Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Valentine's Day Roundup: Top RCI Blog Posts

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got seven blog posts to spark your creativity! From unique gift ideas for kids and teens to tips for crafting chocolate treats and boosting sales, this collection covers everything, including "smash hearts," chocolate charcuterie boards, and Atomic Fireball creams. So let’s dive in! 

5 Super Simple Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids & Teens

We all know Valentine’s Day isn’t all about romance. Many shoppers will also be looking for gift ideas for the kids in their life, which is why we’re sharing inspiration for fun and easy gift ideas that are sure to make any kiddo feel the love this Valentine’s Day. Read more.

Have a Smashing Valentine’s Day with Smash Hearts

Despite the irony, smash hearts aren’t reserved exclusively for soon-to-be exes. In fact, they make for fun, interactive gifts that make friends and family members really feel the love! Read this blog post for inspiration before for adding these trendy smash hearts to your product line, including simple solutions for transforming your existing chocolate moulds and ideas for filling your smash hearts. Read more.

5 #Adorbs Ideas to Transform Treats for Valentine’s Day

Looking to celebrate this Valentine’s Day in a big way, but with little extra effort? If you already make chocolate-covered sandwich cookies or pretzels, these ideas will require very little, if any, additional ingredients and minimal effort. Read on for five quick and easy tricks to make your existing treats #adorbs this Valentine’s Day. Read more. 

Valentine’s Day Inspiration: Sweet Heat

What started as a nod to these classic hot candies has become a popular Valentine’s Day treat and the limited availability of a once-a-year batch adds to its appeal. If you are a fan of Red Hots® and Atomic FireBalls, then you’ll love this Valentine’s Day inspiration from RCI member Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections. Read more.

Build Your Own Chocolate Charcuterie Boards for Valentine's Day

Learn how to make beautiful chocolate charcuterie boards for Valentine’s Day using what you already have in your store! This post shares simple tips to build, decorate, and sell these eye-catching treats. Perfect for gifts or gatherings—check out this blog post to find out how! Read more.

3 Tips to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Last Longer

If you sell chocolate-covered strawberries for the holidays, more specifically Valentine’s Day, and have found yourself working from sunrise to sunset to keep up with demand, these tips are for you! Read this post for three pro tips to maximize your efforts and extend the shelf-life of these delicate fruit confections. Read more. 

Red Hot Tips for Increasing Valentine’s Sales

Get ahead for Valentine’s Day with simple tips to boost sales and stand out! From using bold red themes to encouraging pre-orders and clear shipping dates, these ideas make shopping easy and stress-free. Read on to learn more! Read more.

Make this Valentine’s Day your best yet! With these simple ideas and tips, you can wow your customers, increase sales, and share the love. Start planning today!

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