Archive for August, 2011

Teachers – (Sugar Free!) Candy Rewards for Students!

Teachers – (Sugar Free!) Candy Rewards for Students!

August 31, 2011 No Comments

With school starting up again, teachers need to be stocking up on the ever-important “candy reward” for students.  Whether you choose to dole out candy for good grades, correct answers, completing a book, exemplary behavior, or just for fun, we have some really excellent (sugar free) candy that is perfect! And, did I mention that ...

Back to School Treats Perfect for Sack Lunches!

Back to School Treats Perfect for Sack Lunches!

August 29, 2011 No Comments

I can’t believe summer is just about over and all the little kiddies are headed back to school!  That means Moms and Dads need to start preparing school lunches again and finding yummy little treats to include that will bring a smile to your young one’s face.  Dessert, after all, is the best part of ...

Five Fun Things For Friday!

Five Fun Things For Friday!

August 26, 2011 No Comments

Happy Friday everyone!  I thought that for today, I would share with you 5 totally awesome, fun things to bring a smile to your face and bring an early start to the weekend.  So, let’s not waste time – here we go! 5. Chicago Metallic Multi-Tier Cake Pan: This cake pan is AMAZING!  It makes ...

Mars Begins Construction on New Candy Factory!

Mars Begins Construction on New Candy Factory!

August 24, 2011 No Comments

What exciting news for candy lovers everywhere, and especially those who live in Topeka, Kansas.  Mars Chocolate North America has recently broken ground on a new candy factory there that will open in 2013 and make Snickers and M&M’s.  According to an article on Topeka’s KMBC.com, The [groundbreaking] event Tuesday was the first phase of ...

Can You Do the “ABBA-ZABA”?

Can You Do the “ABBA-ZABA”?

August 22, 2011 2 Comments

So, I saw this commercial on YouTube for ABBA-ZABA’s dance competition and wanted to share it with our readers! From now through October 18, 2011, all dancers (and wanna-be dancers) have been called upon to create a brand new dance move called “The ABBA-ZABA” and post it on YouTube.  Then you promote your video through ...

“Over the Rainbow” Party Idea and Candy Buffet!

“Over the Rainbow” Party Idea and Candy Buffet!

August 19, 2011 1 Comment

I nearly freaked out when I saw these “Rainbow” birthday party pics on Pizzazzerie.com - they are just so cute and it is such a fun birthday party theme for a little girl.  And, of course, my favorite part was the candy buffet.  Rainbows make an incredibly versatile party theme and there is just so much ...

All Time Top 5 Favorite Hard Candies

All Time Top 5 Favorite Hard Candies

August 17, 2011 1 Comment

I’m reading the book High Fidelity by Nick Hornby right now and, much like in the movie starring John Cusack, the main character and his buddies are always making all-time “Top 5″ lists.  So, in the spirit of the book, I’ve made my “All Time Top 5 Hard Candies.” To be fair, I have not ...

Candy “Ink” – How Much Do You Love Your Favorite Candy?

Candy “Ink” – How Much Do You Love Your Favorite Candy?

August 15, 2011 2 Comments

Don’t ask me why I Googled “Candy Tattoos” today, but I did and found a huge range of photographs of body parts permanently inked with graphics of beloved candy, cupcakes and sweets.  Some were, um… not very “tasteful,” but other’s weren’t too terrible.  I was fascinated by these images and wondered how much a person ...

Best Snacks for the Office!

Best Snacks for the Office!

August 12, 2011 No Comments

Have you ever been in charge of ordering snacks for your entire office?  I have, multiple times, and it’s crazy hard.  Ordering snacks that will please everyone is nearly impossible, but it can be done if you get the right mix of sweet, salty and sugar and/or fat free items.  Stick with a combination of ...

Tootsie Roll Cheesecake Recipe

Tootsie Roll Cheesecake Recipe

August 10, 2011 No Comments

I don’t know about you, but I can’t ever decline a Tootsie Roll when one is offered.  Those yummy, gooey, chocolaty “Midgees” are such a perfect sweet treat, so I was wondering what kinds of recipes can I make that use Tootsie Rolls? On the Tootsie Roll website, they offer several delicious sounding recipes, but ...

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