5AM ROUTINE // GET READY WITH ME // MOM OF 4 // BENTO BOX LUNCH FOR KIDS // COMPLETE BREAKFAST 

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What time do you usually go to bed?? 🌙

So nice to see someone who has a routine w/kids AND have an outside job. Thanks for showing schedules…as a working mom we have to juggle being productive and family…thank you for the videos..very inspirational..glad to know I’m not alone in the mom life juggle…

You are totally incredible, Lauren! Now I’m exhausted for the day, just watching what you do BEFORE you even get to work! Your children are going to have memories that will outlive them and their children! On another note, I love the colander- tray - basket you were using to wash and drain veggies and fruit. Can you tell me what that is please? I love to watch the amazing things you do!

This is still amazing for me to see your morning routine, and all that you have to do each day. You're a very strong, determined, and dedicated Mom/ Wife. And the incredible thing about it is it's not just one day. You really have your priorities, and get it done. Have a great day at work, and enjoy your dinner tonight. I hope I'm not crossing the line,or being disrespectful, but I love your manicure and pedicure. Your manicure is on point. Very nice. Again thank you for inviting us into a day In the love of Lauren Nicolsen.🙏

That seems like a ton of food. I am curious do your kids eat all or most of it? I find the kids don’t have much time to eat at snack and sometimes at lunch

Hi. I wonder if you get up at 5, what time do you go to bed to get the rest your body needs?

Great ideas for lunch! Would your kids like Tortilla wraps? Get flour tortillas heat 1 on the stove, Mash avacado on it, alittle salt and pepper And shredded lettuce,, tomato fold the tortilla wrap in Saran wrap for their lunch boxes. My daughter loves when I make them.

We visited your winery a few years ago when we were in Napa! It’s one of our favorite wines! Thanks for sharing your daily routine and your creative vision with us!

This is just stunning. Thanks for sharing the drive. Always wanted to see what your workplace looked like. I wish I could wake up at 4:30. I know I’ll get so much done. For some reason I just can’t seam to get up out of bed.😆 but this is very encouraging. Maybe I should try this routine.

This is probably the weirdest comment you've ever gotten but your voice is just so aesthetic I just enjoy watching you🤣🤣❤️❤️

Hi Lauren , Your kids are so fortunate to have a Mom who is so loving and caring. Those gourmet lunches are fantastic. And a homemade breakfast !!! What a great start to their day I love that fruit strainer you use. Do you have a link for it or remember the brand ? Would love to get one it’s so practical . Have a wonderful and blessed day

Thanks for taking us to work with you-what a beautiful drive! I loved your ideas for bento box lunches. Have a great day.

What a beautiful workplace/drive. Great morning start. A woman after my own heart. My youngest is 21, not at home, & I still but baby wipes by the case because they are ESSENTIAL.

Love the working mama videos! Balancing a career and pouring into children is truly amazing!

Where did you get that plastic drainer from? Its the one that looks like a basket. I really need one of those! 💚

This video brought tears to my eyes with the beauty it holds ...I find it so motivational since I'm a mom of4 myself new subby here ♥️

I’m in aw every time I see one of your videos. I feel like “heck yes let’s do this” thanks for the mommy motivation. 🙌🏼☀️

I am always so impressed to hear more about your motherhood journey. I really enjoyed your QA that you did to learn more about that part of your life. I’m curious to know how you built such a successful career that you love while balancing everything else you have going on. I believe you said you were going to school at some point? I’d love to hear more about that as well. I feel like I’m struggling sometimes being a new mom and balancing everything else. Thank you for the consistent motivation.

When you left for work you had changed your shoes, untucked your blouse and out a sweater on instead of the blazer. What made you change?

I used to buy holiday napkins (paper) to put in my kid's lunch boxes. I would also put a small post it note with an encouraging word or phrase on it. 😊

Hot Main Dishes: I put these in a thermos Mac & Cheese, Rice, Pasta, Soup, Corn Dogs, Nuggets, Taco Meat (I pack Tostito scoops and toppings on the side) mini burgers, hot dogs. Cold Main Dishes: Pasta Salad, Cobb or Ceasar Salad, Ham & Cheese Roll Ups, DIY lunchable, Nutella sandwich (special days) Snacks: Hummus with Pretzels or SnapPeas, cheese cubes or shredded cheese, guacamole with chips, pepperoni slices, yogurt with granola on top, meat stick, rice pudding, chips and salsa, kale chips. Sweets: I always give them a sweet because I know for me I like something sweet after my meal. My kids always get fruit but this is extra. I would pack like mini muffins, Kellogg's pastry crisp, cosmic brownie, cereal bar, homemade fruit leather, homemade cupcakes. I always pack a Main, a snack, something sweet, a fruit and a veggie!

Kudos to you for having multiple children.I have 1.I couldn’t imagine more.Maybe 2 but that’s it.😜I do like healthy habits you share though.Thank you for that.

Three posts in 1 week?! We’re so lucky. Love seeing your routines.

I have two girls…one in college and the other is 15. I make her bento boxes too! We have discovered the good and gather hummus from target (it’s the best store bought that I have had) so I include that and naan bread/cucumber/ carrots half the time. A typical bento would be the hummus/bread/veggies and a fruit and something sweet. Another option I do for her is a mini charcuterie bento box.

Morning Lauren!!!!!! Definitely excited about this video! 5am Chileeeee that's early!😁❤

Your so organized in every way! You really make things s p equal for your kids. You looked really professional and pretty in your outfit. God bless.🙂🙏💞

The Peter rabbit plates! 🐇 I struggle badly with routines feeling “confining”. I have children and I have one go-with-the-flow child, then another one who absolutely THRIVES with structured routine. He needs to know what to expect. Thank you so much, from someone who knows the importance of a solid routine but struggles with executing things on lists. I know I will find my balance ❤️

pretty sure it is dark at 5 am

So the warm pasta stays warm and does not make the fruit and veggies yucky

As I’ve said before “ you are an amazing! You are such a great wife and mother! You have it together girl!

You look so pretty!!! I love how you do your kids lunches and your drive to work is lovely, so peaceful 🙌🏻😇👍🏻

I didn't see an ice pack in the lunch boxes. How do you keep their lunches chilled until lunch time?

God bless you, you are an inspiration and an amazing Mom and wife 🙏🏼♥️

I admire how you do all this but don’t the pancakes get cold. I can’t stand cold pancakes.

I love the bento boxes routine🥰 I have 3 grands 2 girls which are school age and a 4 year old boy going on 30 🤩This will be helpful for me when we go on picnics and outings. Thanks 🙏🏾

Great video on your morning routine and getting yourself ready for the day! Thanks for sharing RitualLN20 too. Love how you do your hair and your fashion style!

Do the bento boxes keep hot food hot and cool food cool or does it all sorta end up at room temp by lunch?

Lentil nuggets are great option. Semolina and almond powder energy balls. I have a toddler, I give him fruits after he eats some carbs and proteins . But I make sure to add some veggies and fruits every day. I hope it helps. And I ❤️ all your videos.

Wow... Just wow. I'm just over here think where the heck does this amazing woman find the energy to do all this with 4 kids. I am very impressed. I have 4 kids 10 being the oldest and 1 being the youngest and I have number 5 due in Feb. My mind is blown.

You're the best mama ever! I know your children will have the very best memories of their childhoods.

That was an awesome video 👍👍 you are doing a awesome job y'all have a blessed day 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great video!! Love all of your ideas! You are so incredibly organized. Very awesome!

So on point! As always a pleasure to watch. 🌸

I want one of those lunches! Love your drive to work. Have a great day.

As a little different lunch item I will occasionally do the mini bagels with cream cheese, salami, dried mangos and mini baby bells. Cute cup! Sam’s club has a very similar one in a pack of two, with the same green and a black - $20!

I dont know about you, but I'm tired.

The bins you use to clean your fruit and vegetables with where can I purchase those

Do you find the food stays warm

I just found your channel and love it! I really respect how you show your life as a mom without exploiting your children 👏🏻

I love all your videos. It makes my day productive. Was wondering if you workout and if so can you include your workout routine . It will help me get pumped up to do mine 😆 Thanks for the great content.

God loves you and He died for you and He is returning soon!! He loves you SOMUCH and all He wants is a relationship withyoupleaseturnyourlifetohim!!!

Your videos are so inspiring! God bless you ♥️

So organized. I need to get a bento box for myself. Super cute outfit and ur drive to work is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing apart of ur day.

What a pretty and peaceful drive to work. Lauren you are amazing. You accomplish a lot in the morning. It definitely motivates me. I have more energy in the morning, I guess most people do. I know some that have more in the evening. I like to be organized myself, it helps and I think is important, less stress. Have a blessed week.

Wonderful video! Inspiring to Moms & Dads getting it done😊 For me, remembering my hustle early mornings❤️ Stay well🥰❤️🙏🙏🙏🐇🌷

Got me teary, my grandparents too had a big buss out like you Coffee to this day, had so many plans w grandpa to learn buss buss mngmt and God decided to totally take me to USA & live w mom and her Accounting CPA career..miss that I’ve wondered What if.. u know share your knowledge w kiddos early! We will remember 😊

I just want you to know you are my GOALS ❤❤❤ it's amazing how you take care of your family I'm working to get to that level thank you for your motivation/ inspiration 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hey Lauren! I have to ask what pancake mix do you use? They come out so thick and fluffy, so mouthwatering 😋 Thanks a bunch, M

UMMM,,, please reply!! Just saw this and love, love, love this colander you are using! Where on God's green time saving rinsing did you find this?? Just ran across your videos and am going to binge!

Madam .,i am from Chennai .,southern part of indian subcontinent.i was absolutely thrilled to see the preparation for meals.now i understand the first world and third world concepts.for lunch box you spent minimum of ten times what we spent in Chennai.,above all mostly processed food orGM food.,kindly visit India once and see how people live for 60 to 70 years without the rich or processed food you people are.,greetings .,

My kids are older and pack their own lunches. I make enough dinner the night before for them to pack leftovers. We put the leftovers away in individual servings so they are quick to grab. We pre-warm thermoses with hot water so reheated leftovers stay warm till lunch. As for snacks, I stopped stocking crackers and "snack" food a few years ago. They can grab a piece of fruit, cut up some cheese. Sometimes I have salads for them to grab too. If we don't have enough leftovers, I keep bread on hand for them to make a quick sandwich. Breakfast: some weekends I make waffles and double the batch to freeze for them to reheat in the toaster. Other weekends, I make an egg casserole or egg bites baked in muffin tins. Breakfast burritos are a favorite of the teens because they can grab and go on the way to school.

Do the kids just get dressed and eat breakfast themselves? Sorry don’t know their ages. did your Husband drop them at school? I’d be worried the hot pasta melts the cheese cubes? How does that work? I do Love those bento boxes. May have to invest in some for my kids. Thanks for the vid :)

Loved this format! X

I just randomly found your channel a few days ago and didn’t realize that you live in my neck of the woods! How funny! We’re so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. 😊

Lovely video! You’re amazing and I think being organized is key to keep up ❤️

Thought you said the kids do their lunches themselves now? Are you back to bentoboxing for them?

😂 I’m like oh no she’s like me yup I made food nutritional in case. Something is said Eevery now & then 🤨someone might say sumting! 🎉

New subscriber here. I am loving your channel. So glad You Tube suggested you to me. Would love to know where you got the pink wash basin you use in the sink and I am all over those bento boxes. Not that my opinion matters but I want to tell you I think you are a rockstar and have definitely given me motivation. Keep up the great work and look forward to what you do next.

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Would love if you would do a grocery haul with a weeks dinners! Your videos are so inspirational to be the best mom I can be! I love how you say you now like to make being home fun!

Just an fyi, if you use protein powders for your kiddos, a lot of them can contain heavy metals etc. And only certain protein powders have been tested and okayed for kiddos. I didn't know this until recently. I got lucky and the one i was using happened to be one, but I almost spent a lot of money on some they wouldn't have been able to consume.

How does the lunch stay warm, but the veggies stay cool? My kids wouldn't eat anything like pasta cold?

Good morning this is first time watching your video and I must say you are AMAZING!!!!

Where did you buy your cups and place mats? Also where did you get the folder slide in sheet (green) in the beginning of the video that you had your schedule?

Thank you. Very informative. What is the song played at the end? So beautiful!

I used to love this kind of videos. I can still appreciate that you found time to make a nice video ect but the fact that you are doing everything for your kids including setting up cutlery packing etc it saddens me. I don't wanna have kids if it has to look like this

Loved the morning routine video!!! That California drive was beautiful ❤

I’ve watched quite a few of your videos and didn’t realize your in the same area as me (Vallejo) ❤️

What a beautiful day! Thanks for sharing! Love the green water cup! And the fur babies are adorable!

Great video Lauren!! Have yourself a beautiful weekend 😘🌷

You doing amazing job. Question, does your kids help you at all ????

Omg i was wondering who you looked like, definitely your sister right? Kalyn?

How do these boxes hold up at lunch time. Is there any leakage/seepage from on compartment to the others.

Really enjoyed watching this video Lauren! So inspiring 💗

Thank you for sharing! Have a beautiful day, Lauren! ❤️

Nice I enjoy see your videos I sometimes do what you do in the mornings but sometimes I dont hear that alarm 😂 😅

I love that you make the effort to make childhood fun and whimsical ❤️

Omg what a gift to have found you on YT!!! ❤such a great video!

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I love the music in your videos. Please share the names of the artists.

I’m really enjoyed waiting your video you you are amazing

Thanks for the road trip 🍷 nice change for scenery!

Can you link your colander? That's a genius idea.

Do those bento boxes keep their food warm? Like the pasta etc?

How its workto heat the pasta ??? Love bentobox thanks

Thank you for this I definitely struggle as a mom

Oh San Cristóbal statue how nice.

Thank you! Is soo helpful have a blessed day!

Great video…..we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful state.