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A Sweet Pairing – Josh Cellars Wine, Ghirardelli Chocolate & Two $75 AMEX Giveaways

Disclaimer: This shop has been sponsored by Josh Cellars Wine and Ghirardelli Chocolates. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #ghirardelli #joshcellarwine #asweetpairing #shop

Being on the go is hard! Between work, school, events, traveling and everything in between, it sometimes seems strenuous to sit down and enjoy the moment. Well, there’s news – it doesn’t have to be!

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s important to remember that it’s the thoughtful things that can make the biggest difference. Sometimes we don’t always have the most time but it’s the special time that matters the most. One of the best date nights are the simple ones. For this upcoming Valentine’s Day, if you’re going on a trip or staying home, these simple tricks will make for a perfect evening.

Step number one: Grab a bottle (or two) of Josh Cellars Wine. Found in almost every store I’ve been to recently, Josh Cellars has a wine for everyone. Looking for a rich bouquet of flavors featuring hints of blackberry, cinnamon and toasted almonds, try the Cabernet Sauvignon. Maybe you’re a fan of white wine, there’s a Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as well. Josh Cellars Wine has options for every wine lover.

Step number two: Chocolate. Ghirardelli Chocolates is one of my ultimate favorites. It’s always on hand around the Christmas holiday’s and its only right that we incorporate the things we love the most on Valentine’s Day!

Looking for a new twist? Make your favorite chocolate chip cookies but WAIT! Let go of the chocolate chips and grab your favorite Ghirardelli chocolates. Chop them up, mix them in and bake away. For a variety, cut the batter into different bowls and use different chocolates for each. I used the caramel and it’s delicious. Taking a bite into a cookie with the surprise caramel bite makes it extra special.

The pairing between Josh Cellars Wines and Ghirardelli chocolates will make this Valentine’s day extra sweet! Grab your favorite bottle and Ghirardelli Valentine chocolates (and even some fresh baked cookies) and surprise your loved one this Valentine’s Day!

Looking to make it extra special?! Josh Cellars and Ghirardelli Chocolates have provided an opportunity to giveaway two $75 American Express gift cards.
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Rahr Oktoberfest 5k (and Discount Code)!

Discount Code: ‘DHT’ to save $5 on registration.

To help us all get into a better beer drinking and running shape, two social runs are also scheduled at the brewery – Saturday, August 1st and Saturday, September 5th. Check out the Rahr Oktoberfest 5k event page on Facebook (see the events tab) for more information!

Who is going to join me?!

Tractor Parade of Lights

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One of the first items on the agenda when visiting Vermont around Christmas was the Tractor Parade of Lights. Yes – tractors! I’m from a county in Northern Vermont where dairy farming is prominent. Tractors, cows and the smell of fresh manure are common. Each June, we have a June Dairy Day Festival to honor the hard-working farmers. This holiday season, the farmers helped everyone to celebrate with a parade of lights.

Tractor Parade, Christmas Parade, Dairy Farmer Parade, St. Albans, Vermont, St. Albans Co-op

The first annual event was held on Main Street in St. Albans followed by festivities at the Co-op including visits with Santa, a couple of elves and even a cow (costumed), which was my nieces favorite part. Before the event, I brought my older niece to the store to pick out some canned goods to donate to the food shelf, as suggested. This is a great event for families and to show children at a young age what it means to give back.

Tractor Parade, Christmas Parade, Dairy Farmer Parade, St. Albans, Vermont, St. Albans Co-op

As for the tractors and lights, I’ll let the pictures tell the story. It was pretty hectic so not all the photos came out perfect from where we were but it gives a peek into next years festivities!

Tractor Parade, Christmas Parade, Dairy Farmer Parade, St. Albans, Vermont, St. Albans Co-op