Friday, July 15, 2011

PEEPS & COMPANY: Deliciousness All Year Long {Review & Gift Certificate Giveaway - 5 winners!}

Peeps & Company logo{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Belly Charms, TwoPeasInAPodOneDayAtATime, Shell Holland, careym and Allison!}

Even though the true meaning of various holidays throughout the year might be celebratory (birthdays, Mother's Day), religious (Christmas, Easter), patriotic (July 4th, Memorial Day) or more, let's admit something: it's really all about the food.

It's not our fault though, it's tradition. There are just some seasonal foods that we wait for all year long and when the occasion is finally drawing near, we can't help but be excited. After all, it just wouldn't be Christmas without candy canes and eggnog, Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie or Valentine's Day without those little candy conversation hearts.

And it definitely wouldn't be Easter without PEEPS.

If your basket doesn't contain the brightly-colored, iconic, puffy marshmallow candies, then... well, clearly you must have done something to upset the Easter Bunny.

For me, even after all these years of clearly knowing that Peeps were a staple for Easter, how did the fact that they're available year-round seem to go unnoticed? The spooky cat-shaped ones at Halloween... the snowman-shaped ones for winter... the heart-shaped ones for Valentine's Day...

There is just no reason to think that you have to wait until Easter every year to enjoy Peeps, whether you're someone who eats them fresh out of the package or leaves them sitting out to acquire a hardened outer layer. No matter how you prefer them, there just isn't a way to compare to Peeps and there just isn't a reason to think you can't have them any month of the year.

Here it is the middle of summer and, in a few quick clicks, you could end up with something like this sitting on your counter:

That's right, with the availability of the PEEPS & COMPANY website, you can pick up these tasty creatures in a variety of colors whenever you so desire.

However, when I arrived at PEEPS & COMPANY with the intention of doing just that, I was immediately sidetracked when I saw that they offer much more than marshmallow chicks and bunnies. As well as PEEPS, their brands include HOT TAMALES, MIKE AND IKE, and PEANUT CHEWS, all with so much more than just candy.

Shopping on PEEPS & COMPANY was extremely easy (minus having to control my drooling over the chocolate) as the site is set up to allow you to browse by brand, category, new arrivals, and more. The hardest part is figuring out where to start!

Something to show off your PEEPS & COMPANY love?

Or maybe a gift idea for someone who has everything?

Or, of course, the wide variety of sweet treats that everyone knows and loves?

I decided to go with all of the above, as I couldn't pass up the fun of any of the PEEPS & COMPANY categories, now could I? Placing my order was fast and easy and I appreciated being able to see the running total in my Shopping Bag or quickly update or change anything that I had added to it.

It didn't take long at all before my choices arrived on my doorstep, bringing excitement to all of us!

When I came across the PEEPS Peepsters (which are not currently available online, but I'm sure they'll come back!), I knew they were calling my name. The combination of rich chocolate and the delicious marshmallow flavor that Peeps are known for - except in marshmallow crème form? Yum!

To satisfy the whole family, we tried both the milk chocolate and the dark chocolate varieties and, judging from how quickly they disappeared, they were a big hit!

The MIKE AND IKE 4.5 lb Bulk Bag started to diminish just as fast... mainly due to me grabbing a handful here and there. With so many fruit flavors bursting out of each little colorful piece, we not only made quick work of this bag (my husband took quite a few to work), but we then couldn't resist picking up more the next time we were at the store!

They're just that good!

With our taste buds satisfied, the PEEPS 4 Pack Scented Candle Sampler has managed to keep our sense of smell happy as well. If you've ever wanted to enjoy having your home smell like sugar cookies or chocolate mousse, these are just the thing!

But to really show off our love of PEEPS & COMPANY, the girls couldn't pass up the PEEPS Girls Imagine World Peeps Tee. Who doesn't want to imagine a world coming together over their love of Peeps?

We sure do!

Whether you are lucky enough to make it to the PEEPS & COMPANY store in National Harbor, MD or you shop online, the variety, deliciousness and all-encompassing fun of the PEEPS & COMPANY brands and products are sure to be a hit for you, your family, and your friends all year long.

Instead of just pulling out Peeps for Easter, you'll know that they will be the perfect addition to your summer barbecue, your fall gatherings, your winter celebrations, and more! Eat the candies plain or incorporate them into creative recipes... surprise someone you know with a great gift... or just display your love for the PEEPS & COMPANY brands with your clothing... you can't go wrong!

And, thanks to the generosity of PEEPS & COMPANY, five lucky people will be able to take part in shopping for their favorites in every season as well, because...

Five lucky people will win a $20 gift certificate to the
PEEPS & COMPANY online store!


To enter to win: Visit PEEPS & COMPANY and tell me one of the fun items there that you might purchase if you win!

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow PEEPS & COMPANY on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

Year round fun w/ @PeepsandCompany! #WIN a $20 gift card for treats, apparel, gifts & more! 5 winners! http://bit.ly/piqVqJ @thxmailcarrier

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email, become a fan on Facebook or add Thanks, Mail Carrier to your blogroll.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on August 5th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to PEEPS & COMPANY for providing a gift certificate for me to facilitate this review as well as $20 gift certificates for five lucky giveaway winners. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

552 comments:

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Theresa said...

I entered the swimWays giveaway

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Theresa said...

I entered your anamalz giveaway

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Theresa said...

8/1 tweet http://twitter.com/#!/tkups575/status/98025578350907392

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Theresa said...

I follow via GFC #1

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Theresa said...

I follow via GFC #2

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Theresa said...

I subscribe to your e-mail #1

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Theresa said...

I subscribe to your e-mail #2

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Anonymous said...

8/1 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/TaylorMay84/status/98136603922399233
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Laura Love said...

tweet 8/1
https://twitter.com/Laura5555555/status/98150519486418944
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Laura Love said...

I entered the jenn linn giveaway.
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Laura Love said...

I entered the seventh generation free and clear giveaway.
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Kris said...

I entered Jenlinn.com
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Unknown said...

I would pick PEEPS® CHILLIN TIE DYE INFANT ONESIE for my Granddaughter
Connie
CGruning at aol.com

Unknown said...

Like Peeps on Facebook as CGruning
Connie
CGruning at aol.com

Unknown said...

I subscribe via email
Connie G
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2

Anonymous said...

8/2 daily tweet
http://twitter.com/TaylorMay84/status/98273137375981568
taylorcmarves at aol dot com

Mugsy5808 said...

I might purchase their flip flops, some water bottles and some candy.

- mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I liked the Peeps company on facebook with my facebook name "Busta Wu" (I have the pug wearing a hat as my profile pic. I couldn't like them on my main facebook page - Princess Ernie Mugsy Pugs because Facebook says I liked too many people :( )

- mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I follow the peeps company on twitter. I am @Mugsy5808 on twitter.

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Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the JC Penny giftcard giveaway.

- mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the Edy's Ice Cream giveaway.

- mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I subscribed to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email and confirmed

my email is MugsyViola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I subscribed to your RSS feed with my google account (dmviola5808@gmail.com)
my google account user name is Mugsy5808

my main email is : mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I liked Thanks, Mail Carrier on facebook - -> my facebook page is: Princess Ernie Mugsy Pugs

Email: Mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I follow Thanks, Mail Carrier on twitter (@thxmailcarrier) - -> my facebook page is: @Mugsy5808

Email: Mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I follow you with Google Friend Connect - my google account name is
Denise (I have the black pug avatar)
my email is mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the CleanItSupply.com {Bounty Paper Towels Review & Giveaway - 3 winners!}

my email is: Mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the WhoNu? & walmart giftcard giveaway

my email is: Mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the Women's Fashion Sneakers at Jenlinn.com {Giveaway}

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Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the Chex Mix Muddy Buddies {Prize Pack Review & Giveaway}

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Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the The Children's Place supports the Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash {Camouflage Towel Buddy Bag Review & Giveaway

Mugsy5808 said...

I tweeted about this giveaway. The tweet url is: http://twitter.com/#!/Mugsy5808/status/98278382432825344


my twitter name is: @Mugsy5808

my email is : Mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Mugsy5808 said...

I entered the Peep company $20 gift certificate giveaway.

- mugsyviola5808@aol.com

Shell Holland said...

http://twitter.com/#!/superschaley/status/98351187748851712

Laura Love said...

I entered the rubbermaid spray mop giveaway.
lajohnson555 at yahoo dot com

Laura Love said...

tweet 8/2
http://twitter.com/Laura5555555/status/98441855800320000
lajohnson555 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I'd get the PEEPS® LADIES FLORAL LOUNGE PANT.

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I entered the Anamalz giveaway.

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I entered the Rubbermaid giveaway.

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I entered the Zoe B giveaway.

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I entered the Beaducation giveaway.

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Tenea Elise said...

I would get one of the adorable Peeps hoodies

noles0121@gmail.com

Erica C. said...

I would have to get the 4 ct. Yellow Peeps.

Shell Holland said...

http://twitter.com/#!/superschaley/status/98713944499302400

Brittney said...

PEEPS® BEAN BAG TOSS GAME SET
brittneydejajason at gmail dot com

Brittney said...

liked them on fb (brittney p)
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Brittney said...

gfc follower (brittney p)
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Brittney said...

gfc 2
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Brittney said...

fb 2
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Hotsnotty2 said...

I love the HOT TAMALES® LADIES FLAME BURNOUT TEE

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Hotsnotty2 said...

Following PEEPSANDCOMPANY via Twitter (@Hotsnotty2), Thanks!

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Hotsnotty2 said...

Liked PEEPS AND COMPANY on FB (AngelaWinesburg)

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Hotsnotty2 said...

Following via GFC, thanks!

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Hotsnotty2 said...

Following via GFC, thanks! 2

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Hotsnotty2 said...

Liked you on FB (AngelaWinesburg)

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Hotsnotty2 said...

Liked you on FB (AngelaWinesburg) 2

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Hotsnotty2 said...

Email Subscriber, thanks!

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Hotsnotty2 said...

Email Subscriber, thanks! 2

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Shell Holland said...

http://twitter.com/#!/superschaley/status/99075308317184000

CherylS22 said...

I might get the HOT TAMALES® LADIES FLAME BURNOUT TEE in Hot Pink.
Thanks for the giveaway!
megalon22 at yahoo dot com

CherylS22 said...

Became a FB fan of Peeps & Company (Cheryl S)
megalon22 at yahoo dot com

CherylS22 said...

E-mail subscriber
#2
megalon22 at yahoo dot com

CherylS22 said...

Entered the AZO giveaway
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CherylS22 said...

Entered the Energizer giveaway
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CherylS22 said...

Entered the Jenlinn.com giveaway
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Unknown said...

I love the Peeps mousepad!
fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Like Peeps on facebook
brutus Duffy

Unknown said...

Following Peeps on Twitter
@fatmeatloaf1

Unknown said...

Following you on Twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/fatmeatloaf1/status/99160018863136768

Unknown said...

Following you publicly via GFC
ShellieAndBrutus
#1

Unknown said...

Following you publicly via GFC
ShellieAndBrutus
#2

Unknown said...

Like you on Facebook
brutus Duffy
#1

Unknown said...

Like you on Facebook
brutus Duffy
#2

Anonymous said...

I'd get some chocolate covered Peeps!

urchiken at gmail dot com

Georgina said...

I would buy the Mike and Ike gumball machine

Laura Love said...

tweet 8/4
https://twitter.com/#!/Laura5555555/status/99244752486150144
lajohnson555 at yahoo dot com

April said...
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April said...

I would but the gumball machine

Delena said...

I've got my eye on the scented candles

mcirish02 at hotmail dot com

Delena said...

gfc follower (delena)
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Delena said...

gfc follower (delena) #2

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Delena said...

I like peeps on facebook

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Delena said...

I follow peeps on twitter (mcirish02)

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Amanda S. said...

I'd get the MIKE AND IKE® LADIES WOVEN BOXER PANT

Amanda S. said...

gfc follower

Anonymous said...

I like the Peeps Chick Chine Sculpture by Lenox, so cute! Thanks.
pjgirl74 at aol dot com

Shell Holland said...

http://twitter.com/#!/superschaley/status/99438238804099072

cman said...

PEEPS® LADIES FLORAL LOUNGE PANT.

cman said...

I'm a GFC follower.

Anonymous said...

I'd get a peeps hat for my mom. she LOVES peeps. hanovertomato at yahoo dot com

lmurley2000 said...

i would get the candles and the plush bunny rabbit

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lmurley2000 said...

follow P&C on twitter-lmurley2000

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lmurley2000 said...

like P&C on facebook-lmurley2000

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lmurley2000 said...

follow and tweeted

http://twitter.com/#!/lmurley2000/status/99475133751754753

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lmurley2000 said...

follow on GFC

entry 2

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lmurley2000 said...

email subscriber

entry 2

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lmurley2000 said...

like you on facebook-lmurley2000

entry 1

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lmurley2000 said...

like you on facebook-lmurley2000

entry 2

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Laura Love said...

tweet 8/5
https://twitter.com/#!/Laura5555555/status/99594287741800448
lajohnson555 at yahoo dot com

lilyk said...

The PEEPS 4-pack scented candle sampler looks very nice!

lilyk said...

I follow PEEPS & COMPANY on Twitter under the username likwan.

lilyk said...

I follow PEEPS & COMPANY on Facebook under the username likwan.

lilyk said...

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about this giveaway at https://twitter.com/#!/likwan/status/99630629339140096.

Allison said...

I'd probably get a few plush PEEPs for the kiddos!
Allibird1 at aol dot com

Allison said...

Follow PEEPS & COMPANY on twitter @AMLewis2003.
Allibird1 at aol dot com

lilyk said...

I follow you on Google Friend Connect under the username lilyk. #1

Allison said...

PEEPS fb fan (Allison Lewis.)
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lilyk said...

I follow you on Google Friend Connect under the username lilyk. #2

Allison said...

Follow you on twitter @AMLewis2003.
http://twitter.com/#!/AMLewis2003/status/99631006474178562
Allibird1 at aol dot com

lilyk said...

I subscribed by email. #1

Allison said...

Entered the Rubbermaid Spray Mop giveaway. :)
Allibird1 at aol dot com

lilyk said...

I subscribed by email. #2

Allison said...

Entered the Jenlinn.com giveaway :)
Allibird1 at aol dot com

lilyk said...

I follow you on Facebook under the username likwan. #1

lilyk said...

I follow you on Facebook under the username likwan. #2

Allison said...

Entered the stamp metal jewelry starter kit giveaway :)
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Allison said...

GFC follower #1
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Allison said...

GFC follower #2
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Allison said...

RSS feed subscriber #1
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Allison said...

RSS feed subscriber #2
Allibird1 at aol dot com

Allison said...

Email subscriber #1
Allibird1 at aol dot com

Allison said...

Email subscriber #2
Allibird1 at aol dot com

Allison said...

FB fan (Allison Lewis)#1
Allibird1 at aol dot com

Allison said...

FB fan (Allison Lewis)#2
Allibird1 at aol dot com

susansmoaks said...

if i won, i would get the 1 PEANUT CHEWS® MILK CHOCOLATEY 100 COUNT MINIATURES TUBS & THERMAL BAG


susansmoaks at gmail dot com

Lubelle said...

I think I would buy the Mike and Ike unisex flip flops!

chipper101[at]hotmail[dot]com

Lubelle said...

GFC follower.

chipper101[at]hotmail[dot]com

Lubelle said...

GFC follower #2.

chipper101[at]hotmail[dot]com

dlhaley said...

I like the PEEPS® LADIES FLORAL LOUNGE PANT.

Viva said...

I'd get a couple of the PEEPS 5" PLUSH BUNNIES. Contact info on my blog, thanks!

Viva said...

I follow via GFC #1

Viva said...

I follow via GFC #2

Viva said...

I subscribe via rss feed #1

Viva said...

I subscribe via rss feed #2

Viva said...

Email subscriber, thanks! #1

Viva said...

Email subscriber, thanks! #2

Viva said...

I entered Endangerbles

Viva said...

I entered Beaducation

Viva said...

I entered Jenlinn

Viva said...

I entered Energizer

Viva said...

I entered Shaun the Sheep

JACLYN said...

I'd love the PEEPS® 4 PACK SCENTED CANDLE SAMPLER.
firstrosegrrl@yahoo.com

slehan said...

Oh, I want the PEEPS® BLING FLIP FLOPs.
Thanks for the contest.

slehan said...

Twitter follow you: slehan
https://twitter.com/#!/slehan/status/99699801351925760

slehan said...

1 FB like you: Slehan

slehan said...

2 FB like you: Slehan

slehan said...

1 GFC: slehan

slehan said...

2 GFC: slehan

slehan said...

1 subscribe RSS

slehan said...

2 subscribe RSS

LuckyTJG said...

I would get the Peeps Ladies World Peeps tee shirt.
LuckyTJG at cs dot com

Allison said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/AMLewis2003/status/100650657484255233
Allibird1 at aol dot com

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