Disclosure: I received Peeps products in order to facilitate this post. There were a few other Peeps products included, but unfortunately, Peeps are my weakness and they didn't live long enough to see this photo. All Peeps products, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by PEEPS® and PEEPS & COMPANY®. As always, my thoughts and opinions are my own.
When Peeps asked if they could send my products for the holiday, I jumped at the chance. Quite honestly, Peeps are one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Every year around Christmas, I buy wrapping paper and a bunch of Peeps and then I put on one of my favorite Christmas movies and I wrap presents and eat Peeps. And while that has happened year after year at our house, I figured you probably didn't want to read a blog post all about me wrapping presents and eating Peeps. {I really sound pathetic.}
Anyhoo…when I got this wonderful package in the mail, it got me thinking about how I could incorporate Peeps into our holidays. And so I decided to plan some themed family movie nights.
This is the time of year where we're crazy busy and one of the most important things we can do is to connect as a family. My mind immediately started thinking of all the movies that I could come up with that would go with the Peeps.
I immediately picked up the new Minions movie. I still haven't watched it and am so excited to watch it with the family.
Next I picked up Oh Christmas Tree. It looks like the type of cheesy Christmas movie I love! 🙂
I was limited on what I could find at Walmart, so I headed over to Amazon to see what they had to go with my Peeps!
Here are the other pairings I'm planning:
I decided to pair the gingerbread men with the movie Shrek…and if this happens on a Saturday, we may just have a Shrek marathon. I still haven't watched Shrek the Third in English. I watched it multiple times while were in Ukraine adopting our oldest 2 daughters, but the movie was in Russian. Since I'm not fluent in Russian, I only have a vague idea of what happened during that movie. I keep telling myself that I'll watch it someday soon, but it's been over 8 years and I still haven't gotten around to it.
I'll be pairing the snowman lollipop with the Frosty the Snowman. In the spirit of full disclosure, I should probably tell you that there was a fabulous large Peeps Snowman in the package that Peeps sent me, but I ate it…and it was absolutely delicious. I figured I could replace it and no one would ever know, but our Walmart was sold out! 🙁
I'll be pairing the Candy Cane Peeps with The Legend of the Candy Cane: The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy. This is such a great story and tells the true meaning of Christmas.
I'm planning on watching Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer while eating the chocolate mousse flavored reindeer Peeps. I've shown a lot of restraint in not eating them already!
There are so many other great movies I could have chosen, but since there's not a whole lot of time before Christmas and our schedule is crazy, getting 6 family movies in is going to be a challenge.
Betsy Segars says
So much fun! I love that Peeps are available all year long AND themed! They’re great snacks. NOM.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Woah, Minions peeps? I need to get some of those. I just bought the movie the other day and we are having movie night tonite. These would be perfect to go with the movie.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Peeps has always been a huge part of our family’s holidays. I didn’t know they made anything else other than the little chicks.
Pam says
I love Peeps and so do the kids. They are great as a hot cocoa topping.
Liz Mays says
I’d love to include some Peeps in our movie nights. Those new Minions ones are too cute! I still need to see that movie!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
Fun web post. These look like great snacks!
Ann Bacciaglia says
We love Peeps in our house. I wil have to look for some of the Christmas Peeps.
Kim Croisant says
What a great gift for a kid. Peeps and Minions just go together!! We saw the movie and now my little one wants to see it again.
Jeanine says
Minions Peeps! How awesome. I love that … I have huge minions fans in my family, but you know what? I’ve never tried peeps before!
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I love Peeps. I have been hoarding all the Peeps for over 20 years. I am so happy they now come in so many wonderful shapes, colors and designs. Not only that, I can buy them year-round.
Diana Elizabeth says
Those peeps are pretty cute and look appetizing! I like how through the seasons they are around not just for Easter!
Val says
This is such an adorable idea for gifts! I never would have thought to pair the Peeps with movies. I have some family I needed gift ideas for and this is absolutely perfect!
Kelly Hutchinson says
We watch Elf several times during the holidays. We also enjoy watching the original A Christmas Carol. Those candy can Peeps would not last ling in my house.
Amanda says
I love Peeps! They have so many fun flavors and styles! Perfect for the holidays!
Chantal says
I LOVE Peeps! These are fantastic, and they are so adorable as minions!
Rosey says
Peeps for the holidays! I know people are loving this because they have a huge following!
Christie says
SO fun to have peeps year round for festive treats! Love the Christmas themed holiday peeps
Tracey says
I didn’t know you could get peeps all year round! This is a game changer for movie night snacking.