Advent Calendar: I have to confess that I've had an Advent calendar every Christmas for most of my…read morelife and intend to keep getting one for every Christmas season to come. An Advent calendar is essentially a countdown to Christmas beginning on December 1st and lasting until December 24th. There are 24 numbered "doors" or "windows" to open. Behind each one is a piece of chocolate (usually Christmas themed). Popping the chocolate into my mouth each year instantly brings me back to the best Christmases of my childhood. Typically, I opt for a more Christmas themed image, but being the Star Wars fan that I am, I was gifted with a Grogu stylized one from The Mandalorian. This particular calendar is distributed in the U.S. by Galerie Candy, and I believe the chocolate is made by Jean-Talon Chocolate in Canada. My only minor complaint is it seems like a wasted opportunity to not make the chocolates into various shapes from the Star Wars universe (ships, characters, weapons), they are instead the same shapes found in other Jean-Talon Chocolate Advent calendars. Luckily, that means they also have the same great nostalgic taste and are Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

alling all candy lovers! If you're looking for a sweet spot to stretch your dollar for Easter…read morebasket goodies, check out @galeriecandy in Cincinnati! I got to check out some of their stuff this week ‍ #AD From bulk candy case deals to unique candy items and seasonal treats, they've got everything you need to make your baskets extra special. Plus, don't miss their Kellogg's Cereal Straws - they're filled with fruity goodness and make sipping milk even more fun! And if you're feeling creative, you can even snag items from your favorite brands and build a custom basket that's perfect for your loved ones. I loved that they had fun licensed items like Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Spider-Man and more! So why wait? Hop on over to @galeriecandy and get ready to indulge in some sweet treats! Located near @cvgairport 4 stars because it is out of the way but it does have great deals if you need a lot of candy for things like parties or holidays! For more follow me @angieknowsthetruth on instagram!

Stopped in to check out this recently opened candy shop. They have bulk candy, packaged candy, and…read morehand crafted items. I decided to go with the Oreo Truffles. They have white chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. Very delicious, rich flavor, highly recommend this item! I am looking forward to trying more of their hands crafted goodies in the future!

Will "ditto" Carolyn's review, adding that the customer service is friendly and helpful, hours…read moreaccommodate those working and living nearby, and a delightful atmosphere greets you upon entry into Candyland!

Awesome store wide selection of gifts. She also has tuxedo rental and has a protein shake booth as…read morewell!

From the owner: Valentine's Day Arrangements, Fresh and Silk Floral Arrangements, Tuxedo Rentals, Hand Dipped Ice…read moreCream, Rentals, Tuxedo Alterations and Rental, Flower Arrangements, Gift, Greeting Cards, Essential Oil, Candies, Wedding & Tuxedos, Wedding Flowers, Ice Cream, Custom Shirt Printing, Personalized Apparel, Tumblers Products: Candles, Candy and Candy Bouquets, Essential Oils, Flowers, Gifts, Greeting Cards, Handbags, Jerky Bouquets, Jewelry, Personalized Ornaments, Plants, Shakes, Shirts, Teas, Toys, Tumblers, Tuxedos, Wind Chimes Services: Fresh and Silk Floral Arrangements, Shipping, Delivery, Rental, Tuxedo Fittings, Gift Certificates, Available Sunday by Appointment Only. Brands: Ambre Blends, Bridgewater Candles, Chala, Fat Brain Toys, Melissa & Doug, Natural Life, Plant Therapy, Swig Location Facts: Located 1/2 Block from City Hall. Near the Ohio River. Next to the Methodist Church, Consultation Services.

I always buy Chamoda's when they're at HorrorHound Weekend in Sharonville. Awesome selection, and…read morethe staff are immaculate!! I was picking my candy, and upon finishing my selection they told me it was card only, and I only had cash. I was going to get a friend to Venmo me, but instead the kind people working paid for my bag! I don't know their names but god bless them!

Great little candy store. Good prices and fresh candy. The service was excellent! They have a…read moredecent variety of chocolates and gummies. Their dark chocolate sea salt caramels are delicious!

I purchased a Birthday Cake for my daughter. They have…read moreseveral flavors....I couldn't decide, so I asked them what they felt was their best. He told me the white cake was the best! His answer surprised me with all the flavors they offer; but I took his advice and purchased the white cake. I was pleasantly surprised; THE WHITE CAKE IS THE BEST, it has a flavor of its own, I have never tasted a cake as good as this cake. The flavor is so rich and texture melts in your mouth. I highly recommend this bakery. Can't wait to try other flavors however the white cake will be hard to beat!

Amazing, I got this cake for a baby shower and it was delicious!…read more I WOULD 100% RECOMMEND

I've been by Ruth Candy many times while in the area and never had the time to stop in. Glad that…read morechanged on a bourbon trail trip. They are a tiny store, you can easily miss them, but they do set right off the road with good signage. The lot is small, but adequate. My visit was on a weekday in the Spring and they were not busy. I was greeted warmly and offered a sample of one of their well know bourbon candies with a single pecan on it. Of course I enjoyed and have actually had before. They make the chocolates for many of the distilleries in the area and have for decades. The business itself dates back to 1919. I did not do a tour, but it appears they offer. Ruth's offer a lot of variety and I do mean a lot! They also some of the branded boxes like Makers Mark. The service was top notch as everything was explained. I decided on a non bourbon chocolate so my wife could enjoy too. So I ordered a half pound of three varieties of chocolate (white, dark, milk) with almonds. The chocolate's in the case are put in their own box, as opposed to the gift boxes. I really enjoyed after returning from my trip, wife too! Easy 5 stars and will return at some point.

How fortunate I am to be able to purchase bourbon balls from the 1919 bourbon ball inventors…read more Service was excellent. I was greeted upon stepping through the door and offered a sample bourbon ball. It melted in my mouth. It was sooo good. They had some Valentine shaped chocolate lollipops and lots of KY/Derby/Bourbon themed items. I'm so glad they are open.

It's like how there's always a Walgreens across the street from a CVS, or two Starbucks in the same…read moreshopping center. Well, The Candy Emporium is across the street from The Candy Dish. So basically, this part of Main Street is candy central. Maybe these guys decided to team up, and figured that a rising tide lifts all boats. The Candy Emporium seems to have more commercial and old-fashioned candies than the other place. They also seem to get nasty with the licorice here, and in particular, black licorice. OK! I won't let you know my opinion about black licorice, those murdered-out pieces of vile rubber, because I don't want to yuck your yum. But if you are a black licorice fan, this is your place. They have bulk chocolates by the pound here (minimum 1/8 pound), plus lots of packaged candies -- everything from Starbursts to Laffy Taffy to Razzles and Necco Wafers. The price points range from 10 cents to much higher, so you can bring a kid here with some pocket change, and they'll be able to get a little treat.

Great selection of "real" licorice. More than twenty different varieties. On this trip, I got…read morethe Scottie Dogs and Carmela Sticks. Pricing around $10 per pound. Not bad considering all the licorice choices.

So cute! Takes you back in time - the cinnamon smell just draws you in. Cute candy selection and…read moreflavored sodas. Yum!

Schimpff's Confectionary was a slightly unplanned road trip stop off on our way to Tennessee. It…read morewas a quick stop off the highway. Easy street parking and local free lots. They make a lot of candy onsite and do demos so you can watch. There's also floats, sandwiches and salads available. Really cute place lots of good options for sweets.