Uncle Butch’s Fudge: Handmade Spring Flavors Perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day

There are some treats that just feel like spring, and Uncle Butch’s artisan fudge is one of them. My family enjoyed it as part of our Easter celebration this year, and it was such a hit that we’re already planning to order more for Mother’s Day. This is small‑batch, handmade fudge, each piece creamy, rich, and crafted with real ingredients you can taste in every bite.

We received two full pounds of fudge, divided into four spring‑inspired flavors. In the video below, you’ll see me, my son Frankie, and my stepfather Fernando sampling each one. Every flavor was delicious, but the coconut ended up being my personal favorite. The real pieces of coconut put it over the top. Here’s a closer look at each flavor:

🍫 Peanut Butter Chocolate

A classic combo done right. The peanut butter is smooth and rich without being overwhelming, and the chocolate balances it perfectly. It tastes like the upgraded, grown‑up version of your favorite childhood candy, each bite creamy, nostalgic, and impossible to stop nibbling.

🍊 Orange Cream

This one tastes like a creamsicle in fudge form. Light, bright, and silky, with that perfect citrus‑vanilla blend. It’s refreshing without losing that decadent fudge texture. A great choice if you like something sweet but not too heavy.

🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake

Sweet, fruity, and wonderfully creamy. The strawberry flavor tastes real. not artificial, and the cheesecake swirl gives it that little extra richness. It’s like getting dessert inside your dessert.

🥥 Coconut Cream Pie

My personal favorite. This one is unbelievably smooth with a mellow coconut flavor, and the real coconut pieces give it the perfect texture. It tastes exactly like a slice of coconut cream pie, but even more indulgent.

🎥 Our Taste Test Video

We had so much fun filming our taste test. Frankie had strong opinions, and Fernando was fully committed to giving each flavor a fair chance. You’ll see plenty of reactions, a little teasing, and a whole lot of appreciation for good fudge. It’s always more fun to try treats together, and this box made our Easter extra special.

Why Uncle Butch’s Fudge Makes the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

If you’re looking for something thoughtful, delicious, and handmade, this is it. Uncle Butch’s offers dozens of flavors, all crafted with care, and they even offer free shipping on orders over $30. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, grandmother, mother‑in‑law, or treating yourself (which is always allowed), this fudge is a guaranteed hit.

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Japan Candy Box Review and Giveaway!

OUR STORY
Our passion at Japan Candy Box is to spread the love for fun Japanese candy & snacks all over the world! We are totally in love with everything Japanese, and snacks are a big part of the authentic Japan experience. To bring that experience to you, we carefully handpick the most popular candy & snacks that Japanese people actually eat, and curate them into an exciting monthly box you’ll surely love! Discover Japan through seasonal snacks, limited edition Japanese candy and flavors that are not available anywhere else. Directly from Tokyo to your door!

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My Thoughts:

I'm not only a huge candy and snack lover, but I adore Japanese culture. It's always been a dream of mine to visit Japan. Getting the opportunity to savor their treats makes me feel as if I'm fulfilling a long time goal! With Japan Candy Box, you can enjoy a monthly delivery of goodies for you and your loved ones to enjoy. This month, Japan Candy Box took a fun Halloween twist and I can't wait to share the fun with you.

Lotte Toppo Halloween Cookie Sticks-
These were one of my favorite goodies in the box. The cookie sticks are filled with yummy milk chocolate all the way through. The cookie has a nice crispy bite and are lightly flavor which highly compliments the chocolate.

Skeleton Ramune Candy-
This was such a cute addition to the box. The bone pieces have small holes that can be put together to make a skeleton shape. The candy was just as good too. Nice and sweet.

Coris Mizuame DIY Flavor Change Candy-
This was such a fun candy to get in the box. I love DIY projects and this fantastic. The pack comes with three flavored liquid candies in strawberry, soda, and lemon. There is a mixer and a plastic pack as well for holding them. All three flavors were awesome and even better together!

Halloween Caramel Corn-
Tohato has created these soft crisp snacks since 1971. This months flavor was pumpkin pudding in honor of Halloween. I adored these! They had a sweet and salty flavor from the corn puff.

Koala's March Cookies Halloween Edition-
As a chocolate and cookie lover, this was my other favorite treat in the Japan Candy Box. Not only were the Koala's absolutely adorable, but the chocolate filling in the crunchy cookie was nice and smooth. Plus, how nice is the packaging? Very Kawaii!

Halloween Sweet Candy-
This traditional brown sugar snack was so unique. I've never had anything quite like it. The inside texture was fluffy and soft. The outside had the brown sugar that complimented the interesting bite. Overall, an awesome experience!

Halloween Umaibo Snack Stick-
The Umaibo Snack Stick was a great addition to this box to change up the sweet Halloween candies with something savory. This treat was flavored after authentic Japanese corn potage soup. Though I've yet to try that myself, I'd love to have a bowl now. This snack was delicious!

Marukawa Witch Mystery Gum-
This was a really exciting treat to experiment with. The gum has mystery flavors inside and by combining the five flavors, the taste will disappear. It certainly did! Each gum was chewy and bursting with flavor.

Marukawa Witch Color Change Gum-
This awesome gum will change your tongue to red or black when you chew it. It was so exciting to watch. My younger brother enjoyed seeing what would happen. Plus, the cola flavor was fantastic too.

Monster Stamp Candy-
These Monster Stamp Candies were one of the most creative treats I've ever seen. When you lick the colorful shape, it allows you to use them like traditional art stampers. So fun! Plus, they were yummy to eat too!

In conclusion, I could not get enough of the Japan Candy Box. I highly recommend it for children and families alike. Whether you want to treat yourself or enjoy with others, this is the perfect gift to look forward to. Thank you Japan Candy Box for letting me experience the fun.

Giveaway:

Japan Candy Box was kind enough to provide a giveaway for one lucky New Age Mama reader to enjoy delicious Japanese candies too! Thank you so much Japan Candy Box for the opportunity!

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Halloween Fun with Goodie Gusher

Goodie Gusher – www.goodiegusher.com

Call it piñata 2.0 – easy to fill and refill, reusable (reusable!), children of all ages can play without assistance (without assistance!), and no chance of anyone getting bonked with a stick (no Urgent Care visits on Halloween!). Instead of smashing a cute creature to smithereens, the kids take turns pulling keys until someone finds the Magic Key. Once the Magic Key is pulled, the Goodie Gusher will release a wide shower of party treats. Refill Goodie Gusher with treats and prizes and play it again. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Available at Walmart for $20.

My Thoughts

Whether you're having a Halloween party or celebrating a birthday, piñatas are always a fun addition to the festivities. But have you ever tried using one with a room full of five-year-olds? I got a black eye once. No joke. Those little kids can get violent,  even if you don't use a blindfold. That's why I was really excited to try out the Goodie Gusher. It's all the fun of a pinata, but without the danger.

Using the Goodie Gusher is simple. It comes with a big bag of candy that you pour right into the cardboard container. The Goodie Gusher has about twenty tabs. Kids can take turns pulling them. One random tab will release the candy in a great big gush. There's no wild swinging, but you still  get the wild gush of candy that kids love to gather.  Plus, when you're all done, the Goodie Gusher can be recycled, so you aren't creating unnecessary waste.

I love the Goodie Gusher. It's great for parties at home or in the classroom. It will make any party way more exciting, but not so exciting that someone winds up in her ER! Choose from Pink or Blue designs, and get your party started.

Plush Puffs - Gourmet Marshmallows to Jazz Up Summer!

Plush Puffs are an all natural handmade flavored marshmallows that are the perfect addition to your family’s outdoor summer fun activities. These light, billowy puffs are delicious right out of the package or can be roasted over a campfire or stove to intensify their tastiness! 

With Plush Puffs, you can take the basic S’more up a notch with flavors like Chocolate Chipetta and Caramel Swirl or even create a S’more Nacho Platter with:

·         Graham cracker ‘chips’

·         Ooey gooey melted Plush Puffs marshmallows in one of their nine amazing flavors

·         A drizzle of melted chocolate 

You can rest easy knowing these gourmet marshmallows are made with all natural and low-fat ingredients; many varieties are free of gluten and high- fructose corn syrup, too. Plush Puffs are a healthy sweet treat the whole family will enjoy this summer!

My Thoughts 

I have always enjoyed marshmallows. They are great in a cup of hot chocolate and fun to make S'mores out of. I even love chocolate covered marshmallows. But I always thought that was about as far as my marshmallow fascination would go. Until I tried Plush Puffs. They have introduced me to a whole new world of gourmet marshmallows in a wide range of unique flavors.

For my review, I received three tasty varieties of marshmallows to try out and I am totally hooked. The first is the lemon meringue  flavored which are just the right flavor for summer. They are like an edible juice drink that is chewy and delicious. You can even add them to your hot tea. The Simply s'mores are like getting a yummy s'more without any mess. They  offer a unique and crunchy taste for the more adult palette with pieces of graham crackers actually inside the marshmallow. Finally, I tried the plain marshmallows. These we toasted at a bonfire and they came out a gooey, tasty perfection. The larger size makes them easy to toast without burning them. We loved them out of the bag too.

These are only a few examples of the flavors you can pick from at Plush Puffs. They also have Caramel Swirl, Pepp-mint, and Chocolate Chipetta  to name only a few. To keep up with the latest news, be sure to visit their website/ These gourmet marshmallows are a refreshing break from the norm and a fun treat for the whole family. Check them out and see what its like to chew on a cloud. 

Cocomels - A Melt in Your Mouth Treat

I love caramel It's a big weakness for me. Of course my kids like it too.  We can never have too much of it in the house. Because I love all-natural and vegan food, I'm always on the look out for tasty treats that I can find in organic form. Recently, I came across Cocomels. They make all types of delicious caramel treats in a variety of flavors, many of which are also coated with chocolate. They are really unique because they're made with coconut milk.

I received a a few bags of the Cocomels to try out and I'm in love. They come in nice packaging and are filled to the brim with mouthwatering goodness. The varieties I sampled are espresso, vanilla, and sea salt. All of them are chewy morsels that melt in your mouth.   I really enjoyed the sea salt. That little bit of saltiness keeps them from being overwhelmingly sweet, making it easy to enjoy them by the handful. Of course,  anything with espresso holds a special place in my heart as well.   The bite size portions are just right to pop into your mouth, and the fact that they are individually wrapped means you can take them on the go.

In addition to tasting great, these delicious treats are vegan friendly, gluten free, and made with organic ingredients. If you'd like to learn more about Cocomels and all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website or follow them on social media.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide - Chocolat Frey

This year, give mom a well-deserved treat with an extra-special chocolate experience with authentic bean to bar Swiss chocolate never-before available in the US.

Chocolat Frey®, the luxurious, fine Swiss chocolate once only available overseas  is steeped in tradition since 1887 and is Switzerland’s favorite chocolate brand. Chocolat Frey offers authentic Swiss-made confectionery products, delivering the distinctive and indulgent flavors unique to European chocolates with products exclusively manufactured in Switzerland.

Chocolat Frey offers a delectable range of fine chocolate products for mom:

• Artfully Crafted Swiss Pralines - A distinctive box perfect for gifting and sharing with 22 pieces of artfully crafted premium Swiss confections

• Swiss Premium Chocobloc & Chocobloc Mini Bars - The unique shape of the chocobloc bar is reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. Offered in a variety of flavors and mixed with almond-honey nougat.

• Swiss Chocolate & Premium Nut Bars – Containing more than 25% nuts and made with authentic Swiss chocolate these bars come in 3 varieties.

My Thoughts

The chocolate you can grab at the grocery store is okay, but Mother's Day requires something for a more adult palette. Chocolat Frey has a large assortment of  gourmet chocolates designed with adults in mind. This is the type of treat that couples perfectly with a glass of wine and a good book. These delectable morsels melt in your mouth and introduce you to a whole new level of indulgence only the Swiss can achieve. 

I love chocolate, especially gourmet chocolate pralines. It's a big weakness for me, and one I don't want to resist. Chocolat Frey has taken chocolate to a whole new level.  Their chocolate pralines are a rich and decadent treat that will simply melt in your mouth. Each month gives you a variety of flavors in dark, milk, and white chocolate, all with creamy centers and some with added nuts!

In addition to their pralines, Chocolat Frey also offers a full line of chocolate bars that are something to rave about. They are white, milk, and dark chocolate bars that are just the right combination of salty and sweet. They merge chocolate with other unique ingredients like honey and orange, but also add nice big hunks of almonds.  They are the perfect after dinner snack. Choose from full size bars or bags with bite size pieces that are individually wrapped. Either way, you can't go wrong.

All of these chocolates were utterly delicious. The presentation is beautiful, and once you take even one small nibble, you won't be able to stop yourself from wanting more. They simply melt in your mouth. If you're looking for a gift for a special lady in your life, treat her like a queen and get her a box of Chocolat Frey today.

Mother's Day Gift Guide - Project 7 Gourmet Gummies

Mother's Day is around the corner, and you may be  thinking about what sweets and treats to give your mom. The solution: a sugar-free treat that your kids and mothers will both love. Wait, does that even exist? Enter Project 7 - a premium confectionery brand that offers gourmet sugar-free gum packed with the flavors kids crave such as Birthday Cake, Kettle Pop, Red Velvet Cupcake, and Front Porch Lemonade. The new Build+A+Flavor combinations lets you play chef by creating your own flavor concoctions such as Cookie Dough by combining Cookie Dough and Vanilla Ice Cream gum, S’mores made up of toasted marshmallow and chocolate gum pieces, and Key Lime Pie with Cream Pie and Key Lime pieces. You can add more or less of one flavor for endless options.

Project 7’s latest debut is gourmet organic gummies  that are non-GMO, free from artificial color, gluten-free, and preservative free. Available in mouth-watering flavors such as Birthday Cake and Grapefruit Melon varieties, as well as a party mix with Birthday Cake, Front Porch Lemonade, and Rainbow Ice. All of the gummies contain one serving of Vitamin C per serving and are colored with vegetable extracts like annatto and black carrot, making it a great choice for kids and moms alike.

Mom will love  Project 7’s exciting flavors and the resealable pouch packaging will be sure to not disappoint. Plus, they can share them with their kids.  You’ll feel good knowing that you’re giving your family a tasty treat they’ll love without the junk.   

My Thoughts 

Last month, we got to try the Project 7 Gourmet Gum, and it was a huge hit. This week, we received some of their brand new gourmet gummies, and they were just as spectacular. Imagine a gummie that is packed with flavor, but also gluten-free and chock full of vitamin C. That is exactly what you get with these gummies.  They come in several delicious and unique flavors including birthday cake, watermelon grapefruit, rainbow ice, and front porch lemonade.  Each one was chewy and delicious. 

I'm usually not a big candy eater, but these are actually really good. They satisfy your craving for something sweet without filling you up. The flavors appeal to people of all ages. All of my children thought they were amazing too. They range in age from fifteen to four, and they all had their favorite flavor. Project 7 is redefining what we expect from candy, and I'm loving every minute of it. I can't wait to see what they come up with next. 

Overall, this is a fun and tasty snack that is a great way to switch things up, and something both adults and kids can enjoy.  Check out Project 7 today and see all the yummy flavors you can choose from. For further information please visit www.project7.com. You can also like Project 7 on Facebook and follow @Project7 on Twitter and Instagram.