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How you spend your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. There are a myriad of proven and suggested benefits for maintaining a morning routine. First and foremost, studies indicate that your willpower is at its highest in the morning before fatigue has a chance to set in. Instead of starting your day in a rush and feeling like you're already behind, set aside the time to complete some necessary tasks that boost your energy levels rather than deplete them. Here are a few suggestions to help you take advantage of the most productive part of the day:

It's a fact, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Studies have proven that children who eat a healthy breakfast perform better in school, have more energy and are less likely to be overweight.

A healthy breakfast should include four types of food: protein, fruits or vegetables, grains and calcium.

Why proteins? From our head to our toes, protein is in every cell of the body and we need it every day.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for many couples with children, finding time before you leave for work or they leave for school can be a delicate balancing act. During this rush, you or your spouse may try and patch the situation by giving them something quick before they are out the door, but this is often an unhealthy fix, which leads to lower energy levels and proper nutrition their body needs to start the day off right. Remember, a healthy breakfast equals protein, fruits or vegetables, whole grains and calcium.

Instead of rushing breakfast, try these quick, easy and healthy alternatives. And, if you have more time, try out some of the recipes below.

Black Friday: the day the shopping frenzy begins for the holidays. This year even more retailers are opening their doors a day early (on Thanksgiving Day) for those looking to get a jump on their holiday shopping. So, do you just bust in and fight the crowds or is there a better way? Here are some etiquette tips that can help you have a successful and drama-free shopping day this holiday season!

1. Use your manners and indoor voice. Don’t push, shove or yell at fellow shoppers… even if they push, shove or yell at you first!

Standing atop a hill in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, Black Walnut Inn in Dundee, Oregon, provides guests with an ideal respite complete with sumptuous rooms, gourmet cuisine, and jaw-dropping views.

Reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, the nine-suite inn has been a labor of love for the Utz family, since Karen and Neal Utz and their son Kris, literally stumbled upon the land in early 2002. They chased up a deer trail after their dog, only to find themselves in a spot with a splendid view of undulating vineyards, orchards, and forests.