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Summer Entertaining and Craft Giveaways

Alert posted by Megan Calhoun Jun. 3, 2009
in Review Requests 7 points


This summer is the perfect time to celebrate our country, honor our loved ones in the military, and teach kids about patriotism - and what better way than with a fun craft that puts the "eat" in create!

Sweethearts is unveiling a new line of Red, White & You Sweethearts. They're perfect for creating patriotic treats and fun crafts with children. Add them to cupcakes, scatter them on picnic tables or give them out as party goodies to bring a fun, colorful and edible element to any summer BBQ. They are a great way to pay tribute to those who are serving our country and to help kids get involved with acknowledging that honor.

Creating a care package as a family is another great summer activity. The new Sweethearts brand is supporting the USO with a $75,000 commitment, promoting Operation USO Care Package (OUCP) on its Red, White & You packaging and supplying Red, White & You Sweethearts for USO care packages sent this summer. Sweethearts has also set up the site uso.org/sweethearts, where people can visit to make their own donation to OUCP and download a craft booklet.

The new Red, White & You Sweethearts display 13 heartfelt phrases, including "I (heart) USA," "Glory," "My Hero," "Miss You," "Proud of U," "Thank You," "USO," "Honor," "I (heart) You," "Brave One," "Home Safe," "Valor," and "Proud." The new hearts come in all-American flavors, including strawberry, blueberry and vanilla crème, and are available now at local candy retailers.

For the first 50 bloggers who are interested in posting their creations or reviewing on their blog: we will provide several packages of the Red, White & You Sweethearts and craft books to try out your own fun crafts and desserts.

Please contact myneccosweethearts@gmail.com if you're interested.


Comments about this alert:

Denise Mestanza-Taylor commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
How cool! Thank you!
Rachele commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
This sounds like a very good idea. I can't wait to see them.
Dexter's Super Savvy Mommy commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
Great idea. I sent my email, thanks.
cathy d commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
My husband is about to deploy for the second time to Kuwait. This would be a neat surprise for him to receive.
Nicki commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
This is so cool. I am going to start keeping an eye out for these in local stores and let my friends know about them.
Wendy Wallach commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
I sent an email too!
Tracy Snyder commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
Sounds like the girls and I will have fun snacking and crafting!
Joanne commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
I sent an email this morning. :)
Stefanie Hartman commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
I sent an email. What a wonderful idea and so much needed for our country now!! I love Necco Sweethearts. My fav!! Blessings.
Susan commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
What a great idea! I would love to try some of these for snacking and crafting with my almost 4 year old as the Fourth of July approaches. My husband has been doing some family genealogy, with a special interest in the GAR and the military. He's been teaching my little guy all about soldiers....

Sent my email this morning!
plussizemommy commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
I would love to review these on my blog. I am looking for a new recipe for 4th of July, and this would be awesome a top cupcakes and my kids can even have the fun of doing the decorating.
email sent
Janelle commented Jun. 3, 2009 ...
Operation USO Care Package sounds like a great org to support. We'd also love to try the new Sweethearts and get crafty!


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