Last Minute Gift Ideas: @GODIVA Chocolate

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There isn't a more universal, more loved gift than CHOCOLATE at Christmas time - teachers, parents, kids, grandparents - EVERYONE loves chocolate, especially when it is GODIVA chocolate!

So this Christmas, make someone very happy and gift them GODIVA. Check out these great gift ideas that GODIVA offers this holiday season:

Peppermint Bark Tin ($24.95): GODIVA’s Peppermint Bark Tin is filled with the tantalizing taste of peppermint and chocolate.

Each delectable piece features peppermint sprinkled over a swirl of rich dark chocolate and creamy white chocolate. A sweet, seasonal treat that allows you to “treat yo’self!”

9 pc. Assorted Chocolate Holiday Gift Box ($20.00): This year, GODIVA is excited to introduce new “mini-cake” dessert pieces inspired by traditional flavors that people enjoy during the holidays.

There are four flavors within this collection including Milk Chocolate Almond Cookie, Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie, Chocolate Ganache, and Dark Pear Vanilla, all packaged in a seasonal gift box. These extravagant flavors are sure to satisfy all of your chocolate cravings!

Buy It:

You can purchase GODIVA holiday gift boxes and assortments from the GODIVA website.

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The Perfect Chocolate for Valentine's Day!

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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow (don't forget a gift for your loved one)! If you need some suggestions for the sweet tooth in your life, then let me recommend Blissfully Better Chocolate!

They just launched a brand NEW flavor and I am loving it! It is Toasted Coconut and it is the perfect mix of chocolate and coconut - I can never just stop at one!

Blissfully Better Chocolate is not only delicious it’s even better for your taste buds-- it’s certified organic and sweetened only with low glycemic coconut nectar making it a great option for those who have diabetes and low tolerance to sugar!

Not a coconut fan? Make sure to try their other flavors too:Sea Salt Caramel Thins, Crunchy Quinoa Toffee Thins, Almond Toffee Thins

Buy It:

You can purchase Blissfully Better chocolates online or at a local retailer.

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Neuhaus Holiday Belgian Chocolate Ballotin #giveaway #simplychocolate

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If you like chocolate, like me, then you love to know that 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. recenlty launched Simply Chocolate, a new destination for individuals to discover a curated assortment of gifts and join a passionate community celebrating the love of chocolate.

Whether looking to send something special to celebrate an anniversary or birthday, or if you have a chocolate lover on your holiday gift list, Simply Chocolate offers beautiful gifts filled with the very best chocolate from iconic chocolatiers and innovative artisans across the globe.

I. LOVE. CHOCOLATE. And I am loving Simply Chocolate and their great selection! I got to try the Neuhaus Holiday Belgian Chocolate Ballotin (17 pc) and I loved every single piece of chocolate included!

Neuhaus chocolatiers invented the ballotin box over a century ago in Belgium and they continue to elevate the iconic chocolate gift presentation. 1/2 lb. of authentic Belgian Chocolates are delivered wrapped for the Holidays in a festive red and white snowflake design. They are the absolute expression of Belgian Chocolate Excellence.

Neuhaus is world-renowned for holding the highest standards in authentic Belgian Chocolate. Since 1857, Neuhaus chocolates have been crafted entirely in Belgium with only the finest ingredients. These fine chocolates are non-GMO and are imported fresh weekly.

I highly recommend these Neuhaus Holiday Belgian Chocolates!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Neuhaus Holiday Belgian Chocolate Ballotin for $34.99 from the Simply Chocolate website. 

Win It:

Simply Chocolate is generously offering (1) Neuhaus Holiday Belgian Chocolate Ballotin (17 pc) to a lucky winner!

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(1) Neuhaus Holiday Belgian Chocolate Ballotin (17 pc)
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Experience Ecuador at your Door Step with Free US Shipping!

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Looking for interesting gifts that women are going to enjoy this holiday season? Look no further than the great products from Ecuador!

As the world’s thirds largest exporter of cut flowers, myths surround how Ecuador’s roses became so popular. Some believe its location on the equator makes roses grow perfectly straight, but more likely the natural light gives gardeners the ability to grow great roses all year round. Thier chocolate is considered best in the world, barely 5% of cacao produced in the world is given the prestigious label of Fine Aroma and Ecuador produces nearly 63% of that fine aroma flavored cacao worldwide. The list goes on and on, however U.S. consumer’s access to these products are limited by high shipping costs and inconvenient delivery methods.

Now, Sense Ecuador, the Ecuadorian experience destination website, is enabling shoppers to receive curated, premium products and gourmet foods from all regions of Ecuador to your doorstep. Best of all, it comes with free and quick shipping to the US.

As a socially-focused and environmentally conscious shopping destination, all of their exclusive flowers, gourmet specialties and accessories are made by expert artisans and conscious farmers from their country. Through their process, they ensure that you receive the highest quality products, and in return, the persons and communities receive the benefits of your purchase.

I got to receive two amazing products from Sense Ecuador - both chocolate and flowers! So tasty AND beautiful!

66% CHOCOLATE CHIPS: 2.2 LB - ORGANIC DARK CHOCOLATE

These fine 66% chocolate chips by Hoja Verde are made with premium organic cocoa beans grown in the tropical lowlands of Ecuador, the most biodiverse country on earth. Ecuadorian cocoa has long been recognized as the world’s finest beans. Its ‘Arriba’ variety brings an unequalled depth in aroma and flavor.

CHARACTERISTICS:
• Organic
• Gluten-Free
• Trans-Fat Free
• Vegan

NATURE DEW FLOWER BOUQUET

This unique bouquet was inspired in the hue of autumn. Its pale coral and amber colors represent wisdom and love, making this bouquet perfect for expressing care.

Hoja Verde Flowers grows the most astonishing blooms in the highlands of Ecuador. Their superior quality is the outcome of an eco-friendly and socially conscious business.

These flowers were so beautiful and they decorated my house so beautifully!

Whether you want a taste of chocolate, surprise a loved one with beautiful roses, handcrafted Panama hats or apparel created with comforting Alpaca wool, Sense Ecuador can provide it!

Buy It:

You can purchase all Sense Ecuador products from their website.

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Taste the Fireworks with @ChuaoChocoholic & #Giveaway

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Did you miss the Independence Day festivities and firecrackers this year like I did? 

I love firecracker shows but with three small children I just didn't get a chance to go to one this year.

But don't worry - I am finding fireworks in my mouth every day of the year if I want and so can YOU! Chuao Chocolatier offers to take the fireworks from the sky and into your mouth with their Firecracker chocolate bar!

My husband is a HUGE fan of this Firecracker bar which features silky dark chocolate with a dash of chipotle and a sprinkling of sea salt until… SURPRISE! Popping candy explodes and starts a party in your mouth. My children also love to hear this popping as we eat the bar!

This Firecracker bar is only one delicious chocolate bar as part of the Deluxe chocolate bar gift set that I received from Chuao Chocolatier! I really got to experience the WOW of Chuao with this yummy assortment of full size and mini chocolate bars.

The Gift Set Includes: 2 each of the following mini chocolate bar flavors: Firecracker, Cinnamon Cereal Smooch, Pop Corn Pop, Honeycomb, Salted Chocolate Crunch, Sweet & Salty. 1 each of the following chocolate bar flavors: Oh My S'Mores, Pretzel Toffee Twirl and Ooh Ahh Almond.

All these bars are handcrafted with ethically sourced cacao, gluten free ingredients and free of artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colors, flavors and hydrogenated fats.

My favorite is the Pretzel Toffee Twirl and the Ooh Ahh Almond is amazing too! It is so hard to even choose favorites - I wasn't disappointed with any!

I also got to try the Caramel Apple Crush and that was also so delicious and tangy! I just how unique the flavors are from Chuao Chocolatier! You won't find the same old, same old flavors from this chocolate company!!

Buy It:

You can purchase Carmel Apple Crush, Firecracker, Baconluxious, Honeycomb, Potato Chip and Salted Chocolate Crunch bars now available in CVS stores nationwide.

Win It:

Chuao Chocolatier is generously offering (1) the Enamored Collection (set of three full-sized new bars) to TWO lucky winners!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) The Enamored Collection from Chuao Chocolatier
(three full sized bars - Raspberry Rose, Blueberry Lavender, Coconut Hibiscus) 
to TWO Lucky Winners!!

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Try Unique, Unusual & Delicious Chocolates from Chuao Chocolatier!

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Are you looking for a new way to satisfy your sweet tooth??

Then let me recommend one of my favorite online chocolate shops: Chuao Chocolatier, who offer unusual, unexpected and DELICIOUS chocolate!

Maybe you are looking for a unique wedding gift. Or maybe you are looking for something sweet to end your special wedding night. 

Then Chuao Chocolatier is perfect! They offer tons of bonbon collections, truffles, and wine pairings that any happy couple would be delighted to end the night with!

Check out some of the chocolates I recommend HIGHLY:

Milk Chocolate Bonbons 

Who can resist a Milk Chocolate bonbon??!! (NOT ME!!!) :)

This 5 piece collection piece includes: Almond Truffle, Dulce de Leche, Hazelnut Latte (Gianduja), Nut & Honeylicious, Sweet Passion (Parchita)

Few things are as comforting and oh-so-satisfying as the creamy sweetness of premium milk chocolate... and this collection is no exception. So, put your feet up, take a bite and close your eyes. This is a moment to be cherished.

Caramel Chic Collection

Every small batch of Chef Michael's soft caramel is made by hand, in the well-loved copper pots of our tiny kitchen, in flavors ranging from the traditional to the tropical. One taste and you'll know, your chocolate wishes and caramel dreams have come true.

The 5 piece includes: Bananas Foster (Cambur), Dulce de Leche, Salt Butter Caramel (Melao), Spiced Cabernet Caramel (Picante), Strawberry Seduction (Modena)

These caramel bonbons are absolutely AMAZING and each one was delicious, smooth and creamy! I couldn't stop at just one!

Cinnamon Cereal Smooch Bar

Let me introduce you to a chocolate bar you probably have always dreamed about as you ate breakfast! 

And, since the only thing better than cereal is cereal and chocolate, they've kissed this decadent milk chocolate with sweet nibbles of crushed, all natural cinnamon toast cereal.

This bar is made from scrumptious cinnamon toast cereal spooning in milk chocolate. So, don't be shy; lean in for your Cinnamon Cereal Smooch!

Strawberry Waffle Wild Bar

And if you love Strawberry Waffles, then this bar is for you! This bar is made with crunchy waffles and bits of tangy strawberry in milk chocolate.

This one was one of my husband's favorite because he LOVES strawberries and waffles! This was so unique and tasty at the same time!

Ooh Ahh Almond Bar

And if you love almonds, like I do, then you will love this bar! It includes crunchy whole almonds, kettle cooked in sugar & sea salt in dark chocolate.

Salted, caramelized almonds tickle our fancy in silky, rich dark chocolate. Treat yourself to a mouthwatering "me" moment.

I love the Non dairy, vegan friendly, non GMO ingredients and this bar is perfect mix of sugary and salty!

Pretzel Toffee Twirl Bar

I LOVE Toffee! So when I saw this bar, I knew I would love it! And I did!!!

This bar includes crunchy mini pretzels and buttery toffee dance in dark chocolate. 

It is handcrafted with ethically sourced cacao and all natural ingredients!

Sweet & Salty Bar

And if you want just a little bit of salty with the sweet, you will love this one! It features a touch of sea salt swirled in creamy milk chocolate.

I finished this bar off after dinner tonight and I Just. Couldn't. Stop! It was the perfect mix of sweet and salty and it is so creamy!

All these chocolates from Chuao Chocolatier are so unique and fun to eat, but most importantly delicious for any occasion! Enjoy...I know I have been! :)

Buy It:

You can purchase Chuao Chocolates from Chuao Chocolatier online store.

* Thank you to Chuao Chocolatier for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

barkTHINS for Mother's Day!

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Does your Mom LOVE Chocolate? Then get them a better for you chocolate gift this Mother's Day! Give her barkTHINS!!

This is NOT your average chocolate for Mom! barkTHINS® are non-GMO Project verified, fair trade ingredient certified™, and contain no artificial colors or flavors. Packaged in 4.7oz re-sealable bags, barkTHINS® are available in six seriously tasty flavors: Dark Chocolate Almond, Dark Chocolate Mint, Dark Chocolate Pretzel, Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut and Almonds, Dark Chocolate Blueberry Quinoa with Agave and Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Seed .

The barkTHINS recipe: they start by sourcing only the finest fair-trade dark chocolate from sustainable suppliers. Then we pack it with quality non-GMO ingredients (think pretzels, almonds, and peppermint).

It’s just that simple. Choosing favorites? Not so much.

However, if I HAD to choose, the Dark Choclate Almond is my favorite!!!

The Dark Chocolate Almond with Sea Salt features slivers of dark chocolate with heart-happy almonds. I love the crunchy sweet mix and these are so addicting!!!

And my hubby's favorite has got to be the Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut with Almonds!

Your most serious crunch times call for a serious break. Go tropical with toasted coconut & almonds. My husband loves the coconut added to this dark chocolate and the healthy almonds are just a definite added bonus!!!

Give a gift that is both sweet and something you can be proud of this Mother's Day! barkTHINS are delicious, GMO-free and contain no artificial ingredients! You just can't go wrong gifting these!

Buy It: 

You can purchase barkTHINS at your local retailer for $4.99+.

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Stick STIX IN THE MUD In Your Easter Baskets!

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As I write this post, I am snacking on one of my favorite chocolate goodies: Stix in the Mud. They are so GOOD and another great item to to put into Easter baskets this weekend instead of other high sugar, artificial ingredient laden treats.

Stix in the Mud cookie clusters from Funley’s Delicious are 100% all-natural, non-GMO cookies and they come in three varieties: Original, Caramel, and Peanut Butter! Stix in the Mud are made with wheat, corn and wholegrain flour and contain no preservatives or high fructose corn syrup.

100% Natural STIX IN THE MUD® are a homemade recipe, scrumptious, and a better-for-you choice than other chocolate candy. Clusters of crunchy savory cookie bits made from whole grain flour, hide inside pure chocolate. Individually wrapped for on-the-go snacking...or self control!

I love that when I have a little chocolate craving, I can just reach for one of the STIX IN THE MUD treats and I am highly satisfied! I love the Caramel and my husband loves the Peanut Butter but all three varieties are really, really good!

The individual wrap really makes this a great treat for Easter baskets or to hand out to Easter guests! Or just to celebrate at the end of a long day!

Buy It: 

You can purchase STIX IN THE MUD from the Funley's online store

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Lily's Sweets & Giveaway

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Chocoholics draw near...you will LOVE this gift idea!!!

Lily's Sweets makes all natural, stevia-sweetened chocolate. At Lily’s they use only the finest all-natural ingredients to create their unique products — 55% dark chocolate bars, 40% chocolate with milk bars and dark chocolate baking chips — all stevia-sweetened and delicious. As an extra bonus, all Lily’s bars and baking chips are now certified gluten-free. Out of respect for their customers and our planet, all their ingredients are non-GMO!

They offer three great product categories: Baking Chips, Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate bars.

Baking Chips

Great-tasting, healthy baking starts with great-tasting, healthy ingredients. Lily’s dark chocolate baking chips, stevia-sweetened with no added sugar, are great for everything from cookies to pancakes to snacking right out of the bag. Certified gluten-free and vegan too!

Dark Chocolate

Lily’s stevia-sweetened premium dark chocolate has all the indulgence you crave with 25% fewer calories than other 55% dark chocolates. They use only the finest, all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, inclu­ding cocoa that’s both Fairtrade and gluten-free certified.

My favorites Dark Chocolate Bars were the Dark Chocolate Bar - Coconut, Dark Chocolate Bar - Crispy Rice, and Dark Chocolate Bar - Almond!

Milk Chocolate

Lily’s stevia-sweetened 40% chocolate with milk has all the velvety smoothness that you expect from premium milk chocolate, but with no sugar added and 20% fewer calories. They use the finest Fair Trade certified cocoa, certified gluten-free ingredients, and dairy products that are rBST-free.

Both the Milk Chocolate Bar - Salted Almond and Milk Chocolate Bar - Creamy are delicious!

Buy It: 

You can purchase all Lily's Sweets Bars and Baking Chips from Lily's Sweets online store.

Win It:

Lily's Sweets is generously offering (1) Prize Pack including 2- Almond and Milk bars with 40% chocolate, 2- 40% Chocolate Bars made with Milk &
1 Bag of Dark Chocolate Premium Baking Chips to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Lily's Sweets Prize Pack including: 

• 2 Almond and Milk bars with 40% chocolate
• 2 40% Chocolate Bars made with Milk
• 1 Bag of Dark Chocolate Premium Baking Chips

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* Thank you to Lily's Sweets for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*