[ad_1]
Dessert for good – A university study is a source of Vitamin D!
Buzz60
Skittles, M & M's and Snickers are the most popular Halloween candies overall, but each state has a favorite treat.
USA TODAY
October is the month of sweets.
Two weeks after National Halloween and Sunday, Sunday is National Chocolate Day.
According to the National Confectioners Association there are 16 different made-up holidays for chocolate and a few dates have been designated as National Chocolate Day. But Oct. 28 is the most commonly cited day, says National Today, a website that has a calendar of these holidays.
There are a lot of ways to enjoy chocolate from a candy bar.
Chocolate cookies, chocolate brownies, Kat Kit, Twix and Ben & Jerry 's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream.
more: Best October deals: Your guide to this month's spooky specials and freebies
more: Burger King says its new Halloween creation 'Nightmare King' can induce nightmares
more: Starbucks scares up 'Witch's Brew Frappuccino' for Halloween
Limited-time deals
Here are the best deals, available at participating locations, while supplies last. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location before heading out.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Through Halloween, the chain's Pizzie dessert will be $ 3 each, which is more than half of the regular price. No minimum purchase is required. New members of the chain's rewards program for a free pizza for www.bjsrestaurants.com.
Cheesecake Factory: Not a National Chocolate Day deal, but Monday through Wednesday, place a $ 30 or more Cheesecake Factory Delivery order via DoorDash and get a free slice of Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheese Cheesecake or Hershey's Cheesecake Chocolate Bar with promo code TREATORTREAT.
Coco's Bakery: Through Oct. 31, the West Coast chain has gone from $ 9.99 to $ 10.99. Join the chain's eClub for a free slice.
Eli's Cheesecake: Through 11:00 am CST Monday, use promo code 18CHOC and get $ 5 off chocolate cheesecakes at https://shop.elicheesecake.com/category/chocolate.
Ethel M Chocolates: Get a free 16-piece Classic Collection with an online order of $ 25 or more at www.ethelm.com Sunday with promo code NATCHOC. Gold get a Halloween Classic Collection free, a $ 25 value, when you spend $ 75 with SPOOKSWEET code.
Fannie May: Get 20 percent off in-store and online at www.fanniemay.com Sunday. For online orders, use coupon code 42287.
Gelson's Markets: Get a free pint of Chocolate Coolhaus Molten Cake ice cream when you show an Instagram post Sunday. While supplies last. Limit one per customer.
Godiva: On Sunday, get a free sample of the G Cube Collection at www.godiva.com or go to a local Godiva store to pick up a piece of chocolate. Sign up for the Godiva Rewards Club for more deals and freebies.
Hershey's Store: Through Halloween, save 40 percent off Halloween candy at www.hersheysstore.com with code HALLOWEEN40. Join the email list to save 10 percent off your first order.
Lindt: Through Sunday, get $ 25 or more at www.lindt.com. The in-store gift is a Lindor 8-piece tube and the online gift is a free Lindor Gift Classic Milk 12-piece gift box. Also online through Sunday, save 25 percent off box and bulk candy.
Mrs. Fields: For National Cookie Month, get 15 percent off online orders through Oct. 31 with coupon code COOKIE.
My M & Ms: Through 11:59 pm PT Tuesday, get 25 percent off site at www.mymms.com with CHOCOLATE25 code. No minimum purchase required, but excludes NFL, MLB, clearance and sale items.
Prana: Through Sunday, get 50 percent off the organic chocolate barks at www.prana.bio. No coupon code is needed.
QVC: The shopping channel and website has National Chocolate Sunday Day at www.qvc.com on select items. Plus, new QVC shoppers can get $ 5 off their first order with FIVE4U code.
Simply Chocolate: Through Sunday, get 10 percent off and free shipping on select items at www.simplychocolate.com with promo code SCGIFT. The promotion includes the Max Brenner Fondue Tower Set with chocolates and select gift sets and sneakers.
Valrhona: Get 20 percent off everything through Sunday at www.valrhona-chocolate.com.
World Market: Get 30 percent off all chocolate Sunday.
If someone told you they lived on a healthy diet of beer, wine and chocolate, you'd say they were coo coo for coco. Buzz60 Mercer Morrison has the story.
Buzz60
Sweet sign-up offers
Joining a rewards program or signing up for an email list has its perks. Be aware that sometimes the sign-up can take a couple of hours to arrive in your inbox. Also available at participating locations, check with your closest location before heading out.
Baskin-Robbins: Download the app for free scoop of ice cream. In October, small Cappuccino Blasts are $ 2.99.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: New members of the chain's rewards program for a free pizza for www.bjsrestaurants.com.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream: New Sweet Rewards loyalty club members a $ 3 Sign up at www.brusterssweetrewards.com or download the app.
Captain D's: Join the VIP Rewards Program and receive a free dessert. Sign up at www.captainds.com/d-club-and-deals.
Carvel: Join the Fudgie Fanatics email club for savings.
Cinnabon: Sign up for Cinnabon Club and get a free Minibon coupon.
Coco's Bakery: Join the West Coast chain's eClub for free slice of pie.
Cold Stone Creamery: Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards and get a free one.
Corner Bakery Café: Get a free dessert for signing up for the eClub at www.cornerbakerycafe.com/eclub.
CREAM: Join CREAM Rewards at www.creamnation.com/rewards for savings. The chain's name booths for Cookies Rule Everything Around Me.
Culver's: Create a MyCulver's account and get a free scoop.
Dairy Queen: Find deals in the chain's mobile app for a limited time, download the Dairy Queen app and register for an account and get a free small Blizzard treat at participating locations. Limit one offer per person per visit. Not valid in Texas.
When life hands you extra candy, make these bars.
Thanksgiving.com, Thanksgiving.com
Dippin 'Dots: Join the Crazy Dot! Email Club for coupons and promotions.
Jack in the Box: Sign up for offers at www.jackinthebox.com/offers.
Krispy Kreme: Join the chain's reward program and get a free gift of your choice.
Marble Slab Creamery: Get free ice cream at Marble Slab or MaggieMoo's Ice Cream for Slab Happy Rewards app.
McDonald's: The fast-food chain's app has ongoing coupons. Download the app at www.mcdonalds.com.
Mimi's Cafe: Get a free, classic two pack of Mimi's growing gold muffins when you join the e-Club. Sign up at www.mimiscafe.com/eclub.
Olive Garden: Get a free appetizer or dessert with purchase of two entry and a coupon you'll get for signing up for emails.
Panera Bread: Earn rewards for your purchases and get a freebie with the MyPanera loyalty program. Sign up at www.panerabread.com.
PDQ: Join the chain's Fan Club for coupons and a birthday freebie at www.eatpdq.com.
Pizza Inn: Choose a free medium Chocolate Chip Pizzert or pepperoni twists when you sign up for the rewards program.
Shake Shack: Sign up for exclusive offers at www.shakeshack.com.
Sonic Drive-In: Find deals at www.sonicdrivein.com/deals and download the Sonic app for a free slush or drink at www.sonicdrivein.com/app. Also with the app, get drinks and slushes when you order ahead.
If you've got a few bags of Halloween candy lying around, this is your sweet tooth with these easy recipes, instead of gorging on candy alone. Buzz60's Sean Dowling has more.
Buzz60
Starbucks: Earn free drinks with the Starbucks Rewards program and get a free refills and a birthday freebie. Learn more and register at www.starbucks.com.
Steak 'n Shake: Find savings, learn more about happy hour and join the reward program at www.steaknshake.com.
sweetFrog: Join the chain's loyalty program at www.sweetfrog.com/loyalty for discounts.
TCBY: Through Oct. 31, download the TCBY app at www.tcby.com/loyalty and get a $ 3 reward to your next purchase of $ 10 or more.
TGI Fridays: Join the rewards program and choose a free appetizer or dessert.
TooJay's: Get a free dessert for joining the Delicious Rewards program at www.toojays.com/delicious-rewards.
Village Inn: Join the eClub for a free slice of pie.
Wendy's: Get special offers with the smartphone's chain app.
Yogurtland: Get three ounces of frozen yogurt for free for registering for Yogurtland Real Rewards.
more: Wendy's french fries deal alert: Any size for $ 1 starting Monday
Kelly Tyko is a consumer columnist and retail reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers and TCPalm.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK. Read her Bargainista tips at TCPalm.com/Bargainista, follow her on Twitter @KellyTyko and email her at [email protected]. Sign up for her weekly newsletter at www.tcpalm.com/newsletters.
Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/10/28/national-chocolate-day-2018/1798801002/
[ad_2]
Source link
