way to fuel up on busy days!
Author: Amy
Recipe type: Snack, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 3 c. Shredded Wheat S’mores Cereal
  • 1 c. coated chocolate candy
  • ½ c. raisins
  • 1 c. mini marshmallows
  • ½ c. peanuts, optional
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients together. Store in an airtight container.
3.5.3226

S'mores Trail Mix is a great on the go breakfast or snack that will fuel you for your busy day! #ad #Borntofuel @Walmart

 

Filed Under: Candy, Desserts, My Stinky Life, No Bake Tagged With: Candy, S'mores, Snacks, Trail Mix

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Amy Engberson

About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite.

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  1. Allyson Zea says

    October 11, 2017 at 11:07 am

    This story is so cool! This trail mix looks so good, too!

    Reply
  2. Allison Waken says

    October 11, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    I’ve always loved being outside too! Loved this little peek into your life, and that snack mix looks delicious! [client]

    Reply
  3. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    October 11, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    Loved the story. That sounds a lot like something my brother would have done. This snack mix looks like a winner!

    Reply
  4. Abeer says

    October 12, 2017 at 5:18 am

    This looks really good! Such a great idea!

    Reply
  5. Dee says

    October 12, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    I think it’s awesome that your family works together doing something you love! Love the trail mix too!

    Reply
  6. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    October 14, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    My kids will love this trail mix! So good to munch on!

    Reply
    • Amy EngbersonAmy Engberson says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      It is one of my favorite treats to pack in the car for my kids!

      Reply
  7. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    October 16, 2017 at 9:49 am

    What a great trail mix! My boys would love it!

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    • Amy EngbersonAmy Engberson says

      October 17, 2017 at 10:16 pm

      It’s so handy for sending with my boys when they go to work, early morning piano lessons, or to sports practice! I love having it made and ready to go!

      Reply
  8. Carolyn Ward-Hudson says

    November 30, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    LOved your post! Can’t wsit to try the snack mix. …Reminds me of farm living when I grew up. Only have different kinds of fowl now such as geese, ducks, chickens, quail and peacocks. And I can’t forget my 4 dogs. I enjoy taking care of them at feeding time. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Amy EngbersonAmy Engberson says

      December 1, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      How fun! My boys would love to see your birds and dogs! They are animal lovers for sure! Enjoy the trail mix!

      Reply
  9. Vickie says

    December 1, 2017 at 10:23 am

    I love your story what a great family! The trail mix looks fabulous I’m definitely going to make this for my little family.

    Reply
    • Amy EngbersonAmy Engberson says

      December 1, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      Awe thanks! We kind of like our little farm lifestyle! It’s pretty fun most days! And yes, try this mix! It’s easy and yummy!

      Reply
  10. Anna Branoff says

    December 18, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    What an easy snack

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    • Amy EngbersonAmy Engberson says

      December 21, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      It really is so easy and yummy!

      Reply
Hi I’m Amy! Welcome to my stinky farm life where my days are filled with chasing kids and cows! It’s all about simply delicious food around here! If you leave my house hungry…it’s your own fault! Read More..

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