Chocolate Cherry Snack Mix
You may not know this about me, but I love any reason to celebrate, so when I discovered that today is National Cereal Day I decided to join in the festivities.
Today I’m sharing an easy party/snack mix recipe with you and a fun GIVEAWAY to help you celebrate too! (Scroll down for the details.)
A quick & delish snack mix for your family from ThePeacefulMom.com!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chocolate Chex
- 1/2 cup Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1 cup pretzel twists, broken in half
- 1 cup almond slivers
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a clean, dry bowl.
- Mix gently.
- Scoop mix into snack size zipper bags and place them in the pantry for a quick, easy-to-grab snack for your next outing.
To help you celebrate, General Mills is giving away a #NationalCerealDay prize package to one of my readers!
The package includes:
- 1 box cereal
- 1 cereal-themed t-shirt
- A “Good Morning” spoon
- A variety of fun photo booth props
- #National Cereal Day poster, coasters & placemats
- Confetti poppers
- Pinwheels
- Colorful party horns
To enter to win, simply leave a comment telling me something that you’re celebrating today (good news, a small accomplishment, a recent blessing in your life, something for which you are grateful, etc.).
One winner will be randomly selected from the comments on this post to win the prize pack from General Mills plus $25 PayPal cash from The Peaceful Mom! Contest ends Monday, March 13th at 9 a.m. EST. Winner will be notified by email. Prize package will be mailed directly to the winner by General Mills.
Let’s Celebrate!
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I’m celebrating being able to spend time with my family and my in-laws this weekend. We always have a wonderful time when we are all together!
That’s great Kory!
We are celebrating the good weather and enjoying time together. We thought we’d be iced in after the snow but it warmed up here.
So glad you’re not snowed in Jaclyn!
I’m celebrating my oldest daughter’s NINTH birthday today!
Aw! Happy birthday!
This may seem funny to some, but I’m celebrating the return of Winter. It’s my favorite season and we’ve barely had the season this year (I live in Tennessee).
Well, happy winter!
Celebrating the big doors that have opened for all my family and the growth, uplifting, empowerment we have since we walked through them.???
Congrats Rhiannon!
I just left a domestic violence relationship… my girls and i deserve better
Wow! I’m so proud of you Shoshanna!!! I’m sure that was difficult, but good for you for taking good care of yourself and your girls
Am thankful we got to spend Spring Break with my ailing Mother-in-law. Remember the good times.
Aw! I’m sorry she is not doing well, but glad you could spend time with her.
We are celebrating life, love, the fact that we have each other. :o)
Fantastic Melanie!
What a fun giveaway! I also love that General Mills has begun producing gluten-free cereals. Although I’m not certain that they understand that gluten-free means the cereals can’t be produced in a factory that also produces gluten, just the fact that they’re trying to be more aware of their customers who can’t have wheat is really encouraging! One of my little ones has Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Disease, so we’re always looking for gluten-free things to feed him.
On that note, that’s my big celebration: how many gluten-free options we now have available to us. I could sit and stew that my son has to be gluten free, but instead, I’m opting to see all the blessings available to us on this journey. It’s not always easy to keep a positive outlook, but when I can, it really goes a long way!
Yes, I am much happier with all of the GF options available now Julie. Have you tried the new Mission GF tortillas? They taste pretty good, but more importantly, they don’t break when you try to wrap them around your filling. Love that!
Having the day off from work!
Woohoo!
God has been a great friend of mine for many years as I’m 81yrs young and have asked many favors from Him and never to let go of my hand. He listens to all our woes and our happy times. I’m a 3 time breast cancer survivor with many other problems but He always holds my hand.Keep your faith look around there far more of great people than there are not I’ve just came upon your blog guess who sent me here. Yes u guess right. Thank you for listening.
Hi Barbara! Thanks so much for joining in. I am so happy to hear that you survived breast cancer and I’m honored that you would stop by. Blessings to you!
I’m celebrating today for just being alive! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in mid-October, 2016, and had mastectomy on October 26. Celebrating living!
Oh my! I am so glad to hear that you are well Faith. I know you’ve been a reader for a while, but I didn’t know about your struggle.
This is my 4th consecutive day of feeling really good, almost like I used to BBC (Before Breast Cancer). I am so thankful. Thank you for your comment. LOVE your blog.
I’m so happy to hear that Faith! I pray for complete healing!
I am celebrating all those beautiful coincidence that makes our life easier: that light that turns green at just the right moment, that piece of furniture going on sale just when you need it. And to those big ones like being online on the same site at the same time to find the love of your life.
Excellent list of things for which you can be grateful Sylvie!
I am celebrating life . Over the past two months we have lost 3 family members . One in a tragic accident and two from cancer .
I’m so sorry Jan! I can’t imagine what you have been going through, but so glad that you can celebrate life in the midst of it.
Celebrating God’s provision for financial needs and protection during a very difficult and stressful situation our family faced recently
Yay! So glad to hear this testimony Bethany!
Today I am celebrating family and this weekend my son’s birthday. My dad and step mom are coming here from out of state to visit my son and I today and through the weekend.
Happy birthday to your son Stephanie!
Why thank you! 🙂
I’m grateful I’m finally getting over the flu so I can help take care of my family who is also sick. I’m also thankful for beautiful sunrises and sunsets on most days. I feel it’s another way God shows us his love by giving us such beauty to look at.
Yes! I love to look at the sunrise and sunset — they are different every time. Such a gift!
I’m celebrating that we saved our goal amount for a down payment and are starting the process to buy a house! Also, celebrating the warm weather and spending time with my sweet girls.
That is so exciting Heidi!
We were just given eight tickets to a play, so my family gets to have a rare outing tonight! 🙂
Woohoo! Have fun!
I am grateful for my 4 baby bunnies!!!and it’s my granddaughter’s 6th birthday today! I am loving the warm weather.
Happy birthday to your granddaughter Diane!
This recipe sounds amazing! I’m honing to have to try it! I’m celebrating life with god, the moments and time I get to spend with my family and being grateful for the food on our table, clothing on our back and a roof over our heads!
Sounds like you have lots to be grateful for Michelle!
Grateful for friends!
Me too Jana!
I am celebrating a raise at work, my husbands business increasing by 200% in the last month and all of the blessings God has provided us!
Congrats Kasi!
This looks great!
Thanks so much Marie!
Grateful for friends!
This looks good!
My girls (5 and 2) have been sleeping on mattresses on their floor with their clothes in a plastic organizer and I am celebrating that their beds and dressers are here today! Yay 🙂
That’s great Melissa! No more “camping”. 🙂
I’m celebrating my chickens! I know that sounds weird, but I was just outside feeding them and gathering their eggs and thinking about how happy they make me! (insert giant smiley face here)!
Aw, that’s fun Stephanie. My sis has chickens and they make her happy too. 🙂
A new home!
That’s so awesome Mandy!
I like your mix idea! I am celebrating the end of my kid’s competition season!! I love watching them succeed but it has been a constant go go go!. 🙂
Yes, that will be a nice break Krystal.
I am celebrating the opportunity to be home with our new daughter. I didn’t have the opportunity with our boys so I’m extra glad with our new little one.
Feeling so blessed to be the mom of 3 wonderful kiddos!!
Yay! I’m celebrating that with you Tiffany!
Celebrating my kids, husband & I are all healthy!
Yay for healthy! Thanks for taking the time to comment Marie!
This week has kicked my tail! I’m celebrating because it’s Friday and I survived! Looking forward to a semi-relaxing weekend 🙂
Yes! Surviving a hectic week is a fantastic reason to celebrate Melanie!
I’m celebrating the fact I’m still breastfeeding my LO. He’s 4 months old, and the beginning was rough going. But together we pushed through and he has doubled his birth weight!
Good for you Mama! That’s exciting!
I’m celebrating writing that check for my state taxes. I’m reminded how grateful I am that I CAN write that check since there have been times that I had to make payments due to poor budgeting or unforeseen circumstances. This year I won’t be hard on myself for another failure. I’ll chair dance at my desk and move on and up knowing that I got it right this time. Since my birthday is also on Monday, I’ll celebrate that all weekend long too!
That’s really great Melodie! I’m happy for you — and Happy Birthday!
Celebrating just being alive and having a precious family, a comfortable home, living on the family farm in our close-knit community where everybody knows and loves each other–and and having Jesus in my heart! 🙂 I also enjoy my Edison lights strung around my front porch, and sitting out there on the swing each evening watching the sunset. It’s the little things that often bring the most joy. I am truly thankful for all my blessings!
Sounds like you have lots to be thankful for Amy!
I am celebrating my husband’s birthday this weekend. We are going hiking. I am grateful that we are still hiking while we are in our 50’s.
Happy Birthday to your hubby Kim! Have fun!
I am celebrating to 90th birthday of my friend, Doris!
That’s awesome Cathy!
My daughter and son love each other and enjoy spending time and playing together. They help each other and make each other laugh.
That is a blessing Annie!
So thankful to our Father for the grace and mercy He has shown to my mother who has been in the hospital for three weeks. She is starting to laugh and smile again which is a clear sign she is healing! Praise God!
Aw, I’m so glad to hear that Missy!
Celebrating that my grandmother underwent a successful hip surgery and is doing very well after suffering 2 years from chronic pain related to a first, ineffective surgery. Happy and Relieved 🙂
I’m so glad Roxy!
I am celebrating because I get to see my husband again and it has almost been a year, and the blessing God has given us!!
Wow! Is he in the military Cynthia?
Celebrating that our son was able to pull off a math test and book report at the same day! Preparing ahead of time paid off! And lastly, for the gift of life, loving family and friends from our God above!
Congrats to your son Ariane!
I have a super stressful job, so I’m totally celebrating that today is Friday! TGIF!!
TGIF Kira! 🙂
Thankful for God’s provisions. My husband lost his job a little over a year ago. We had to move out of state. At the time we could not sell our home. We both took a big cut in pay and were carrying the mortgage and rent. We will be closing on the sell of our house in a couple of weeks. Some how God has provided for us financially!
That has to be an amazing relief Sabrina — so happy for you!
I am celebrating a healthy family after a lot of winter sickness.
Yay for healthy!
I am celebrating because your Joyful Life Planner has helped me to see 2017 as a whole in which to plan goals and track their progress! I am turning 50 this summer and so there are some things I definitely would like to do, such as bike the C&O Canal from Cumberland to Washington DC. I found a fundraiser in July that does just this, so it seems like I can accomplish this Before the big one.
But, really the greatest celebration today is staying on course with my Bible reading – I am way ahead! If I keep at the pace I am at, I should finish by end of April. Then I can study other things in my Quiet Time with the Lord.
Again, I attribute the motivation to your Planner and 2016 Review. I may not get it filled out every week, but I am surely hitting targets t hat I had wanted to and in a good timeframe.
Thank you, Kimberlee! My word this year is Rooted.
Amy
That is so AWESOME Amy! I am so happy to hear that the planner has helped you! I know it really helped me get my act together. Haha!
I’m grateful for finally having the money to pay for an eye exam that I have been needing for about four or five years! Also grateful to be getting my home internet back today! (My son is probably more grateful than I am for that. Lol)
That’s great Mary!
We’re celebrating health. We’ve been sick, but everyone is on the rebound.
So glad to hear that Cari!
I am so happy that Jesus loves me and that Spring has finally sprung. I do not know if any of you remember the song, ” I am so glad that Jesus loves me”. I am seeing precious little plants come out of the ground. Soon my favorites little purple wild violets will be growing in my yard.They are a favorite from my childhood.
I don’t think I know that song Alice, but I am so glad. 🙂
I’m celebrating my son today! He brings great joy to our family. 🙂
That’s so sweet Lauren!
My birthday is on Sunday so we are celebrating all weekend! Kids get out of school early today to start spring break next week!
Happy Birthday Crista!
We get to see our kids from out of state this weekend!
Yay! That’s great Peggy!
Celebrating that I am staying on track with my envelope budget system and getting a jump start with the dental work that I need done! Love the cereal package, looks delicious!! Have a blessed day!
Good for you Candice! Staying on track with budgeting is a challenge.
Celebrating one daughter going to state competition and the other daughter getting her double back on the floor (gymnastics).
That’s fantastic Melanie!
Being 94% done paying our biggest credit card off! Whoop!
That is REALLY awesome Jamie! Way to go!
I’m celebrating the fact that we are seeing two indie music house concerts this weekend. We’re due for some date nights 🙂
Yay for date night!!!!
I am celebrating losing 8 lbs since starting my diet a little over a month ago.
Yay! That’s awesome!
I’m celebrating a productive day, and looking forward to another good one tomorrow!
Yay!
Celebrating that both my sons got honor roll at school.
That’s awesome! Congrats!
I am celebrating that my husband has set a retirement date!! Yeah!! And the snack mix looks yummy, will make some for our grandkids!
Yay Kathy! Happy for you and your hubby.
A recent blessing in my life was seeing my GPA rise 🙂
Congrats Edye! That’s fantastic!
Due with my second on St. Patrick’s day. I am celebrating that.
Aw, congratulations! That’s so sweet Manda!
Celebrating paying off our mortgage !!!!!!!!! We are debt free!!!!!
That is absolutely AWESOME Carol! I’m celebrating with you on that one!!!!!!!
Today is my husband’s birthday!
Happy birthday (late)!
I’m celebrating my upcoming vacation.
Yay for vacay! 🙂
I’m feeling blessed that I got to spend some good time with my dad and aunts this past weekend after many, many years!! That snack mix looks yummy!!
So good to be with family. Glad you had that chance Stephanie!
Today I am celebrating being over the flu! 🙂 YIPPEE SKIPPEE! I got it from our little one and oh its been awhile since I had that kind of flu. Yuck! So happy to be back to the land of the living! 🙂 Ready for some cereal!
Oh goodness! So glad you’re well now.
I’m celebrating the fact that my middle child is finally starting to sleep better at night as well as going to sleep on his own at bedtime!
Yes!!!!! And all the parents said,”Hallelujah!”
We are celebrating my son completing his trial period or TaekwonDo and he wants to continue going as a regular student. We have searched all over for something extra curricular that he would be interested in and this gives him exercise (and us when we practice with him) and teaches self control and improved temperament so it is a win-win for us.
That is so important Stephanie. I’m celebrating with you.
i am celebrating that my computer is not freeezing after i open so many tabs.
Bahahaha! I have the same problem.
I won a Fitbit Challenge with my friends yesterday. 🙂
Yay for winning. 🙂
YummO looking mix. I”m celebrating that today I got “Yes, your student is doing GREAT” emails from the teachers of both my kiddos recently diagnosed with ADHD. Yay for helpful meds.
That’s awesome Kathryn! I totally understand how that feels. 🙂
I started my week with a new goal of complaining less, complimenting more, and working hard to make a positive attitude contagious. Today was a great day!
Good for you Tracy! 🙂
That looks yummy. We received a great offer on our house today, so we are really celebrating over here!!!
Woohoo! That’s awesome Angie!
Grateful for good health, good friends and wonderful family.
Great list Olivia! I’ll celebrate with you. 🙂
I’m celebrating because I found out this weekend that I’m going to be a Grandmother in November! ?
Congratulations Marie! So awesome!
I cooked supper 2 nights in a row. We’ve trying to cut back on the eating out.
Good for you Amy! I celebrate with you!
Celebrating my job and the wonderful people I work with. Such a blessing!
It’s definitely a blessing to have co-workers you get along with. Thanks for taking the time to comment Carolyn.
Celebrating meal planning and meals together ?
Yes, Emilie, meals together are a blessing, aren’t they?
This mix sounds great! I’m celebrating submitting taxes this week and an unexpected refund this year!
Yay for tax refunds, especially when they are unexpected. 🙂
I am very grateful for good friends and family who have been there for me to help out! Thanks for the giveaway!
Yes! Great friends and family are a fantastic reason to celebrate.
Celebrating that I made it through the day with my two little boys since my husband was out all day ?
That IS an accomplishment Amber! Parenting little ones is hard work.
I’m just starting a business, and it’s doing really well!! I’m so thankful to God!
Woohoo! That’s awesome Tara! Good for you for taking that leap.
that mix looks so yummy!!!!!!!!!! celebrating the beauty of just being alive with Jesus in my heart today!
That’s a great reason to celebrate Karen!