What Your Favorite Chocolate Says About You

At Lazar’s Chocolates, we know that choosing your favorite chocolate is more than just a sweet tooth decision—it’s a reflection of your personality. Whether you crave creamy milk chocolate, bold dark chocolate, or nutty, textured confections, your chocolate preference can say a lot about who you are. Let’s explore what your go-to gourmet chocolate reveals about you! Milk Chocolate Lovers � The Comfort Seekers Smooth, sweet, and timeless, milk chocolate is the ultimate comfort treat. If it’s your favorite, chances are you’re warm, . . . [More]

What Your Favorite Chocolate Says About You

At Lazar’s Chocolates, we know that choosing your favorite chocolate is more than just a sweet tooth decision—it’s a reflection of your personality. Whether you crave creamy milk chocolate, bold dark chocolate, or nutty, textured confections, your chocolate preference can say a lot about who you are. Let’s explore what your go-to gourmet chocolate reveals about you! Milk Chocolate Lovers � The Comfort Seekers Smooth, sweet, and timeless, milk chocolate is the ultimate comfort treat. If it’s your favorite, chances are you’re warm, . . . [More]

Lazar’s Chocolates: An Infinite Selection

When it comes to premium chocolate, selection matters—and nobody does it better than Lazar’s Chocolates. With nearly a century of experience crafting handmade gourmet chocolate, Lazar’s offers an incredible variety that delights chocolate lovers of all kinds. From timeless classics to creative confections, there’s something for everyone in our delicious lineup. Let’s take a closer look at what makes our chocolate selection so irresistible. For those who appreciate the comforting flavors of old-fashioned chocolate, our milk and dark ch . . . [More]

Lazar’s Chocolates: An Infinite Selection

When it comes to premium chocolate, selection matters—and nobody does it better than Lazar’s Chocolates. With nearly a century of experience crafting handmade gourmet chocolate, Lazar’s offers an incredible variety that delights chocolate lovers of all kinds. From timeless classics to creative confections, there’s something for everyone in our delicious lineup. Let’s take a closer look at what makes our chocolate selection so irresistible. For those who appreciate the comforting flavors of old-fashioned chocolate, our milk and dark ch . . . [More]

Unique Chocolates Only at Lazar’s

When it comes to chocolate, not all confections are created equal. At Lazar’s Chocolates, we pride ourselves on offering not just traditional favorites, but also a stunning variety of unique chocolates that surprise, delight, and satisfy even the most adventurous sweet tooth. If you’re looking for chocolate that goes beyond the ordinary, explore the specialty creations that make Lazar’s a true standout in the world of handcrafted gourmet chocolate. 🍫 Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips � A Salty-Sweet Masterpiece One of our most talked-a . . . [More]

Unique Chocolates Only at Lazar’s

When it comes to chocolate, not all confections are created equal. At Lazar’s Chocolates, we pride ourselves on offering not just traditional favorites, but also a stunning variety of unique chocolates that surprise, delight, and satisfy even the most adventurous sweet tooth. If you’re looking for chocolate that goes beyond the ordinary, explore the specialty creations that make Lazar’s a true standout in the world of handcrafted gourmet chocolate. 🍫 Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips � A Salty-Sweet Masterpiece One of our most talked-a . . . [More]

How Chocolate Can Boost Your Mood and Mental Well-Being

Chocolate isn’t just a delicious indulgence—it may also be a natural mood booster. At Lazar’s Chocolates, we’ve always known there’s something magical about chocolate, and now science backs it up. Whether you’re navigating a stressful day or simply need a pick-me-up, treating yourself to high-quality chocolate could offer more than just great taste. Here’s how enjoying Lazar’s gourmet chocolate can contribute to better mental health and emotional wellness. 🍫 Chocolate Stimulates Feel-Good Chemicals When you bite into a piece . . . [More]

How Chocolate Can Boost Your Mood and Mental Well-Being

Chocolate isn’t just a delicious indulgence—it may also be a natural mood booster. At Lazar’s Chocolates, we’ve always known there’s something magical about chocolate, and now science backs it up. Whether you’re navigating a stressful day or simply need a pick-me-up, treating yourself to high-quality chocolate could offer more than just great taste. Here’s how enjoying Lazar’s gourmet chocolate can contribute to better mental health and emotional wellness. 🍫 Chocolate Stimulates Feel-Good Chemicals When you bite into a piece . . . [More]

CHR Continues to Fight to Protect Funding

Heather Gates, President and CEO of Community Health Resources and Second Vice Chair of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, participated in a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with legislative leaders to discuss the devastating impact that flat funding rates could have on nonprofits in Connecticut. “Inadequate Medicaid rates have led to access issues to outpatient services, the backbone of the treatment system,” Heather Gates stated during the press conference. “It’s the perfect storm for us, and the behavioral healt . . . [More]

CHR Continues to Fight to Protect Funding

Heather Gates, President and CEO of Community Health Resources and Second Vice Chair of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, participated in a press conference on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with legislative leaders to discuss the devastating impact that flat funding rates could have on nonprofits in Connecticut. “Inadequate Medicaid rates have led to access issues to outpatient services, the backbone of the treatment system,” Heather Gates stated during the press conference. “It’s the perfect storm for us, and the behavioral healt . . . [More]

The essential risk-management playbook for WordPress hosting

When your website goes down, your business can lose revenue, customer trust, and brand credibility. Thankfully, this situation can be avoided. The best way to steer clear of costly downtime is to prepare for risks before they happen. Proactive risk management ensures your site remains online, loads quickly, and stays secure no matter what comes your way. From DDoS attacks and hardware failures to software vulnerabilities and unexpected traffic surges, businesses face a range of threats that can disrupt their operations. A single security breach . . . [More]

The essential risk-management playbook for WordPress hosting

When your website goes down, your business can lose revenue, customer trust, and brand credibility. Thankfully, this situation can be avoided. The best way to steer clear of costly downtime is to prepare for risks before they happen. Proactive risk management ensures your site remains online, loads quickly, and stays secure no matter what comes your way. From DDoS attacks and hardware failures to software vulnerabilities and unexpected traffic surges, businesses face a range of threats that can disrupt their operations. A single security breach . . . [More]

How to secure student data in WordPress (FERPA and GDPR compliance)

If your educational institution has a website that collects student data, protecting that data is both a legal and ethical responsibility. Beyond maintaining trust with students and their families, compliance with data protection laws is mandatory in many jurisdictions. Two key regulations to consider are: FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). This U.S regulation includes compliance requirements such as restricting access to student data to only authorized individuals and obtaining written consent before sharing student data. The . . . [More]

How to secure student data in WordPress (FERPA and GDPR compliance)

If your educational institution has a website that collects student data, protecting that data is both a legal and ethical responsibility. Beyond maintaining trust with students and their families, compliance with data protection laws is mandatory in many jurisdictions. Two key regulations to consider are: FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). This U.S regulation includes compliance requirements such as restricting access to student data to only authorized individuals and obtaining written consent before sharing student data. The . . . [More]

AI has taken over customer service, but consumers want humans back (A national online survey of 1,01

Businesses are rapidly adopting AI for customer service, but the overwhelming majority of American consumers prefer humans over AI, and many would cancel with a company due to AI-only customer service, according to a new report by Kinsta. Many consumers believe that AI doesn’t actually improve customer service and is just designed as a cost-cutting measure, and loses customers, the report found. The findings were part of an in-depth survey that shows the concerns that consumers have with AI-only customer service with no humans involved. Respo . . . [More]

AI has taken over customer service, but consumers want humans back (A national online survey of 1,01

Businesses are rapidly adopting AI for customer service, but the overwhelming majority of American consumers prefer humans over AI, and many would cancel with a company due to AI-only customer service, according to a new report by Kinsta. Many consumers believe that AI doesn’t actually improve customer service and is just designed as a cost-cutting measure, and loses customers, the report found. The findings were part of an in-depth survey that shows the concerns that consumers have with AI-only customer service with no humans involved. Respo . . . [More]

How educators can use WordPress membership sites 

WordPress membership sites can help universities and other schools manage online courses, control access to resources, and automate student enrollment. Instead of manually handling sign-ups or restricting content one piece at a time, institutions can set up structured learning paths and gated materials — even certification programs — all within a single platform. ‎ This model works well for organizations that offer tiered courses, paid subscriptions, or exclusive educational resources. A language school, for example, can create membership . . . [More]

How educators can use WordPress membership sites 

WordPress membership sites can help universities and other schools manage online courses, control access to resources, and automate student enrollment. Instead of manually handling sign-ups or restricting content one piece at a time, institutions can set up structured learning paths and gated materials — even certification programs — all within a single platform. ‎ This model works well for organizations that offer tiered courses, paid subscriptions, or exclusive educational resources. A language school, for example, can create membership . . . [More]

Beyond passwords: The benefits of two-factor authentication for website owners

If you have a website, you are responsible for safeguarding your data and that of your users and customers. While passwords are a traditional first line of defense, they’re often inadequate on their own. With increasing reports of data breaches and growing privacy concerns, security has become a differentiating factor for many businesses. A focus on security signals to your users that you take the protection of their data seriously. That’s why going beyond passwords with two-factor authentication (2FA) can be an important part of your secu . . . [More]

Beyond passwords: The benefits of two-factor authentication for website owners

If you have a website, you are responsible for safeguarding your data and that of your users and customers. While passwords are a traditional first line of defense, they’re often inadequate on their own. With increasing reports of data breaches and growing privacy concerns, security has become a differentiating factor for many businesses. A focus on security signals to your users that you take the protection of their data seriously. That’s why going beyond passwords with two-factor authentication (2FA) can be an important part of your secu . . . [More]