Many thanks to Lindt HELLO chocolate for sponsoring today’s story, and giving my readers a chance to win really sweet prizes!
My husband and I just celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. On September 26, 2003, we were married in a courthouse with my sister and cousin as our witnesses. It wasn’t a big affair and we didn’t even take a honeymoon. Celebrating our anniversary made me think back out how it all started… and it all started with HELLO!
About 14 years ago, we came across each other in a very unromantic place, a gas station. My husband was working there and I was a customer. You wouldn’t think that saying HELLO would lead to a marriage with 3 beautiful children, right? But it can! How did we celebrate our big day? With Lindt HELLO chocolates of course! My husband came home with some beautiful flowers, we had some delicious Lindt HELLO chocolate, and we watched some TV. Yeah, not the most romantic of evenings, but it was a way to spend time together without having to hire a babysitter. I’ll tell you the truth too… I would happily spend an evening at home versus going out all the time. Sitting around in my pajamas and talking to my husband is my idea of a good time, any day.
I am so in love with these new Lindt chocolates. Not only are they super fun, but they are absolutely delicious. There are 4 varieties of HELLO chocolates you can try.
– Caramel Brownie: Discover the irresistible combination of smooth milk chocolate, hazelnut and caramel brownie filling
– Strawberry Cheesecake: Satisfy your cheesecake craving with rich milk chocolate and a light, fluffy strawberry cream cheese filling.
– Crunchy Nougat: Smooth milk chocolate,– now that’s yummy!
– Cookies & Cream: Chocolate, cookies – and a crunch! Savor a chocolaty experience like no other, with chocolate chip cookie pieces and cream filling.
I personally love the mini-bar assortment bag but there are also sticks and bars that you can purchase. Mike and I shared a number of the chocolates and shared which we thought were our own favorites. Mike really likes the HELLO Cookies and Cream. I am a caramel lover, so the Caramel Brownie is my favorite. I like them all though and wouldn’t turn them down if someone offered them!
Lindt wants to help everyone connect with a HELLO. It inspires connections and conversations everywhere you go. You can enter the Lindt HELLO Sweet Connections Sweepstakes every day for a chance to win sweet experiences from Lindt chocolate.
To enter the sweepstakes, visit Lindt HELLO Sweet Connections Sweepstakes and enter your email address. Entries can be made daily for additional chances to win the below prizes.
5 Weeks of Prizes – Connect with Someone You Love, or Someone New!
Week 1: Table for Two (9/10 – 9/16)
• Dinner & a movie with the +1 of your choice!Week 2: Double the Fun (9/17 – 9/39)
• Say HELLO to a fun double date night + Lindt HELLO chocolate for dessertWeek 3: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (9/24 – 9/30)
• Enjoy a shopping spree with the girls + yummy Lindt HELLO Chocolate!Week 4: Sweet Staycation (10/1 – 10/7)
• Lindt HELLO treats you to a pampered night in – movies, books + chocolate!Week 5: Besties Reunion (10/8 – 10/14)
• Reconnect with your bestie at the spa for a day + Lindt HELLO chocolate to sweeten the deal.* No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years or older (19 in AL or NE and 21 in MS). Void where prohibited. See Rules at for weekly sweepstakes entry periods, prize descriptions, odds and other details. Ends Noon on 10/14/14. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc., One Fine Chocolate Place, Stratham, NH 03885.
Lindt Chocolate is partnering with Ashley Tisdale to co-produce “It Started with HELLO” premiering on September 12th on the “It Started with HELLO” Youtube page. From now through October 9th, your can visit the “It Started with HELLO” Youtube page to view new episodes of “It Started with HELLO”” weekly and share your opinions on who you would like to see paired up next. The first teaser video will introduce the cast, and preview the series, and each week a new episode will premiere, showcasing the romantic stories between different couples. You can even choose the ending to each episode!
Please see below for a schedule of the “It Started with HELLO” web-series schedule.
• 9/12: Teaser Video
• 9/18: Episode One
• 9/25: Episode Two
• 10/2: Episode Three
• 10/9: Episode Four
If Mike and I went back those 14 years and met all over again, it still would have started with HELLO. But, we would have loved to have the chance to win some of those great prizes in the Lindt HELLO Sweet Connections Sweepstakes. Going to dinner and a movie, a shopping trip, or even just staying in together are great ways to connect with someone you love… either the love of your life, a friend, or a new connection!
Be sure to enter to win the Lindt HELLO Sweet Connections Sweepstakes. Remember, you can enter daily!
Alexandra Young says
Congrats on 11 years! That is so exciting! We also love this chocolate in my house!
Melanie says
Oh those look really yummy! 11 years, congrats! You two look great together
Pam says
Congratulations on your anniversary! I love Lindt chocolate but I love most chocolates, LOL. I am a chocolateholic. But Lindt is exceptionally good.
I met my husband at a high school dance and we married after college. And yes, it started with Hello.
Touristmeetstraveler says
Congratulations on the 11 years! That`s amazing!
Sarah Bailey says
Congratulations on your anniversary and wow those lindt chocolates sound delicious – I’m going to have to keep my eyes out for those. x
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
Happy anniversary! I met my husband at work 24 years ago. I can’t believe it’s been so long. We would totally take an evening at home over going out!
April says
Today is actually my 11th anniversary! We met in a pretty unromantic place too…..a bowling alley. LOL! I was the one working there and he was a league bowler. We celebrated yesterday. I hope you will come by my blog and see how we celebrated! 🙂 Congrats to you both!
Tough Cookie Mommy says
Happy anniversary. I can still remember every little detail from when I first met my husband too. It’s amazing that this first encounter has brought us to where we are today.
Pam says
I think these are such a cute idea from Lindt! Happy anniversary to you and your husband!
AnitaB says
There is no doubt in my mind that Lindt makes 100% the best chocolates. I especially love the balls. I have not seen these new Lindt chocolates but I’ll be watching for them! Happy Anniversary!
Melissa Vera says
I meet my husband at work. I would love to try the strawberry cheesecake version first.
becca says
OMG I love Lindt chocolate. I’m a chocolate addict. As to meeting hubby we met on a blind date.
Lesley A Stevens says
Lindt makes my favorite chocolates, I love their little Lindor balls, those are delicious. I haven’t tried this yet but will keep my eye out for it.
Scott says
Always have loved Lindt products, especially the truffles. The milk chocolate truffle is the best!
Jackie says
Happy Anniversary! We met in high school….I was a sophomore and he was a senior. We’ve been married 27 years. I think the Strawberry Cheesecake sounds delicious!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Lindt is always my favorite chocolate brand – I always buy them for my family as gifts – happy anniversary!
chrissy says
Awww Happy Anniversary. I LOVE Lindt chocolate, they are the best! 🙂