Chocolate Heart Valentine's Day Giveaway

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MBE partnered with Sugar Plum Chocolates for this review & giveaway

Valentine's Day Traditions

Besides hearts and valentines, what's the thing that most often comes to mind when you think about Valentine's Day? That's right: Chocolate. But have you ever wondered about the history of chocolate for Valentine's Day and how that delicious confection first came to be associated with the Day of Hearts? More generally, how chocolate grew into such a strong symbol of love year-round? Though this holiday has its roots in the 1300s, here's a fun fact: It wasn't until the Victorian era in the 1840s that giving chocolate in decorated gift boxes came into vogue.

Modern Chocolate Heart Pizza Gift Box

Fast forward a few centuries to 2021. Leading the pack of companies bringing this sweet treat to the masses in new and untraditional ways this Valentine's Day is family-owned chocolate boutique Sugar Plum Chocolates. What sets Sugar Plum apart from other online shops is their wide selection of beautifully packaged and unique hand-made chocolate items made in the USA which are available for shipping domestically as well as abroad. 

Why give a traditional simple heart-shaped box of chocolate candy? Instead surprise someone special and show how much you love them with a fun, oversized Sugar Plum's Chocolate Heart Pizza ($40). 

Equally perfect for both romantic and galentine recipients, this beautiful, yummy gift boxed giant chocolate confection comes with a wood mallet (to break the candy into delicious bite-size pieces) turning this present into a broken heart for Valentine's Day that will make them smile. Simply tie a red satin ribbon in a bow to the hammer, as I have done for a personal touch, to make this even more memorable.

Sugar Plum Chocolate Heart Pizza

• Handmade in the USA by a family-owned chocolatier
• Measures a generous 9" L x 9" W x 3" H 
• Weighs 12 ounces, so there's plenty for sharing
• Features milk chocolate, candies, potato chips and other ingredients
• Comes gift boxed with wood hammer
• Available year-round shipping to the US $75+ orders (free shipping)
• For Valentine's Day U.S. delivery, order by 2 pm EST on 2/8 (Standard Shipping), 2/11 (2-day Shipping), or 2/12 (Overnight Delivery)
• Also available for international shipping, call customer service 800-447-8427 for timing and rates 

By the way, this Chocolate Heart Pizza is available year-round from Sugar Plum, not just for February 14th.  That's a good thing, because I can think of so many other occasions when sending a gift of love like this would be so appreciated, just to cheer someone special up, or even as a gift to yourself.

Other Sugar Plum Valentine Gift Ideas

The Sugar Plum Chocolate Pizza gift set is of course fun and delicious. But, I'm also loving this imaginative wine bottle shaped box filled with 12 Sugar Plum Truffles. The handcrafted Wine Truffle Box Assortment ($35) varieties include milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate as well as exotic flavors like Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Kaluha-White Russian, to name a few of the choices. Another of my personal picks for Valentine's Day is the brand's 4-pack of pretty pink 3.5 ounce delectable Strawberry Cheesecake Chocolate Bars, totaling 1 pound of pretty pink, creamy and luscious sweetness.

Even if you're still set on giving a heart shaped box of something sweet, Sugar Plum has you covered with some unexpected chocolate surprises. Check out their seasonal pretty heart box options filled with your choice of festive decorated chocolate sandwich cookies, colorfully wrapped truffles, chocolate-covered almond toffee, or chocolate-coated peanut butter crackers. 

With so many original Valentine sweet choices under $40 each, you're probably going to want to order multiple gifts and maybe even one for yours truly.

With all this delicious talk about chocolate, I think it's time for another MBE giveaway. Don't you agree? Read on to learn how you can enter for your chance to win the Sugar Plum Chocolate Pizza gift box featured in this review. There are lots of opportunities to win this, so keep entering our giveaway contest often through Valentine's Day.

GIVEAWAY

Sugar Plum Chocolate Pizza

Valentine Gift Box 

Exclusive MBE Giveaway

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How to Enter MBE's Giveaway

Thanks to Sugar Plum Chocolates, ONE (1) lucky MBE giveaway participant will win the brand's Sugar Plum Chocolate Pizza Gift Box. To enter this exclusive candy giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents only and qualifying winner will be selected at random. Hurry, this giveaway ends February 14, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. Sugar Plum Chocolates is providing the prize and is responsible for delivery to winner. 

 

About Sugar Plum Chocolates

Founded in 1995 by entrepreneur Frann Edley (now joined by her son Neil), Sugar Plum Chocolates has been in business in Pennsylvania for more than 25 years. Featured in Woman's Day magazine and on The Food Network, among other media, Sugar Plum focuses on providing quality, modern and creative chocolate products backed by an old-fashioned commitment to customer service. In addition to the wide collection of stock items, both seasonal and year-round favorites consumers can buy direct online, you can also call 570-288-0559 to inquire about the brand's customized sweets and made to order gift baskets. To keep up on everything new, follow Sugar Plum on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube.

Start a New Hobby Learn New Skills

Hobbies

Guest Post

By Abby Holt, Crafting Visionary

Get Your Hobby On: Having Fun Learning a New Skill 

This MBE post contains affiliate links

Do you have a friend who has a hobby that provides hours of entertainment, contentment and a pleasant feeling of achievement? Has it ever made you a little envious, wishing you could do likewise? Well, stop wishing and start taking action. There are countless hobbies and new skills you can get started on by booting up your computer and spending some time on the internet. Whether you’re looking for a do-it-yourself hobby or something you can enjoy with friends, the sky’s the limit. 

Drawing 

If people have always told you that you are so creative, that you should be an artist, maybe it’s time to take them seriously. Whether you have an aptitude or not, learning to draw is a wonderful past time. It’s a skill you can work on almost anywhere at home and on the go; all you need to get started are some good colored pencils and a sketch pad, then you'll be all set to start drawing whenever inspiration strikes. Online drawing lessons are one option for those who are just getting started and YouTube has an abundance of how-to tutorials for people of every age, art interests, and skill level.

Making Music

There are so many fun musical instrument tutorials and instructional websites online these days that you could learn every instrument in the orchestra if you had the time. You’ll need an instrument, but you may not need to pay a lot of money for music lessons if you learn online. If money’s an issue, why not start by learning ukulele, one of the smallest, easiest-to-handle, and most inexpensive instruments available? For less than $50, you can buy either an adult's or a kid's ukulele and start strumming and singing along. Whatever instrument you choose, it’s lots of fun and you can learn at your leisure at your own pace. Why not talk a couple of friends into joining you -- it’s always more fun to learn and play some music together with friends, isn't it?

Cooking & Baking 

Bon Appetit! Taking your culinary abilities to the next level is fun whether you’re going solo or learning with friends. Whether you’re a true novice or an experienced cook looking to expand your skills, cooking is a truly rewarding (and delicious) hobby. With some determination, a willingness to experiment, along with a basic kitchen utensils set, some stainless steel mixing bowls in various sizes and whatever specialty essentials you might want, you're on your way to learn how to be a gourmet French chef, master the spicy nuances of Indian cuisine, go Cajun, or whip up some beautiful and delish desserts that’ll make you the most popular member of your family or circle of friends. 

Practicing Yoga 

Yoga is a mental and physical discipline that helps increase muscle and joint flexibility and strength, naturally lowers blood pressure, and improves your ability to concentrate and discipline your mind. The best and safest way to get started is by picking out a pretty yoga mat you love, putting on some comfortable clothes for exercising, and then taking a class with an experienced practitioner. If you’re feeling a little shy about taking a class, let the instructor know ahead of time to help you ease your worries, or bring a friend along. Yoga is a learning, non-judgmental experience, so embrace it and enjoy the transformation. 

Learning a New Sport 

Why not take up a hobby that’ll keep you in shape? You don’t have to take up boxing or start learning how to block and tackle. Whether you're interested in doing something together with others like sailing for beginners, tennis, or golf or taking up a solo activity like swimming or cycling, there are so many options year-round offering good ways to get some indoor or outdoor exercise, maintain a healthy weight, learn new talents, and feel great. 

Studying a Foreign Language

Linguistics is one of the most popular hobbies on the internet right now, making it possible to learn obscure languages without ever leaving home. Want to learn Welsh or Icelandic? There are many sites that offer language lessons for free to choose from. There are also books and CDs available at your public library. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment to learn a foreign tongue well enough to converse with others or travel without worrying about the language barrier. 

Your Hobby Could be a New Career

New skills and hobbies can have unexpected outcomes, like launching a new career. For example, someone with a knack for technology may decide that a career path in information technology is a great next step. Learning about a career in IT as well as taking classes or even pursuing an IT degree can not only scratch an itch, it can also open doors to a fulfilling and lucrative job. Many IT learning programs are available online allowing each student to fully set your own pace, meaning you can accelerate or slow down as your life demands. 

Whether you pursue computer science, photography, graphic design or some other skill set which matches your passions and interests, affordable educational options are plentiful. A good place to find the perfect choice for you is to check with what's offered in real life (IRL) and online through your state's community college or university system.

Think of a hobby as a way to grow and become more well-rounded. For many people, they’re a kind of wish fulfillment, especially now that the internet offers so many opportunities to learn. 

About The Author and Craftability

Crafting changed from a hobby into a side gig for Abby Holt in college when she began using her calligraphy talent to sell pieces to fellow students and locals. Designing her own Halloween costumes and using her calligraphy skills, Abby loves creative challenges and has a knack for visualizing things and replicating them. Craftability, Abby's passion website project, was created to inspire others to put their crafting abilities to good use. Whether it’s painting, jewelry-making, quilting, or calligraphy that you enjoy, this site is designed to inspire you to be more creative -- no perfection necessary!

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Blues Clues Singalong Kids DVD Giveaway

Movies

Blue's Clues & You Review, Giveaway, Twitter Party

Boys and girls will get in on the fun as they organize a Blue's Clues Music Concert, start a band, and have a dance party. As a bonus the DVD features four American Sign Language flash cards with Josh and ASL words from the show.

MBE partnered with Paramount for this story, post contains affiliate links

Calling all fans of Nickelodeon's popular children's series Blue's Clues And You. The enterprise's latest new release, Blue's Clues And You! Blue's Sing-Along Spectacular (Paramount, 2021), will be available on DVD as February 2, 2021.  

On the new video, familiar animated character Blue is back with his sidekick Magenta along with live-action host Josh (Josh Dela Cruz). Also making appearances are The Mailtime Quartet, Slippery Soap, and surprise guest performer Ally Brooke. Together they invite kids at home to not only sing along with them, but to also dance and learn about different musical instruments. 

4 Blue's Clues And You Episodes

• Song Time with Blue
• Blue's Sing-Along Spectacular "Bluestock"
• Blue's Big Beat Band
• Blue's Big Dance Party  

Since we know our audience loves this show, thanks to Paramount we are excited to share another family friendly Blue's Clues and You giveaway exclusively for MommyBlogExpert's following. Read on for how to enter for your chance to win the DVD we are giving away.

Giveaway

Blue's Clues And You
Blue's Sing-Along DVD

Exclusive MBE Giveaway
on Instagram

How to Enter MBE's Giveaway

Thanks to Paramount Home Entertainment, ONE (1) lucky MBE giveaway participant will win the new Blue's Clues And You Blue's Sing-Along Spectacular DVD. To enter this exclusive movie giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents only and qualifying winner will be selected at random. Hurry, this giveaway ends February 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. Paramount is providing the prize and are responsible for delivery to winner. 

Blue's Clues & You 

Deluxe Kids Play Set 

Buy It Now

Blue's Clues And You Twitter Party

Join @belairmommie @mommyblogexpert and friends for a fun Twitter Party to chat about this new Blue's Clues and You Sing-Along Spectacular DVD release. In addition to MBE's exclusive giveaway on Instagram, there's another chance for you to win prizes during the Twitter Party hour. Be sure to RSVP below to be eligible to Win!

Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Time: 9-10pm EST

Hashtag: #BLUESCLUESSINGALONGDVDPARTY

Follow: @belairmommie, @mommyblogexpert and friends

About the Blue's Clues And You Series & New DVD

Created for preschoolers, the Blues Clues And You show airs daily on weekdays on Nickelodeon. The new series is an update of the hit edutainment interactive series Blue's Clues which debuted in fall 1986. Leveraging smartphone technology to bring the beloved Handy Dandy Notebook from the original show into a new millennium, kids help Josh and Blue solve the clues. With a run time of approximately 94 minutes, as of 2/2/21 the new DVD is available on Amazon and in-store.

More FUN Blue's Clues Merchandise

Blue's Clues Blue and Magenta 2-piece Plush Bean Bag Set

Blue's Clues Comfy Kids Plush Sofa Chair
Blue's Clues LeapFrog Electronic Book Toy

Blue's Clues Chocolate, Ice Cube, Candy Silicon Molds

Blue's Clues Wellies Kids Rain Boots With Pullup Straps

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