Chocolate Gingerbread Men Lollipops

Morning friends! It is Christmas Eve Day...what a fun day for kids and adults alike. I really hope that you are happy with all you got done for the big day tomorrow. Remember, it isn't about the presents or what you'll be eating...it is about remembering our Savior's birth. Maybe take some time to read the Christmas story in the Bible tonight or tomorrow to stay Christ centered.

Well, you wanted to see them and so here they are. Please don't laugh at my decorating skills! I'm sure I could have done better if I had the right tools but I didn't think far enough ahead to make sure I had what I needed. Anyway, these gingerbread men are dark chocolate and the frosting is just a cookie frosting which worked much better than the gel frosting. I just placed them in a cellophane bag and tied it with a ribbon to make them a little more festive. We'll head out to our local emergency dispatch center to take them these lollipops along with some gingerbread chocolate chip cookies. Unlike law enforcement, dispatchers aren't allowed to leave and go home throughout the day so we like to be sure to take them something special to snack on.

Whatever your plans I hope you have a wonderful day today. Enjoy your family and friends and remember Jesus is the one who can make up truly happy...not our spouse, kids, or the gifts under the tree.

Dove Chocolate Discoveries Meets Stampin' Up!

Good morning everyone! I hope you had a super fantastic weekend! We got a lot accomplished Christmas wise...gifts are wrapped, stockings are stuffed (but they aren't out yet...don't worry!)...are you getting the idea my boys are older? Plus, we don't "do" Santa at our house. We do a fun scavenger hunt for their "big" gift instead...which I need to plan out today.

I will also need to be making another one of the little gifts you see here today. I gave one of these to each of Kyler's teachers as well as to the support staff at the school (small school). I will be making another of these for the lovely young lady that will be attending the nursery at my church on Christmas Eve as our paid child care worker isn't available that evening. I just think if she is nice enough to do that for me then she deserves some chocolate in a cute bag! I used a couple of the ornament stamps from Delightful Decorations for this bag (glassine bag...you can find them lots of places) and inside I placed a chocolate covered pretzel and a chocolate covered graham cracker both from Dove Chocolate Discoveries. To the bag I make today though I think I will add some milk and dark chocolate coins as well. I just used a lovely length of ribbon around the pretzel and called it good. It's a fun little presentation I think.

So, with that I'm off to stamp my bag so I can have one thing checked off my list early this morning!

OH, I forgot to tell you...I got my chocolate tempering unit from Dove Chocolate Discoveries the other day and I'm SO excited to make some chocolate lollipops. I will definitely show them to you when I'm done!

Okay, now...have a wonderful day!

Dove Chocolate Discoveries

So, you all know that I've mentioned my new Dove Chocolate Discoveries business a couple of times so I thought I'd introduce you to what it is all about.

DCD is an incredible tasting party experience. We Chcolatiers (yep, that is what we are called...I even have an apron that says...Hot Chocolatier...fun!) come to your house and introduce you to all things Dove Chocolate. In my case I demonstrate how to make our fantastic Mousse and Martini's. We taste things such as Truffle Fudge Brownies, Cinnamon Dusted Chocolate Covered Almonds, and Chai Tea Mix just to name a few.

Why did I decide to become a Chocolatier to begin with because really...I already am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator (among many other things that I do)? Well, honestly it was because of the business opportunity. I called the home office and found out that there are less than 100 Chocolatiers in the state that I live in...now that is ground floor opportunity right there! That and I LOVE CHOCOLATE (Dove has always been one of my favorites!)...what could be a better combination? DCD is a new company having been in business about two year. Let me tell you...it is amazing the growth that they've had. They support their Chocolatiers with wonderful specials, printed materials, and a great home office! The parties are so much fun...for me and for the guests that I can hardly believe I'm making money at this (and I am making money!)!

If you'd like more information I'm happy to talk with you about the business opportunity, (I've been a Chocolatier less than two month and already have a downline!) having your own tasting party, or placing an individual order. You can see my website HERE and HERE are the fliers about the three different business kits that DCD offers to new Chocolatiers. I'm happy to put you on my newsletter list too if you'd like.

Have a SWEET Wednesday!