A $5,000 US Savings bond can go a long way for a child's education. That's why Girlawhirl is encouraging all of her Pals to get their short-order cooks in training to enter the Write the Story About Mrs. Butterworth Contest.

Mrs. Butterworth – in cooperation with Scholastic – wants kids ages 7-12 to submit a 400 word story describing their family's breakfast traditions online at mrsbutterworthsyrup.com by December 1, 2008 for the chance to become a published author and win the US Savings Bond and $100 worth of Scholastic books! They can add photos or illustrations to their stories, but no personal or identifying photos will be accepted.

In addition to the grand prize, 10 finalists will also each receive a $500 US Savings Bond and a supply of Mrs. Butterworth's syrup.

Click here to learn more about the Write the Story About Mrs. Butterworth Contest.