Some holiday flavors are available just once a year. So why deny yourself the chance to indulge on delicious seasonal tastes? Once the New Year arrives, you'll have plenty of time to make resolutions to watch your weight! For now, enjoy these Christmas candy facts from the National Candy Association:
More than 150 million chocolate Santas will be made for the winter holiday season.
The winter holidays represent the biggest boxed chocolate selling season.
The winter holidays are the third largest “candy holiday” sales season, behind Halloween and Easter. Valentine’s Day is fourth.
Retail sales overall for the winter holiday season account for 20 to 40 percent of annual retail sales.
For now, I'm curious to hear from my readers! Vote for your favorite holiday treat.
Only 12 days left to hit the supermarket, department stores, and warehouse retailers to fill up on the Halloween candy your neighborhood trick-or-treaters can't wait to get their hands on!
This year, I'm looking forward to a large number of youths visiting my door in their cute costumes, scary makeup, and creative get-ups to take advantage of this annual sweet tradition.
I'm torn, though, as to what to purchase for the kids on my block, and I'm curious to know what my readers think are the best Halloween candies. Take a moment and make your voice heard!
From August 29 to September 4, bakeries, restaurants, and freestanding and supermarket-based delis are encouraged to host bake sales, offer promotions, or donate a percentage of sales from the week to help make sure no child in this country goes hungry. Since 2003, the program has raised more than $6 million.
In honor of National Baking Week, I want to know: Which sweet treat is your pastry of choice?
The Hershey Company hopes your family and friends enjoy chocolate, dressing up its classic favorites in festive red and pink foils and decorated Valentine's Day-themed heart boxes. In addition to original, almond, and caramel Kisses you'll also find special dark mildly sweet and cherry cordial crème Kisses this season.
If your significant other prefers pure sugary goodness over chocolate, Just Born rolled out two new products in time for February 14. Look for Mike and Ike Passion Mix and new Hot Tamales Untamed Love Mix in the candy aisle.
For students and teachers looking for an alternative to the tried and true Valentine's cards, retailers are stocking Kellogg'sPop-Tarts Mini Crisps bags, perfect for classroom exchanges.
New research holds good news for stores selling Valentine's Day goods: Industry research firm IBISWorldforecasts spending for the holiday will top $18.6 billion, a 5.8 percent jump over last year's sales.
Time will tell if these projections will hold true. In the meantime, take a moment to vote and tell me what you plan to buy for your Valentine this year!
With Thanksgiving just days away, it's time to start thinking about your favorite seasonal foods. What brand can you not live without at your Thanksgiving table? Vote on this Fun Friday!
September is National Breakfast Month. As students start a new school year, it's important to remember that breakfast is the month important meal of the day. Morning fuel starts your day out right and keeps you full and focused…until lunch anyway!
Throughout the years, cereal companies have produced advertising campaigns and cartoon characters to keep their products top of mind for adults and children alike, which brings me to today's post: Which cereal mascot is your favorite?
June is a busy month! You can now add one more title to the next few weeks: National Candy Month. Who doesn't love a sweet treat? Tell me, what describes your candy personality?
When I went grocery shopping earlier this week, I noticed a new flavor of Oreos on the store shelf - Oreo Dairy Queen Blizzard Creme. Nabisco introduced the limited edition cookie to commemorate the 25th birthday of the Dairy Queen Blizzard.
The delicious treat has come a long way since my childhood when an Oreo was just an Oreo - a vanilla creme filling sandwiched in between two chocolate wafers. Now, however, Oreos come in dozens of varieties and fun colors for different seasons and holidays. Personally, I am a fan of the Double Stuf Peanut Butter variety, and I want to know: What is your favorite kind of Oreo?
Some holiday flavors are available just once a year. So why deny yourself the chance to indulge on delicious seasonal tastes? Once the New Year arrives, you'll have plenty of time to make resolutions to watch your weight! For now, enjoy these Christmas candy facts from the National Candy Association:
Only 12 days left to hit the supermarket, department stores, and warehouse retailers to fill up on the Halloween candy your neighborhood trick-or-treaters can't wait to get their hands on!
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February is here, which means Valentine's Day is just around the corner! On February 14, what gifts will you give to the ones that you love? The 
With Thanksgiving just days away, it's time to start thinking about your favorite seasonal foods. What brand can you not live without at your Thanksgiving table? Vote on this Fun Friday!
September is National Breakfast Month. As students start a new school year, it's important to remember that breakfast is the month important meal of the day. Morning fuel starts your day out right and keeps you full and focused…until lunch anyway!
When I went grocery shopping earlier this week, I noticed a new flavor of