:: Creating Summer Traditions:: with #VeranoHersheys

::Momma Disclosure:: {This is a compensated post for Market Vision and its advertiser Hershey’s. All opinions are mine alone. #VeranoHersheys #MVculture}

As our children grow we have started to create different traditions. One of our favorites is going camping and sitting around the camp fire making s'mores. Unfortunately, this summer has started off with rain. Lots of it here in Houston. So, we opted for a short camp like experience indoors as we made our s'mores.

Creating memories is important, but having fun and yummy food makes it even better. The hardest part as, my little ones have discovered is waiting patiently. But, they wait and then enjoy.

One of the best things is being able to enjoy the best of both worlds. While my children enjoy some good traditional Mexican food, seeking out tasty comfort food like Hershey's chocolate combined with marshmallows and Graham crackers is just as delicious. We love incorporating all foods into our camping trips. Although I personally didn't grow up making s'mores, it's definitely something my children have learned and love doing!

Not only is making S'mores a fun camping tradition, it's also a great way to keep kids busy on a hot Summer afternoon. It's a quick and easy afternoon snack and very cost effective. The combination of the sweet Hershey's chocolate, gooey marshmallows and crunchy Graham crackers makes it very hard to resist...and not something easy to wait for!

So, while I got the fire started... my little Camila waited patiently, or not so much. Soon enough big brother Santiago joined us!

The best thing of making s'mores at home is that we could run right back in the house if it started raining. And, as the creepy night time flying bugs started to make their way towards the fire, we ran back in the house! 

No matter where you are, set out to create your own Summer memories! Remember to enjoy, have fun and involve yummy food! As my children grow and I can see their tiny faces light up with every new adventure it encourages me to keep creating new memories and awesome new traditions for our little family.

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Classic Hershey's S'Mores ::Toddler Activity:: #veranohersheys

::Momma Disclosure:: {This is not a compensated post, but I received sample products from Hershey's. They are also providing a Hershey’s S’mores Prize Pack to giveaway to one of my readers. All opinions and content is my true and honest opinion.}

::Additional Momma Disclaimer:: Do not by any means assume that my children have personalities, I have no idea where they get it from. ::insert laugh here::

My children are at the age where they want to help with everything I do {I hear it won't last long} and last month thanks to a visit to the circus they discovered S'mores!  Which is why when I was asked to create this post in honor of Hershey's S'mores I was sure they would be ecstatic! I wasn't wrong!

My kids helped me prepare their new favorite snack; perfect for after school snacking or to help keep two busy toddlers, well busy! We had so much fun preparing and enjoying our delicious snack! The process was so toddler friendly and easy to clean-up it definitely allowed us to enjoy this Summer moment and have a little fun in the process! 

Please note that at the end of this post you too will have TWO opportunities to win your very own Hershey's S'mores Prize pack!

Here is what you will need to create your classic Hershey's S'mores:

• 4-8 graham crackers, broken into halves
• 2-3 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars (1.55 oz.), broken into halves
• 4-8 large fluffy marshmallows

Oh yes and Dos {2} adorable helpers, as you can see I had no luck! 

::Directions::
1. Place ½ of Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar on a graham cracker half.
2. Carefully toast marshmallow over grill or campfire (supervise the kids if they’re doing this); place over chocolate.
3. Top with second graham cracker half; gently press together.

And, yes while you can do this activity outdoors, it was a little rainy and hot in Houston today, so we decided to use our S'more to Love kit and prepared our tasty treats with the oven at 350 degrees and in only a couple of minutes our S'mores were done!

And, now for a chance to win your own prize pack to create this amazing snack to enjoy with your family and friends!

Your Prize pack will include:

• Pair of Tongs
• Apron
• S’mores Grill Basket
• Marshmallows
• Graham Crackers
• Hershey’s Milk Chocolate

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About The Hershey Company


The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery. Headquartered in Hershey, Pa., The Hershey Company has operations throughout the world and approximately 15,000 employees. With revenues of more than $7.1 billion, Hershey offers confectionery products under more than 80 brand names, including such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Hershey's Bliss, Hershey's Special Dark, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers. The company is focused on growing its presence in key international markets such as China, Mexico and Brazil while continuing to build its competitive advantage in the United States and Canada.

For more than 100 years, The Hershey Company has been a leader in making a positive difference in the communities where its employees live, work and do business. Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of the company’s global business strategy, which includes goals and priorities focused on fair and ethical business dealings, environmental stewardship, fostering a desirable workplace for employees, and positively impacting society and local communities. Milton Hershey School, established in 1909 by the company's founder and funded by a trust administered by Hershey Trust Company, provides a quality education, housing, and medical care at no cost to children in social and financial need. Students of Milton Hershey School are direct beneficiaries of The Hershey Company's success.