Monday, October 21, 2013

R.M. Palmer Company Introduces a New Halloween Website, Filled with Recipes, Craft Ideas and More... (Review)

Disclosure: I was sent samples from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views shared are mine and mine alone.
 


“Just in time for the spookiest of holidays, R.M. Palmer Company has launched their new Halloween website filled with easy-to-make candy-inspired recipes, kid-friendly crafts and inexpensive party decoration ideas. The chocolatier, known for Making Candy Fun!TM, has focused on helping budget-conscious moms find fun and creative ways to celebrate Halloween without spending a lot of money.”


Halloween is no longer just about what costume your child will wear and the sorting through the candy piles after they return from Trick-or-Treat. Nowadays families are spending time together picking pumpkins and carving them, creating ghoulish crafts, or even incorporating popular Halloween candy into fun kid-friendly recipes. While my girls are still too young to get overly excited about a bag full of candy on Halloween light, they are getting excited about the Halloween decorations and lawn ornaments neighbors in our area are displaying. It seems like every year, Halloween is becoming more about the decoration and festivities than just the candy.








I love crafting and baking with the girls. Many of my inspirations come from other moms, photos I stumble across online and even a brand's website. I don't know about you, but when I think of candy, R.M. Palmer Company always comes to mind. They have been my go-to confectioner for all things Easter, Christmas and especially Halloween. So, I was happy to find the Palmer's website now offering a fun "Halloween Website" filled will creative craft ideas, parent-approved recipes and even party decor ideas.



I keep telling my husband we should through a Halloween party and invite family and friends (including the children). Before the girls, we used to love going to our friend's annual Halloween party. Coming up with a costume idea was the best part. And, when we would arrive, we would admire the fun party decor, including the edible centerpieces. Maybe next year... But, in the meantime, I have been having a blast with the girls crafting and baking in the kitchen, as we create fun Halloween inspired treats and decorations.




And, thanks to the folks at R.M. Palmer Company, as they recently sent along a sampling of their popular Halloween candy, to not only sample, but to incorporate in our fun craft and baking products. Just look at some of the Halloween candy available for purchase from the R.M. Palmer Company:


Snappin' Skulls 
(NEW for 2013!)

"Don’t lose your head over these crispy, chocolaty skulls, molded to scare and individually wrapped to treat! Featuring crunchy Pop Rocks®, Snappin’ Skulls will have your taste buds jumpin’ with each bite!”

Ghostly Goodies

“Colorfully wrapped Fudge Filled Boos, Creamy Peanut Butter Cups and Double Crisp Goog-ly Eyes fill this 22 ounce bag of Ghostly Goodies. Save some for yourself as these candy treats are sure to disappear fast!”


Trick or Treat Mix

“The perfect Trick or Treat Mix, featuring Fudge Filled Skulls, Decorated Peanut Butter Cups and Double Crisp Witches in individual, fun pouch packages.”





Tricky Treats Chocolate Flavored Mix

“Don’t let your candy dish go empty this Halloween with Tricky Treats Chocolate Flavored Mix. Available in 18 ounce and 32 ounce mixed bags of individually foil wrapped Goog-ly Eyes, Boneheads and Pumpkin Patch candies.”

Each of the Candy Dish Value Bags and Trick or Treat Bags shown above are filled with up to 3 pounds of candy per bag – and have a suggested retail price of under $9.99.



Learn more about these and other Halloween novelties available for 2013 from the R.M. Palmer Company by visiting: http://www.rmpalmer.com/halloween/halloween-candy/#prod-ttvalue


My family is loving the new Snappin’ Skulls with Pop Rocks® and big Value Bags. You should have seen Arabella's face when she tried one of the Snappin' Skulls for the first time. Never having tried Pop Rocks, she had no idea the crackling sound she would feel and hear in her mouth. She first had the look of shock on her face, but then started laughing uncontrollably with Savannah, before asking for more. ;-)

Unfortunately, the girls and I have been sick for the past couple of weeks, so we have not been able to try out fun craft and bake ideas I have found on R.M. Palmer Company's Halloween Website. But, thankfully, this past weekend, the girls have started getting more energy and feeling better, so the entire day on Sunday was spent creating fun Halloween crafts and baked treats.


When we were decorating our Not-So Spooky Haunted Sugar Cookie House, the girls were helping me stuff homemade snickerdoodle batter with an assortment of R.M. Palmer Company's candy that was sent for us to sample, before rolling the cookie balls into cinnamon sugar and then baking. I should have known that my taste testers would be tempted more by the unwrapped mouthwatering chocolate, than helping me hide a piece of chocolate inside the snickerdoodle cookies.


They were good for the first few cookies, but after that, they would sneak a candy here and there, until they were full. :-) By the time the cookies were done and ready for sampling, I had to enlist my husband's help, as my girls were "chocolate stuffed" as Savannah called it. :-) They eventually made room in their bellies and had a cookie after dinner. They loved biting into the cookies and finding the soft chocolate treat.




Even though Halloween is a little over a week away, doesn't mean you still don't have time to enjoy all things Halloween with them. Why not start a new tradition and get crafting or baking with your kids. You can find inspiration project ideas on the R.M. Palmer Company, like I did, or brainstorm with your kids. I can't wait to hear how you incorporate candy into craft and recipe ideas. And, if you still need to pick up candy for the trick-or-treaters, why not consider one of the new big Value Bags from the R.M. Palmer Company? Not only will you save $$ on Halloween candy, but who knows, maybe you will be known to the neighborhood kids as the must visit house on Halloween because of the great candy you hand out. :-)



Having trouble finding Palmer Candy in your area? Use this handy store locator to find a retailer near you who carries candy from the R.M. Palmer Company -- http://www.rmpalmer.com/halloween/where-to-buy-halloween-candy/?location=.



 

About the New Halloween Website from R.M. Palmer Company:

"Just in time for the spookiest of holidays, R.M. Palmer Company has launched their new Halloween website filled with easy-to-make candy-inspired recipes, kid-friendly crafts and inexpensive party decoration ideas. The chocolatier, known for Making Candy Fun!TM, has focused on helping budget-conscious moms find fun and creative ways to celebrate Halloween without spending a lot of money.

Visit Palmer’s new Halloween website to find, http://www.rmpalmer.com/halloween/:







Crafts
Palmer’s Halloween site features a Halloween crafts section filled with downloadable coloring pages, pumpkin carving stencils and trick-or-treat packs for kids of all ages.


One trick-or-treat idea that’s out of the ordinary (and can be made for about $1 each) are the trick-or-treat packs. Constructed from recyclable materials and products you’d find around the house, kids can let their imaginations run wild - creating bats, spiders, pumpkins and other hauntingly fun pieces for the packs. Visit the Trick-or-Treat Packs page for details.


Recipes 

The new site also has a Halloween recipe area, featuring eight kid- and parent-approved recipes like Zombie Dirt Dessert, BOO! Cake and Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes. Each recipe can be made for around $10 and are designed to allow kids of all ages the chance to join the fun.



Party Décor 

Looking for a unique addition to your Halloween décor? Check out our crafts section to find ideas like Halloween Party Candy Towers and add a tasty centerpiece for your table. With a budget-friendly supply list, you can easily create an impressively spooky (and fun to eat) centerpiece in about an hour. Complete your hauntingly good look with Halloween-themed sweets like Palmer’s Goog-ly Eyes, Chocolaty Body Parts or Ghostly Goodies."






ABOUT THE R.M. PALMER COMPANY


R.M. Palmer Company has been crafting fun, seasonal chocolate novelties since 1948. Today, the R.M. Palmer Company is considered one of the top 75 confectioners in the world. From their headquarters in West Reading, PA, Palmer’s 850 dedicated employees design, produce, package and ship more than 500 unique items to nearly 100,000 retail locations in North America - making it one of America’s largest and most innovative confectioners.


Disclosure: I was sent samples from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views shared are mine and mine alone.

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