Make Halloween A Little Less Scarier with @gleegum Pops!

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I will admit it...we are not big Halloween fans in this house. Ok, I mean me, myself and I am not. And I will tell you why - artificial ingredients, colors and dyes in candy is why I don't get that excited for Halloween. I don't like my children having that icky artificial candy and I don't like having it in my house.

But this year, Halloween is different thanks to Glee Gum! Glee Gum has made me have fun on Halloween again because they created fun, natural chewing gum, Glee Gum Pops and even Make Your Own Chewing Gum kits to have on Halloween and in Trick or Treating bags this year instead of the icky, artificial stuff!

Glee Gum is delicious, natural chewing gum - No artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives and it is Aspartame-free and non-GMO Project Verified. It is made with chicle, a tree sap harvested sustainably to help conserve the rainforest.

Glee Gum comes in 11 great flavors: peppermint, tangerine, cinnamon, bubblegum, spearmint, mixed berry, sugar-free lemon-lime, sugar-free peppermint, sugar-free watermelon, sugar-free bubblegum, and sugar-free wintergreen. It’s the best-selling alternative to conventional, synthetic gum in the country.

This Halloween, my kids and I are going to be snacking and smacking on our Halloween Glee Gum Pops (and we might just share with the Trick or Treaters too! 😉)

Trick-or-treaters will SCREAM for the world’s first & only 100% natural gum pops— hard candy lollipops with yummy, natural bubblegum centers.

Each bag of Glee Gum Pops comes packed with 15 pops in a mix of three delicious flavors: Sweet Strawberry, Crisp Green Apple, and Juicy Orange. Gluten-free, allergy-friendly, and vegan, these pops are made without artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives. They’re certified kosher by the International Kosher Council, too. And, like the rest of the Glee Gum line, the gum centers get their great chewy texture from chicle, a tree sap harvested sustainably to help conserve the rainforest. An eek-o-friendly alternative to conventional Halloween candy!

My kids LOVED these Glee Gum Pops and, to be honest, these were the first "suckers" I have ever felt good about them having! I know these will be a HUGE hit with my trick-or-treaters this Halloween!

And for a little family fun on Halloween night OR any night for that matter, how about making your own gum with the Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit! Everything you need is included, and it’s easy!

Inside each Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit, you’ll find natural chewing gum base, confectioner’s sugar, corn syrup, two natural flavors, a small pan, simple instructions, and a story about the sustainable harvest of rubber.

First you soften the gum base, either in the microwave or on the stove. Then you add the sugar, corn syrup, and flavoring, knead it a little, and WOW! You’ve made your own gum, right at home!

Each Gum Kit makes 30 – 50 pieces of chewing gum. Adult supervision is recommended. A fun activity for classrooms, scout troops, birthday parties, home schools, date nights, and more. A great gift for kids (ages 8 & up) and gum chewers of all ages!

So, change what you chew! Glee could be the natural choice for YOU.

And check Glee Gum out on their social media channels:
Glee Gum's Facebook (Glee Gum)
Twitter (@gleeguy)
 Pinterest (Glee Gum)
Instagram (glee.gum)

And don't forget to sign-up for their monthly e-newsletter with exclusive deals & offers!

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You can purchase Glee Gum products from their online shop.

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Sweeten Up Your Summer with Black Forest Organic Candy & #Giveaway

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I will admit...I do have a bit of a sweet tooth and so does my husband. However, our sugar intake and candy stash has really diminished over the years since we realized how much icky stuff is in most candy - high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and other stuff I don't want in my body or anyone else's in my family!

I might just be in trouble now because I recently discovered Black Forest Organic and their organic candies - they make many of my favorites including sour gummies and hard caramels ALL WITHOUT icky ingredients!

Black Forest Organic thinks you deserve the best…of everything. That’s why they make mouth-watering candy using only the most thoughtful, premium ingredients, a ton of passion and a touch of love.

Committed to making only USDA Certified Organic candy, they pioneered new cooking methods and scoured the globe for carefully sourced ingredients. They believe in a small batch process, that delivers big flavor at a sensible price.

They have a great range of candies too that will appeal to every sweet tooth! I was really impressed at the variety they offer from hard candies to gummies to sour candies, there really wasn't one that wasn't my favorite when it was in my mouth! They all tasted sweet, chewy and just the others I used to love - but without artificial anything!

I tried out two types of hard candies - Caramel Hard Candies and Candy Drops! They are both great for when you just want to something sweet to suck on! My husband loves a big bowl of these at his work desk and for once I don't argue about it! :)

And their gummy candies include Gummy Worms, Gummy Bears and Gummy Cherries! These were all a big hit with everyone that tried them. They NEVER knew they were organic or made without all the artificial junk until I told them! Most admitted they tasted better than any others!

And my personal favorites are the Sour candies. I loved the variety pack of Sour Heads but many of friends and family LOVED the Watermelon flavor as well! These were the perfect mix of sour and sweet and I usually had to hold back from eating the whole bag!

If you like a sweet treat once in awhile but don't want to fill your body with artificial junk, definitely try Black Forest Organic candy! Their variety is excellent and Black Forest Organic thinks you deserve the best... of everything. That's why they make mouth-watering candy using only the most thoughtful, premium ingredients, a ton of passion and a touch of love.

Buy It:

You can purchase Black Forest Candy at your local retailer.

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Add Justin's to Your Easter Baskets!

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We continue our week of healthy Easter basket alternatives with one of my favorite brands, Justin's! We use our Justin's nut butters at least once a day it seems like and our whole family is fans!

Justin’s makes all-natural, high-quality nut butters and peanut butter cups that deliver great taste, unique texture and convenient nutrition. Established in 2004 in the home kitchen of health enthusiast Justin Gold, Justin’s supports an on-the-go lifestyle and was the first nut butter brand to market nut butters in single-serve squeeze packs.

Justin’s peanut butter cups are USDA-certified organic and are made with Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, while the nut butters offer six to seven grams of protein, are enriched with vitamin E and serve as a good source of fiber. Every product is sourced as locally and sustainably as possible, as Justin’s emphasizes taking care of the community, helping fuel hunger relief efforts and Pine Ridge Reservation through local nonprofit Conscious Alliance.

They make great single serving packs that would be perfect in the Easter Baskets this year!

They are great for on-the-go, active and busy families and perfect for snack time!

Another great item to add to the Easter basket this year without the guilt are Justin's peanut butter cups! 

Think of your favorite peanut butter cup. Next, magnify that feeling by a gazillion – that’s this one. Just imagine what happens when you take the best tasting organic peanut butter in the world and delicately place it into the highest quality, organic and fair-trade chocolate available. Yup. Peanut butter cup perfection! They really are this good!

The great taste of combining this organic peanut butter with organic, fair-trade chocolate is no illusion. Voila! Peanut butter cups so astounding they boggle the mind. Now, if I could just get them to reappear once they’re gone!

Don't feel guilty as you fill your children's Easter baskets this year or entertain holiday guests! Justin's makes the perfect healthy and organic alternatives to regular unhealthy candies this Easter holiday!

Buy It: 

You can purchase Justin's nut butters and peanut butter cups from your local retail store.

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Sweeten Up the Holidays!

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Nothing says the holidays like desserts and sweets...and, of course, CHOCOLATE!!!

So here is a great list of the tastiest, sweetest, and most delicious treats and chocolates out there this holiday season!

Baking Memories 4 Kids Cookies

Baking Memories 4 Kids is a charity that sends children with terminal illnesses on memory making trips. Started by cancer survivor Frank Squeo, Baking Memories 4 Kids comes to life in November and December when groups of volunteer bakers make thousands of chocolate chip cookies that are sent nationwide as holiday gifts. 

By purchasing a batch of our homemade cookies you help to send kids with life threatening illnesses and their families to Florida amusement parks, where they can create amazing memories that will lift their spirits and, for one week, give everyone a chance to forget about their battle with their illness. Every penny of every Baking Memories 4 Kids cookie sale funds these all-expense paid Florida vacations. And a portion of the proceeds from every year will go to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help find a cure.

Chocolate chip cookies never tasted so good, or felt so right. And since Baking Memories 4 Kids is a 501(c)(3) foundation, you’ll be able to use your purchase as a tax deduction.

And...the BEST PART! These cookies are AMAZING! They are so good, so addicting and so chocolately that you want to put the tub of cookies down and won't have any problems ordering many, many more to share with every one you know (or just to keep to yourself!) :)

 Each container is $24.99.

Coco Polo Chocolate

Coco Polo offers rich, silky milk and dark chocolate bars without any added sugars. Sweetened with GMO-free stevia, these chocolate bars are a balanced healthy replacement for standard chocolate that is delicious on its own and can be supplemented in baked goods. With 13 unique flavors, Coco Polo is a healthy, delicious treat for kids and adults!

My favorite flavors are the:

• 39% Milk
• 39% Milk Hazelnut
• 70% Dark
• 70% Dark Elderberry

This chocolate did not have any lingering Stevia taste. This real chocolate, properly refined and conched naturally, is smooth and silky without the sharp taste normally associated with chocolates with higher cocoa content.

It is also worth noting that, although the emphasis is on the newly released Stevia as a sweetener, the real health and taste champion is the cocoa bean with its massive portfolio of beneficial compounds. In Coco Polo, these cocoa bean attributes do not have to compete with the detrimental effects of processed sugar.

Coco Polo bars are sold by the case starting at $42 for 8 bars and can also be purchased in natural, grocery and health food retailers throughout the U.S. for $5/bar  

Chuao Chocolatier

Chuao Chocolatier is a pioneering brand that is arousing consumers’ senses with today’s most innovative flavor combinations, including milk and dark chocolate paired with potato chips, bacon, honeycomb, chilies, popping candy, panko breadcrumbs, olive oil and more. The brand’s all-natural, handcrafted and ethically sourced line of chocolate bars, bonbons, drinking chocolates and specialty items are crafted from a proprietary blend of premium chocolate and fresh, natural ingredients. All of Chuao’s delicious creations are developed at the masterful hand of Venezuelan Chef Michael Antonorsi, Master Chocolatier.

I LOVED the Decadent Dark Chocolate Tower!

It's true; sometimes only dark will do. This tantilizing tower features an a indulgent array of smooth, rich dark chocolates- the perfect gift for the dark chocolate lover in your life!

Includes:

• Dark Chocolate Seashells: Handcrafted with premium, solid dark chocolate.
• Dark Chocolate ChocoPod 8 Piece Gift Set: An assortment of our Firecracker, Honeycomb, Spicy Maya, Salted Chocolate Crunch, and Orange-A-Go-Go mini bars.
• Chunky Honeycomb Bark: Handcrafted with chunks of caramelized honey and premium dark chocolate.
• Dark Chocolate Bar Set: 1 each of our Triple Nut Temptation, Firecracker, Honeycomb, Salted Chocolate Crunch, Spicy Maya and Orange-A-Go-Go bars.
• Dark Chocolate 9 Piece Bonbon Collection: An assortment of decandently dark and perfectly balanced bonbons.

All flavors made with gluten free ingredients, except for Salted Chocolate Crunch, which contains gluten. All flavors are produced in a facility that processes tree nuts, milk and wheat on shared equipment.

You can purchase for $75.61

Replica Chocolate Stadium

Who among us doesn’t have a sports fanatic in their life? You’ve already given them jerseys, baseball caps and maybe even a bobblehead for their favorite team. Do something totally different this holiday season—do something delicious.

This year, give them the gift of chocolate with the #1 Fan Collection offering Replica Chocolate Stadiums and Arenas!

From Football to Baseball, Hockey and Basketball, this collection has offers an array of options for every sports lover. The colossal coliseum consists of over one pound of premium American milk chocolate. The stadiums are filled with foil wrapped chocolate sports balls.

The chocolate stadium comes packed in a keepsake tin with a decorative sports themed ribbon. Sports Chocolates offers Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey and Soccer stadiums, plus Lacrosse fields, tennis courts, golf holes and even a chocolate roulette wheel.

At a price of $34.95 they make an affordable holiday gift and are available at www.sportschocolates.com.

Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates

Time was when Marie Cavanaugh spent hours in her South Dakota farmhouse each Christmas season making pecan rolls and homemade chocolates for holiday gifting.

"It started when my aunt sent her pecan-rolls recipe," Mrs. Cavanaugh recalled. "I gave the recipe my own touch and started making the yummy specialties. Then I began dipping chocolates. Our friends and neighbors loved these treats, encouraging me to start a candy business. Finally, I decided it might be a good idea.'"

Her husband George and children Carla, Lorraine, Calvin, Colene and Genise rallied, helping Mrs. Cavanaugh fill demands for her homemade sweets.

Millions of pounds of chocolates later, Mrs. Cavanaugh's candies have earned a reputation for unquestionable excellence....

Ask chocolate aficionados. They will direct those seeking the best chocolates to the popular Mrs. Cavanaugh's Candies.

These really were DELICIOUS and now I am a HUGE fan of Mrs. Cavanaugh's candies and chocolates! They make a perfect holiday gift idea!

Dessert Delights of the Month Club

We now offer over 35 different gourmet food and beverage clubs.

ClubsGalore has also rolled out their 2014 Holiday shop and we've introduced over 50 new combination clubs. Our combo clubs are designed to delivery the fun and unique experience of a monthly variety club without the challenge of deciding exactly which clubs to pair together. Shoppers can grab a thoughtful and delicious gift in a single click.

Most of the holiday combos are 6 month club memberships. However, if the shopper would prefer to receive the gifts more quickly - they can select a 3 month membership and we'll bundle 2 products per month.

I quickly found and LOVED the Dessert Delights of the Month Club!

Want to win best gift giver this year? How about something for their sweeter side? This trio of decadent desserts will win them over: Rich, delicious brownies, over a pound of mouth-watering cookies, and a pound of gourmet, premium chocolates.

If you choose 6, 9, or 12 months, they will repeat the sequence - not the selections. Your recipient will enjoy new and exciting varieties each month of their membership.

Month 1 - Gourmet Chocolates: Give someone a little taste of heaven in the form of creamy truffles, buttery caramels, premium dark chocolates, nutty nougatines and so much more. We'll send an entire pound of these award-winning sweet sensations to your recipient each and every month, crafted by small batch specialty chocolatiers throughout the country.

Month 2 - Gourmet Brownies: These rich, decadent brownies are all-natural, baked with the finest, freshest ingredients, then artfully packaged and carefully delivered to your recipient. Our gourmet brownie flavors include Classic Chocolate Chunk, Caramel Pecan, Blondie Squares and Peanut Butter. We'll send eight delicious gourmet brownies – enough to share or selfishly indulge.

Month 3 - Gourmet Cookies: Who can resist the savory sweetness of freshly baked cookies, in flavors like Chocolate Chunk, Sugar Cane Lime, Triple Chocolate, and Snickerdoodle? We feature all-time favorites as well as innovative sensations, baked from scratch with artisan techniques and quality ingredients by bakers who are passionate about cookies! We'll send a 1 ½ lb. selection of rich, delicious cookies, artfully packaged with our special touch with your sentiment enclosed.

The cookies, brownies and chocolates were decadent and delicious and I absolutely LOVE that you can get a treat every month from the Dessert Club!

Prices start at $95.85 for the 3 month subscription

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Fun Easter Candy & Recipes

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Moms love celebrating Easter traditions and planning family-friendly activities with the sweet treats that their family looks forward to every Easter. No Easter get together is complete without new and time-honored recipes. Add a little surprise to this year’s festivities with the Easter Brown Cupcake, Coconut Cookie Nests or Chocolate Chip Easter Baskets made with tasty treats from Nestle.

Easter is also about the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and making memories. Moms want to give their family and friends the very best without breaking their budget. With Nestle Seasonal candy, moms can bring a smile to their child’s face with an Easter basket filled with their favorite items such as the Nestlé Crunch Bunny or NERDS Bumpy Jelly Beans, WONKA Laffy Taffy, Butterfinger NestEggs and Crunch NestEggs.

Moms also enjoying planning Easter egg hunts and try to outsmart their little ones with the NEW! Hard2Find Egg Hunt™ Indoor Kit and NEW! Hard2Find Egg Hunt™ Outdoor Kit. Even the best egg hunter will be surprised to find the nature inspired camouflaged eggs to look like nature, while the indoor kit comes with fun and unique hiding spots!

My favorite item from Nestle was this Egg Hunt Indoor Kit. With the cold weather we will be having (and will have on Easter!), this is perfect for an Easter Egg Hunt INSIDE the house - we don't have to sacrifice Egg Hunt because of bad and cold weather!

Buy It: You can purchase all these Nestle products from your local retailer.

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Chocomize

Did you ever dream of the perfect candy bar that has not only the exact type of chocolate that you like but also every kind of candy, nut, or other favorite ingredient in it? I have but my dream recently came true when I got to design, receive and EAT custom chocolate bars from Chocomize. They were not only unique but DELICIOUS and had all my favorites in it like chocolate cookie dough bites, toffee, and so much more! I also made and received a couple custom chocolate bars for my husband for Father's Day and he absolutely LOVED them!

Don't these ALL look DELICIOUS??!!

Chocomize an e-commerce company that allows people to create their own custom gourmet chocolate bars by choosing a base (white, milk, or dark chocolate) and adding toppings from a selection of over 100 different ingredients. With Father’s Day fast approaching on June 16, they also offer great edible white chocolate plaques that have a personalized 'Happy Father's Day' on them! It is perfect for any chocolate lovin' Daddy!

Their mission is to produce the finest quality chocolate bars tailored exactly to the customer's desires. They give you 30 billion opportunities to make the perfect chocolate bar.

What I love most is that the concept is really simple and the site is really easy to use! Just first choose a base chocolate bar from three premium chocolate options: dark, milk or white. Once you have chosen your base chocolate flavor add up to five fine ingredients. Choose your ingredients from a selection of 100 fruits, nuts, herbs, spices, candy and decorations. Once you have finished designing the flavor combinations with all of your ingredients the Chocomize team will construct your bar by hand! Once they have finished crafting your personal chocolate bar they will have it shipped and on your doorstep within a few days.

My bars came exactly how I envisioned them and they tasted even better than I imagined! Now I know what the perfect candy bar for me tastes like! This is a perfect Father's Day gift if you are looking for a unique, custom and DELICIOUS gift!

Buy It: You can purchase and customize all Chocomize bars on the Chocomize website.

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Don't Forget Hershey's Candy This Halloween!

When you think of Halloween candy, what do you think of? I know my husband would say REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures from Hershey's because that is his favorite candy!!!

So he was so excited when we received a couple bags of Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures from Hershey's to help us celebrate this Halloween!

They have these super cute Fall bags of Reese's Miniatures and they can really add some color to your home this fall with the perfect combination of milk chocolate and peanut butter. The festive foils come in harvest hues of gold, orange and brown and they hold the same melt in your mouth peanut butter cups in a mini size that my husband has LOVED for years!

So as you get ready to celebrate Halloween tomorrow, head over to Hershey’s Boo Blvd and find some awesome craft and recipe ideas for Halloween! You will be all set with decorations, crafts, recipes and so much more with the help of Hershey's this year!

And don't forget to get to the store today and get bags of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures to hand out to all your trick-or-treaters! They will definitely thank you! :)

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