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Recipes for Leftover Halloween Candy

Do you have any leftover Halloween candy? Since my daughter’s unfortunate post-Halloween illness she hasn’t touched a single sweet treat. (Who would have imagined anything good could have resulted from 4 days of the stomach flu?) Needless to say, we are drowning in chocolate, Starburst, lollipops, Nerds, and Smarties. Last night as I was making my Thanksgiving shopping list I vowed that I would get rid of the candy someway or another. (Mind you I already gave away two big bags filled with Halloween leftovers.) I have to clear out the candy in order to make room for the Turkey … Continue reading →

Halloween Candy vs. My Stomach

I love Halloween. I love taking an idea and turning it into a costume. I love the groups of little kids dressed up and shouting “trick or treat” at the door. And of course… I love the candy. When I was little — you may remember this, too — there were all sorts of candy scares around Halloween time. Urban legends (and real news stories) of people doing very hurtful things to candy, like inserting pins or razor blades. I remember carefully checking each and every wrapper for suspicious holes, and being forced to throw out home-made treats. It was … Continue reading →

Frugal Candy Corn Decorating Ideas

Candy corns are such sweet memories from childhood and all of our children love them. My favorite candy at Halloween time is candy corns of course, I just love the flavor and the smell of those tiny candies. Lately as I’ve been looking around at holiday decorations, I have noticed that I seem to be drawn to the colors of candy corns and actual candy corn looking items. I enjoy decorating my home with items I can keep out all autumn long, and these tiny candies seem to do the trick! Decorating with some candy corns or candy corn items … Continue reading →

Frugal Candy Ideas for Halloween

Halloween time is candy time. With all the goodies available at Halloween is tempting to get caught up in it all. But there are frugal ways to save on the cost of seeing smiling faces shouting Trick or Treat. Coupons If you feel you must hand out Hershey Bars or Reeses Peanut butter cups watch your Sunday paper for coupons. There are typically lots of candy coupons that come out at this time of year. You can usually watch for sales at this time of year too, use a coupon and double your savings. Other Candy Types There are a … Continue reading →