Fireworks, cookouts and chocolate?  I am a big fan of any occasion to eat chocolate.  I am picky, I like milk and white chocolate.  I am also a big fan of almonds.  Recently I had a chance to try Hershey’s Simple Pleasures in three varieties-milk chocolate with vanila cream, dark chocolate with chocolate cream and  milk chocolate with strawberry cream.  Although I am dieting, I allowed myself a small treat because Hershey’s Simple Pleasures have 30% less fat than the average of leading chocolates.

I am inviting my readers to join me in signing the Declaration of  ”Sweet  Independence” and feel guilt free about loving chocolate.  You can enjoy life’s simple pleasures while living a balanced lifestyle.  Men and Women are invited to join in by signing on Facebook and sharing what you are celebrating your independence from.

Since I am a school employee I try to declare my summer independence from stress but then I work a summer job.  After a long day of being on my feet, I come home, stretch out and enjoy a sweet indulgance whether it is a snack or 5 minutes of quiet.

If I could eat any food and be guilt free I would eat a nice piece of cheese cake and savor every bite.  I always feel guilty when I eat it.  I enjoy going to cookouts so I can take a small piece of each dessert and enjoy a few bites.  Being a summer baby and having a sweet tooth, I love that Hershey’s give me an alternative to a guilt ridden treat.

Here are details for the Hershey’s Simple Pleasures Twitter party:

Date – Wednesday, July 11
Time – 8-9 p.m. ET
Hashtag – #hsysimplepleasures
Prizes – We will give away five prizes throughout the hour of the Twitter party. Each prize will be a sample pack of the Hershey’s Simple Pleasures chocolate varieties