*This is a sponsored post. Opinions are my own.
We all know that the holidays can mean overeating and be indulging in our favorite dishes. Trust me, I do it every year and every year I am like ‘why did I do that?‘ then I do it again! Gah!
Give Thanks, This Holiday With Rachael Ray!
My friends at Rachael Ray Every Day magazine, SlimFast & Snack Factory sent me this amazing Give Thanks, package to help me have a balanced happy and healthy holiday. So maybe, just maybe this year, I won’t feel so bad about indulging a bit? Perhaps.
From the Rachael Ray cookware (which is completely amazing!) to the SlimFast Meal Replacement Smoothie Mix to Snack Factory’s delicious Pretzel Crisps, I’m ready for an exciting holiday. I am so excited for the holidays to be here and celebrating them with my family and friends! It is already snowing here too so that just adds to the excitement for us!!
With the holidays approaching, I know that Slimfast will be a staple for me. I am already very familiar with the brand and have used it before and loved it. It has already worked for me in the past, so I KNOW it will work for me again.
With up to 20g protein (when mixed with 8 oz fat-free milk, which is my fave!); 5g of fiber and 24 vitamins and minerals; Slimfast is clinically proven to help you lose weight and keep it off! This is backed by over 50 clinical studies. Part of the SlimFast Plan is 1 sensible meal, 2 SlimFast Meal Replacement Smoothies, and 3 100-calorie snacks per day! That’s it! It works guys, it does work!
The Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps® are delicious too. I am all about, thin and crispy snacks and these don’t disappoint! These are a thin, crunchy pretzel cracker which can easily be found in the deli section of your grocery store, but you can also find them located at other points in the store. I love that they are a low-fat snack: Only 110 calories per serving (10-11 crisps), No saturated fat, No trans fat, and No cholesterol! The Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps® are great alone, for dipping or pairing with meats and cheeses (think holiday platters!!).
Win
One of my lucky readers of Shop with Me Mama is going to win their very own Rachael Ray ‘Give Thanks‘ package! Yay! What you will receive:
11 oz. SlimFast Meal Replacement Smoothie Mix
7.2 oz. bag of Snack Factory Pretzel Chips
One (1) Rachael Ray Cucina 5 Piece Tool Set
One (1) Rachael Ray Expandable Lasagna Lugger
One (1) Rachael Ray Silicone Heat Resistant Multi-Use Leaf Design Trivet
One (1) Rachael Ray Cucina Stoneware 9-Inch
One (1) Rachael Ray 3-Tier Wooden Stacking Salt Box
One (1) Rachael Ray Multifunctional 2-in-1 Moppine
One (1) Rachael Ray’s Everyone is Italian on Sunday
Rules
The contest is open to US 18+. Giveaway will end on November 8, 2017, at 11:59 PM MT. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm their win after I email them, or a new winner will be chosen. I am not responsible for lost or stolen mail.
Lily Kwan says
getting gifts and bringing out decorations
Annette says
I’m getting ready for the holidays by making a list and waiting for the items to go on sale.
Buddy Garrett says
What holidays? Oh my gosh is it that time again?
Leela says
I’ve gotten into that baking mood.
Joy Venters says
I love the decorations but I have not started yet-I start when Black Friday rolls around and then I really get motivated.
AEKZ2 says
I am getting ready for the holidays by saving up some money to buy gifts for my kids.
Meme says
I am busy with making alot of crafts and getting my cookie recipes together
Sand says
During down time, I prepare. I stock up on gifts from time to time. I also double recipes to have meals on hand when I’m busy with the holidays.
tridingermckee says
I am focused on Thanksgiving. My daughter has to work that day, so we are having our dinner on Saturday, which actually means more people can attend. And I have my Christmas shopping done
rachael debates says
putting up thanksgiving decorations
Terry says
I only buy for my daughter which I have already finished all of her Christmas shopping. All of my grandchildren just receive money because teenagers are a bit hard to buy for long distance and money is always acceptable for them to spend as they please.
Laura B says
I am about done shopping. So I am getting ready by wrapping all these gifts!
Alex W. says
By buying cute decorations for the house.
clumsycruiser says
Since my husband and I are traveling for Thanksgiving, we are decorating this weekend.
kathypease says
I have put up a few decorations and have started wrapping some presents I bought throughout the year
Karen says
Making a lot of lists and then making more list when I forgot where I put the other lists.
farmermomwife says
I’ve been doing my shopping all year.
Jean Hupke says
Holiday crafts with the kids to give out as gifts.
gala says
I’m looking for new interesting decorations and going to the gym more often
Leah Shumack says
Starting to put some Christmas gifts aside and have our Elf on the Shelf schedule done so I don’t have to rack my brain for ideas every night!
shaneazoom says
We are trying to get our list of shops and websites to hit on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Rae74 says
Well get ready all year looking for bargains on the things I want to buy
Nicole Sender says
I’m starting to check out Black Friday sales.
Lisa Pecora says
I have started to put gifts aside and plan what I need to get for people.
blueeyeleo says
I haven’t done too much getting ready yet. Just a little shopping here and there when I run across a good deal.
Katie Bellamy says
I’ve been looking and pinning on Pinterest!
Carol S says
Checking my list and checking it twice as I buy throughout the year!
Julie Hawkins says
I am planning my baking projects for the holidays right now.
Deb says
I starting my lists – presents, menus, parties, etc
Jennifer H. says
We are talking about what we are going to make for the holidays.
Susan Climan says
Buying plane tickets and presents!
Mary Gardner says
I haven’t done too much getting ready yet. Just a little shopping here and there when I run across a good deal.
allison says
I did get a start on the shopping! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
Lisa Walker says
We are starting by cleaning out our storage room where we keep our decorations and getting the boxes together.
DeeAnn S says
I’m starting to bake my pies and cookies.
Tracy Pryor says
I’ve started getting recipes ready for Thanksgiving. We put up the tree and decorations the day after.
Kayla S. says
I’m getting ready for the holidays by starting to buy everything I will need ahead of time.
Kristi Kellberg says
I’m collecting recipes for a Fiesta Thanksgiving dinner. My family wants to try something new for Thanksgiving dinner.I’m also planning my gift list to hit all those Black Friday sales!
Christina Foley says
I have started shopping, decorating, meal planning… prep whatever possible in advance so I can enjoy the holidays with my family
Cherie J says
Gathering recipes to choose from and I have already started my Christmas shopping.
Pam Flynn says
I’m cleaning out closets which are full of clothes I can’t wear anymore & just alot of junk.
rosemary says
I shop for Christmas now
Nancy says
So far, I’ve made a list of some gift ideas. And I bought my disposable plates for xmas dinner when they were on sale last week.
Margaret S Porter says
Ive been working on my Christmas cards. I have a list of things to do and Im starting to organize my recipes
Maryann D. says
I am getting ready for the holidays by trying to do things ahead of time, like buying gifts. I do not want to do anything last minute this year.
Heather D says
I just try to plan ahead. I check out clearance sales after holidays to prepare for the next.
connie danielson says
I don;t give gifts anymore, I just give them a card and money
ncjeepster says
We are going to my Daughter’s for Thanksgiving and having Christmas at our house. I am currently getting some placemats finished and a quilt for her couch. I have made other decorations including a wreath for her door. Getting out my dishes and serving dishes to take with me and of course we are all bringing food. She and I have November birthdays and we are going to celebrate on Thanksgiving since the season gets so busy.
Cheryl says
We’re starting with outdoor bows, lights, and wreaths.
mindie rasmussen says
I love getting ready for the holidays. I want to make memories with my grandkids just like my grandmother’s did for me!!!!!Am already getting recipes gathered to make ornaments and cookies with the grandkids!!!!
Lesley F says
I am decorated for fall and am planning a Thanksgiving menu as we are hosting
DEBIJOT says
Getting the menu ready and trying to shop early for the family that will be here for Thanksgiving.
cheryl s says
I’ve done nothing so far to get ready for the holidays
Alexandra says
I am getting a head start on Christmas shopping!
tat2gurlzrock says
I have done a little Christmas shopping but I have a long way to go.
Cynthia R says
I did a lot of clearing and decluttering. I also have started some of the shopping.
rosemary says
wow
Danyelle NJ says
Does anyone else think the holiday season keeps coming around sooner every year? I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just 3-1/2 weeks away already. I hate that I am such a procrastinator.
Dana Matthews says
I have started working on my menu for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. This week I’ve started “Spring Cleaning” and I’ve also shopped for items I’ll need as well as a few gifts.
Tammy Catterton says
I am planning a Thanksgiving dinner plus working on the list of getting presents for Christmas will be at the inlaws for Christmas
jberry says
We getting ready to relocate for work…. so no holiday prepping this year.
Ellen Beck says
If you mean Thanksgiving, we help serve at a local food center to those who dont have somewhere else to go orwant company at a community meal. Then on a break, we all (those who are helping) join a table and have our dinner too. We love doing it, and we meet people from every walk of life. Its a nice time.
Christmas wise, I buy gifts all year for those I give gifts to. I look for sales on things they like.
connie danielson says
I am not doing to much since I am a low-income 71 year old living on a very small ss check! I try to do the best I can!
William Karcher says
Hoping to go to N.J. and see all of my family !
ColleenMarie says
cleaning and saving all the pinterest posts
Kristie says
I’ve made my list of people to buy for so far and have a couple gifts…I have a long ways to go though!
Sharon Hamburg says
I am just about ready for Halloween which includes, and thrills me to death, taking my wonderful, adorable granddaughter trick or treating then I will begin to plan for Thanksgiving which I love because I can count on seeing all my loved ones and only then will I prepare for the birth of Jesus-the reason for Christmas!!!!!
jtmagmom73 says
I’ve started my holiday shopping.
Heather Dawn says
I have already started shopping for presents!
Jeri Bergstrom says
I am “getting ready” for the Holidays by THINKING about getting tix to go see my kids.
Jeffrey says
Ugh, the holidays! My wife and I are trying to get shopping done and family dinners planned. Its so difficult to figure out gifts for our parents and we both hate buying gift cards!
Carly Smith says
I am getting all my nice-smelling candles out, ready to fill my apartment with good aromas!
Ann Hoag says
Right now I am really cleaning the house. In November I will try to get ideas of what everyone wants for Christmas and go shopping, and I am starting to get the Thanksgiving menu ready.
Amanda Alvarado says
Other than having most of my shopping done, I’m not ready for them!
Kristi C says
I haven’t even started to think about getting ready for the holidays yet.
Lori Walker says
We’re getting ready by buying paper plates!
Lisa V. says
I am buying baking supplies to get ready for the holidays.
joni taylor says
This year, not one thing. I am finishing up nursing school and working every single holiday.
Brenda W. says
I hardly give gifts anymore, just money.
Wendy Caddy says
I haven’t done a thing yet to get ready. Yikes! Haven’t even started a list.
bethelderton says
Because bioth my kids have December birthdays, too, I start very early for holiday shopping…already on progress. For Thanksgiving we visit Hubz’ family about 4 hrs away. SIL will do the turkey, so I will take a couple of desserts and a pot of Beans and Rice to add another meal.
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Nannypanpan01 says
I’ve started buying basics for the kids
Angie P says
I am making lists of all I need to do and ideas of what I would like to gift to people.
Kathy B. says
Gathering recipes, sprucing up the house, and practicing relaxation techniques.
Darlene Carbajal says
I’m getting ready for the holidays by telling myself to not eat too much this year lol.
Lisa Brown says
I am getting ready for the holidays by starting my shopping early.
paige chandler says
I haven’t done anything yet….my bad. So not ready,
heather says
I am starting to decorate the house for the holidays.
texasinak says
I haven’t even thought about the holidays! We are getting married at the beginning of November, so thats all I can handle right now.
Corinne (@corinnderella) says
I’m not! Hahaha I’m barely ready for Halloween! 🙂
busyworkingmama says
I am starting to think about menu plans and gifts to purchase.
karley moore says
I have started my Christmas shopping and I have been searching the internet for new side dish recipes. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Charice says
I love the holidays, and I love your site! Thank you so much.
cassandra m says
I started christmas shopping but we only have halloween stuff done for now since its next week!
gracefulcoffee says
I’ve already started Christmas shopping 😀
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Stacie Humphrey says
I have been buying one present every week.
Victoria Scott says
We’ll start decorating and doing a deep clean of the house soon!
Dana says
I miss trying to get my Christmas shopping done early.
Dana says
It should say I’m trying to get my shopping done early.
Phyllis Huebbe says
Trying to do and buy early so it doesn’t overwhelm me
Kim O says
I’ve already done my christmas shopping. now just have to start getting decorations and figuring out what to serve on Christmas
Natalie says
I am doing Christmas shopping early this year!
A Scott says
Just doing a little bit every day so it doesn’t pile up!
Susan Florio says
I’ve already started shopping! I’m determined to get everything done early this year so I can relax (but that may just be a dream lol)
Jeni T says
I’ve already finished my Christmas shopping and we’re having Thanksgiving dinner at my in law’s so everyone just has to make one dish!
Annamarie V says
We have company coming in early December so the only holiday plan so far is getting the decorations up early.
anitakayduvall says
I have started my Christmas Shopping. I have about 5 gifts bought so far.
Mia says
So far the only thing I have done is buy candy for the many trick or treaters that will come to my house.
Sandy Klocinski says
I am spending some time now setting realistic and manageable expectations for the holiday season. Making a priority list of my most important events and activities. Organizing my time.
Stephanie Phelps says
I have started decorating and getting gifts together!
Sharon Rooney says
I have started to do my heavy/deep cleaning so the majority of it is done when the holidays hit.
elizabeth miller says
Right now we are working on a big clean out of rooms. I always do that between mid October and Mid November so what isn’t wanted or needed anymore is out of the way. I love decorating and the key for me to do it as big as I like is to clean out first.
Julie Bickham says
Trying to figure what I will be serving for Thanksgiving dinner. I also started Christmas shopping!
Elizabeth Ray says
We are currently prepping for Halloween. I prefer taking y holidays one at a time. (In my extended family we draw names for Christmas exchange. The drawing won’t take place until Thanksgiving…)
Ann Fantom says
No, I haven’t started getting ready for the holidays yet. I’ll start after Thanksgiving
Christina Sparks says
We bought more bowls with lids to store food in.
Cynthia C says
I’m starting to get my cleaning done and looking at recipes I want to make.
April says
I’m thinking about the different baking I can do!
Julie Wood says
I am planning my menu right now and going through my gift list and I have already been shopping for Christmas Gifts!
Lauren says
I am gathering up recipes.
michellegarrity says
decorating and baking!
vickie couturier says
i get ready by cooking a lot in advance so i dont spend the whole holiday in the kitchen
Julie says
I haven’t started getting ready for the holidays yet, but when I want to start getting in the holiday spirit, I listen to Christmas music.
alice minx says
We’ve started cleaning.. And we’re trying to buy things ahead of the holiday rush.. I’ll start making decoration in the next few weeks. I don’t want to wait till the last minute this year lol
jeannine d says
I plan out my shopping lists
floridagld says
Which holidays..I don’t do anything until after Halloween..which should be a holiday..haha..we go all out for that.
Thanksgiving is family..lots of southern food..I now host in place of mom and grandma..a big to do.
Christmas..ditto.
And, one open house..
Imdont decorate until after thanksgiving for Christmas..gift shopping is already done.
Abigail Gibson says
I never prepare for the holidays. I roll with the punches.
Beth R says
I have started making my menus and thinking about decorating!
Heather says
I have already started gift buying for my kids. A little here and a little there. I have been recipe searching as well!
Adrienne P says
I’m looking up lots of recipes to prepare!
Ashley C says
I have started Christmas shopping! It will be time to put up decorations before we know it!
Emily says
I have started buying Christmas gifts.
Barbara Riffe says
I am planning on stocking up on food supplies . Buy a extra of everything so I have everything ready.
According to Ashley Bree says
I love the holidays! I have started buying Christmas decor for the kitchen 🙂