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

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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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
get the InLinkz code to share Friendly Friday on your blog!

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!

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