An Update & a Discount

So y'all remember a few months ago when I told y'all I was ready for a change?  Ready to lose this baby toddler weight?  Well I started on the Creative Bioscience Diet 1234 & even though the pills are kinda large {I hate swallowing pills!} I have been very pleased with the diet.  It might have been all in my head, but within the first day or two, I was already noticing a decrease in my appetite without the jitteryness that I have gotten from other weight loss supplements.  I wasn't having those 'cravings' or the 'I'm bored so that means I'm hungry' feelings.  I've lost pounds & just overall gotten healthier because I have for the most part cut out all sodas and any other beverages except water with lemon!  I still have more weight I want to lose but doing this diet for the past 90 days has definitely put me on a great path to continue with my goals!!

 

And now, I get to share the opportunity with y'all!!  As the oh so special readers of Mom's Test Kitchen that y'all are, I get to offer y'all a special discount code to try out your own Creative Bioscience diet plan!!  The Life Fit Store offers the lowest online prices available & now you can get an additional 15% off just be using the code:

 

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So are you ready to put that upcoming New Years Resolution in to affect?!?  Here's some more info about the Diet 1234 plan for you:

What will Diet 1234 do all by itself?
Diet 1234 is a weigh management solution that you take on a monthly basis to keep unwanted pounds from making a comeback. It contains many of the same proven, Dr. Oz recommended ingredients, in a blend that is meant to be taken day after day like a vitamin supplement. All by itself Diet 1234 will help you manage a healthy body weight month after month.

What makes Diet 1234 different?
What sets Diet 1234 apart from competitors or other weight management solutions is that it centers around 5 core ingredients all recommended by Dr. Oz and in their recommended doses. No other product on the market even comes close.

Who buys this product, in other words, what needs does Diet 1234 resolve for people?
Diet 1234 helps you continue to control cravings, keep your energy up and burn off fat all with proven ingredients recommended by Dr. Oz.

How safe is this product?
It is our highest rated product for safety.

Is exercise required in order to see results?
No. As part of an overall healthy lifestyle we do recommend daily activity in accordance with your doctors recommendation. You will see better results with a 30 minute walk each day, if you’re able, but it’s not required in order to see results.

Is there a strict meal plan to follow?
No. We do offer a meal plan if you want one to follow but their is not a specific diet. We do endorse a healthy lifestyle by making smart food choices.

Christmas Drop Cookies #BloggersforSandyHook

Did you know that baking cookies could make you cry?  I didn't know that until today.  As I started pulling out the ingredients for the cookies, Princess P grabbed her little stool and came running into the kitchen saying 'I help you mommy'

 

Right there my heart broke.  She has no idea that the reason we were baking was because of a horrible act.  She was just pure innocence wanting to make cookies.

 

So that's what we did.  We made big cookies with lots & lots of sugar sprinkles.  Every kid loves sprinkles right?

 

We made smaller cookies with just as much sprinkles.  We even had a little fun & made cookie cups.

 

Then I picked her up and gave her a hug & kiss.  I thanked God for these moments & I said a prayer for the parents who had lost the chance to have more moments & said a prayer for their angels.

 

 

 

CHRISTMAS DROP COOKIES

Inspired by: Evil Shenanigans

Yield: about 4 dozen cookies 

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 & 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch of salt
• red & green colored sugars

 

LETS COOK:

 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or non stick foil.

 

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts and beat until well combined.

 

In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter and mix on low speed until the mixture is smooth and no dry flour remains. Fold in large palmfuls of both the red & green sugar sprinkles.

 

Scoop the dough by rounded 1/2 tablespoons and place on the prepared sheet pans two inches apart ~ these cookies spread so make sure to give plenty of room. Sprinkle with more red & green sugar on top if desired. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes, or until the cookies are just golden brown at the edges. Cool for a couple of minutes on the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

 

 

 

 

I'm not the only blogger today baking or creating for Sandy Hook.  A large group of us have gotten together to show support for the lives lost last Friday.  If you are interested in providing support to Newtown or Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown Youth & Family Services is accepting donations

 



    Also there are a number of shops that are donating their proceeds today directly to Newtown Youth & Family Services.  So if you still have some shopping you need to do, why not shop & give back at the same time?  

Be sure to stop by & check out the other bloggers recipes & crafts that are participating in #BloggersforSandyHook as well!

 

 

This event is brought to you by:

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Santa's Little Helper Cupcakes

Have y'all ever met someone that doesn't like coffee?  Someone that doesn't even really like the smell of coffee?

 

No?

 

Well, Hi, nice to meet you, my name's Jaime!

 

I think I've drank one cup of coffee my whole life & it was 90% Bailey's, 10% coffee.  I'm the person that goes to Starbucks simply to buy gift cards for presents & giveaways :)

 

I'm a tea drinker, always have been.  Nothings better than a big glass of ice cold sweet tea or a cozy mug of hot tea with some lemon and honey.  So when Art of Tea contacted me about trying out some of their flavors & possibly creating some recipes for them, I was more than happy to say yes!! 

 

And they definitely did not disappoint!  They sent me some of their dessert teas to try out & I have loved every one!! 

 

One of my favorite's they sent me is the Santa's Little Helper!  It's a nice blend of dark tea with chocolate & hints of mint!  I knew this was the tea that I wanted to actually turn into a dessert!  These cupcakes turned out super yummy!  The flavor wasn't over powering but the continued flavor between the cake & the icing was perfect!  The Hubs thought they almost tasted like red velvet cake!



 

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER CUPCAKES

by Mom's Test Kitchen

Yield: 2 dozen cupcakes 

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INGREDIENTS:

for the cupcakes

• 1 box (18.25 ounces) white cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 & 3/4 cup milk
• 1 package Art of Tea Santa's Little Helper Dessert Tea

for the frosting

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk/tea reserved
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

 

LETS COOK:

 

for the cupcakes

In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until hot to the touch. Add the loose tea leaves to the hot milk & allow to steep until the milk has cooled ~ all of the leaves should be settled to the bottom of the pot. Pour the milk through a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl or measuring cup.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cupcake pans with paper liners.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 2/3 cups butter and 1 & 1/4 cups tea infused milk. Add in the dry cake mix. Beat on low for about 30 seconds & then increase to medium speed for about 2 minutes.

Spoon batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Spread or pipe Santa's Little Helper Frosting evenly over cupcakes.

for the frosting

In a large bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar alternating with the tea/milk mixture slowly ~ I only used about 1/3 cup of the milk. Add in the vanilla & beat until creamy.

 

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