A Look Inside The David Bradley Chocolatier.

For the past eight years every time we we'd drive down Route 130 on our way to New York we'd always see the sign that read "David Bradley Chocolate Factory." As much as we are a big fan of chocolate I was never interested in stopping by. All I wanted to do was to get to our destination. On the third day we moved into our new place Noah kept asking me when we were going to go to the chocolate factory. I kept telling him that we needed to get situated first, and settle into the new house. Day after day he kept asking if we can go, and so on the second week of living here I caved, and finally took the kids to this so called chocolate factory. Mind you I was expecting it to be a huge factory where you take a tour, but it wasn't. It was the simplest, quaintest little factory with an amazing staff! And can you believe Lexie already has a part time job lined up for her this Christmas so she can earn a little cash. The women loved all of us, and even thought Chelsea was in high school! That girl's height, and personality is going to get everyone confused!.They totally offered them jobs...even me! Such a wonderful establishment with a staff that greets every single customer with a tray of chocolates to sample!!

I couldn't believe the tray I saw when we walked in. Kia was holding a tray with chocolate covered pineapples, strawberries, and blueberries! We sampled them all, and they were delicious. Aunt Charlotte's is amazing, but y'all gotta try this place too! The kids walked around looking at all the goodies, and there was a sample tray practically in every corner in the store. I personally don't have a huge sweet tooth, and have to be in the mood to eat some, and believe me I was in the mood on this day to have some! 

Once again Chelsea is such a good sport, and won't eat anything with caramel because of her braces. She did eat some chocolate covered pretzels, and a chocolate covered pineapple though and she was a happy camper. 

They make for great gifts too! 

Sometimes I wonder if Noah takes after me with the "no sweet tooth" because he just won't eat too much chocolate. He'll go straight towards anything gummy. He found some gummy savors, and ended up buying him some.

He also saw these chocolate cars in a bowl, and took a few videos of him on snapchat of him playing with them as if they were real. 

Lexie gave Noah a few samples he might like, but to no avail. He likes chocolate, but nothing fancy with flavor. He's a simple milk chocolate kind of kid, and only left with two chocolate race cars.
I only hope that he'll at least give chocolates to his future girlfriend, and wife on special occasions! You don't have to eat it, but you can buy it for someone else! 

I highly recommend coming here to sample a few chocolates, and to buy! It's absolutely tasty, and with school starting in a month would make great teacher gifts! 

What I'll Miss About South Jersey: Part Three

One of the perks of having a UPS driver in the house is all the chocolate you get during the holidays, and in this case, the girls camp fundraiser. The ladies at Aunt Charlotte's Candies have been working here for years, and they treat my family like a gem. Especially my husband. Why? Because he delivers all their goodies, and treats, and because he's the most pleasant UPS driver they've had in a long time! They love him, and I'm so grateful for this wonderful lady who offered to help out my daughter in donating some goodies for her girls camp fundraiser. 

She was so kind as to donate a box of chocolates along with a gift certificate. She always spoils Jon when he comes in to make a delivery, and gives him his favorite which is peanut butter! Paige is the nicest lady, and was so kind as to give us a tour of the backroom where they stock up on all the homemade chocolate!!

These are my favorite! Cashew chocolate with caramel! Yum-o!! 

This store is absolutely amazing, and overwhelming in a good way. Not so good if you have a sweet tooth! Luckily for me I don't, but my kids do, and boy did I have to say "no" quite a bit! Note the look on Lexie's face. I don't think she was ready for a mirror selfie!

I felt sorry for Chelsea as she is so obedient in following the rules of what not to eat when it comes to her braces. As much as she wants those gummy bears, and caramel chocolates she has the will not to ask. And as much as I feel for her I have the will to not give in. She knows the rewards that come with keeping her teeth in good shape, and because she doesn't want them on longer than two years is being super obedient in not eating anything gooey, or sugary! 

This store is so nostalgic, and I love it! I love the squeaky hard wood floor as you walk along the store, and how the candy is all set up. I love how accommodating they are to their patrons, and how they have samples of chocolates sitting on their counter waiting for you to indulge. It totally feels like you're in a different era when entering in like it's the 50's or something except with lots of stuffed animals, and all the decor you need to make your house a home. 

Lexie found this owl which reminded her of Hedwig. Maybe I'll get it for her once we move. Shhhh.....

Noah kept asking me to buy this, and buy that. Candy, stuffed animals, and chocolate oh my!! I ended up buying his favorite which is swedish fish. I highly recommend buying them here over the ones in your local grocery stores. They are softer, and taste 10 times better. 

I don't care if we're an hour away. I will stop by every once in while and stock up on some swedish fish, and chocolate! This truly is the best candy store in South Jersey! So if you happen to plan a trip up here make sure you make a pit stop at Aunt Charlotte's Candies. They're not kidding when they say, "there is a delight in every bite!"

And I think the smile on Noah's face proves all too well that it is! 

Have a wonderful weekend you guys!