Peeps!

Okay, so call me naive but I had no idea that the delicious marshmallow treats called Peeps were made year round. More importantly, I had no idea that there was an actual Peeps store which is filled with Peep treats and gifts! Obviously stumbling upon this store during my journey to National Harbor made me a very happy girl.....

The Peeps & Company store at National Harbor is the first one to open ever. This store offers all the Peeps you could imagine. Regular Peeps, Chocolate covered Peeps, Peeps on a stick, and more! If you don't have a sweet tooth, then perhaps you won't be able to resist falling for the adorable giant Peeps stuffed animal. The thing was as big as I was! They also offer miniature stuffed animal peeps as well. And for the true fans out there....there is all the Peeps supportive gear you could dream of. T-shirts, pajama pants, headbands, bracelets. If you can wear it, they have it.

 I always thought Peeps were a little treat of their own. But it turns out that the brand also is the creator of Mike & Ike's and Red Hot Tamales. I am guilty of going through Mike & Ike binges. So when I walked in and saw a giant selection of Mike & Ike flavors, in which you can create your own combination, I immediately was in heaven. You can try them all out, or you can just buy a pound of the red ones (We all know those are the best kind). Maybe you like spicy more then sweet, or simply just like foods that make your eyes water. Stop by the opposite side of the store and find the perfect level of heat in the Hot Tamales section. Before you leave, be sure to find out what type of "Hot Tamale Hottie" you are. NEWS ALERT: For all of us Mike & Ike die hards, the duo is currently going through a split. When you enter the Peep store you can see that Ike has clearly been scribbled out from the giant sign. More information here Mike and Ike Split Up.

All please keep the following in mind as you venture through the store: Not all items in here are edible. Many items may appear very convincing, as you can see above. It may be hard to resist if you go in there with a sweet tooth. But please, do not find yourself in the awkward situation of attempting to eat a non-edible Peep...the staff do not find this to be amusing and prefer you keep your purchases out of your mouth until you have left the store.

Hopefully this has everyone ready to stock up on some Peep goodness!

Until next time

- Kristen