Healthy Chocolate Candy for Kids
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I'm a mama on a mission seeking your help! It takes a village, ya know! Support this dream of mine and get some yummi-licious rewards!! It's time to BOOST my choco passion forward with another GROWTH spurt! In a nutshell, help me grow a bit with the right equipment so that I can serve more children pure chocolate (all while educating parents of the benefits of steering away from FrankenFoods) & you'll get to take home some great perks!
Mother's Day Chocolate is up next!
SPRING CHOCOLATE MENU & DONATIONS LIST
Fig Cashew Chews - Spring Assortment (bees, bugs, flowers)
Chocolate Cherry Mega Hearts - shiny wrapper
Almond Coconut - Eggs or Spring Assortment (bees, bugs, flowers)
Pecan Praline - Bunnies and Eggs
Peanut Butter Filled Eggs - Wrapped in shiny gold
Rose Chocolate - Small Roses, Large Hearts decorated with Rose Petals and Pink Chocolate
MIX & MATCH GIFT BOXES - Eco-Friendly, Festive Crinkle Shred, Ribbon & Bee Gift Card
Small Box - Holds 8 reg size for $25
Large Box - Holds 15 reg size for $45
Spring Blooms Gift Pack is an assortment of:
maple pecan daisies, cherry mega hearts, fig cashew chews, turmeric honey bees, rose pecan ladybugs & flowers.
**8 piece assortment pack - $25/donation + $6 shipping
**15 piece assorted gift packs - $45/donation + $11 donation
**ALL GIFT PACKS COME WITH FESTIVE CRINKLE SHRED & PRETTY SPRING BOW.
Keep reading for more details or skip down below for ingredients lists (why I call it HEALTHY), the financial breakdown, biz plan & reward levels.... AND GET SOME GREAT GOODIES!!
*IMPORTANT: I am only shipping within the US*
I've been a chocolatier for nearly a decade now. I've fully created my signature chocolate series that are totally geared for kiddo taste buds... kid tested, loved & adored plus parent approved with a bonus of high vibin' nutrition made with love! Can't beat that?! Truth is, the *fully grown* big kids have also been HUGE fans!
WHAT MAKES IT HEALTHY? Cacao itself is a super food packed with loads of magnesium. It is the highest whole food source of magnesium -- the most deficent mineral in modern diets. It also has a natural chemical called flavonoids - an antioxidant compound. You can read more about cacao benefits HERE .
I don't add in anything artificial. To the contrary, I modestly use sweeteners that have nutritional value - Grade B Maple Syrup and/or Local Raw Honey from conscious bee keepers.
I love adding in foods like hemp seeds, nuts, dried fruit that add even more healthy nutrients.
Allergen info - I don't use any dairy or gluten in my recipes but I do use PEANUTS often and while I do my best to keep everything seperate I cannot guarantee there won't be any cross contamination. If you have a peanut allergy, you'l need to avoid my entire line of chocolates.
With a little expansion and the right tools of the trade, I won't ever again have to turn any child away from enjoying my specialty mama-handcrafted chocolates. It's time for me to work smarter not harder and make it easier for me to whip out the larger quantities that are being highly requested.
I started making all natural, high quality chocolate candies for my son when he had a frightening reaction to a common additive in Halloween candy. Although many of the same frankenfood additives in commercial candy are approved by our FDA here in the USA, they are forbidden in other countries. 
I've spent many years doing chocolate test runs with children. Their faces won't lie. Over time, I've learned their favorite candy bars and I've formulated artisan recipes using the best ingredients & turned them into bite-size kid candies. I use awsome shaped molds and bright, shiny foils with gorgeous packaging!
My chocolates are a treat. I only make them for holidays and special occasions so it's a real treasure to receive them. My heart breaks that I can only produce teeny tiny batches when so many are desiring them.
If, like me, you feel passionate about kids' health, high vibin' food and believe in the mood-lifting ancient powers of cacao, I'd love to receive your support. And better yet, in the spirit of reciprocity, it would be my honor to gift you something very special in return. Please see my gift items offered below and if you feel called, give this dream a little social media love by sharing and telling others. *Also see my EXACT plan below....
HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT I'M GOING TO DO:I chose GoFundMe over the other fundraising campaigns because they'll let me invest the money as quickly as it flows in. I want to be fully ready for Valentine's day - which is just a little over a month away! WE CAN DO THIS! Remember I've already got my clientele annnnd recipes perfected!
A) I will be moving into a shared community kitchen where I can LEAVE equipment, ingredients, etc and spare the wear and tear on my bod ;)
B) Offer larger quantities of my specialty chocolates on special occasions and holidays. Valentine's, Spring/Easter, Mother's/Father's Day, Autumn/Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays/Christmas
C) Build an interactive website for customer support with FREE recipe tutorials - teaching parents how to pack a nutritional punch in the foods they prepare. There will also be resources for nutritional/health education.
HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT I NEED FUNDS FOR:
Equipment - $3,000 - *$5,000
Melanger *ORDERED*
Vitamix with Dry Blade
Dehydrator *PURCHASED*
Food Processor
Chocolate Warmer - CRUCIAL
*Tempering Machine - or Marble Slab for hand tempering *HAVE SLAB*
*The reason for the big price difference here is the cost of the Tempering Machine. (see below $2,250) My preference is to have one but if the goal isn't met, I will instead invest in a marble slab for hand tempering.
FUN(!) Chocolate Molds for each occasion - $3,000
*HAVE PURCHASED MANY*
Eco Friendly Packaging - $1,000
*HAVE PURCHASED A LOT ALREADY*
6 months of commercial kitchen rental fees plus insurance - $3,000
Start up Ingredients - $1,000
*HAVE PURCHASED A LOT ALREADY*
Miscellaneous Kitchen Props - extra towels, mats, storage bins, etc
*HAVE PURCHASED A LOT ALREADY*
Mama Bee Interactive Website, Logo, Branding - approx $2,000
Businessing Licensing & Fees $200
*WE ARE NOW A REGISTERED BUSINESS IN NC*
Helping Hands - Start up employee payroll (craftmanship + distribution) and of course childcare fees $2,000
*WE HAVE ALREADY INVESTED IN OUR HELPERS*
Please note: Unexpected Miscellaneous Supplies, Reward Gift budget and shipping will come directly out of this FUNdraising campaign. Also GoFundMe/WePay keep a small percentage
Mother's Day Chocolate is up next!
SPRING CHOCOLATE MENU & DONATIONS LIST
Fig Cashew Chews - Spring Assortment (bees, bugs, flowers)
Chocolate Cherry Mega Hearts - shiny wrapper
Almond Coconut - Eggs or Spring Assortment (bees, bugs, flowers)
Pecan Praline - Bunnies and Eggs
Peanut Butter Filled Eggs - Wrapped in shiny gold
Rose Chocolate - Small Roses, Large Hearts decorated with Rose Petals and Pink Chocolate
MIX & MATCH GIFT BOXES - Eco-Friendly, Festive Crinkle Shred, Ribbon & Bee Gift Card
Small Box - Holds 8 reg size for $25
Large Box - Holds 15 reg size for $45
Spring Blooms Gift Pack is an assortment of:
maple pecan daisies, cherry mega hearts, fig cashew chews, turmeric honey bees, rose pecan ladybugs & flowers.
**8 piece assortment pack - $25/donation + $6 shipping
**15 piece assorted gift packs - $45/donation + $11 donation
**ALL GIFT PACKS COME WITH FESTIVE CRINKLE SHRED & PRETTY SPRING BOW.
Keep reading for more details or skip down below for ingredients lists (why I call it HEALTHY), the financial breakdown, biz plan & reward levels.... AND GET SOME GREAT GOODIES!!
*IMPORTANT: I am only shipping within the US*
I've been a chocolatier for nearly a decade now. I've fully created my signature chocolate series that are totally geared for kiddo taste buds... kid tested, loved & adored plus parent approved with a bonus of high vibin' nutrition made with love! Can't beat that?! Truth is, the *fully grown* big kids have also been HUGE fans!
WHAT MAKES IT HEALTHY? Cacao itself is a super food packed with loads of magnesium. It is the highest whole food source of magnesium -- the most deficent mineral in modern diets. It also has a natural chemical called flavonoids - an antioxidant compound. You can read more about cacao benefits HERE .
I don't add in anything artificial. To the contrary, I modestly use sweeteners that have nutritional value - Grade B Maple Syrup and/or Local Raw Honey from conscious bee keepers.
I love adding in foods like hemp seeds, nuts, dried fruit that add even more healthy nutrients.
Allergen info - I don't use any dairy or gluten in my recipes but I do use PEANUTS often and while I do my best to keep everything seperate I cannot guarantee there won't be any cross contamination. If you have a peanut allergy, you'l need to avoid my entire line of chocolates.
With a little expansion and the right tools of the trade, I won't ever again have to turn any child away from enjoying my specialty mama-handcrafted chocolates. It's time for me to work smarter not harder and make it easier for me to whip out the larger quantities that are being highly requested.I started making all natural, high quality chocolate candies for my son when he had a frightening reaction to a common additive in Halloween candy. Although many of the same frankenfood additives in commercial candy are approved by our FDA here in the USA, they are forbidden in other countries. I've spent many years doing chocolate test runs with children. Their faces won't lie. Over time, I've learned their favorite candy bars and I've formulated artisan recipes using the best ingredients & turned them into bite-size kid candies. I use awsome shaped molds and bright, shiny foils with gorgeous packaging! My chocolates are a treat. I only make them for holidays and special occasions so it's a real treasure to receive them. My heart breaks that I can only produce teeny tiny batches when so many are desiring them.If, like me, you feel passionate about kids' health, high vibin' food and believe in the mood-lifting ancient powers of cacao, I'd love to receive your support. And better yet, in the spirit of reciprocity, it would be my honor to gift you something very special in return. Please see my gift items offered below and if you feel called, give this dream a little social media love by sharing and telling others. *Also see my EXACT plan below....HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT I'M GOING TO DO:I chose GoFundMe over the other fundraising campaigns because they'll let me invest the money as quickly as it flows in. I want to be fully ready for Valentine's day - which is just a little over a month away! WE CAN DO THIS! Remember I've already got my clientele annnnd recipes perfected!
A) I will be moving into a shared community kitchen where I can LEAVE equipment, ingredients, etc and spare the wear and tear on my bod ;)
B) Offer larger quantities of my specialty chocolates on special occasions and holidays. Valentine's, Spring/Easter, Mother's/Father's Day, Autumn/Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays/Christmas
C) Build an interactive website for customer support with FREE recipe tutorials - teaching parents how to pack a nutritional punch in the foods they prepare. There will also be resources for nutritional/health education.
HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT I NEED FUNDS FOR:
Equipment - $3,000 - *$5,000
Melanger *ORDERED*
Vitamix with Dry Blade
Dehydrator *PURCHASED*
Food Processor
Chocolate Warmer - CRUCIAL
*Tempering Machine - or Marble Slab for hand tempering *HAVE SLAB*
*The reason for the big price difference here is the cost of the Tempering Machine. (see below $2,250) My preference is to have one but if the goal isn't met, I will instead invest in a marble slab for hand tempering.
FUN(!) Chocolate Molds for each occasion - $3,000
*HAVE PURCHASED MANY*
Eco Friendly Packaging - $1,000
*HAVE PURCHASED A LOT ALREADY*
6 months of commercial kitchen rental fees plus insurance - $3,000
Start up Ingredients - $1,000
*HAVE PURCHASED A LOT ALREADY*
Miscellaneous Kitchen Props - extra towels, mats, storage bins, etc
*HAVE PURCHASED A LOT ALREADY*
Mama Bee Interactive Website, Logo, Branding - approx $2,000
Businessing Licensing & Fees $200
*WE ARE NOW A REGISTERED BUSINESS IN NC*
Helping Hands - Start up employee payroll (craftmanship + distribution) and of course childcare fees $2,000
*WE HAVE ALREADY INVESTED IN OUR HELPERS*
Please note: Unexpected Miscellaneous Supplies, Reward Gift budget and shipping will come directly out of this FUNdraising campaign. Also GoFundMe/WePay keep a small percentage
Organizer
Kristen Taylor LovesLife
Organizer
Candler, NC