We live in stressful times. Technically, we’re involved in a war in the Middle East. We have so much political strife in our country, but what’s the biggest Easter crisis this year? Reese‘s Peanut Butter Eggs. People are complaining that this year’s Reese’s eggs don’t have as much chocolate and don’t taste the same as…
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Every year, TV news, newspapers, and even the Internet remind you to check your treats. That reminder goes all the way back to my days of trick-or-treating. But while you’re checking your children’s candy, take a look at the wrappers first. You may notice some changes there, too. Many chocolate makers have changed their formula,…
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Today, many kids will get a visit from the Easter Bunny. Many will get candy, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow Peeps, and money. In my day, we dyed Easter Eggs. It was the same thing every year. My parents would buy a dozen eggs, my mother would hard boil them, and then I’d pull out the Paas…
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As a child, my parents never went down the candy aisle at the grocery store. They didn’t want to tempt me. But like nearly every kid, I loved candy. Today, I still try to avoid the candy aisles at the grocery store or big box store. Even though it’s been decades since I went door-to-door…
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I realize that economics has caused many products to change throughout the years. To keep consumer costs down, manufacturers sometimes change the size of a product so they don’t have to raise the price. This year, for Halloween, we got little goodie bags of candy at my office. And the first thing I noticed was…
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When reaching for a sweet treat, many people turn to chocolate. I love chocolate but usually prefer something fruity. But when choosing candy, I often opt for Twizzlers, Red Vines, or Swedish Fish. Occasionally, my wife will pick up a couple of boxes at the store. And while I enjoy them, I can’t figure out…
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Most of us enjoy a few pieces of candy every now and then. We justify eating dark chocolate because there are a few health benefits. But what if I told you that Sour Patch Kids offered some advantages, too? It’s true. Sour Patch Kids in moderation can help you in a few ways…
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For many people, candy is a guilty pleasure. I don’t eat it often, but I enjoy a sweet treat every so often. Like most, I usually opt for chocolate. But sometimes I need something fruity, so I opt for Skittles. The other day I read a story about California looking to outlaw candy like Skittles,…
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This year, I’ve noticed more people on social media claim that they don’t like candy canes. Some have even compared them to how they feel about candy corn around Halloween. I’ve always enjoyed them, but I’m a traditionalist preferring the red and white ones…
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