Godiva & the final after-Val day sales tally...

So I made out like a bandit at the post-Val day choc sales- best score by far was GODIVA half-priced hearts- such a treat to open a box of gorgeous chocs that also taste amazing- their quality is far better than average choc (but still not at the level of superior fancy European choc houses like those in NYC & Paris- many of which I have been lucky enough to visit years ago). I will slowly savor my collection you see stacked together- yes thats 12 heart boxes, some Hershey Bliss, and Ferrero Rocher all at a deep discount! This should hold me over until the post-Easter choc sales....

Chocoholic's favorite day- After Valentine's Choc Sales!!

Every year I look forward to February, not for Valentine's day exactly, but for the major chocolate sales afterwards! Feb 15th is the Superbowl of choc sales- all the yummy assorted choc hearts go 50% off, and if you can wait a few more days they go 75% off! I have yet to hit Godiva (tomorrow) but here is my haul so far. No its not the world's best or fanciest choc, but I do love assorted varieties and Whitman's/ Russell Stover are quite good for inexpensive choc- they are truly American classics. My best score is the large box of ALL DARK- last one on the shelf! Who needs flowers & jewelry? Im all set, thank you....

NEW- Valentine's M&Ms collection!

Here comes Valentines' Day- one of chocolate's biggest celebrations! Of course M&Ms joins the party with their fancy colors and bags, so here I have all the M&M packaging from all the different stores going back a few years. For every big candy season M&Ms creates a variety of new packaging for different major stores- Walmart, Target, and all other grocery/pharmacies all have different designs (but the colors inside are all red, pink, & white). So as I have done since my blog started, I am sharing with you how they all look together, and you can see the differences are quite striking. So fun! I love it....

NEW- M&Ms mugs and sandals!

My awesome friends Linda & Adriana blessed me with these very fun & funky M&M gifts that I just love love love! The lady Green mug is just adorable and came with mini packs of M&Ms inside- it could also be used as a candy dish :) The sandals are a hoot! I cant wait to wear these out and see what kind of comments I get- the sparkly red just takes them to the next level of crazy funky cool- they must be the world's happiest shoes! I will put them on whenever I need a little cheering up- nothing makes me smile quicker than bright colorful M&MS (eating or otherwise):) Thanx SO much ladies- made my Christmas and M&M collection way better!

NEW- M&Ms 2009 Calendars!

Here they are - the new awesome beautiful M&M 2009 calendars- wall and purse sizes- inside are great "photos" of the M&Ms in various seasonal settings- love it! And got them at Michaels craft store for only 1.00 each! Can u beleive so cheap? There really is a Santa Clause....

Chocolates of the World- Chinese M&Ms!!

My awesome amazing friend Josh brought me these all the way from China! They are actually made in Beijing, and you can see all the characters speak Chinese and the website is listed. Whats especially fun is the little triangle bubble packaging with a handful of the candy inside- really cute! So do M&Ms made in China taste any different than those made in America? Well, not really....maybe slightly less sweetness but hardly noticeable. This candy is sold and manufactured worlwide with Im sure strict formulas- but different cultures have variations on taste. And my friend swore the peanut tasted different!

Limited Edition- Junior Mint Peppermint Crunch!

Just for the Holiday season, Jr. Mints produces this ramped up, fancy version of their popular candy- it's very tasty and one of my new favorites. The dark choc coating has peppermint candy bits mixed into it for a really delicious and fun to eat treat! Unfortunately they are not easy to find but check around- I got these at Winn Dixie grocery store (last year at Target).