Are you still trying to finish up your Christmas shopping?  If you’re still looking for the perfect last minute stocking stuffer, Mike & Ike has the solution!  The Original Fruits Theater Box Stocking Stuffer is sure to please anyone on your list!  It comes in a festive 5 oz. snowman box and is the ideal choice for any candy lover.

If you’re having a home or office holiday party and need some festive candy, be sure and pick up a bag of Mike & Ike Merry Mix.  Each 14 oz. bag includes Original flavors such as Lime and Cherry, plus new “Holiday Punch.”

 

 

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I never thought I would describe candy as “decorative”, but if you have a flair for setting up an awesome candy stations at parties, the Merry Mix is perfect for adding in some Christmas color to your table décor, as well as being an all-around great candy to snack on.  This candy is also very addictive!  I find myself reaching for a few each time I pass the candy bowl in our kitchen. 

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I was sent the above products to facilitate my review.  All opinions are my own.

I can remember the first time I ever tasted a See’s chocolate bar.  This was probably 12 years ago, and the woman I babysat for gave me one as part of a Christmas happy.  It was the most delicious chocolate I had ever tasted and I had to have more!  Thank goodness for the internet, because at the time there were no See’s Chocolate Shops for hundreds of miles.  I purchased several more bars for myself and some to give away during the holidays that year.  Anyone who knows me well knows that if I go hunting something down on the internet, then I am seriously impressed!

Thought it had been a few years since I had last had a See’s chocolate bar, I recently got to experience the amazing taste and quality of some of their products all over again.

 

 

My package of goodies included See’s Peppermint Twists, Gourmet Lollypops, Sugar Free Milk Bars, and Assorted Peppermints.  I was really excited about trying the sugar-free chocolate because I hoped it would be every bit as good as the real deal that I remembered from years past.  I am happy to report that it is.  Often times I find that sugar-free chocolate just doesn’t taste as good as the real thing, so I wasn’t expecting too much.  However, I was very pleasantly surprised that with See’s sugar free chocolate, I didn’t have to give up great taste!

I fell in love with the Gourmet Lollypops.  The assorted box includes Butterscotch, Chocolate, Vanilla, and Columbian Coffee flavors.  These are the perfect “grown up” lollypops!  They are rich and delicious and I can tell that I will have to place an order for more real soon!

I’m also a huge fan of candy and I’m pretty picky when it comes to peppermints.  I don’t like hard peppermint candy.  See’s peppermints literally melt in your mouth and don’t overpower you with an overwhelmingly minty taste, nor are they too soft.  These are just perfect.  I also foresee a re-order on these as well!

The Assorted Peppermints are also fabulous!  I love the taste of mint and chocolate together, so these are perfect when you want to enjoy your chocolate a little differently.

I was impressed before with See’s chocolate, but the fact that their candies and other treats taste just as great has me sold all over again!  In fact, I’m thinking Santa might enjoy a little treat like this instead of his usual cookies and milk this year.

 

See’s is currently running a giveaway through December 24.   You can enter to win prizes each day and a chance to win the Grand Prize – 1lb of chocolate a month for 30 years! To enter, visit  http://www.seescountdowntochristmas.com/.

 

I received the above products to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.

 

If you’ve ever experienced the taste of Hickory Farm’s wonderful selection of foods, you are familiar with their commitment to quality and taste.  Hickory Farms Signature Summer Sausage was recently rated the #1 Summer Sausage in America, winning the Masters of Taste Gold Medal for Superior Taste, in 2011.

For over 60 years, Hickory Farms gifts have been a classic holiday tradition, bringing friends and families together.   It seems like as far back as I can remember, Hickory Farms has always been a part of my family’s holiday tradition.  Hickory Farms gift baskets are perfect for holiday snacking, party hostess gifts, and make wonderful gifts for just about anyone on your list.  Have you picked up your Hickory Farms products yet?  If not, you can order online at Hickoryfarms.com or visit one of their 700 holiday stores and kiosks across North America, as well as purchase them at select retailers.

 

Charitable Giving

Hickory Farms has partnered with two great charitable organizations this holiday season to help two great causes.  Share Our Strength, a non-profit organization committed to stamping out childhood hunger, will receive $5 from Hickory Farms for every Party Planner Gift Box (pictured above) sold this holiday season.  To date, Hickory Farms and its customers have donated $1.9 million,  Isn’t that amazing?

Hickory Farms has also partnered with Operation Gratitude – a national nonprofit that creates care packages for military men and women and their families.  Know someone in the military?  Hickory Farms offers free shipping on eight products to APO & FPO addresses, including the delicious Home For The Holidays Gift Basket pictured above.

I mentioned in my previous post how much my family and I enjoyed the Hickory Farms gift basket we were sent.  It also makes me feel good to know that purchasing some of these great products also goes towards helping great causes.  Definitely a win-win purchase!

Don’t forget to pick up your Hickory Farms holiday gifts to enjoy and make a part of your holiday traditions.

 

Compensation and products for review were provided by Hickory Farms via MomTrends. I received a free sample of the product for the purpose of this review and to facilitate a giveaway. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of Hickory Farms.