The Challenge of Mother’s Day

   Shopping for the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be challenging. After all, what more does she need since she has you? 

  JOKING! I WAS JOKING! Moms, put down the rocks! No need to stone me to death! My gosh, some people just can’t take a joke anymore.

  Anyway, it can be one of the greatest challenges of your life to find a gift that adequately portrays your deep, undying appreciation of the person who often has given almost everything to help you on your path through life; your mom. And now I’m here to offer you a few suggestions based on what sort of mom you have been gifted by fate.

For the Salty Lover

 We all know (or are) one of these. It’s one thing to be sprinkling a little extra salt over your steak but there’s that special group of people who arrive at their vacation destination and immediately google “closest salted caramel ice cream”. 

Just to be upfront and honest, I’m one of these and very proud of it. One blisteringly hot summer day, my 6 year old son once caught me salting my peanut butter swirl ice cream and was absolutely horrified.

   But back to moms!

   If your mom is always sneaking chips just for that salty kick, a Salted Caramel Assortment will put them over the top. First, the salt crystals just look gorgeous on the chocolate coating. Milk or dark chocolate, it doesn’t matter. They just scream “savor me!” Secondly, the salty-sweet combination is mouthwateringly beautiful. 

   You have the sharp kick of salt but the moment the chocolate hits, the magic begins to happen. Those two bold flavors work their way in and through, creating a more vivid and rich flavor experience. 

For the Mom Always Reaching for the Peanut Butter

   I have friends who become emotional when talking about their love of peanut butter. They’re the sort who make warding gestures when the words “peanut” and “allergy” are used in conjunction. 

  If the mother figure in your life gets their hand stuck in the Peanut Butter jar more than you’ll ever admit to anyone but God, we have an enormous selection of irresistible handcrafted chocolates for you to choose from. But, in my peanut butter lover opinion, “I love you” is also spelled “Peanut Butter Grahams”. 

   Let’s just take a moment to think about that articulate “crunch” of the cracker, blended with the soft, melty, gooeyness of the peanut butter, all within a rich chocolate coating. 

For the Mom Looking to Getaway

  In the dead of winter, some of us are still loving our sweaters, our Fudge Shoppe beanies, and the way snow looks in the moonlight, while others are humming the Beach Boys and browsing flights to anywhere with clear oceans and a sandy shore. 

A play on our famous Handcrafted Marshmallow, these little squares are infused with a smooth coconut flavor, cut to size and quickly tossed in toasted shreds of real coconut.

For the Mom Who’s Always Saying “Aesthetics”

   I love being around people who intentionally engage with experiences on a deeper level. I have a friend who is always feeling the texture of a matte label on a can, noticing the enticing color contrast on signs and explaining how unique textures are “satisfying”. I live a more captivated life because of my friends' love of the aesthetics around us.

If your mom is someone who is obsessed with look, feel and taste on a more profound level, Signature Truffles are the perfect shared Mother’s Day experience. Settle in and take turns sampling flavors from Hometown Sherbet to Jersey Raspberry to Caramel Macchiato to Cinnamon Bun and far beyond. Each truffle has been designed to deliver an immersive chocolate experience; from the artistic design to the balanced flavors of the ganache center. 

For the Mom that Snacks with the Kids

  We snack all day long so who are we to judge! Anyway, let’s be honest; sometimes kids' snacks just hit way better than “grown up snacks”.

If mom still brings a few “extra” cookies and just happened to “accidentally '' bring another glass of milk to the table, it’s safe to say she’d be all in on (let’s say it together) Chocolate Covered Oreos. This Mother’s Day, mom should be free to eat a few of these and then take a nap. She deserves it.

For the Mom Always “On-the-Go”

   You know that mom on the move and always reaching for that small bag, bar or pack of snacks to keep them going for the extra mile? I’ve got two suggestions for this type of mom.

 For the chocoholic coffee-lover (mom or not) these are nearly impossible to resist. The sweetness of the milk, dark and white chocolate pulls that crisp, roasted flavor in every bite. And in that crunchy “pop” when they bite the bean and they’ve got the perfect exciting, energizing, sweet treat to keep them moving for the next long while.

 If mom loves a handful of almonds, especially between meals or as a car snack, these are the perfect Mother’s Day gift. The thick coating of cocoa powder lends a uniquely robust flavor and soft mouth feel, before breaking through the almond and introducing the nutty flavor.

Confession Time

   Truth be told. I’m not a mom. Yes, yes. I know I had you fooled this entire time, except when I overtly mentioned that I’m a father. 

 But after interacting with hundreds of mothers over the years, I can safely say that one thing unites the vast majority of moms; a deep and profound love of chocolate. Perhaps it grows in them as a reflection of their love for their children or perhaps it’s just that most people love the flavor of delicious high-quality chocolates. We may never know.

  But now as always, it’s your turn. How do you incorporate chocolate into the ways which you say “I appreciate you” to your mom or mother figure? 

 The best answer will receive a $50 gift card FO FREEE! Share with mom!