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For almost 3 years I have sold Homemade Chocolates. I started making them over 10 years ago and I have loved adding recipes to my repertoire over the years (now up to over 20 varieties). Many people suggest I start selling them, so I started doing so! It was great and hard and rewarding and depressing and wonderful. It has been a blessing to my family to have a little bit extra to the income, and has helped in so many ways!
But every time I made chocolates to sell at an event, I became depressed when they wouldn't all sell. I would sell them at a discount after the event and they still wouldn't sell and I would go into a depression thinking something was wrong with me. I know that isn't true or logical, but that's what depression is - illogical, but so real (and a topic I could do a whole different post on!). So I decided that wasn't healthy and I wanted to get away from that. So I made a hard decision.
I just announced Monday that after Christmas I would no longer be doing events or large holiday orders. I will still do special orders, and make them for friends and family, but not in large bulk orders. For now though, I want to focus on my family and my true passion - art. I was asked, though, if I would do chocolate classes, for adults or children. So much yes! I LOVE teaching (hence why I do Paint Parties!), so I will have a post on that with details if you would like to learn how to make your own chocolates!
But first, Thursday kicks off Pre-orders for my last Holiday Chocolates Sale.
Here are a few FAQs and important things to know.
Q: What is the difference between a Pre-order and ordering once they are made?
A: Pre-ordering is your chance to pick and choose what YOU want in your dozen boxes (or 1/2 dozen bags). Not only that, but pre-orders help me determine what chocolates to make. If Twix are not ordered during pre-orders I will not make them. If you do not have a preference of what chocolates are in your boxes or bags, then you can order when they are ready, you just don't get to choose how many of what chocolates are in the assorted boxes.
Q: When are Pre-orders?
A: Pre-orders are from November 21st - November 30th Payments are due by the 30th.
Q: How do I pre-order?
A: There are a few ways! You can message me on Facebook or Instagram, you can order from my posts on FB, you can text me, call me, or email me! Just make sure I reply back to confirm!
Q: Will you do special requests?
A: YES! During pre-orders you can request a different type of chocolate, or even a chocolate that is not listed! But only during pre-orders.
Q: Will you have a Black Friday or Small Business Saturday Sale?
A: YES! I am working on what those might be, but I WILL be offering something special on one or both of those days.
Q: Do you make Gluten Free Chocolates?
A: YES! Most of my chocolates are Gluten Free - Celiac Friendly. I have family and friends that need to eat GF, so I make sure I have those available. I have a list above of the chocolates I'm offering and the ones with a star* are NOT GF. The rest are!
Q: What if I miss the Pre-order time? Can I choose what goes into my box after the cutoff?
A: Yes and No. If I haven't boxed them (before the 12th), you can choose what goes into your box, BUT only from what I am making. I will not add another chocolate after November 30th. For example, you want 3 Milk Caramels, 3 Scotcheroos, 3 Snickers and 3 Cakebatter in a dozen box. No one pre-ordered Snickers, so you can't order that chocolate, but you can have 4 of each of the other 3 or another chocolate that was pre-ordered.
Q: Payment options?
A: I take PayPal, Venmo and Cash. I can always make arrangements a different way, but those are the quickest for me.
Q: When and where do I pick up?
A: December 12th - 18th at various times chocolates will be available for pickup. Most pickups are from my house, which you can email me or contact me through FB or Insta for my address.
Q: Do you ship?
A: YES! I will be shipping for Christmas orders! They will ship around the 12th. Shipping costs will depend on the quantity ordered. I ship Priority USPS so it will get there as fast as possible without costing too much. Between $8 and $18 is my estimate.
Q: How long do your chocolates last?
A: They last anywhere from 1 month to 3 months depending on your will power and where you store them. They can be stored in the fridge and/or freezer to last longer. Most chocolates can also just be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for up to a month (with the exception of Cakebatter and Oreo Truffles. Those are best stored in the fridge until they are ready to be eaten. Not required, but recommended).
Whew! I think that's about it! If you have any other questions please to hesitate to ask! I am here for you! Let's make this last order a great one!
For almost 3 years I have sold Homemade Chocolates. I started making them over 10 years ago and I have loved adding recipes to my repertoire over the years (now up to over 20 varieties). Many people suggest I start selling them, so I started doing so! It was great and hard and rewarding and depressing and wonderful. It has been a blessing to my family to have a little bit extra to the income, and has helped in so many ways!
But every time I made chocolates to sell at an event, I became depressed when they wouldn't all sell. I would sell them at a discount after the event and they still wouldn't sell and I would go into a depression thinking something was wrong with me. I know that isn't true or logical, but that's what depression is - illogical, but so real (and a topic I could do a whole different post on!). So I decided that wasn't healthy and I wanted to get away from that. So I made a hard decision.
I just announced Monday that after Christmas I would no longer be doing events or large holiday orders. I will still do special orders, and make them for friends and family, but not in large bulk orders. For now though, I want to focus on my family and my true passion - art. I was asked, though, if I would do chocolate classes, for adults or children. So much yes! I LOVE teaching (hence why I do Paint Parties!), so I will have a post on that with details if you would like to learn how to make your own chocolates!
But first, Thursday kicks off Pre-orders for my last Holiday Chocolates Sale.
Q: What is the difference between a Pre-order and ordering once they are made?
A: Pre-ordering is your chance to pick and choose what YOU want in your dozen boxes (or 1/2 dozen bags). Not only that, but pre-orders help me determine what chocolates to make. If Twix are not ordered during pre-orders I will not make them. If you do not have a preference of what chocolates are in your boxes or bags, then you can order when they are ready, you just don't get to choose how many of what chocolates are in the assorted boxes.
Q: When are Pre-orders?
A: Pre-orders are from November 21st - November 30th Payments are due by the 30th.
Q: How do I pre-order?
A: There are a few ways! You can message me on Facebook or Instagram, you can order from my posts on FB, you can text me, call me, or email me! Just make sure I reply back to confirm!
Q: Will you do special requests?
A: YES! During pre-orders you can request a different type of chocolate, or even a chocolate that is not listed! But only during pre-orders.
Q: Will you have a Black Friday or Small Business Saturday Sale?
A: YES! I am working on what those might be, but I WILL be offering something special on one or both of those days.
Q: Do you make Gluten Free Chocolates?
A: YES! Most of my chocolates are Gluten Free - Celiac Friendly. I have family and friends that need to eat GF, so I make sure I have those available. I have a list above of the chocolates I'm offering and the ones with a star* are NOT GF. The rest are!
Q: What if I miss the Pre-order time? Can I choose what goes into my box after the cutoff?
A: Yes and No. If I haven't boxed them (before the 12th), you can choose what goes into your box, BUT only from what I am making. I will not add another chocolate after November 30th. For example, you want 3 Milk Caramels, 3 Scotcheroos, 3 Snickers and 3 Cakebatter in a dozen box. No one pre-ordered Snickers, so you can't order that chocolate, but you can have 4 of each of the other 3 or another chocolate that was pre-ordered.
Q: Payment options?
A: I take PayPal, Venmo and Cash. I can always make arrangements a different way, but those are the quickest for me.
Q: When and where do I pick up?
A: December 12th - 18th at various times chocolates will be available for pickup. Most pickups are from my house, which you can email me or contact me through FB or Insta for my address.
Q: Do you ship?
A: YES! I will be shipping for Christmas orders! They will ship around the 12th. Shipping costs will depend on the quantity ordered. I ship Priority USPS so it will get there as fast as possible without costing too much. Between $8 and $18 is my estimate.
Q: How long do your chocolates last?
A: They last anywhere from 1 month to 3 months depending on your will power and where you store them. They can be stored in the fridge and/or freezer to last longer. Most chocolates can also just be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for up to a month (with the exception of Cakebatter and Oreo Truffles. Those are best stored in the fridge until they are ready to be eaten. Not required, but recommended).
Whew! I think that's about it! If you have any other questions please to hesitate to ask! I am here for you! Let's make this last order a great one!
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