I cannot count the many times in a day that I smile or how many times I can generate a smile or happiness with such small things as a hug, a proclamation of love, a quick tweet, a message or just giving a compliment. When SocialMoms and Hershey's Drops provided this great opportunity to share, I couldn't resist. With my children, they keep me hopping mostly because my three and seven year olds have chronic medical conditions. The simplest cold can mean life or death with my three year old and with the epilepsy my seven year old has, life is always a challenge. We don't let that stop us though as we move forward generating more happiness to others. My seven year old started a non-profit to give back to children with epilepsy. We try to deliver bags around four times a year that has toys, things to do, snacks and well wishes for children in the hospital. Last Christmas, we put little Christmas trees that plugged in and one of the nurses wrote and told us about a mom who teared up once it was plugged in. Those tears were not of sorrow but of happiness that someone thought about her and her child. These little tokens of love bring smiles to so many faces. It just doesn't stop there as her family is so proud of her and that makes them glow with love. The fun part also is picking up more people to join us in this endeavor. Just like smiling is contagious, good deeds are as well.
There are so many things that generate happiness and anything from giving a wonderful piece of chocolate to your friend or loved one to a bag full of goodies to remind someone you are thinking of them, makes all the difference in the world. It just takes a second in some instances but the joy brought to that unexpected person is worth all the chocolate in the world .... just as my kids who LOVE Hersheys!
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 more than 12,000 employees. With revenues of more than $5 billion, Hershey offers such iconic brands as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Hershey’s Kisses, Kit Kat, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers as well as the smooth, Cremey indulgence of Hershey’s Bliss chocolates. Hershey is a leader in the fast-growing dark and premium chocolate segment, with such brands as Hershey’s Special Dark and Hershey’s Extra Dark. In addition, Artisan Confections Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, markets such premium chocolate offerings as Scharffen Berger and Dagoba. For more than 100 years, The Hershey Company has been a leader in making a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. The Milton Hershey School, established by the company’s founder in 1909, provides a nurturing environment, quality education, housing, and medical care at no cost to children in social and financial need. The School is administered by the Hershey Trust Company, Hershey’s largest shareholder, making the students of Milton Hershey School direct beneficiaries of Hershey’s success. Please visit us at www.hersheys.com.
Hershey's Drops Hershey’s Drops are sold in 8 oz. resealable, standup pouches, keeping them fresh and delicious. Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Drops will also come in King Size 2.1 oz. packs. New Hershey’s Drops are sold nationwide at mass, grocery, drug and convenience stores.
*Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Hershey's blogging program, for a gift card worth $25 and some product. For more information on how you can participate, click here.
