Verve Inc, created after a visit to Northern Guatemala, is a woman-owned, fair trade certified business. Their mission is to create environmentally and socially responsible products. I personally admire companies that incorporate environmental and social awareness into their business model and it’s companies like Verve, that deserve our business and support. Along with their candy making kits, they also create Glee Gum, a sustainably harvested chewing gum.
One of the many cool things about this company is their partnership with Trees For The Future. For each box of Glee Gum that is purchased and recorded on their site, they will plant a tree in your name. How awesome is that!!
Their site is full of interactive, educational and fun information for families and kids. Check out the photo journal of how their gum is made, from start to finish. There’s also lesson plans, fun facts and the history of each of their products designed to educate and inspire.
And if that wasn’t enough – their kit makes delicious chocolate too!
The kit, which makes 8 oz. of dark chocolate, came with everything pictured above;
The instructions were very easy to understand and the whole process took about 30 minutes, including time for photo taking. After melting the cocoa butter, we stirred in the sugar and cocoa powder. Using the thermometer strip, we stirred until it reached 94 degrees. After that we added the starter crystals, poured the chocolate into the paper liners and refrigerated for 15 minutes.
While we waited, I will admit there was a little power struggle over who got to finger-lick the bowl, but my husband & I pulled rank and our daughters lost.
No, I’m joking.
Kind of. ;-)
The chocolate was delicious and the whole process was entertaining and fun! I’m already planning on buying another one for our homeschool group.
You can use the store locator on their site to find out where to buy locally, or you can order directly from their website. We’d like to give you the chance to try your own kit for free and one lucky winner will be able to choose a chocolate, chewing gum or gummie make-it-yourself kit. Continental United States only.
Using the rafflecopter below, you’ll have five different ways to enter.
Giveaway ends Aug. 3, 2012 at 12:01 EST
Good luck!!
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This looks like a fun kit. I haven’t seen this company before.
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Hello! This kit looks fab, am definitely entering. My eldest would love to do this.
Oh sorry US only! good luck everyone x
i would love to try this, looks like alot of fun, would be gr8 for the Holidays!
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A chocolate giveaway?! YES PLEASE!!!
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We homeschool and this would be awesome for science!
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I love chocolate so I would love this. Yum!
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I entered and my email is healthylivingrd@gmail.com
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You have no idea how badly I want to eat that picture…YUM!
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I entered thanks for the yummy giveaway!
Sounds like a fun kit. THnaks
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Oh how I would luv to do this….it looks so easy to do…
sounds yummy
Entering! Looks delicious!
Oh man this kit looks awesome!
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Yum! I entered :)
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Looks like a fun kit. My nieces would love it!
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This would be a blast.
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Looks like fun. Thanks in advance! Consider me entered!
this would be awesome for the lil sis’s birthday
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I collect toys and fun things for the kids at Ronald McDonald House, and I’m sure they could have fun with this.
I entered. Thanks for the giveaway:)
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This looks like ALOT of fun!
So delicious looking!
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Entered!! Thanks for the chance!!
What a fun project to do with kids.
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Chocolate makes my toes curl!
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entering the giveaway :)
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mmm i love chocolate!!!! thanks for the giveaway!
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I entered the giveaway. This looks easy to use. Great looking chocolate.
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I’m entering the contest. The candy looks delicious. Thanks for having the contest.
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Mmmmm! Thanks for the giveaway!
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