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The Allure of Chocolate

November 7, 2008 By Rhoda 48 Comments

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I have to admit, I was glad to see Halloween come and go. It’s not my favorite holiday, although we do buy candy and hand it out to the neighborhood kids…of which there were quite a few this year, by the way. They came, they got candy, and we had just a little of the good stuff left. I made sure that I gave out the boxes of Dots and the Tootsie rolls to the little goblins and saved a few of the good ones for us. And by good ones, I mean chocolate of course!

And then it happened. I was in Walgreens buying my weekly ad specials when I spied the sign. 75% off Halloween candy. And I fell for it. Totally. Come on home with me Snickers, little Baby Ruth, and you cute little Crunchs (dark, even which my hubby will love me for!).

I was just telling my hubby that my thighs are getting fat and look at what I do to make that situation worse! Oh well, what’s a few little bite sized morsels of chocolatey goodness here and there, right? Tis the season…and it’s only going to get worse.

Did you fall for it too?

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  1. [email protected] says

    November 7, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    We did not have very many kids stop by and had too much temptation left. My dh and I are doing a great job of taking care of it all. 🙁 I’m glad I didn’t see any big sales. Who can pass up a good buy on chocolate? You are right…it’s only going to get worse. It seems like sweets in December is permissable, doesn’t it?

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  2. joan says

    November 7, 2008 at 9:40 pm

    We did not have alot of kids this year so I sent most of the chocolate home with my niece. It’s just too tempting for me. LOL

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  3. KMfamily says

    November 7, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    no we didnt fall for it…we have our own little gobblins that brought candy, on top of candy to the house!
    as far as packing on the pounds – well I think we all feel like that, but I think we gotta remember to add enjoyment into our lives and if those little crunchies can put a smile on you then you go right ahead girl! Life is too short!
    good post

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  4. Jules from "The Roost" says

    November 7, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    My thighs are out of contro!!!

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  5. sandra/tx says

    November 7, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    I didn’t fall for it, but I sure don’t need much to be enticed. :-/

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  6. Bo says

    November 7, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Hi Ms. Rhoda…Oh yes, chocolate and I are well acquainted. I absolutely have to have a bite (or more) daily…I fell in love with those Midnight mini-Milky Ways…and then I couldn’t find them anymore…at least not at Wal-mart..Thank you God! 😉 Bo

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  7. nikkicrumpet says

    November 7, 2008 at 11:45 pm

    How can you turn down 75% off??? Answer…YOU CAN’T so being the smart lady you are…you didn’t! I was laughing about handing out the dots and saving the good stuff. I’m guilty of the same thing!

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  8. Alisa says

    November 8, 2008 at 6:49 am

    Hi Rhoda,
    This is my first ever post to your blog. First, I LOOOOOOVE your blog! I have it on my blog list. Love your panache! Regarding chocolate; I think this is my favorite food. It really should have a block on the food pyramid all to itself. If you love chocolate, you should try my Double Fudge Brownie Bars from my post on November 6th. I say go ahead and have a little chocolate. As you say it ‘Tis the Season! Have happy and sweet weekend!

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