Confession: as I’m writing this, I’m currently finishing off a box of GODIVA Signature Truffles. What?! It’s Monday. Don’t judge, haha. In all seriousness though, they’re irresistible. I’m far from a foodie, but goodness, am I a GODIVA fan!
I’ve been crazy about the company for as long as I can remember, actually. While I was growing up, my dad would get GODIVA chocolates for my mom for special occasions, and she—being the wonderful mother that she is—always shared. So good. (Thanks, Mom.) Today, GODIVA is still the ultimate treat. The Manolo Blahnik of chocolates, if you will.
Needless to say, you can imagine just how excited I am about teaming up with the company to bring Kelly in the City readers a tasty giveaway. With the launch of GODIVA’s new Trufflelata and Soft Serve products, five lucky winners will receive $25 gift certificates (redeemable in-store).
Entering is easy. As the notion of love is prevalent throughout GODIVA’s history, we’re asking you to share your most memorable summer fling through the comments section of this post. I can’t wait to read your sweet stories. (Which, by the way, don’t have to be romantic! Any special summer works!)
You can also enter to win GODIVA for a year by posting photos of your favorite GODIVA treats to Instagram. Just be sure to use the hashtags #GODIVAsweeps and #GODIVAsummer!
Of course, I really can’t ask you to dish without sharing my own summer fling, now can I? Mine occurred during the summer of 2009. Everything was perfect, and time seemed to stand still. I remember it all, from our first date (watching “Annie Hall”) and the dozens of long walks around Manhattan to the trips down the Shore and our first kiss outside the 68th Street subway station. Above is a really cheesy video about that time which I made for Mitch a few years ago. Terrible video-making skills, 100-percent ridiculous, and strewn with inside jokes, but hey–I was young and in love. ;) You can also read about it here!
Tomorrow, Mitch and I will be attending a GODIVA tasting event in Chicago, celebrating the launch of the company’s new products, shown above. (Hard life, haha.) GODIVA Soft Serve, which retails for $6 and contains the company’s premium and authentic Belgian chocolate, comes in Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Vanilla Bean, and Swirl. It’s served in one of three waffle cones–each dipped in milk or dark chocolate–or in a five-ounce cup. The Trufflelata, which retails at $6, comes in six different flavors: Chocolate Lava Cake, Salted Caramel, Strawberry Creme, Hazelnut Crunch, Milk Chocolate and Oreo Cookie. (To create one, a truffle of your choice is blended into the beverage!)
Best event ever, no? ;) Can’t wait to share the experience with you guys! Stay tuned for coverage.
FTC Disclosure: This post was sponsored by GODIVA. However, all opinions are my own.
You & Mitch are TOO cute. Have fun at the chocolate tasting (+ enjoy some for me!!)
Awww! I miss you, Rose! Hoping to get back to NYC sometime in early September… We have to get together! :) xoxo
Oh my you lucky duck — that event sounds amazing! My best summer fling? The summer right after college — I was single and spent the whole summer working on bettering myself. I trained for a half marathon, spent time with my girlfriends, and studied hard for the LSAT so I could get into a top notch law school. It was amazing to completely and utterly focus on myself and figure out what I wanted in life!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
I LOVE this, Meg. There’s nothing better than taking time for yourself, and working on personal happiness. Thanks so much for sharing! :)
I would NEVER judge you on eating chocolate :) Makes me love your blog even more! And that story is too cute :) Makes me want to share my story on how I met my fiance :)
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Hahaha thank you! How did you guys meet?!
In a parking lot! lol That is all I can share… for now ;)
How mysterious ;)
Best summer fling was 2000. I met my husband and had our first date in July and left for 2 weeks to visit family on vacation the day after our date. Had our 2nd date when I returned in Aug ( I too am a teacher so summers off) . We had sushi in LaJolla and then walked on the beach ( LaJolla Shores) along with our first kiss. Married him 364 days after we first met. Here we are 14 years later plus 2 kids, 3 dogs and a bird.
Awww… Married 364 days later?! That is SO cute. And so amazing that you’ve been married for 14 years… Congratulations! :)
Susan, you’re a WINNER! Please e-mail me at KellySLarkin@gmail.com so I can get your gift card to you! Congrats, girl!
My most memorable summer fling was in 2008 when I reconnected with a former co-worker who was getting divorced. It was a whirlwind for 30 days…everything was perfect until he did a 180 and decided to stay with his wife. I was heartbroken but it made me realize what I wanted in life. 6 months later I was dating someone else and a year after that I was married (and still am). (Oh, and in case you’re curious, the fling ended up getting divorced anyway but I’m certain I dodged a bullet with that whole thing). And why didn’t I know Godiva had ice cream? Definitely need to try that next time I’m downtown (we have a shop in Charleston)!
Erika,
While I’m sure it was heartbreaking, it sounds like you learned a lot from the experience and came out stronger in the end. (And with the right person!) So happy for you. :)
Yes–seriously excited about trying the soft serve tonight! Hehe.
I remember this summer :) and also this song! It’s on the CD that you made for me that same year, creatively named “ALISON!!” hehe and it’s still in my car and played often!
ALISON! You learned how to comment! Hehe. So proud of you. I love that you still have that CD! You’re adorable. And I totally remember your summer fling with Rob… which was adorable… so I’m just going to have to count that, too. ;) Love ya!
Yep, finally figured out how to comment – so you will be hearing a lot more from me ;) mmm that was a fabulous summer fling… still kinda feels like one… just with the “Mrs” part ;)
My most memorable summer fling was when i was probably 14- i went camping with my “boyfriend” at the time (and his family!) and experienced my first real kiss! i have since lost touch with that guy but the memories of summer nights there still linger! also that trufflelata looks AMAZING! enjoy the event!
This totally made me flash back to my middle school/early high school years! Oh, teen romance. ;) And there’s nothing quite like your first kiss… Thanks for sharing, Maegan!
(Yes–I agree about the Trufflelata… I’m going to have to pace myself tonight!)
Maegan, you’re a WINNER! Please e-mail me at KellySLarkin@gmail.com so I can get your gift card to you! Congrats, girl!
Trufflelatas sound deadly! What a great story about you and Mitch, you two are too cute!
_Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
My favorite and most memorable summer fling was pretty recent actually! This May I just graduated from college. I’ve been expecting a summer full of crazy online job searches and never ending pity parties about how I couldn’t get a job. My mom surprised me in late June and took me up to a cute little cottage in Michigan right on the lake to have a couple girls days away! It was such a sweet thing for my mom to do, even on her busy schedule. It made me realize, I’m lucky enough to graduate college and have to remember to find happiness in the little things! (PS…I occasionally have pitty parties still…because I’m still searching for a job)
Ahhh.. I LOVE this, Katie! Sounds like you have the best mom ever. Don’t stress about the job… I don’t have one either right now, haha. It’ll come. The job market is really rough right now… stay positive, keep applying, and try to make connections where you can. You’ll have one in no time! :)
She really is the sweetest! (No pun intended!) and thank you- I very much appreciate your encouraging advice! It’s nice to hear after a long summer of hunting :) hope all is well! xo
Katie, you’re a WINNER! Please e-mail me at KellySLarkin@gmail.com so I can get your gift card to you! Congrats, girl!
My summer fling was this summer. I ran Camp Nana for my dear grandson and grand daughter. There was swimming in the pool, sleeping under the stars, sparklers, Juggle Bubbles, swimming in a lake, picnics, fireworks (thanks, daddy)
License plate game, Baseball Hall of fame, Stone Harbor, creating pet rocks, making karma bags to share with the homeless, tie dying tee shirts, TMNT, Clyde Peeling’s Reptileland, riding scooters, rodeos, catching lightning bugs, playing Uno, and eating ice cream. Different lives, different flings. I’d put mine up against anybody’s. Camp Nana rocked.
Rebecca, thank you so much for sharing! I absolutely love this story. You are such a wonderful grandma! It sounds like you made some amazing memories with your grandchildren, too. (Oh–and I LOVE Stone Harbor!)
May I attend Camp Nana next year? ;) xoxo!
Rebecca, you’re a WINNER! Please e-mail me at KellySLarkin@gmail.com so I can get your gift card to you! Congrats, girl!
Awww, sounds like you had the sweetest summer romance!
My summer fling, if I could call it that, would have been 10 years ago. We worked together, and were both really shy. It took him ages to ask me out. Our first kiss took place after a free screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on the town green. I made him rice krispy treats (his favorite), we sat on a blanket on the grass and watched the movie. After it was over and everyone else departed we shared a super awkward kiss.
We dated for a while, but eventually broke up. I did not see or hear from him for seven years, but even after all that time, still thought about him. Then this past November my best friend and I called him completely out of the blue. His number was the same. He answered. He was single, living less than a half hour from me, and wanted to see me again. So I saw him. And we’ve been together since. This has been a summer to rival that first one.
Chic on the Cheap
OH MY GOD. CUTEST STORY EVER. I can basically guarantee that you’re winning one of the gift cards. I’m so happy for you two!! Ahhhhhh! :) Cuteness!! :) xoxo!
Aww thank you! Thank you!
you’re a WINNER! Please e-mail me at KellySLarkin@gmail.com so I can get your gift card to you! Congrats, girl!
Meeting my husband in Branson, MO!
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I worked with a golden-haired, curly headed surfer at his dad’s gas station on the beach. He had a beautiful smile and sea-green eyes. His mind was as fine as his surfers chest and abs. He seduced me mentally before physically. He will always be my “first love”.