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A Halloween candy alternative can be much more fun than the sugar it replaces, and is a real holiday treat for diabetic kids! Try making a Halloween coloring book, handing out seasonal trinkets and toys, or doling out a smart snack.

Halloween is a time for wacky and spooky decorations. Your kids can provide you with a houseful! Here are some ideas for Halloween crafts for your kids to enjoy.

These blogs will recapture your childhood candy memories or show you the worst and best candies currently being made. From the exotic to the bizzare to the sinfully sweet. Some people are just passionate about all things candy.

This Halloween, we're all keenly aware of the struggles many of our young children face with obesity. Don' add to the problems this year. Consider changing your tradition and offering treats other tahn candy.

Americans consume 25 pounds of candy per person each year. Here is a brief history of candy and a look at a few of the favorite sweets, including lollipops, candy corn, chocolate bars and cotton candy.

This simple candy cane ornament craft project is a great for children as young as 4 years old to teenagers. Simple shapes made of Styrofoam and tissue paper makes this a very affordable Christmas craft for large groups of kids.

Everyone seems to get a beautiful box of candy for Valentine's Day. Sometimes these boxes are just too pretty to throw away, but did you know you could actually recycle those candy boxes?

When it comes to buying gift baskets, you will find that you have a number of different options. You may want to consider making your own homemade Valentine's Day gift baskets.

Whether you're new at candy making or an old pro with a few flaws, these tips will help you achieve candy making success.

If candy making is your thing and you want the best commercially produced chocolate, this is always a safe bet.

There are fun Halloween alternatives you can give out in lieu of candy that will be loved just as much by kids and loathed much less by parents.

What to do with all the trick or treat candy that will save your childrens' teeth and give to those who will appreciate it.

This simple Frame is a great craft project that the kids can make for a simple Valentine's Day gift. They can insert a schools photo or even a new picture thy have drawn in the simple homemade frame.

This simple woven red basket is an awesome Valentine's Day craft project for kids. Kids can easily turn this simple red basket into a great gift for grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

Candies have to compete for room inside the Halloween bags.

Offers a few suggestions on how to put excessive amounts of Halloween candy to good use.

Do you have large amounts of unwanted Halloween candy that you wish would just disappear? If so, here area few ways to finally get rid of it.

Halloween candy season is already underway, with stores stocking up on candy corn, tootsie rolls, snack size candy bars, and tasty baked treats that you're too busy to prepare. With so much temptation around, it may be difficult to enjoy 'just one.' Here's how to prepare.

Whether you're a sugar addict year round, or just enjoy decorating your Halloween baked goodies with this traditional candy, here are ten things you didn't know about Halloween candy corn

These Halloween Candy Candle Votives are a fun and whimsical way to decorate your Halloween buffet table this year for Halloween.

A fun way to surprise trick or treaters is to hand out gross Halloween candy. These treats may completely gross out parents, but kids will love them. Here are just ten kinds of gross Halloween candy to add to your shopping list started.

This article is full of ideas for neat things to hand out to trick-or-treaters, if you choose not to give the traditional Halloween candy.

If you are throwing Halloween party this year, then have the kids help you make these fun and whimsical candy corn Halloween invitations!

If your children trick or treat, they will be bringing home lots of candy in a short time. How do you plan to manage that huge influx of sugar into your life and home?

From Halloween party favors to homemade candy apples, Halloween is a great time to get creative with your trick-or-treater goodies and offer a few healthy alternatives to the traditional candy bar. Here are some healthy ideas to turn to this year.

Review the extensive offerings in Broward County in one convenient article. Most events listed are open to all ages. All are inexpensive, with many of them offering free admission. The cover the days leading up to Halloween and Halloween night itself.

An inexpensive and versatile mold for candy, soap making and other crafts.

Candy makers can't simply make do with basic kitchen items, like people do around the holidays. They need items that will help them make their favorite treats all year long. Here are just a few of the items every candy maker needs.

Setting A Halloween tablescape just wouldn't be complete with out some jars of scary condiments. Whether your having a Halloween party buffet or scary dinner party these labels are perfect to add a fun detail to your jars.

These last minute Halloween costume ideas include the simplest costume ever, a one-item costume, and neck-up costume ideas that can be done with facepaint alone. If you're looking for some great last minute Halloween costume ideas, read on.

Listed in this article are candies you can buy at any store or online to make your Halloween experience sweeeet.

A few easy recipes & tips for holiday candy making.

Learn how you can make your own chocolate candies using gluten free and dairy free ingredients.

Sure, Halloween should be scary, but the candy you get shouldn't be.

This simple homemade Candy corn Halloween costume for kids does use a sewing machine.

Read this informative article and find out how you can make your own Easter candy this year! I did it, and you can too!

Here are some of my favorite candy recipes that have been handed down from my grandmother, mom and aunts. I hope that my readers will enjoy them as much as my family does

Weddings are expensive, and buying pre-made favors can add a lot to your total cost. But by making your own favors (like the candy bars in this example) you can make quality items that only cost a third of the retail price.

His mom bought a bunch of candy for the trick or treaters. She got a big orange bowl to put it in as well. The kind with a jack-o-lantern face on it. What I did was take a small syringe and break the tip off.

While the stores are capitalizing on the consumerism of the season with expensive decorations and costumes, we try to get into the spirit with simpler, more economical activities. Here are some crafts that kids enjoy and that really help usher in the fall season.

This fun and whimsical Halloween garland look like candy corn, but don't try to eat it!

This simple to make Jack O Lantern Candy jar is an easy and quick Halloween Decoration for all ages.

Everything you need to know to have fun making candy houses with children of all ages. This is a kids craft, designed for do-it-yourself fun.

Rumor has it, this popular pinwheel candy came out of the pioneers in this area in the 1840s. The ingredients are cheap and the candy is absolutely delicious.

Thanksgiving crafts are a great way to keep the kids entertained on days to cold to play outside,Here are 10 simple crafts they can do, and you can proudly display them Thanksgiving day.

Where did it all begin? How did Brach's Candy Company come to be one of the leading candy companies in America?

Tired of getting beat by five year-olds at Candy Land. You can fight back. Here's how.

This article describes how to make your own Halloween themed necklace. This craft is appropriate for preschool-age on up.

my elementary school graduation of my brother was fast approaching and the school needed funding. That's when the candy for cash idea arose.

Halloween is a fun and exciting time for kids, especially when parties are involved. Your kids party can be a lot of fun with some simple Halloween themed games.

Here's a cute craft that uses bags of candy for arms, legs and body of characters, to give as gifts.

In the small town of Martinsville, Indiana there is a place likes no other that is called The Candy Kitchen.

This simple little Christmas tree ornament is made entirely of edible candy. It is so simple and easy to make, even young children can easily accomplish this task.

This is a fun project for the kids to make out of those great candy coated malt Easter eggs that taste like whoppers. These yummy candies show up every year right before Easter.

This Candy CD Christmas Wreath is both a great conversation piece and very easy to create. This festive craft reflects the traditional colors of Christmas, green and red, and it is topped off with a golden painted pinecone

Here are instructions making a Valentine's Day version of this classic game, and for making cute Valentine's Day candy holders.

Candy cane sweets yell Christmas and each of these treats are great family recipes to make for home or to give as gifts.

This is a fun project for the kids to make out of those heart shaped Valentine's candy with the writing on them for Valentine's Day. Their sweet creations can be used to decorate the fireplace mantel or even the China buffet.

Getting candy for Valentine's Day is certainly a nice present. But making your own can be even better. These tips will have you creating your own chocolate masterpieces in no time.

Although holidays are supposed to be relaxed, enjoyable and exciting, they can also be rife with problems that need to be solved and arguments that must be resolved. Here are a few tips for making holidays stress-free for the children.

When making Valentine's Day crafts why not add candy to your craft supplies list?

Now that another Valentine's Day is in the books, the candy companies are gearing up for their next big payday: Easter.

This easy to do craft combines two of the best things about Valentine's Day: conversation candy hearts and romantic candlelight. This is an easy to do craft that is good for both adults and children. It creates a very pretty Valentine's Day decoration as well.

Valentine's Day Candy Cards are a unique craft you can make to give to the person you love this Valentine's Day. Here are the steps for this unforgettable card.

Kids and adults of all ages will want one of these Easter baskets filled with classic toys, not candy.

Candy Flower Basket - Cool Gift

The ideas of fencing off my Christmas Tree or seeing my son with glass ornaments in his hands or mouth are frightening. I've decided to avoid the terror and go with an edible decorating theme this year. Martha Stewart would be proud.

Empty egg cartons can be used to create beautiful candy centered flowers that will help celebrate the approaching months of spring. These colorful egg carton candy flowers can be given as gifts or used to decorate the home or office.

The following information provides instructions on making a beautiful candy bouquet. This bouquet of decadent delights can be personalized for any gift-giving occasion, and it's the perfect present for anyone with a sweet tooth.

The annual AIDS Lifecycle is coming up, with 2000 cyclists riding from San Francisco.. Candy from Strangers is very involved in this cause, putting on a benefit and working rest stop 4. Their music is scintillating, their show sexy and dynamic.

The Genoa "Candy Dance" drawn people from all over the world to dance, eat homemade candy, dance the night away, and eat the best meal of their lives.

Patriotism prevails through many American crafts, because it is so important to so many people. This patriotic candy wreath craft is an expression of American holidays.

An exploration of three of the best candy shops in Eugene, Oregon - including where the stores are located and how to find out more about their sweet candy offerings.

There are plenty of small-town annual Halloween activities in Sag Harbor, for kids and families. From pumpkin picking to costume parades, homemade cider and donuts, here are a few of the annual Halloween activities you can enjoy.

You want something to do on Halloween huh? Well I can give you a list of some great events taking place in different areas of Phoenix! I have checked out alot of these myself having five kids.....

Ideas, tips, and tricks for winning a prize in your local gingerbread house contest. Includes the four most common pitfalls that keep you from winning a prize.

As the host - and often an attendee - of little girls' birthday parties for at least the past sixteen years, let me share with you some of the things I've learned along the way. Some of the best parties were the most unusual and unique ones!

Valentine's day is here and why not make a special wreath to decorate your home? Here are two project ideas for you!

Valentine's Day is coming and here is a craft that children and adults will both have fun with. Why not make a giant Valentine's Day card?

Are you a broke college guy? Join the club. If you are lucky enough to have a date for Valentine's Day, but worried about what you can do without spending too much, then do I have the guide for you.

Long Island, NY has a large variety of romantic restaurants offering both charming ambiance and delightful cuisine for Valentine's Day Dinner ideas.

So Cupid forgot you this year? Don't let the overgrown cherub's neglect ruin your whole night. Remember, Valentine's Day doesn't just have to celebrate romantic love. Take charge, gather up your gal pals, and make some memories anyway.

If you're looking for something to show your Valentine how much you care, keep him on time with a new watch this Valentine's Day. With all the options out there, you're sure to find something to suit his personality.

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and you are single. Are you dreading this holiday or are you taking it in stride with a plan to make yourself feel special?

Valentine's Day is not just about quality time with your lover. It's also a great opportunity to show your other loved ones how much they mean to you. The following gifts are simple ways to show you appreciate their place in your life.

Valentine's Day is a great time to give someone a fun surprise gift, and this is an easy one to do.

This is a Valentine's Day craft perfect for someone who loves Scrabble, or for the person who wants to spell out their love for someone.

Why not celebrate Valentine's Day with those who really love you.... your friends? Here are some great gift ideas that don't break your piggy bank.

Singles don't need to stay home and be depressed on Valentine's Day! This is a great day to celebrate the single friends that get us through life.

Here is a Valentine's Day craft that makes a nice gift - a vintage Valentine's Day pin using vintage Valentines.

This heart shaped apron is the perfect easy Valentine's Day craft for kids to make for Mom or Dad this year.

There are ten places in Chicago that you can get some wonderful jewelry to give to your girlfriend, wife, or significant other as a gift for Valentine's Day instead of the same round of gifts that's given every year.

If you are going to be away from your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, share an online date you will never forget.

While everyone else is out enjoying flowers and candy, you're mired in a miserable relationship that's going nowhere. Here's how you use Valentine's Day to put the final dagger in a dying relationship.

Let's face it. You forgot that today was Valentine's Day. What are you going to do? It wouldn't be right to show up empty handed. Thankfully, there are some last minute Valentine's Day gifts that will make a big impression.

The Valentine's day blizzard has affected New York State, All of Vermont, Maine, NH and Massachusetts. High winds, freezing temperatures, and heavy snow conditions are expected throughout the day and evening.

Okay.I admit it. I don't really like Valentine's Day. It's an overrated day full of unrealistic expectations that rarely get met for many people.