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CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE
Calling all chocolate lovers ! This decadent indulgence , available for purchase at the Messina Hof Winery Tasting Room and Wine Bar , may have you eating it by the spoonful straight from the jar . The delectable pairing of insanely rich flavors melds creamy dark chocolate fudge with the sweet yet subtle infusion of Papa Paulo Port dessert wine . Whether it ' s drizzled on ice cream , spread on fruit , or mixed into coffee , this 10-ounce jar could well be your loved one ’ s next best guilty pleasure . $ 8.99 .
Messina Hof Winery 4545 Old Reliance Road , Bryan ( 979 ) 778-9463 messinahof . com
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Heaven Scents Wax Snaps
For those who want the aroma but prefer not to burn candles , head to Post Oak Mall to find the familyowned-and-operated store that produces paraffin wax melts and other scented products . They come in packs of six small , six medium , or 10 large snaps and require a wax warmer . These tiny melts are strong enough to fill any small area with a bold perfume . The store also carries candles , air fresheners , aroma beads , fragrance oils , as well as Smelly Jelly Jars that are made with water-based , scented crystals ; have a lighter fragrance ; and last up to nine months . This holiday , choose from festive scents such as the outdoorsy Frosted Pinecone infused with pine , rosemary , and cedar ; the sweet and peppermint-y Candy Cane ; and Apple Dumpling , a mix of apple , cinnamon , and vanilla . Small : $ 3.25 ; Medium : $ 5.95 ; Large : $ 10.95 .
The Candle Box 1500 Harvey Road , College Station ( 979 ) 693-1200 the-candle-box . myshopify . com
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Backscratcher
No passport is needed to explore the well-stocked aisles filled with groceries and housewares from China , Japan , Korea , Taiwan , Thailand , Vietnam , and other Asian countries . Your curiosity may be piqued while perusing the exotic candy and canned goods labeled with syllabic script . But may we suggest a useful and inexpensive present that ’ s one-size-fits-all-ages ? The bamboo arm extender is not only handy for reaching those hard-to-itch spots but is effective at clearing missing shoes and long-lost dog toys from underneath the couch . For under a dollar , you might want to snag a few extras for yourself . $. 99 .
BCS Asian Market 2704 Texas Ave . S , College Station ( 979 ) 695-6888 facebook . com / BCSasianmarket
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