Watching those holiday lbs Nov 29, 2008
Blink your eye and Christmas candy is dotting the shelves. My family has already been snacking on a pre-holiday shipment of chocolate covered marshmallows my sister sent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Courtyard residents can expect a lot of fun during the holidays Nov 27, 2008
Christmas cookies, Christmas candy, eggnog and punch will be served to visitors. Many residents will open their homes so that visitors can enjoy their special holiday collections and decorations. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
How to: Christmas Games and Activit... Nov 20, 2008
Christmas Candy Jar Guessing Game. Visit your local dollar or thrift store and purchase a holiday plastic cookie/candy jar. (Suite101.com)
Annual Kiwanis See's candy drive is under way Nov 13, 2008
Kiwanis Club will begin its annual Christmas candy fund-raiser, provided by See's candy, on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Rossmoor Shopping Center. It will continue every Saturday, except for Nov. 29, due to Thanksgiving weekend, until right before Christmas. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
From Thanksgiving to tree trimming, cocktails to suit every party occasion Nov 8, 2008
For this one, we liked Valerie Peterson's "Holiday Helper" Christmas Candy recipe. "Rediscover the simple joys of childhood - the taste of candy canes and chocolate Santas," is how she describes her libation of creme de menthe and white chocolate liqueur. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Black walnuts are fall's treasured harvest (2) Oct 13, 2008
e knew something good was coming later, like Christmas candy, Robinson said. She smiled admitting, nd we did eat a few of those nuts while we worked. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Christmas Bark Recipe with Saltine ... Sep 4, 2008
Toffee is a classic Christmas candy. But candy making takes time, something at a premium during the busy rush of December. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Jul 26, 2008
When he was stocking Christmas candy, Mr. Forrest said that he was going to weigh him after he had stocked and if he had gained weight he was in trouble. Vegetables were seasonal, except maybe celery. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Project Amigo Jul 13, 2008
Willmore had saved Christmas candy and the youths were delighted their handmade houses were the same color as the Mexican flag red, white and green. That night, the activities culminated with Logan City fireworks. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Longtime businessman continues to operate furniture store, farm Mar 6, 2008
"I used to give my customers a big $5 sack of groceries: a 10-pound bag of rice, 5 lbs. of apples, oranges, sugar, meal and grits and a two-pound fruitcake and mixed Christmas candy," he said, recalling how he would put the groceries on the back of his pickup truck and personally deliver them to his customers. "Sometimes folks who weren't regular customers would come to get a bag and I'd happily give them what they needed. I figured if they were hungry or needed something, it was a blessing to... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Girl scouts donate Christmas stockings Jan 1, 2008
They contain basics like shampoo, toothbrush, Christmas candy, a toy and package of girl scout cookies. This year the girls were able to make over 50 stockings to donate to Del Norte County Wraparound, a volunteer support group for families with Child Protective Services cases. (Daily Triplicate)
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Basically all our Christmas items are half-off, along with our Christmas candy, said Meijer store director Bill Rowland, who's store is also selling winter clothing at up to 50 percent off. We'll be marking down more items by next week. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Good food, loving family made for warm holidays Dec 25, 2007
We got oranges sometimes, and quite a bit of Christmas candy the curled candy, like ribbons. And on this fourth Christmas of his life, underneath the tree were the warm leather mittens that he so desperately wanted. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Weehawken High Peer LeadershipDedicated teens raise money for three different holiday projects Dec 23, 2007
The Peer Leadership group first collected more than $275 in cash donations, selling what they're calling "Candy Grams," which are Christmas candy canes complete with a message of hope. At $1 per gram, that's certainly a lot of selling. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Sun-Maid girl takes to beach in new ad Dec 22, 2007
Too much Christmas candy can bring such flights of fancy. Visions of sugar pluots, that sort of thing. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Annual Free Movie Is Saturday At The Hornbeck Dec 21, 2007
Following the movie, Christmas candy will be distributed as people exit. Begun in 1921 by Oklahoma pioneer showman Jake Jones Sr., the tradition was continued by his son Johnny H. Jones and daughter Ruby H. Jones. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Spicy loaves are just one treat at Germany's Christmas markets Dec 20, 2007
A popular Christmas candy is large potatoes formed out of marzipan. Marzipan fudge also is quite popular. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Blog commentary: Dec 18, 2007
Online from West Frankfort, Illinois. Enter city or US Zip. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Mailbag: Exploring the Santana situation Dec 18, 2007
And the opinions concerning what the Twins should do with their ace are as varied as the kinds of Christmas candy currently on the store shelves. That being said, Robert, you are not alone in your desire to hurry a trade, as I've received dozens of e-mails concerned about the same thing. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Creative Hostess Gifts Dec 14, 2007
Making homemade peppermint bark or Christmas candy from forms with melting chocolate are creative, inexpensive, yummy ways to show your appreciation. Also, since the hostess is entertaining, baked goods can be served to the guests as an extra homemade treat. (Suite101.com)
True meaning of season exhibited in Harleyville Christmas Parade Dec 6, 2007
Mayor and Mrs. Charles Ackerman and members of Harleyville Town Council led the parade while hundreds of parade goers filled the streets in anticipation of the entries and lots of Christmas candy. The cool evening welcomed area marching bands, fire departments from all over the Lowcountry and local law enforcement units strutting their stuff. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
After auditor's report, Oakland payroll practices face scrutiny Dec 1, 2007
Some people deserve it, but it shouldn't be handed out like Christmas candy. " The council is scheduled to review the city's payroll practices at its Dec. 11 Finance and Management Committee meeting. Ruby admitted to taking the additional management leave that she criticized in the report - but told reporters at her news conference that she was simply following the rules in place. "I'm not doing anything that's not prescribed in the rules," she said. "Right now, what we're saying is this needs... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Now you can work and work out at the same time Nov 29, 2007
NEW YORK If you're scarfing down Christmas candy while stuck at your desk, consider the Walkstation, a combination desktop/treadmill that lets you work and work out at the same time. The idea behind it is that a little movement over long periods of time can improve health and maybe trim weight. (Globe and Mail)
Stupid.com Unveils the 'Stupidest' Holiday Gifts for 2007 Nov 27, 2007
From talking Larry Craig action figures and Hillary Nutcrackers to Christmas candy to outrageous gadgets, this is the ultimate list for stocking stuffers, grab bags or gift exchanges. Finding the perfect holiday gift might be difficult, but finding a truly stupid gift is an art form. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Winter and Holiday Themed Plants Nov 21, 2007
Coleus 'Christmas Candy' Coleus is a popular because of the lovely variegated foliage in red and green. Crabapple (Malus) 'Snowdrift', 'Winter Gold', 'Spring Snow', 'Winter Banana', 'Northpole' Crabapples are lovely year-round ornamental trees that provide , spring flowers, summer foliage and fall colors. (Suite101.com)
Phone cards, items to go to troops Oct 13, 2007
Hot chocolate and hot cider packets, jerky, Slim Jims, summer sausage, small boxes of crackers, cheese and cracker packets, canned fruit (snack size, canned soup, tuna or chicken (canned or packets), trail mix, nuts, sunflower seeds, cookies (packaged), Rice Krispie Treats, granola bars, protein bars, fruit snacks and dried fruit, instant oatmeal packets, Easy Mac packets, microwave or hearty canned soup, candy canes, Christmas candy, multi-vitamins, over-the-counter pain relief, men's white or... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Community cooking classes at OCCI Sep 12, 2007
Community members interested in Thai cooking, gourmet cooking and making Christmas candy will have the opportunity to learn some new tricks this fall ... In the Christmas candy class, participants will learn to make fun and festive holiday treats. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Business is sweet for chocolate entrepreneur May 5, 2007
The cherries joined her Christmas candy enterprise which also included peanut butter balls, divinity and pralines and quickly became the clear favorite in the boxes of candy she distributed as gifts. "The neighbors would start asking after the cherries just before Christmas," recalls Andy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
War of the word Jan 5, 2007
Major retailers have resumed using "Christmas" in their advertising and outlets. Christmas tree sales have skyrocketed. (Scranton Times, PA)
