Today, October 28th is National Chocolate Day! (WOO HOO!) It's also 3 days before Halloween and that's usually when the shelves start clearing out as people prepare for the rush of ghosts, goblins, witches and Hannah Montanas that will come tapping on their doors and sing songing, "Trick or Treat".
I usually buy one bag of mixed candy that I hand out to the last stragglers as we're always out with our own little ones. Every single year, I buy something with Kit Kats because those are MY favorite candy bar! This year as I was perusing the candy aisle I saw the jackpot of candy bags.. Kit Kats, Reese's Pieces (Nate's favorites), Hershey Bars (3 year old's favorites) and even Milk Duds and Whoppers just for good measure. SCORE! I bought it and then after doing a little research on chocolate, I came across this, The Milton Hershey School.. from the website: MHS is a safe-haven for more than 1,800 girls and boys from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who come from states throughout the country. Children from families of low-income, limited resources and social need are given the opportunity to work hard, realize their potential and build towards a brighter future.
Every single time that you purchase a Hershey's Bar or other Hershey's treat, you are supporting this school.
So this year, when you buy that candy to pass out to those little goblins and ghouls… buy the candy that gives back.
(this is a completely, 100% unsponsored post.. except by my tastebuds, and my own wallet)
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I always, always get chocolate candy for Halloween because I want first dibs on my favorites! I think I got that same Hershey's bag last year, sounds like what we had in our Halloween bowl! KitKat & Reese's are big faves around here.
What? I missed National Chocolate Day I can't believe it! My ultimate favorite is probably Bar None, though it's so hard to find it nowadays.
The Milton Hershey school is a wonderful cause! It's always nice when you are able to help out someone.