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How to sweeten your summer with delectable chocolate treats

2025-08-04T11:01:00

(BPT) – Summer is about fun, relaxation — and savoring every moment. To make the most of your summer days, premium chocolate maker Chocolove has irresistible new flavors, a smattering of s’mores options and a decadently refreshing milkshake recipe to help you indulge.

Get nutty with 3 new flavors

Whether you go crazy for pistachios, pecans or walnuts — or all three — Chocolove has you covered with new perfectly balanced nut flavors that are both delicious and rich in texture.

  • Milk Chocolate with Pistachios & Sea Salt: rich, creamy milk chocolate paired with the delicate crunch of roasted pistachios and a hint of sea salt for satisfying flavor in every bite, complete with antioxidants, healthy fats and fiber.
  • Milk Chocolate with Pecans, Cookies & Sea Salt: a comforting blend of velvety milk chocolate, decadent crumbles of cookies and crunchy rich pecans to evoke memories of nostalgic dessert flavors.
  • Dark Chocolate with Walnuts & Sea Salt: bold, sophisticated dark chocolate harmonizing perfectly with the earthy crunch of walnuts and a savory touch of sea salt, delivering elevated taste plus omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

Want to try them all? Enjoy these new flavors at Chocolove.com and for a limited time in a special 6-pack assortment box with two of each variety, ideal for sampling and gifting. Also, look for the nut bars in retail stores including Natural Grocers, Harris Teeter, Raley’s, New Seasons, and Fresh Thyme.

Savor the richness of Dubai Style Milk Chocolate

For a chocolate experience that satisfies all of your senses, the new Dubai Style Milk Chocolate Pistachio & Kadayif Bites Gift Box combines luxurious flavor and irresistible texture in every bite.

Wrapped in velvety milk chocolate, each handcrafted, bite-sized piece is filled with a creamy pistachio center blended with crisp strands of Kadayif pastry, a finely shredded phyllo adding delightful crunch. It’s a delicious way to celebrate life’s little luxuries — and the perfect gift for foodies who appreciate unique and elevated desserts.

Level up your s’mores

Whether you make these summertime treats at the fireside or in your toaster oven, s’mores season calls for something special. Keep it classic with smooth milk or bold dark chocolate, or add a decadent twist with filled or flavored bars. Try these tasty options for crave-worthy s’mores that transform a childhood favorite into a gourmet experience.

  • Hawaiian Sea Salt in Strong Dark Chocolate: strong, bittersweet dark chocolate complemented by Hawaiian Alaea red sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty balance.
  • Raspberries in Dark Chocolate: smooth semi-sweet dark chocolate with crispy bits of tart freeze-dried raspberry pieces bursting with flavor for a harmonious combination that will transform your s’mores into a celebration of summer.
  • Milk Chocolate: a classic s’mores must-have — creamy milk chocolate offering caramel-like flavors blending into a light cocoa finish.
  • Salted Caramel in Dark Chocolate: salted caramel filling is enveloped in classic premium dark chocolate.

Shake things up with this sweet summer recipe

Experience the refreshing bliss of a cool, creamy Chocolove Double Chocolate Milkshake, perfect for a hot summer day. Combining the rich, velvety taste of Chocolove Milk Chocolate with the smoothness of vanilla ice cream, this milkshake is a quick and easy delight your whole family will love. To elevate the decadence, add a luxurious drizzle of Chocolove Strong Dark Chocolate.

For a delightful dessert or sweet afternoon pick-me-up, this milkshake is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s an effortless way to enjoy a touch of chocolate heaven anytime. Follow the directions below.

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Double Chocolate Bliss Milkshake
Prep time: 15 minutes; Serves 2

Ingredients
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1 bar Chocolove Milk Chocolate (3.2 ounces), melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 bar Chocolove Strong Dark Chocolate (1.6 ounces), melted (for drizzle)
Whipped cream (for topping)
Chocolate shavings for sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Recipe
Melt chocolate: Break Milk and Dark Chocolate bars into pieces. Melt separately in microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Drizzle glasses: Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, drizzle melted Dark Chocolate, coating the inside and outside rim of the serving glasses.

Blend shake: In a blender, combine vanilla ice cream, milk, melted Milk Chocolate and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

Serve: Pour milkshake into glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

With these special treats and recipes, your summer just got a whole lot sweeter. You can also feel good knowing Chocolove is ethically sourced and made from traceable, Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients, and most flavors are Rainforest Alliance Certified, meaning Chocolove’s sourcing practices support a better future for cocoa farmers and their families. Chocolove is also free of artificial preservatives for a decadent, world-class flavor experience.

Find everything you need to savor the summer at Chocolove.com, Amazon, Whole Foods Market, Publix, Walgreens, Safeway, Albertsons, Kroger, Walmart, Target, Sprouts and a variety of independent and natural retailers.

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4 final tasks your college student should complete this summer

2025-08-04T06:01:00

(BPT) – The weather may just be perfect, but before you know it, summer will be over, and you’ll be dropping your student off at their dorm. As your child makes the most of their summer before college, they may forget that enrolling in fall semester classes is just one step in preparing for their educational journey. You can help them stay on track by making sure they check these four important tasks off their list before summer is over.

Two young women carrying shopping bags to their dorm room.

1. Shop for books, bedding and more

The shopping list for a college freshman can be quite extensive. On top of purchasing books, school supplies, laptops and other electronics, your student will likely need dorm necessities if they plan to live on campus — and this total can add up. According to a recent College Ave survey, parents estimate they spent an average of $3,614 to prepare for freshman year, including new electronics, dorm room essentials and books.

For example, your college-bound kid will likely need new bedding, towels, laundry detergent, a bath caddy and other items that they would normally have lying around your home. If neither of you is sure what items are absolutely necessary for dorm living, check and see if their school offers a handy freshman shopping list or check out this ultimate dorm room checklist from College Ave.

Dad working with daughter on college budget

2. Help them set up a budget

Finances can be stressful for anyone at any age, but students who are balancing work and school can have it especially rough. According to a March 2025 College Ave student survey, nearly half of students said they were stressed about their finances. Additionally, only 55% of college students track their spending, an important first step in budgeting.

Help your student maintain a budget and learn to handle their cash flow before they ever set foot on campus. One good place to start is with Student Budget Worksheet from College Ave. Sit them down and help them figure out their expected expenses and income for the fall semester. Whether you’re helping them pay for college or if they have other funding sources like scholarships, financial aid, loans or a paycheck from a part-time job, knowing what the numbers are and how much they can expect to spend and save is an important life lesson that will serve them this semester and beyond.

Dad helping son collect files and records on laptop

3. Find and secure important documents

Your child is probably used to you keeping important documents like their health insurance card, Social Security number, transcripts and medical records. Before they head off to campus, make sure to give them these documents and emphasize how important it is to keep them safe and secure. Help them choose a fireproof document bag where they can store sensitive paperwork and identification, but still have it handy when needed.

4. Shop for private student loans

Mom and Daughter looking for student loans online

During the summer, you and your student may discover that there’s a financial gap in covering their education costs. Whether a grant fell through or a work-study placement didn’t work out, you’ll need to find a way to cover whatever they may owe for the year. So, while shopping for back-to-school, make sure to also shop around for private student loans.

Not sure where to start? Once you’ve exhausted your other resources — like scholarships, grants, income, savings and federal student loans in the student’s name — check out College Ave. The application process takes less than three minutes, so you can stress less and get back to enjoying summer. If you have any questions during the application process, customer service is ready to help. Plus, their private student loans offer multiple repayment options and competitive interest rates to fit your student’s budget and needs.

While you’re there, make sure to check out the loan calculator. According to the March 2025 survey, 67% of those who expected to have student loan debt post-graduation didn’t know or were unsure of how much their monthly payments would be. Using this handy tool, you can reduce any surprises and help your student pay for their education with confidence.

Don’t let summer slip by! Make sure your child checks off these four key tasks on their checklist before the fall semester begins. To learn more about how to pay for college, visit CollegeAve.com.