POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With the stress of the holidays behind them, moms are now faced with a new pressure to stick to their New Year's resolutions (that they are determined not to break -- AGAIN). A recent survey conducted by Bluesuitmom.com, a top resource for working mothers, revealed the top five goals for moms in 2005: weight management, staying healthy, spending more time with family, improving their kid's performance in school and adding variety to their lives. Maria Bailey, founder and president of Bluesuitmom.com offers a simple mantra to help women keep their top five resolutions this year in just five easy minutes: "Multiple goals, just one bowl."

While it's no surprise that women surveyed ranked weight management as one of their top resolutions, it was interesting to note that only about 38% eat breakfast everyday, citing lack of time as the most common reason for skipping breakfast. In fact, studies show that diets high in fiber can help with weight management and that people who eat whole grain foods weigh less than people who don't, and cereal can be rich in fiber and whole grain. Unfortunately, 73% of moms surveyed were unaware of that benefit of cereal. Eating breakfast can also help them be more productive by increasing their attention spans and focus throughout the day.

"One simple step can help you keep your top goals in check," said Maria Bailey, mother of four and founder of Bluesuitmom.com. "Pouring one bowl of cereal in the morning and taking those five minutes each day to sit down with your kids can help you achieve multiple resolutions which can seem overwhelming when added to an already full schedule."

An additional benefit of a cereal breakfast is ease of preparation and simplicity, which helps mom out on her other top resolution -- to spend more time with her family. When moms make having a bowl of cereal for breakfast before school a morning ritual, they not only have a few more minutes in the morning to bond with their children, but will ensure that they are doing their part to prepare their children and themselves for the day. Discovering new ways to help kids do better in school can be as simple as a breakfast in the morning -- another resolution to check off the list.

Cereal provides a simple way for families to start the day together and for mom to help her family work toward getting the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals. Making it fun for the whole family by mixing varieties of cereal to combine different flavors, shapes and textures will add a special element to the morning tradition. Another way to add to the excitement in the morning is by personalizing bowls at a ceramics studio, such as Color Me Mine, which offers a range of cereal bowls and materials for kids and their parents to decorate their own bowls. Customized bowls help get everyone in the family involved in mom's goals while reaffirming that everybody has a special place in the new morning routine.

Mom's Top Five Resolutions in 2005 & How a Bowl of Cereal Can Make a Difference

• Manage Weight -- Studies show that diets high in fiber and or whole grains may help with weight management, so choose cereals rich in fiber or whole grain.
• Live a Healthier Lifestyle -- Breakfast can help provide up to a quarter of your daily recommended vitamins and minerals
• Spend More Time with Family -- Five minutes eating together in the morning around the table might not seem like a lot of time, but it adds up (to over 30 hours a year!)
• Help Kids do Better in School -- Breakfast can help increase kid's attention spans and ability to focus, and it doesn't have to be elaborate -- a bowl of cereal will do the trick
• Add Variety to Life and Try New Things -- Make it personal -- Liven up your mornings and start your day with a little variety; try new cereal flavors, shapes and textures in your morning bowl or add fruit. Don't be afraid, try something new!

About The American Cereal Council
The American Cereal Council is a resource to the public and media, advocating and educating others about the positive benefits of ready-to-eat cereal. For more information about cereal and to find a local Color Me Mine ceramics location to design a cereal bowl, visit http://www.americancerealcouncil.org.