Resolutions, Chocolate & Slim Fast

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Did you see my recent post about those fantastic Chocolate Butter cookies?
In case you missed it  - I am a self confessed Choco-Holic!

I'm here to prove that even Chocoholics can get fit in 2012.

I've been using Lindsay Brin's Mom's Into Fitness DVD's (See right ->)

And, my hubby got me a totally cool ZUMBA DVD Wii game For Christmas.  I haven't tried it out yet but it looks SOooOOO fun!

Finding time for even just a short work out is tough for me. I work full time, and have a family with two little boys that keep me super busy! 

I mix in work outs where I can but I need to tweek my diet. 

I need something convenient and delicious to add to the mix.  

So I was thrilled to hear about these options form Slim Fast!

A slim fast bar that looks like a candy bar. YUM!

For me Slim-Fast is the ULITMATE Chocoholic weight loss solution.  

This makes me look forward to 2012 Resolutions.

I know with these convenient shakes I won't miss breakfast anymore:

I am amazed at how easy Slim-Fast makes it for us!  

Their 3-2-1 plan gives you 3 snacks (Slim Fast 100 calorie snacks, fruits or veggies) , 2 shakes or bars and 1 balanced meal per day.  

Now THAT is a plan I can follow!

And, to make it even easier you can find these Slim-Fast products while shopping at your favorite stores like Target, Walmart and even Amazon.com!

Come on over to FACEBOOK and like Slim-Fast. And while you are there, Like MoMomma too!

Let's start 2012 together - chocolate fans unite :)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from MoMomma & Family

Fantastic Photos courtesy of Colling Photography

I Dream In Chocolate: Chocolate Butter Cookies

In case you haven't noticed,

I'm sort of in love with chocolate. Seriously.

I think I may even DREAM in chocolate sometimes!

Well, I know I Day-Dream in chocolate :)

The other day when I made these SUPER YUMMY

Butter Cookies from Texas Cottage

My first thought was....  

"I wonder how these would taste in Chocolate?"

I'm here to report back

THEY TASTE AWESOME IN CHOCOLATE!

 

 May I Present...

Chocolate Butter Cookies!

I used the same recipe from Sallie's Texas Cottage site,

And just swapped out the Yellow Cake Mix for Chocolate Cake Mix

Butter Cookies

4 sticks (2 cups) butter, softened (not margarine)

1 box CHOCOLATE cake mix

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

decorating sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Let butter come to room temperature. Place all ingredients in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on low until well blended. If the mixer is not heavy-duty, finish mixing by hand.

Fill a cookie press with cookie dough and press out on an ungreased cookie sheet about an inch apart.

Sprinkle with decorating sugar, if desired. 

(We decorated ours with Ornaments -aka MnM's!) 

Bake at 350 degrees F 8 to 10 minutes until very lightly browned on edges. Cool for a few minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer to paper towels or wire racks to finish cooling.

Don't be afraid to DREAM IN CHOCOLATE!

Operation Sippy Cup

Operation Sippy Cup

Is now in action!

Say good-bye Bottles, Hello Sippy Cups!

Now that BabyMo is just 13 months old it's time for the switch from baby bottle to Sippy Cup.  

He hasn't been interested in Sippy Cups at ALL up until this point so I knew the switch would be a tough one.

I work Full Time and I often don't get to spend most of baby's "awake" hours with him.
So, I didn't want to leave this tormentuous (is that a word?) change over to Sippy Cups to someone else. 

I waited until Christmas Vacation to make the change when I knew I'd be with him for an entire 10 days straight.  

Hence --> Operation Sippy Cup Has Begun!!

Here's a photo to let you know how the switch is going so far...

YUP.

That's my 13 month old having a meltdown.

"Common' Mom.... just give me a bottle!"

No, but seriously.

I've had to go cold turkey on this kid.

I hid ALL the bottles and We are not going back.

Aside from the 3am meltdown which consisted of 45 minutes of straight screaming, 

I'd say we're doing okay! 

(I'm an optimist - what can I say)

We've been almost 24 hours with NO bottles.

And, I think we're making some progress.

Check out these photos which were taken just 10 minutes after the meltdown above...

Dear Santa... please bring more Sippy Cups.

Sincerely, BabyMo & MoMomma

Thirty-One Thursday: Giveaway at Saving Cents with Sense

If you are an Arizona Blogger like me surely you've heard of and follow

Saving Cents with Sense

I just LOVE Melissa's blog.
It's jam packed with reviews, deals and giveaways.




And TODAY she is featuring a giveaway from ME
MoMomma is giving away a Super-Cute Thirty-one Thermal Tote!
Hurry on over as her giveaway wraps up Friday, December 23rd at 9pm MT.

Leave me a comment to let me know you entered at Melissa's Site!
I hope you win!
You will LOVE this thermal tote!

And, if by chance you don't win please head on over to my Thirty-One website and pick up your very own Thermal Tote on sale now for just $10 !!!!
Or, pick up our brand new Cinch Top Thermal Tote for just $15!

Butter Spritz Cookies! EASY {From Texas Cottage}

Today I found the perfect Spritz cookie recipe on The Texas Cottage Blog!

If you haven't visited Sallie's website you REALLY need to!

I'm a reader of the Texas Cottage and when I saw her blog post about these

SUPER EASY THREE INGREDIENT COOKIES

I knew I'd make them today!

So may I present: The Cookies!

 

If you have one of these fun cookie press machines you seriously have to try this recipe

And, if you don't have a cookie press- it's not too late to ask Santa for one!

Or, you can just roll them into a ball and flatten with your hand.

Here's the recipe as posted on The Texas Cottage:

Butter Cookies

4 sticks (2 cups) butter, softened (not margarine)

1 box Betty Crocker Yellow Butter cake mix

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

decorating sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Let butter come to room temperature. Place all ingredients in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on low until well blended. If the mixer is not heavy-duty, finish mixing by hand.

Fill a cookie press with cookie dough and press out on an ungreased cookie sheet about an inch apart.

Sprinkle with decorating sugar, if desired.  Bake at 350 degrees F 8 to 10 minutes until very lightly browned on edges. Cool for a few minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer to paper towels or wire racks to finish cooling.

Let me know what you think! :)
Thanks Sallie at The Texas Cottage for sharing this yummy recipe!

MoMomma Monday #11 - Christmas Edition

Welcome to MoMomma's Monday (on Tuesday) Linky Party!
(was that confusing or WHAT? haha)

Okay, so I'm a day late with the link up party 

I have a good reason!  

I want to leave it open all the way through Christmas!  

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If you are not already following MoMomma 

please link up on the side -->

We are just FIVE friends away from hitting 200! 

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First up... Here are a few of my favorite link ups from last week:

Party Hat Christmas Hats
(from Momma Mia's Heart to Heart)

Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies & Cream Frosting
(from Weekend Baking)

And now... MoMomma Monday

Welcome to MoMomma Mommy Monday!

Link up anything MOMMY related to CHRISTMAS!

This is the Christmas Edition of MoMomma Monday!

 

Then, Link Back to MoMomma by grabbing my button on the right!  

And, be sure to leave a comment so that I can follow you back.

Visit other Moms and make Mommy Friends each Monday!

 

*No Giveaways or Stores Please! 

 

Have Fun! 
I will share some of my favorite posts later in the week.

This Linky Collection will be open through the New Year December 31st.  Have FUN!

1. Candy Cane Swirl Cupcakes

2. Child Friendly Nativity

3. Colors of the Faith Craft

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Freebie Giveaway!

Thanks to all of those who support MoMomma!!!

As we approach 200 friends I want to give away a special HOLIDAY Giveaway.

TODAY ONLY

Head on over to my FACEBOOK wall to find out the details

(good only for the first 10 people who respond)

If you still need to order CHRISTMAS CARDS,

If you love SHUTTERFLY,

If you love their CALENDARS,

You want to go look at this!
HURRY on over!

MoMomma Mommy Monday: Link Up Party!

Thanks for visiting MoMomma!
If you haven't done so already, please join me and follow along via GFC

There is a BIG Giveaway once we hit 200! 

We are SO close! :)

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Welcome to MoMomma Mommy Monday!

Link up anything MOMMY related...

-Stories

-Inspiration

-Recipes (chocolate welcomed)

-Organization

-Crafts

-Sewing

-DIY

-Anything!

Then, Link Back to MoMomma by grabbing my button on the right!  

And, be sure to leave a comment so that I can follow you back.

Visit other Moms and make Mommy Friends each Monday!

 

*No Giveaways or Stores Please! 

 

Have Fun! 
I will share some of my favorite posts later in the week.

This Linky Collection will be open for Five Days through Friday. 

1. The Thrifty Military Wife	2. Glitter Snowman	3. Glitter Ribbon Trees	4. Moms Bookshelf & More	5. Solids Only Tote
6. Wedding Dress to Day Dress	7. Stockings Week	8. Handmade Stockings	9. Handmade Stockings #2	10. Jean Stockings
11. Door = Mirror	12. Letters to Mo	13. Ugly {but good} cookies	14. Happy 18 Months!	15. Oreo Cupcakes
16. Christmas tree/reindeer craft	17. Infinity Scarf DIY	18. Chocolate Candy Cake

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Friendly Friday Link Up

Welcome to Friendly Friday!

Now that you know about this wonderful blog, it’s time for you to join in! Add your family-friendly link below and we’ll see you back here every Friday! And don’t forget, you canget the InLinkz code
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All three hostesses appreciate followers through GFC and Twitter, and we’ll follow you back – be sure to leave a comment with your URL and/or Twitter username. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Welcome to Friendly Friday!

1.	Having fun with our kids	33.	snow-rose tutorial
2.	Rach@That's Life	34.	Hazel Loves Design
3.	Inspiration From The Little Things	35.	Uncreative Mommy (Follows)
4.	Jasanna @ MunchTalk	36.	LadyInRead
5.	Self Sagacity Follows	37.	Tired | Isaiah 40:29-31
6.	Crazy & Cool with a side of Crafty	38.	She Calls Me Mama Leisha
7.	Katie Thinks	39.	5 Big Holiday Tips
8.	Mommy Talk	40.	Grandma Kringle *FOLLOWS BACK*
9.	Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier	41.	MoMomma
10.	Christi @ Frugal Novice	42.	MEL
11.	Charla @ Healthy Home Blog	43.	POSH! follows
12.	Amy @ Heard It From The Hills	44.	La Bella Vita
13.	oUr LiFe iN a cLicK	45.	Life as Caite Morgan
14.	Diary of a Working Mom	46.	Babblings and More
15.	Jenna @ A Mom's Balancing Act	47.	Chasing Rainbow
16.	The Studio-Ornaments?	48.	Cream Cheese Danish
17.	Carrie with Children	49.	Builiding Our Story
18.	We're In For It...	50.	{Junk in their Trunk}
19.	AI @ {Sakura Haruka} *follows*	51.	Living on Less ~ Friday's freebie
20.	La Dulce Vida ~ The Sweet Life	52.	Katherines Corner
21.	Gluten Free Motherhood	53.	Mom on Review (follows!)
22.	The Ladies Lounge *Always follows	54.	Blogger Broadcast
23.	The Thrifty Military Wife	55.	CREATE WITH JOY
24.	Ducks n a Row	56.	The Wall
25.	Tiny Green Elephants	57.	All Natural Katie (follows)
26.	Jessica @ Preserving Life's moments	58.	Kelly Mae Kreations
27.	Golden-Charm *Follows Back*	59.	Stocking Hanger
28.	Tots and Me	60.	Hey, It's Jade!
29.	Take It From Me	61.	A Spicy Boy, A Cat, and My Fat Ass
30.	Moms Bookshelf {LINKY}	62.	Granite City Mom
31.	DD's Daily Dose (follows)	63.	A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING
32.	TanyasTreasureTrove*follows*	64.	Serenity You

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Thirty-One Thursday

Welcome to another Thirty-One Thursday!

This week I wanted to show you the All In One Organizer!
Now through December 12th with any $31 purchase you can buy this tote for just $5.

You can personalize it for just $7 extra!

Here are a few cute ideas...

Library Bag...

Treat Bag / Halloween Bag

Cleaning / Organizing Bag

Remember that all Thirty-One bags come in a variety of print options.

Make it unique for YOU or for a GIFT!
Add personalization for just $7 extra or leave it plain.

This bag is so versatile, you will love it!

Contact me via email for more info or order on my webpage HERE

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Wednesday!

Here are a couple of photos for 

Wordless Wednesday...

 

It's Christmas Cartoon time at our house!
Happy Holidays!

MoMomma Monday #10

Welcome to MoMomma Mommy Monday!

Link up anything MOMMY related...

-Stories

-Inspiration

-Recipes (chocolate welcomed)

-Organization

-Crafts

-Sewing

-DIY

-Anything!

Then, Link Back to MoMomma by grabbing my button on the right!  

And, be sure to leave a comment so that I can follow you back.

Visit other Moms and make Mommy Friends each Monday!

 

*No Giveaways or Stores Please! 

 

Have Fun! 
I will share some of my favorite posts later in the week.

This Linky Collection will be open for Five Days through Friday. 

1. Moms Bookshelf & More	2. Bathroom Makeover	3. CTR Blocks	4. Christmas Planner	5. She Exists *Follows Back*
6. Mother Baby Child	7. Cake Mix - Whatever cookies	8. Fantasy Fudge	9. sweet and sour chicken	10. Skirt ~ T-shirt
11. Frame Purse	12. Wedding Dress to Day Dress	13. DIY nail art	14. Snowball Garland	15. Bottle Cap Reindeer
16. Christmas Book Advent

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Thirty-One Thursday

Hi Friends!
Welcome to MoMomma

If you like what you see, please become a FRIEND by following on GFC.

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Welcome to another edition of Thirty-One Thursday!

One day a week I'll show you a fantastic product from the Thirty-One line and show you how to use it OR how to gift it! :)  After all- it IS the season of giving.

Today's Thirty-One featured product is the 

LARGE UTILITY TOTE

(Remember that with Thirty-One you can pick the fabric AND the personalization of the products!  Personalization is only $7 more)

This tote is AMAZING!
It would make a great gift for anyone this holiday season (including yourself!) for just $30

But Wait... Just HOW BIG is it..... Really?

It's big enough to fit KidMo (who's 5!)

Here are THIRTY-ONE additional uses for this tote:

Usage Ideas 

1. Left in your car with blankets, a sweatshirt in case it get chilly during a game
2. Toy storage
3. Scrapbooking / Crafting
4. Picnics or beach items for the family
5. Vegetables they pick from their garden
6. Sports equipment / Soccer Mom / T-ball / etc
7. Dirty shoes in vehicle
8. Sam’s, Costco, etc. shopping
9. Knitting Clubs (holds all of their yarn, etc...)
10. Consultants Tote (for ANY sales person)
11. Tailgating
12. Great place to store toys in between the two bucket seats of any car- Especially Mini-Vans!
13. Beach bag-- towels, lotions, food and your thermal totes with drinks in it
14. Seasonal & Holiday Storage
15. Carry Christmas presents so you don't have to worry about them falling and getting messed up
16. Food to church gatherings
17. Great GREEN alternative. Carry to the GROCERY STORE or wherever they certainly won't think you stole that personalized bag! :)
18. Laundry - It can work well for both Clean and Dirty
19. Moving box
20. “Trunk” for vehicles
21. Weekend trips
22. Rolled up towels, blankets, etc. for guest bath/bedroom
23. Gift wrapping supplies
24. Yard Sales
25. Board games
26. Carrying Christmas/Birthday gifts to get-togethers
27. Playground equipment for teachers
28. Bottom of closet organizer
29. Carrying in firewood
30. Quick 5 min clean up
31. Bring to the beach

So, What would YOU use this tote for?

Please support working moms (LIKE ME) and others this holiday season while you shop. 

Our families thank you for it! :)

Shop my Online Thirty-One store HERE.

Holiday Shopping Deals- No More Rack

If you've been following the blog you know that I started out sharing some good bargains that I came across.  I am TRULY a bargain hunter ... well, when I want to be.

And, 'Tis the Season of Bargain Shopping.

I present to you my newest find www.NoMoreRack.com
Have you heard of it?

They host AMAZING deals each day. Some which they call Insanity Deals.  These Insanity Deals only last for a few minutes until they sell out.  If you happen to catch an Insanity Deal you might just snag an Amazon Kindle for $15.87!  SERIOUSLY!!

I think I'm going to be stalking this website now through Christmas!
Who's with me?
Who wants to score AWESOME deals?

Okay, if you ARE with me then please click this link to access the website:  www.nomorerack.com
(Following this link will let them know that I sent you!)

Thanks Friends!
See ya over at their site!



http://www.nomorerack.com/?cr=2190158
PS- let me know if you score any fantastic deals!

Here's a quick video featuring some the awesome deals that other shoppers have found.
Check it out!

MoMomma Monday #9 - Thanksgiving Feast

Thanks for visiting MoMomma

If you like what you see, please become a GFC friend

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Welcome to a special

THANKSGIVING edition of

MoMomma Monday

I'd like to invite all the Moms / Ladies

out there to post ANY submission

related to THANKSGIVING!

 

Include posts for:

-Main Courses

-Side Dishes

-Desert

-Crafts

-Decoration

-Shopping / Black Friday Deals

 

* Please do not link up giveaways or stores *

 

Link up below! I'll leave this linky open for

TWO WEEKS now through November 25th

1. Moms Bookshelf & More	2. Small Gift	3. All The Leaves Are Brown	4. 3FM - Thanksgiving Cookstravaganza	5. Organizing Holiday Meals
6. Thanksgiving Tepee Cupcakes	7. Best Sweet Potatoes	8. Serving Tray Redo!

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MoMomma Monday is sponsored by... ME! 

Check out my Thirty-one Gifts site for ALL your holiday needs!

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Celebrate . Encourage . Reward . 

Sunday Swap: Featuring Blissful & Domestic

Welcome to Sunday Swap!

Today We're featuring Danielle from Blissful & Domestic!
If you haven't been to her blog - I'm telling you - you are missing out!

And now.. Danielle!

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I am Danielle from Blissful and Domestic and re-purposing is my game. I will re-purpose anything. The wheels are always turning, giving me ideas on how I can recreate from the items in my closet and around my house. It has even gotten to the point that my Mom won't buy me new clothes. She'd rather just give me her hand-me-downs, so then I can cut them up and alter to my heart content. I don't mind. I am always up for free fabric!

I have an amazing family who constantly supports and inspires me.

I love to create, which is why I blog.

On Blissful and Domestic I blog about all of my creations. Hoping to inspire others to reuse and recreate as well. I also throw in a little bit about what makes me happy to be Blissful and Domestic.

I love lace, frills, pearls, pink, flowers, glitter..basically anything girly.

I also so LOVE decorating for the holidays.

I LOVE gag reels in movies. I love my 2 red heads. I love my hubby. I love vintage and sometimes feel like I was born in the wrong era. I love reading about pioneer life and sometimes I think I could have hacked it as a pioneer, but then I remember indoor plumbing and become quite satisfied with this century we are in.

I love blogging and meeting new bloggy friends.

I guess now you have had a chance to get to know me.

I would love to get to know more about you.

hop on over and say hi!

Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Browse my Pinterest Follow me with BlogLovin Send Me an E-mail Link up at My Party

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I'm looking for more Bloggy Friends to do a
Sunday Swap!
If you're interested, please email me at MrsMoMomma@aol.com