10 Chocolate Relaxation Techniques for Workaholics
September 4, 2015
Labor day is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited.
Isn't it nice to be rewarded with a special day to ourselves each year, just because the nation knows we're a bunch of workaholics?
We don't want to get trapped in the "work is everything" mindset, but it can be hard to slow down and be good to ourselves...
That's why we're providing you with some great chocolate relaxation techniques to put to use this Labor Day weekend.
Here we go, pick a few things from this list to really enhance your relaxation and de-stress this Labor Day weekend, or be a chocolate champ and try them all! -
- Spread chocolate all over your face with this chocolate facial mask recipe. You'll just have to resist the urge to lick it off!
- Take a break from scrolling through Facebook, and answer our CUO Chocolate Survey. We want to know what our readers like most on our blog, and simply learn more about you!
- Get a guaranteed laugh from these funny and cute chocolate videos we found on YouTube. Appropriate for all ages, although number 3 has a pretty funny innuendo...
- Set some time aside to couch surf with your significant other. Make this light and easy chocolate mousse with strawberries recipe, and delight in how much you'll get to sleep in on Monday!
- Head to the grocery store, whether it's physical or located online, and stock up on your favorite Fairtrade certified goodies. Read about our favorite online picks before you shop.
- Try pairing chocolate with wine. This creates a taste sensation all its own. For an bubbly option, try dark-chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne!
The CUO Chocolate and Wine Tasting Guide will show you how to pair chocolate and wine for amazing experiences of your own or with friends!
- We're not only partial to wine, you can pair chocolate with beer too! In fact, here's a lesson on pairing chocolate with IPA's the beer of summer.
- Indulge in a sugar rush with this white chocolate ice cream recipe. The heat of summer is still upon us this Labor Day weekend!
- Hold a chocolate fondue night, and spend some time gathering everything you think would taste even more delicious dipped into chocolate. Gather friends and family, and experiment!
- Grab that book you've been meaning to read, and sit down with some chocolate tea!
Photo: "Kick back and Relax" by Rafael Castillo is licensed under CC BY 2.0/cropped from original
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