Get Up and Go!

Tested Techniques and Tips to End A.M. Chaos
With my second baby, going back to work didn't scare me. The logistics of getting us all up and out of the house--and back in and fed--every day frightened me. It just seemed like an impossibility. Everyone would need something at once. I wouldn't have enough hands. I would never be on time again. We would have to subsist on snack packs and frozen pizzas.

Surprisingly, none of that has happened.

Here's what has happened:

We have arrived promptly at school and work every morning. We all have breakfast and lunches and a hot, home-cooked supper. We're as well-rested as a family with a 2-month old can be.

And here's how we're doing it:

1. Getting up early.
   As a parent, you probably already are waking at an hour many people don't realize exists. But sometimes even 15 extra minutes can make things run more smoothly. Figure out how much time you need to get everyone up, fed and dressed, then set your alarm for 15 minutes before t

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Every week, at Food52.com, we're digging up Genius Recipes -- the ones that make us rethink cooking myths, get us talking, and change the way we cook.

Today: The sweet-savory granola that's setting a new bar.

- Kristen Miglore, Senior Editor, Food52.com

Nekisia Davis was working 60 hours a week managing Franny's, the famous pizzeria in Brooklyn, when she started baking, bagging and selling her own granola at local markets like the Brooklyn Flea. Her southern grandmother had to first talk her out of the name "Neki's Nookie".

"Looking back," Davis says, "My grandmother was right." The new name Early Bird Foods, inspired by an old fruit crate label, suited her better. Three years later, she has a team of 10 and her granola is sold in 17 states.

As granolas go, hers is like muesli after a vampy makeover. Olive oil, maple, brown sugar and salt form a rich, shaggy crust on wholesome innards, like the oats, pecans, coconut shards, and various seeds in her best-

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Over the last few months, I have slowly transformed myself from someone who couldn't get up before work to exercise if my life depended on it to someone who genuinely looks forward to being active first thing in the morning. I'll admit that when my alarm goes off, it's still a struggle (and probably always will be) to get out of my warm cocoon and head out into the frosty morning, but once I am up and out, it is one of my favorite parts of the day. I am a runner, so the majority of my morning workouts take place outside. The cool morning air wakes me up and keeps me feeling refreshed and spunky throughout my run. Additionally, the normally busy streets that I follow on my favorite running route are peaceful and quiet, creating a perfect opportunity for inner reflection.

You may be wondering why I would want to put myself through those first few moments after the alarm rings where getting up and running feels like the worst possible idea. Why not just sleep in and leave the workout

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By Liz Kruetz, Glamour magazine

With new research linking pressure at work to heart disease in women, it's more important than ever to take some time to unwind. Turn off the BlackBerry, take a break from tweeting and try one of these simple stress-relievers from experts and women like you.

1. Listen to music.
Studies show that listening to the music you like can have a positive impact on your life and happiness. "Plus, music can trigger memories, give a sense of youthfulness and nostalgia, and take people into different places," says Karol Ward, L.C.S.W., author of Find Your Inner Voice. "So put on your earphones and let those sounds take you from restless to restful."

2. Reorganize your life.
Living and working in a sea of clutter can stress you out without your even realizing it. Each week, spend a few hours clearing out your office or reorganizing your apartment. "Cleaning is therapeutic," says Elizabeth Kari, 21, from Chicago. "It creates order in my life, and I always feel

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Need a lift? Fuel your busy life with five foods from SELF's go-to nutrition gurus, Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D.

Q: I usually turn to sugar for a quick pick-me-up. What should I eat for long-lasting energy? -Susie Lancaster, Austin, Texas

A: Not sugar, which is a sneaky energy zapper. It causes your blood sugar to spike, giving you an instant high, but your level then drops just as quickly, leaving you sluggish (again), cranky and craving more sweets. Instead, opt for foods that contain fiber, protein and healthy carbs to keep your blood sugar level even and your energy high. Our fave fatigue fighters...

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1. Berries
One cup of raspberries or blackberries has 8 grams of fiber. High-fiber foods release sugar into your bloodstream more slowly, so you won't have peaks and crashes. Pair them with part-skim string cheese for an on-the-fly nosh.

2. Lentils
These legumes are high in iron-a cup has nearly 80 percent of your

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