Say it Sweetly with Gifts from Hersheys

January 30, 2017



Nothing says Valentine's day like chocolate, and nobody knows chocolate like Hershey'sHershey's is a brand that most of us grew up with as children and the love of the creamy goodness followed us into adulthood. There is just nothing as yummy as the smooth, sweet, creaminess of a Hershey's bar. Just in time for Valentine's day, I'd like to introduce you to a few new items. I love to see all the new seasonal products! As soon as I hear about them, I feel I must try them. My family was over the moon to work with Hershey's this year to help promote their Valentine's day line. We were sent 4 items, some new items and of course items we all know and love.


Without a doubt, the standout for me was the Kit Kat® Miniatures Red Velvet Flavor. All I can say is WOW! Being a southern girl I know good red velvet and this hits the mark! It's just perfect in flavor. This is a new product that I highly recommend you trying. I have never been a fan of white chocolate but I really enjoyed this. You can really taste the flavor of red velvet.


The Hershey’s Kisses White Cookie Cupcake are a Target exclusive so they may be harder to find in some areas. Like my area--No Target at all. I love the fact that we got these. These are also a white chocolate item with a twist..they have a crispy center! That was a nice unexpected twist! It's is a good mix with the smoothness of the flavor.


Reese’s White Crème Covered Peanut Butter Hearts, the Reese flavor I adore enrobed in a casing of white chocolate. The pairing of Reese's peanut butter and the delicate flavor of the white chocolate are a dream.


Hershey’s Kisses Brand Milk Chocolate Conversation Candies, the Hershey's Kisses we all know and love all dressed up as Conversation candies. They are bite-size drops of happiness!

For more information about the seasonal products Hershey's is offering keep reading below, Remember these items are seasonal so get them while you can. 

The Hershey Company has new sweet treats and delicious classics to help everyone feel the love
on Valentine’s Day. All products are available at retailers nationwide unless otherwise noted.

New Valentine’s Day Flavors from Hershey

*Exclusively Sold at Target* Hershey’s Kisses White Cookie Cupcake
– Add excitement and flavor to your Valentine’s Day celebration with the taste of cupcakes! Hershey’s Kisses White Cookie Cupcake Candies pack the taste of cupcakes into just one bite, complete with a satisfying cookie crunch. These candies are perfect for party favors, prizes, and décor for any Valentine’s Day theme. Available in 11-oz. bags (SRP $4.39).


Kit Kat® Miniatures Red Velvet Flavor

Your favorite crispy chocolate treat now comes in a
brand-new flavor. These Kit Kat® Miniatures are made with the rich taste of red velvet, each individually wrapped with seasonal flair to share with family and friends. Available in 10-oz. bags (SRP $4.39).

Classic Candy Dish Items with a Twist


Hershey’s Kisses Brand Milk Chocolate Conversation Candies– Don’t just tell your sweetheart you love them; show them with new Hershey’s Kisses Conversation Candies with messages of love right on the foils. Available in 11-oz. bags (SRP
$4.39).

Reese’s White Crème Covered Peanut Butter Hearts – Taste the perfect combination of white chocolate and Reese’s peanut butter in a fun heart shape. These treats are individually wrapped, making them perfect for candy dishes or gifting. Available in a 10-oz. bag (SRP $4.39).


Sweet Gifts from Hershey



*Exclusively Sold at Walmart* Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolate Conversation Candies RECORDABLE Heart Box – Show those close to your heart how much you
love them with Hershey’s Kisses Candies available in a heart-shaped box. It’s something everyone in the family will enjoy. Available in a 10-oz. box (SRP
$11.99).


Reese’s White Crème Peanut Butter 5-oz. Heart – A sweet treat
with creamy peanut butter and delicious white crème Reese’s White Crème Peanut Butter Heart is a favorite gift of love. Available in a 5-oz. box (SRP $5.49).
Kisses Deluxe 18-piece Hazelnut Filled Chocolates Heart Box – Hazelnut-filled Kisses Deluxe Candies wrapped in a heart-shaped box make for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone in your life. Available in a 5.5-oz. box
(SRP $8.99).



Reese’s 1lb. Peanut Butter Hearts – This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself and your loved ones to the perfect combination of milk chocolate and Reese’s peanut butter in a fun heart shape. Item contains 2 8oz. hearts (SRP $10.99).



Introducing Cadbury Dark Chocolate


Cadbury Royal Dark Solid Dark Chocolate - Give your favorite dark chocolate fan the special taste of Cadbury chocolate. Available
in 5.1-oz. bag (SRP $3.99).

Cadbury Royal Dark Chocolate with Caramel & Sea Salt – A delectable combination of caramel, sea salt and dark chocolate fit for the perfect Valentine’s Day. Available in 5.1-oz. bag (SRP $3.99).




A disclaimer and disclosure: * We received one or more of this product in exchange for a review. We were compensated with product for our reviews, however, all our opinions are our own, based on our personal experience with the product. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Valentine's Day just got sweeter with PEEPS, MIKE AND IKE, and HOT TAMALES

Valentine's Day is the time for all things sweet and sugar coated. What better way to show a person how sweet you think they truly are then with a gift from PEEPS® and PEEPS & COMPANY®. Remember these seasonal treats from HOT TAMALES®, MIKE AND IKE®, and PEEPS® are only around for a limited time so stock up while you can. They are all decked out in their Valentine's best and make the perfect sweet treat! 


Make sure to stay up to date on all the sweet happenings by following the brands below:

PEEPS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
HOT TAMALES on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
MIKE AND IKE on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest

This Valentine’s Day, make sure to show your loved ones just how much you care with the help of HOT TAMALES®, MIKE AND IKE®, and PEEPS®! Whether you enjoy them as they are or use them as an accent on your baked goods, these candies are sure to make Valentine’s Day even sweeter. Available nationwide in the seasonal candy aisle.

HOT TAMALES® Fierce Cinnamon
Spice up the special day with the original bold and fiery flavor of HOT TAMALES® Fierce Cinnamon! The festive box features a personalized tag – perfect for gifting in the box or using to craft something spicy for your favorite “HOTTIE”.
  • 5 oz. Theater Box, SRP: $1-1.50
  • 7 calories per piece, fat-free and gluten-free

HOT TAMALES® Fierce Cinnamon Assortment – ONLY AT TARGET®*
Gift that special someone a truly heartfelt treat! Now available in the same great tasting, mouth refreshing Fierce Cinnamon flavor, but personalized for three unique gifting occasions: HOTTIE, XOXO, and ON
FIRE. Collect them all!
  • 5 oz. Theater Box, SRP: $1-1.50
  • 7 calories per piece, fat-free and gluten-free

MIKE AND IKE® Passion Mix Assortment - NEW GRAPHICS*

Celebrate the season of love with limited edition MIKE AND IKE®
Passion Mix – a FRUCHEWY™ assortment of Paradise Punch, Strawberry, Grape and Cherry “tagged” in seasonal colors. NEW graphics satisfy multiple gifting occasions for your LOVE, BFF, and
CRUSH. Gift them all!
  • 5 oz. Theater Box, SRP: $1-1.50
  • 6 calories per piece, fat-free and gluten-free

*Styles will vary by case/location


New PEEPS® Cherry Cordial DelightThree decadent cherry flavored chicks dipped in smooth
dark chocolate are perfect for the ones you love!
  • SRP: $1.99 - $2.49 for a 3 count package
  • 53 calories per Chick, gluten-free
PEEPS® Strawberry Crème Flavored Chicks Dipped in Milk Chocolate
These three delectable strawberry crème flavored marshmallow chicks dipped in smooth milk chocolate are so good you may just keep them
for yourself!
  • SRP: $1.99 - $2.49 for a 3 count package
  • 50 calories per Chick, gluten-free
PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks
Classic pink chick-shaped marshmallow has been a fan favorite for morethan 60 years. Available in 5 and 10 count packages.
  • SRP: $0.99-$1.19 for 5 count package and $1.08-$1.69 for 10 count package
  • 28 calories per Chick, fat-free and gluten-free
PEEPS® Marshmallow Bunnies
These classic fluffy treats are sure to get taste buds hopping! Pink
marshmallow bunnies are also a perfect Valentine’s Day decoration for baked goods. Available in 4 and 12 count packages.
  • SRP: $0.99-$1.19 for 4 count package and $1.08-$1.69 for 12 count package
  • 28 calories per Bunny, fat-free and gluten-free
PEEPS® Marshmallow Mini Hearts
Express your love with eight sparkly red marshmallow mini hearts. This packaging is adorned with a write-on tag for personalized gifting!
  • SRP: $0.79-$0.99 for an 8 count package
  • 14 calories per Heart, fat-free and gluten-free
PEEPS® Marshmallow Hearts
Available in 2 or 6 count packages, these pink marshmallow
hearts help show your sweetheart that you know the way to their heart!
  • SRP: $0.79-$0.99 for 2 count package and $1.39-$1.69 for 6 count package
  • 55 calories per Heart, fat-free and gluten-free
PEEPS® Strawberry Crème Flavored Marshmallow Hearts
Nine red marshmallow hearts with the delicious strawberry crème taste are the perfect dessert treats for Valentine’s Day and can be used
as a fun accent for your favorite recipe or craft.
  • SRP: $1.39-$1.69 for a 9 count package
  • 33 calories per Heart, fat-free and gluten-free
PEEPS® Vanilla Crème Flavored Marshmallow Hearts
Nine vanilla crème flavored marshmallow hearts sprinkled with red flecks are a perfect snack to share or can be used as a delicious fun topper for hot cocoa.
  • SRP: $1.39-$1.69 for a 9 count package
  • 33 calories per Heart, fat-free and gluten-free

PEEPS® Lovebird Valentine’s Pop

Enjoy festive pink, red, and white marshmallow chicks on a stick packaged with a write-on tag expressing your adoration for that
special someone, “To My Lovebird XOXO.”
  • SRP: $1.99 for 1 pop
  • 33 calories per Chick




A disclaimer and disclosure: * We received one or more of this product in exchange for a review. We were compensated with product for our reviews, however, all our opinions are our own, based on our personal experience with the product. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cheesecake by Eli's Cheesecake

January 29, 2017



Love is in the air....or is that cheesecake I smell? To be truthful they are one in the same. Cheesecake---just the sound of it makes the heart skip a beat. When you add to the fact that it's Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cheesecake, that's an occasion to celebrate all own it's own. The smooth, rich, silky creaminess of the chocolate hazelnut is enough to make anyone weak in the knees. Then to top that with a chocolate hazelnut crunch? It's a mind blowing combination.

The Valentine’s Day Mail Order catalog makes it easy to find that perfect gift too. You can easily print the catalog or send it to your phone. Shipping is so simple, cold items are securely shipped on dry ice in a cooler to make sure it arrives in perfect condition.

If you are undecided on just what to purchase a gift card always makes the perfect gift. 

Eli's Cheesecake would like to share the love with 1 lucky fan, enter to win a Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cheesecake by Eli's Cheesecake. They also offer a cheesecake of the month club. You can pick from 3, 9 or 12 months, what a wonderful way to show you care! 



Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cheesecake -$44.95 (copied)
NEW! We've taken chocolate hazelnut spread and kicked it up a notch by folding it into Eli's rich chocolate cheesecake, then topped it with a creamy layer of more chocolate hazelnut and housemade crunchy chocolate confections. Made with gluten free ingredients (Manufactured on equipment that processes ingredients containing gluten).

A disclaimer and disclosure: * We received one or more of this product in exchange for a review. We were compensated with product for our reviews, however, all our opinions are our own, based on our personal experience with the product. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Troll-tastic day with Goody’s Trolls Hair Collection

January 19, 2017





Goody had teamed up with Dreamworks animated movie Trolls to make these Troll-tastic hair accessories. I remember being a fan of the Trolls when I was a child and I love seeing them up on the big screen with my children. The fact that Goody is teaming up with Trolls makes this giveaway extra special. 

From clips to brushes, everyday can be a Troll-tastic day with Goody’s Trolls Hair Collection! Check out these awesome accessories:





Goody Trolls Hair Accessory Gift Pack with Poppy Pink Hair Brush, 6 count, Assorted Colors
Have a hair-ific day just like Poppy from the animated movie Trolls! This Goody Trolls Gift Pack with a Poppy Pink Hair Brush includes all the accessories you need to create a trolltastic look. The flower headwrap features Poppy’s signature blue flowers and the hair clip helps control bangs, flyways and loose hairs. Use the ribbon hair elastics to put your hair in the air, just like the Trolls!

DreamWorks Trolls Copyright 2016 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved.

Product Features:
• Trolltastic hair accessories are fun and bright - inspired by the DreamWorks Trolls movie and toys
• Everything you need for the ultimate Poppy Trolls fan
• Comes with (1) Goody Ouchless Purse Poppy hair brush, (1) Trolls flower headwrap like the one Poppy wears, (1) salon clip with a Poppy-accented bow, and (3) ribbon elastics – including one shaped like Poppy's Hug Time Watch
• Hair brush features FlexGlide bristles for gentle and effective detangling
• Enough pieces to create endless hairstyles from pigtails to braids and buns
Goody Trolls Hugtime Ribbon Hair Elastics, 3 count, Assorted Colors
Create any style from pigtails to braids and ponytails with the Goody Trolls Hugtime Ribbon Hair Elastics. These soft and stretchy ribbon hair ties won’t pull or snag hair and is comfortable enough for all day wear. Includes a special ribbon hair elastic with a flower charm that mimics the Hugtime watch that every Troll wears!

DreamWorks Trolls Copyright 2016 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved.

Product Features:
• Trolltastic hair accessories inspired by the DreamWorks Trolls movie and toys
• Comes with a special hair elastic with a flower charm that looks like the Hugtime watch Poppy and her friends wear
• Ribbon hair ties are gentle on hair and won't pull or snag
• Looks great on her wrist or in her hair
• Assorted colors include pink, purple and green
Goody Trolls Poppy Flower Sparkle Headwrap, Hair Accessory, 1 count, Green with Blue Flowers
Have a hair-ific day just like Poppy from the animated movie Trolls! The Goody Trolls Poppy Flower Sparkle Headwrap helps you stay stylish while controlling bangs, flyways and loose hairs. Comfortable enough for all day wear, this bright-colored headwrap featuring Poppy’s signature blue flowers adds instant style to any hair style and outfit. So go ahead, throw your hair in the air like you don’t care!

DreamWorks Trolls Copyright 2016 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved.

Product Features:
• Trolltastic hair accessories are fun and bright - inspired by the DreamWorks Trolls movie and toys
• Sparkly glitter flowers make any outfit fun
• Fun flower headwrap is like the one Poppy wears
• Headwrap helps to control bangs and flyaways
• Comfortable for all day wear
Goody Trolls Glow-in-the-Dark Striped Contour Hair Clips, 6 count, Assorted Colors
Have a hair-ific day just like the fun characters from the animated movie Trolls! The Goody Trolls Glow-in-the-Dark Headwrap helps you stay stylish while controlling bangs, flyways and loose hairs. Comfortable enough for all day wear, this headwrap glows in the dark and features a fun print with Fuzzbert, the troll made of just hair. Day or night, this hair accessory helps you look trolltastic!

DreamWorks Trolls Copyright 2016 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved.

Product Features:
• Trolltastic hair accessories inspired by the DreamWorks Trolls movie and toys
• Striped pattern glows in the dark for lights-out fun
• Features special snap hair clips with Trolls charms
• Keeps loose hair and flyaways out of her face
• Assorted colors include blue, purple and pink

Goody Trolls Contour Hair Clips with Charms, 8 count, Assorted Colors
Have a hair-ific day just like the fun characters from the animated movie Trolls! The Goody Trolls Contour Hair Clips with Charms easily snaps in place to hold loose hair. Four snap clips feature Trolls charms for extra fun. With a mix of bright colors, these hair clips help you look trolltastic every day!

DreamWorks Trolls Copyright 2016 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All rights reserved.

Product Features:
• Trolltastic hair accessories inspired by the DreamWorks Trolls movie and toys
• Assortment features special snap hair clips with Trolls charms
• Assorted colors to mix and match with all your outfits
• Keeps loose hair and flyaways out of her face
• Assorted colors include orange, pink, blue and purple


A disclaimer and disclosure: * We received one or more of this product in exchange for a review. We were compensated with product for our reviews, however, all our opinions are our own, based on our personal experience with the product. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Del Monte® Think Outside the Lunchbox #thinkoutsidethelunchbox

January 17, 2017


Welcome back, welcome back! The holidays are behind us and we are back to our routines. For our family, that means back to school lunches. Packing 3 lunches a day, 5 days a week can get monotonous. Thankfully Del Monte® and Walmart can help us all think outside the lunchbox with delicious and healthy treats that are budget friendly for a Lunch Box Resolution.


Now is a great time to stock up on lunch box supplies and introduce new flavors. One of my personal resolutions this year was to get my children more involved. One small change I made was letting them help plan and pack their own lunches. So I was beyond thrilled to team up with Del Monte® and Walmart to think outside the lunchbox. The wide verity of products makes it easy and fun to pack lunches. I see my children making great choices with brands I trust to be good and good for them. 



Visit your Walmart and pick up a specialty marked Del Monte® Fruit Cups with a booklet that has been attached to over 1 million packages nationwide! This booklet includes over $5 in savings on many of our favorite brands including The Laughing Cow® Cheese Dippers, Sara Lee® Snack Cakes, Juicy Juice®, Nature’s Harvest® bread, Wet Ones® Hand Wipes, Mini Babybel® and Entenmann’s® Little Bites™!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored -Del Monte® at Walmart. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


From Trixis Treasures with Love



As a blogger, it's always fun to look at some of your first post and to see how far you have come. I started Wrapped Up N U in 2013 and one of the first company's I worked with has Trixis Treasures. Tricia and Carolyn took a chance on me when I was just a baby blogger and I am forever thankful for the opportunity. Fast forward to 2017 and I'm grateful that they are working with me again.


We were sent a box jam packed with hand selected goodies along with a personalized letter. Everything was well packaged and well labeled. When looking at all the flavors I was thrilled to see they had branched out and added new combinations. To see the wide range of flavors they now offer please click here. We really enjoyed all the items we were shipped. All the products are packed with goodness and flavor. 


Trixis Treasures has generously offered to make 5 readers lucky winners. 5 winners will each receive 6 BAGS OF ASSORTED TREASURE!

What is a Shantelyn Treasure Dust Mixture? It is a 100% all natural powder mixture that you cook with one cup of oil or butter. Then, bake onto your favorite types of cereals, crackers, cookies, chips, pretzels, dried fruits, nuts, etc. It creates a unique “sweet, salty, savory” flavor and adds a light crunchy coating to each piece. All of our varieties of Shantelyn Treasure Dust Mixtures are 100% all natural and contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or GMO’s, and are also gluten-free.


All of our mixtures, require only one cup (240 ml) of butter, or any type of oil, such as, canola, vegetable, coconut, olive, sunflower, peanut, grapeseed, etc.

Our main goal is to make healthy food taste great! We give people the power to make healthier food choices, by allowing them to create their own healthy, unique blends of treasure mixes. Everyone, including vegetarians, vegans, people with diabetes or celiac disease, or other health related conditions can enjoy our mixes. For some suggestions of ingredients, you can visit our Treasure Mix Suggestions page and don’t forget…

You can make a “homemade” treasure from whatever.


A disclaimer and disclosure: * We received one or more of this product in exchange for a review. We were compensated with product for our reviews, however, all our opinions are our own, based on our personal experience with the product. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.


Chocolate Liqueur Made with Everclear


Chocolate Liqueur. Made with Everclear, this boozy homemade twist on Cupid’s most popular sweet is a fantastic base for many popular cocktails. (And made with love!) There are no sweeter words than chocolate. What goes better with Valentine's day than the grownup version of Chocolate Liqueur made with Everclear? It's the perfect beverage to do with cupid kisses!




Ingredients:

* 4 cups (32 oz.) Cacao Nibs
* 1 Vanilla Bean
* 750 mL Everclear
* 3 cups Brown Sugar
* 3 cups Filtered Water

Instructions:

* Split vanilla bean down the center with knife.
* Combine Everclear, cacao nibs and vanilla bean in a large, sealable container.
* Let steep in a cool, dark place for 1 week.
* Fine strain the infusion through a coffee filter.
* Combine brown sugar and water on stovetop to create brown sugar simple syrup.
* Once cooled, combine simple syrup with chocolate infusion.
* Bottle and enjoy.



A disclaimer and disclosure: * We received one or more of this product in exchange for a review. We were compensated with product for our reviews, however, all our opinions are our own, based on our personal experience with the product. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Bourbon Caramel Dark Chocolate Truffles Made with David Nicholson Reserve

Recipe creator:

Love is in the air...do you seem it? It could be the decadent aroma of Bourbon Caramel Dark Chocolate Truffles Made with David Nicholson Reserve. For A divine Valentine's treat check out this recipe from Breaking Bread XO made with David Nicholson Bourbon.

Ingredients:
9 oz. 60% dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or coconut milk for dairy free)
2 tbsp bourbon

For Caramel Swirl:
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 cup water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp butter

For Coating:
Cacao powder
Sprinkles

Instructions:
Combine sugar and water for caramel in small saucepan on med. Heat for 10 min (1/4 cup sugar + 1/8 cup water)
Add 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Simmer 2 min, then add butter and remove caramel from heat
Chop chocolate into small bits
In a small saucepan heat 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream to simmer, remove from heat, pour over chopped chocolate in heat safe bowl
Stir until smooth
You may use the microwave in 15-second increments for additional melting help if necessary
Let cool for 2 min and pour in bourbon, mix
Swirl in about 2/3 of the caramel, marble style.
Cover and place in fridge to chill for 1 hr
Scoop out chocolate using a melon baller, roll gently between hands until round
Coat in cacao or sprinkles by rolling ball on plate

Recipe courtesy of Brynn Houska
Breaking Bread XO



A disclaimer and disclosure: * We received one or more of this product in exchange for a review. We were compensated with product for our reviews, however, all our opinions are our own, based on our personal experience with the product. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.