FREE Bag of Snickers or Milky Way Bites

Who out there LOVES chocolate??? ME ME ME ME ME!!! :) Anyway, on Snicker's Facebook page you can snag a coupon for a FREE Bag of Snickers or Milky Way Bites. The page might be hard to load but I was able to get a coupon about 10 minutes ago. So, give it a try!

Sign up for a chance to receive a coupon redeemable for one (1) package of SNICKERS Brand Bites or MILKY WAY Brand Bites (2.83oz), up to a maximum value of $1.75. Maximum 10,000 Coupons available each day during the Offer Period, for a total maximum of 50,000 Coupons available during the entire Offer Period. Offer expires at 11:59:59 PM (ET) on 9/16/13. The offer will end each day of the Offer Period once 10,000 Coupons have been claimed.

Choc-V’s Vitamins & the "Everything is Better with Chocolate, Chocolate is Better with Vitamins!" Campaign! {Review & Giveaway}

Who doesn't love chocolate? I am a huge fan...whether it is dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, mmmm...the list can go on and on. Chocolate is such a fantastic remedy for whatever ails you and I have found that chocolate can even help to reduce stress in my life! Yes, it is true. :) If I were to tell you that even the VITAMINS you take could be made out of chocolate, would you believe me? Well, I am here today to talk to you about how you can turn your website into a chocolate-lover's haven and also, how you can get chocolate vitamins! 

Choc-V's Chocolate Vitamins is a company that makes just that: Chocolate Vitamins. They carry three different varieties: Milk Chocolate Multi-V, White Chocolate Probiotic and Milk Chocolate Calcium. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? I am married to a guy who LOVES chocolate and so I was really excited to learn about a vitamin that is made out of chocolate. I was also really excited to hear about a new campaign that Choc-V's has launched and this campaign is designed to "chocofy" any website. Here is more about this fun and YUMMY campaign...

Choc-V's Multi-Vitamins has launched their "brand new "CHOCOFIER" campaign: "Everything Is Better With Chocolate. Chocolate Is Better With Vitamins." The campaign introduces a simple way to "chocofy" (add a layer of delicious chocolate) any website and share it with your friends. The CHOCOFIER is being launched in celebration of Choc-V's recent re-branding, as well as their mass release in CVS stores across the country. Websites can be chocofied with a white, milk, or dark chocolate flavor.

When I was notified about this campaign, I was sent a screenshot of what my blog would look like if it was "chocofied" and I thought it was really cute. Take a look...

The chocolate dripping down the sides of my website looks SO yummy. Too bad it isn't real! :) You can make your website look like this by visiting Choc-V's website. The entire site is just dripping with chocolate right now so you really don't have to look hard to find out how to turn your website into an ooey, gooey chocolate haven. :)

For the review portion of this post, I was sent a box of  Choc-V's Probiotic White Chocolate Vitamins! I have never tried this vitamin brand before and was excited to finally have the chance to taste them and pass along my thoughts to you!

These tasty little morsels come in a nicely sealed package and all you need to do is push the vitamins through the foil backing. There are 40 in each package and are, of course, flavored like white chocolate. Choc-V's Probiotics are coated so they will reach the digestive system complete and active, which is nice. My daughter has been needing a probiotic because I have noticed some itching going on and I think she needs some help balancing her system out. These probiotics are also yeast-free, egg-free, wheat (gluten)-free, peanut-free and also soy-free so if your family has any food allergies, these will be a good brand for you. :)

When taking these Choc-V's, please keep in mind that you are eating a vitamin and not a box of chocolates. :) *ahem*. They are just that good. :) I loved the flavor of these little bears; they aren't chalky or chewy and the texture and flavor is exactly what I would expect when eating a chocolate vitamin! My children are going to LOVE these and I will probably have to hide them from hubby or they won't be around long. Having a good probiotic on hand is helpful and I love the fact that these are kid-friendly and are also helpful when it comes to restoring digestive health and strengthening the natural defense systems of the body.

So. like I said at the beginning of this post, Choc-V's Vitamins come in three different varieties and are also available for purchase online and in select retailers. Choc-V's has a Facebook and Twitter page as well so be sure to stop by and give them a shout-out...I am sure they would welcome one more fan. Besides, who DOESN'T love chocolate?!?

Now, one of you has the opportunity to win a box of your very own Choc-V's Probiotic White Chocolate Vitamins! Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Choc-V's products for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Choc-V's website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. This blog is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged prizes. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Almondina Cookies Review & Giveaway

Summer time snacking has begun!! Today I went outside and mowed the entire lawn. By the time I was finished, I seriously needed a snack. I wasn't starving, but I was craving something and having just mown our entire lawn, I needed something semi-healthy. With the warmer weather comes many opportunities to sit out on the back deck in my lawn chair with an ice cold lemonade, the iPad and something to snack on. My children love to play outside and I love to sit and watch them from the comfort of my deck. I am a crunchy-snack lover and will take just about anything that is sweet, crunchy and satisfying. 

Recently, I was introduced to a company that makes gourmet cookies that are crunchy, all-natural free of cholesterol and no added fat or salt. Oh, and these cookies are only 30 calories each! Almondina is owned and operated by Yuval Zaliouk, a world renowned musical conductor and his company has been in business for the past 20 years. Here is a bit more about Almondina...

Almondina® is the inspiring success story of a man whose great loves include both music and wonderful food. For generations his family loved his grandmother Dina’s most secret cookie, which she called Petit Gateau Sec. Yuval Zaliouk, an internationally known symphony conductor and gourmet chef, always had a special place in his heart (and stomach) for this exquisite, crispy wafer with the delicate flavor of roasted almonds and the natural sweetness of plump raisins.This all-natural, crispy almond cookie has no cholesterol and no added fat, salt, or preservatives. It is wonderfully crunchy and does not have to be dipped. It is a delightful accompaniment for coffee, tea, soft cheeses and fine light wines. The rush to eliminate fat from gourmet foods too often has also eliminated most of the flavor, a fact which is in sharp contrast to this enticingly delicious cookie.

Since the introduction of the classic Original flavor, eight more distinctive variations have been introduced, all of which continue to be packed with roasted almonds. A recent innovation, Chocolate Cherry, combines the almonds with dark chocolate and plump cherries.

I love stories like these because it shows the timeless treasure of loved recipes and traditions. Not only that but those recipes are shared with us so we too can enjoy the taste and love of generations gone by.

So, for this review I was sent 7 packages of Almondina Cookies to try and when they arrived, I was SO excited! I wasn't sure what to expect and this was certainly a pleasant surprise!! The flavors I received were:
Choconut, Sesame, Gingerspice, Cinnaroma, Chocolate Cherry and two packages of the Original flavor.

Each tray is 4 oz and contains quite a few cookies. I was expecting thicker cookies but these are very thin.

As you can see, these cookies are very thin but to me, that is what makes them unique and adds to the deliciousness of them. If you are looking for a small treat, these are the cookies for you! Just enough flavor and crunch to hold you over until your next snack attack.

Oh goodness...don't they look heavenly?? I did try each and every flavor that I was sent and my oh my...they are divine. I love how you can break them apart or keep them whole. They are super easy to eat and I guarantee you that once you eat one, you will be eating more. My favorite flavors were the Gingerspice  as it tasted just like gingerbread and also I loved the Chocolate Cherry. Cherries taste so good with chocolate and these were wonderful!!

The other "perk" of having these around are that they are FANTASTIC for my teething one year old!! :) I would give him a cookie and 20 minutes later, he was still chewing on it. Now, you do need to watch your child with these are they are super crunchy and break off into small pieces but if your child is an independent, whole foods eater than you should be good to go. My Isaac LOVES these cookies and they keep him busy and quite for a long time. Ahhhh, works great for me!

To purchase Almondina cookies you can buy them online directly from Almondina's website or you can find a store near you. Simply click on their Store Finder to find a retailer near you. Almondina is also on Facebook and Twitter so be sure you stop by there and keep up with their promotions, news and announcements.

So, in my opinion...Almondina Cookies are such a delightful way to unwind at the end of a busy day or simply to snack on throughout the day. Each cookie is crunchy, sweet and totally good for you...it is hard to eat just one! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who is looking to satisfy a craving for something sweet. Like I said before, you will not be able to put the package down once you have tried them!

Almondina has offered to giveaway 7 packages of cookies to one of you! The winner will receive the same sampler I received. Here are your entry options...
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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. However, I did receive a free Almondina Cookies for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Almondina website and email. Prize is provided and shipped by the sponsor. This blog is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged prizes. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

FREE Bag of Lindt Lindor Truffles Coupon *LIVE NOW*

On Facebook, Linstt Lindor Chocolates is giving away one million bags of FREE TRUFFLES! I printed my coupon last week and picked up my free truffles at Walmart...so it is a totally legitimate giveaway! Here is the link for you to print out your coupon for a Free Bag of Lindt Lindor Truffles! ENJOY!!

Enstrom World Famous Almond Toffee Review & Giveaway

I think one of the most depressing moments I had while breastfeeding my first baby was the moment I realized that chocolate gave her gas and I could not eat it. Ugg. That was sooo horrible. I seriously had chocolate withdrawal and could not wait to eat it again! Now that I am nursing again, I was worried about my chocolate and whether or not it would affect Isaac. I am very happy to report that he is totally fine with chocolate and encourages me to eat it whenever I need a little "happy boost" to my day. I don't go overboard mind you...just a small smidgen here and there. :) Sweets and I just get along so well!!

One of my favorite flavor combinations when it comes to chocolate candy is toffee and chocolate. I grew up with a mother who loved Heath bars and toffee with chocolate makes such a fantastic dessert topping! Today, I am going to introduce you to Enstrom. This company makes delicate and delicious candies for every sweet tooth! Before I continue, here is the history behind Enstrom (which actually started out as an ice cream company!)...

The history of this confectionery family dates back to 1919, when Chester K. “Chet” Enstrom got his start in the candy business.  At 17 years of age, Chet went to work in the ice cream factory at Barthel’s Confectionery in Colorado Springs.  Often, when his shift ended, he would help out across the street in the adjacent candy factory, and he quietly began learning the candy-maker’s art. 

In 1929, Chet and his bride, Vernie, packed up their Model T and drove the rut-filled roads to Grand Junction, Colorado to begin a new life.  There Chet and a partner, Harry Jones, launched the Jones-Enstrom Ice Cream Company, a business he pursued for the next thirty years.

Meanwhile, Chet also pursued his favorite hobby; handcrafting various confections.  His specialty was almond toffee, and he experimented at night and on weekends, brewing up small batches of this hard-to-make treat as a gift for family and friends.  By 1960, his almond toffee had begun to develop a reputation and, at the urging of those early gift-recipients, Chet founded Enstrom Candies.

Chet and Vernie planned to make their new “Candy Kitchen” a mom-and-pop operation, but the orders kept flooding in.  By 1965, Enstrom’s was shipping almond toffee worldwide and Chet sold the business to his son and daughter-in-law, Emil and Mary Enstrom, so he could pursue a political career in the Colorado State Senate.

Under the direction of Emil and Mary, Enstrom Candies thrived.  In 1979, their daughter, Jamee and her husband, Doug Simons, joined the Company. In 1990, Chet’s grandson, Rick, and his wife Linda, opened a retail store in Denver’s Cherry Creek North. In 1993, Jamee and Doug purchased the business and continued building the Company.

Today, Enstrom Candies remains a family business. Jamee and Doug oversee the operation of the “Candy Kitchen” and retail stores in Grand Junction, Colorado, where every batch of traditional almond toffee is still made by hand with only the finest, freshest ingredients. Rick and Linda manage the Denver-area retail stores.  Jamee and Doug are also very proud that their sons, Doug Jr. and Jim, have joined the Company to become the fourth-generation of the family business and are learning the art of what it takes to make world-class confections.

Throughout the last 50 years, Enstrom Candies has expanded their product line to include toffee popcorn, truffles and delicious gourmet chocolates. Thanks to Granddad Chet, they are celebrating over fifty years of a treasured family business; over fifty years of watching eyes light up and smiles appear when people taste the world’s finest almond toffee.  Most importantly, they are celebrating more than fifty years of honoring Granddad’s philosophy that “we’re just making a little almond toffee for a few of our friends.”  

So, when you hear of Enstrom's world famous Almond Toffee, you will know that it truly is famous! My sweet tooth was very excited for the opportunity to review this awesome toffee and I am going to share it with you today!

For this review, I was sent a 16 oz box of Enstrom Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee. It arrived on a very hot day and I was unaware that the delivery man had dropped it off. When hubby came home from work he brought it in and I was afraid that it would be a melted mess. BUT, after refrigeration, it was totally fine. Phew! I love the elegant box in which this toffee comes...it would make a great gift for anyone!

Inside the box, I found two large pieces of Almond Toffee and it smelled heavenly. I could not wait to try it! As you can see, each block of toffee is coated in yummy milk chocolate. Crushed almonds dust the top of the toffee, which makes it look REALLY yummy! It is important to refrigerate Enstrom's Almond Toffee because it is a dairy confection. Refrigeration keeps it fresh and cool too.

My first bite was rich, smooth, sweet, salty and just plain scrumptious. I was sooo excited to share with my hubby when he got home from work! He is not a toffee fan because normally, toffee is crunchy. This particular toffee melts in your mouth and is not difficult to chew at all. The rich flavor of almonds is present in each bite, due to the crushed almonds sprinkled on the top. If you are an almond fan then this is the candy for you!!

Enstrom offers their Almond Toffee in several different forms...Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Almond Toffee Petites, Toffee Popcorn, Almond Toffee Bars, Almond Toffee Singles and Almond Toffee Crumbs. Each of these look SOOOO amazing! I would love to try their Toffee Popcorn as I am a huge popcorn fan. YUM! A 1 pound box of Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee retails for $19.95 and you can also get 2, 3 and 5 pound boxes. Now that is alot of candy! :)

So, in my opinion...Enstrom is a delicious company! Not only am I a chocolate fan, but I am not an almond toffee fan! I love how classy the candy looks when it arrived at my door and how yummy the toffee was. It is a melt-in-your-mouth candy that will please any one's sweet tooth!

Enstrom has offered to give away a 1 pound box of Almond Toffee to one of you (eat the entire box yourself or share with someone...it's totally up to you!)!! YAAY! **PLEASE NOTE: All entrants must "Like" Enstrom on Facebook. Entries will be verified by Enstrom.**

Here are your entry options...

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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive free Enstrom Almond Toffee for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Enstrom website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.

Gourmet Gift Baskets Brownie Sampler Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}

Who out there has a sweet tooth for all things chocolate?? My hand is raised! :) I am definitely a chocoholic. Since I am pregnant though, I try to watch my sweets intake to make sure I stay somewhat on a healthy diet for the sake of my baby. But, I think it is OK to splurge once in awhile and for sure, brownies are one way to get that fix in a hurry!

I am sure that you all have heard of Gourmet Gift Baskets before but in case you haven't, you MUST check them out! I recently found out that not only do they offer gift baskets, but they also offer yummy baked goods as well! Honestly, I did not know this and really, what a great way to send some love to someone who needs a sweet-tooth pick me up. With Easter right around the corner, you can send Gourmet Carrot Cake, Cheesecake Samplers and more...all from Gourmet Gift Baskets!! (Personally, I would LOVE to receive the Whoopie Pie Sampler...wow...talk about mouth watering!!)

Gourmet Gift Baskets is THE place to shop for gift baskets for all occasions. They have something for everyone and really, for all palates too. Perusing the site is a cinch too because they have things so nicely categorized and broken down into easy to find places...you really don't get lost at all when you visit them! Also, if you are looking for the perfect Easter basket then I would highly suggest checking out Gourmet Gift Basket's selection...awesome!

So, back to chocolate. For this review I was sent a yummy selection of brownies from Gourmet Gift Basket's Brownie Sampler! As soon as it arrived I was VERY excited...especially since I knew my children would get a kick out of trying the brownies. :)

This mini-sampler contains 6 individually wrapped brownies, all in different flavors. The full sized sampler contains two of each brownie. The flavors that are included are:

*Peanut Butter

*Belgian Chocolate Chunk

*White Chocolate Macadamia

*Butterscotch Blondie

*Fudge Walnut

*Cheesecake

Yum. Yum. Yum. So, as soon as we finished lunch today we dove into our box of goodies! I think the children's favorite was the Belgian Chocolate Chunk as it was chock full of chunks of chocolate.

Oh yes...she LOVED it! (As did her brother but he made too much of a mess for  me to share his picture too! :)

These brownies are not tiny either...they are pretty generously sized so if you eat one, make sure you have room for the whole thing!!

I think my personal favorite was the Cheesecake flavor. I am a H*U*G*E cheesecake fan so if something says "cheesecake" on it, it's mine! This particular cheesecake brownie was very moist and rich in flavor. I think I took two bites and then saved the rest for later. It was VERY yummy.

The full-sized Brownie Sampler retails for $34.99 and is deliverable to the lower 48 states only due to the perishable factor. 

So, in my opinion...this Gourmet Gift Baskets Brownie Sampler is pretty amazing!! I love how there is such a variety of flavors included and that these brownies are not microscopic in size. There truly is enough to share (or eat all by yourself if you please!) and would most likely satisfy any sweet tooth. I would definitely recommend this sampler to anyone looking to send a different type of gift to someone. You can't go wrong with delectable, chocolate brownies!! :)

Gourmet Gift Baskets has offered to give away the exact same mini brownie sampler that I received to one of my readers! YAY! I am very excited to be able to offer this giveaway to you all. Here are your entry options!


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Disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a free Mini Brownie Sampler for review purposes. All quotes and stock photos are from the Gourmet Gift Baskets website and email. Prize is being provided and shipped by the sponsor. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.