Nothing is scarier than accident statistics, and Halloween has a lot of them – and we’re not talking about razor blades or drugs hidden in candy. In fact, Halloween ranks …
Crazy Meals Around the World
While every culture, country and even local areas have some kind of signature food or meal that the outside world has never heard of, some of them are beyond the …
World Animal Remembrance
Each month has a plethora of local to global range holidays to celebrate even the most miniscule of things. This month, September, is World Animal Remembrance month, in which people …
Reducing Stress as Summer Winds Down
Four months ago, we recognized April as National Stress Awareness Month. Stress can be triggered by anything. Work-related deadlines, parenting worries, illness, loss of a loved one, even running from …
4 Chocolate Myths, Debunked
Chocolate gets a bad rep sometimes. Sayings like, “if it tastes good, it must be bad,” don’t help either. However, thanks to the ever-growing world of science and modern health …
Tips for the Best Summer Vacation Ever
The days are getting hotter & longer, and PTO requests have been submitted. That means summer vacation time has officially started! Before you pull out your old suitcase and bathing …
What’s the Deal with Father’s Day?
Mother’s Day was an instant hit during its first celebration in 1908, when a woman named Anna Jarvis campaigned with retailers to celebrate a day commemorating mothers in honor of …
Willy Wonka, Eccentric Chocolatier or Serial Killer?
Many of us have either read the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, or seen one of the movie adaptations. The older movie, Willy Wonka and the …
Amateur Ghost Hunting Fireside Experience
Speak with a paranormal investigative team and learn about the evidence that has been collected at Barkeater Chocolates! We’re offering a 90-minute experience select Friday nights from 7:00-8:30pm this summer. Amateur ghost hunters, bring …
Worldwide Food Festivals
We need food to survive, yes, but in most cultures, food is also used to celebrate holidays, occasions and milestones in people’s lives. It’s an important part of being human, …