The Pampered Princess

This is a simple, every day treat that you can enjoy any time.  I like chocolate, but I enjoy it the most when it’s special. 

There are tons of chocolate delights out there that can be enjoyed any time: mocha latte, brownies, Hersey bars, chocolate kisses… the list goes on and on. 

I’ve recently discovered a chocolatey delight that is worth savoring when you want to have an extra special treat on an oh-so-ordinary day.  It sort of mixes two of my favorite flavors (chocolate and coffee).  I’m referring to Starbuck’s Expresso Truffles.  You can buy them for $6.00 or less at your local retail store.  I picked mine up at the local Target store and boy am I glad that I did.  One truffle is just the right amount of sweetness after dinner.  I love them and if these are your kinds of flavors, you will too!

GIFT IT!

You can put a bow on a bag of these for a ready-to-go-any-time gift!  Also, feel free to add this to any of the gift basket ideas shared in my other posts.

Coffee - it’s not just for breakfast anymore!  If you enjoy the scent of a steaming cup of coffee, then do yourself a favor.  Take the time to savor the aroma and the flavor.  Whether you enjoy the coffee at home or at the local coffee shop, you can always find new ways to enjoy this old favorite. 

Here are some of my favorite coffee treats: 

• Coffee made with freshly ground flavored coffee beans
• French Vanilla Creamer (Coffee Mate has a nice version of this)
• Southern Butter Pecan Creamer (there is nothing like it!  Again, Coffee Mate)
• Starbuck’s Vanilla Latte, Mocha Latte, Cinnamon Latte, Caramel Lattte (They even have a ’skinny’ version!)
• Starbuck’s Vanilla Steamer (The “un-coffee”, a perfect calming, sweet, hot beverage for an evening treat)

I love to enjoy my coffee in an oversized mug, preferably in my flannel pj’s curled up in front of a good movie next to my sweetheart.

GIFT IT!

Gifting this one is a no-brainer.  Starbuck’s gift card - bada boom bata bang!  You’re done!  If you want to foo-foo it up, you can always put the card in a cute cup or a gift basket with other compliments, such as biscotti and swizzle sticks.