How to Send Chocolates as Gifts

You can purchase individual chocolates or a box with an assortment of different types.

Quality chocolate is a delicacy which has remained popular since its creation. Many people love the taste and even find that it can enhance their mood. Giving chocolates as a gift is a considerate idea that the recipient will almost certainly enjoy. Most major chocolate companies allow you to place an order online, which they will send as a gift to the recipient you designate. You can also choose to purchase the chocolate and send it yourself. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

Online
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  Research the brand of chocolate that you wish to send as a gift. Chocolate.com, Godiva, The Chocolate Shoppe Ultimate, Ghirardelli, Lindt, Fannie May, and others all accept online orders. Links to all of these sites are listed in Resources.
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  Select the specific chocolate items that you want to send and click on "Add to Cart."
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  Click on "Check Out" after putting all the items you want to send in your cart.
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  Fill in your billing information when prompted at "Check Out." If paying with a credit card, this information must be the same as what is linked to the credit card with which you purchase the chocolates.
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  Select your method of payment when prompted and enter any pertinent information such as credit card number and expiration date. Most companies will accept credit cards or Paypal.
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  Fill in the shipping address when prompted. Use the recipient's address so that the company sends the chocolates directly to the person you are gifting rather than you.
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  Double check all of your information on the screen before you approve the final checkout.
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  Click on "Checkout" or "Submit Order" to finalize your order.
Personal Shipping
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  Obtain the chocolates that you wish to send as a gift. You can go to a store specializing in chocolates, or buy your gift from a larger supermarket-type store.
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  Take the chocolates to the delivery service of your choice.
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  Select a box or envelope of appropriate size for the chocolates.
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  Address the the package to the person you want to receive the gift.
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  Pay the delivery service.

Tips & Warnings

Dark chocolates are healthier options than milk or white chocolates.

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