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New sizes, prices, and no shipping and handling costs!

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Have you ever been shopping for your favorite candy on-line and thought to yourself, “What in the world do I need 5 pounds of candy for?!” You know that when you shop in bulk you save money, but it has never seemed practical to buy 5 pounds of candy for personal or family consumption. Not only is there a good chance that some of it may go bad, but you also have to pay the increased shipping fee, which sometimes can be as expensive as the candy itself!

Well look no further, CandyDirect.com is here for you! At CandyDirect.com we now offer more conveniently sized bulk candy. Your favorite candy is now available in sizes approximately equal to 2.5 pounds! And do you want to know the best part of this promotion from CandyDirect.com? Shipping is included! Can you believe that?! It is like a dream come true! No longer do you need to worry about ordering 5 pounds of bulk candy. You or your family can easily eat 2.5 pounds of your favorite candy!

What’s even more amazing about this promotion from CandyDirect.com is that if you want to try something new and do not want to pay an outrageous amount for it, we have separated the candy by price. That’s right! Candy now available in approximately 2.5 pound bulk bags for under $20, under $30, and under $40! There are even some below $15! This promotion is cleverly called the $20, $30, $40 deal!

Let me say that again so you fully grasp how amazing of a deal this really is: Your favorite bulk candy is now available in more convenient sizes! (Approximately 2.5 pounds) And it is available, with shipping included, conveniently bracketed by price, under $20, under $30, under $40!

This unbelievable deal might not last forever, so make sure to order your favorite candy in bulk, at a reduced price, with shipping included! Unbelievable!

Gimbal’s Sour Lovers Chews

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CandyDirect.com is currently running a special on Gimbal’s newest candy creation Sour Lovers Chews, so I decided to give them a try, and boy was I impressed. I am, by nature, a chocolate lover. If given the choice between a chewy or hand candy, and a chocolate bar, I will choose the chocolate bar every single time. But after trying this new sour candy, I can honestly say that I would choose these new Sour Lovers over the majority of chocolate bars.
The package claims, “Intensely Sour and Real Fruit Flavors! Experience the Long-Lasting Mouthwatering Flavor of Sour Lovers. Made with Real Fruit Juice and high in Antioxidant Vitamin C. Absolutely 100% Deliciously Sour!”
For most candies, this description seems too good to be true. The fact is, most candy does not have a “long-lasting mouthwatering flavor,” but that is not so with Sour Lovers. As soon as you bite into this new candy you will have a sour and fruit flavor explosion erupt in your mouth. The external sour sanding and delightfully sour centers are perfectly balanced with the delicious real fruit flavor. You can really tell that this candy was made with real fruit juice and not some chemical flavoring.
Sour Lovers are perfectly sour; not over powering, but not so weak as to be unnoticeable. They come in twelve deliciously sour flavors including Pomegranate, Fuji Apple, Grapefruit, Watermelon, Meyer Lemon, Tangerine, Baja Margarita, Sour Blueberry, Mango, Bing Cherry, Strawberry Daiquiri and Georgia Peach. Each flavor is unique from the others, and equally delicious. I especially love Pomegranate and Sour Blueberry with Baja Margarita and Watermelon coming in right behind as my favorite flavors. Each flavor is fantastically unique and all are sure to please.
This wonderful candy is peanut free, tree nut free, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, transfat free, gelatin free and soy free. So they are perfect for all those special people in your life with dietary restrictions. And since they are in the shape of a heart they are sure to put a smile on your loved ones.
I have consumed a lot of candy in my life, candy of all types, shapes, and sizes, and I can say that I am sold on Gimbal’s new Sour Lovers. I will definitely be eating more of these in my near future. They get my seal of approval.

by Matthew Rogers

To celebrate the launch of Sour Lovers Chews, Gimbal’s and Candy Direct are running a special promotion: For a limited time you can get TWO 11oz bags of new SOUR LOVERS CHEWS -or- 14oz bags of CINAMMON LAVABALLS for just $7! Shipping and handling included!


Easter Candy – Something New

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Mix it up this Easter with new Ideas

Easter is right around the corner and if you haven’t stocked up on candy then you might find yourself in a tough spot. We all know that there are some popular Easter candies that just seem to run off the shelves themselves leaving us looking puzzled as we try to decide between green marshmallow peep bunnies and regular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. This year, why not think outside the egg? Colors can be your best friend and with a day like Easter it is easy to think of colors that are appropriate. Spring colors are always a big hit and pastels really give you that Easter look without being overly suggestive of the theme. Some great products in these colors are available all year round so they might be more readily available than most of the themed candy you’re used to seeing, and don’t be afraid to get creative! Think of all the unique candies that you can have to make your Easter celebration delightfully surprising and a hit! Products like Smarties, SweeTarts, Gum Balls, Jordan Almonds, and Laffy Taffy are available all the time with color specific choices. Imagine being the only person on your block to include Gummi Bears and Twinkle Pops in your Easter decorations. Maybe even try a different brand of Jelly Bean, like Gimbal’s Gourmet Jelly Beans, with more than 40 flavors, you’re sure to find your favorites and maybe make some new ones. Plus, if you’re really aching for something more traditional you can always go with Cadbury Creme Eggs, which are available 8 months out of the year. Jump over to Candy Direct and check out the Color section, there’s even a Pastel Colors subcategory where you are sure to find some creative Easter ideas.

Wedding Candy – Party Favors

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Wedding Candy – Party Favors

Make Your Reception Sweeter with Wedding Candy

There are many ways to add color and style to a wedding. Candy is a popular choice, whether on the buffet table or as party favors for guests to take home. The best part is that there is no limit to what candy can be.

Want to give your wedding a crystal theme? Decorate with rock candy in colors of your choice. Or if you’d like to coordinate with silver accents, there are a number of candies with elegant plain silver wrapping to use both as décor and party favors. No matter how you want to style your wedding reception, there are definitely candy choices to suit it.

With candy, you can even make receptions more personal by making the favors yourself. Gather selections of your choice into a bag and tie a ribbon around it. You can use a personalized ribbon printed with your names and the date of the wedding to give the favor a special touch. You can choose treats that follow the wedding’s theme, or make things sweeter and choose retro candies that you and your spouse love.

Wedding candy buffets have always been a popular addition to any reception. They are also very easy to make, for the reception on a budget. Collect glass or clear plastic jars of different shapes and sizes then fill them with candy bought in bulk to suit your wedding reception theme. Make sure to keep tongs, scoops and bags nearby for guests to gather candy to take home. Varying the colors, the heights of the jars and even the types of candies can make a very eye-catching display. You can even separate this from the rest of the buffet and give it a special table of its own.

Candy – Party Candy

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Candy – Party Candy

Sweetening any Special Occasion with Candy

Whether it’s to celebrate a personal achievement as graduating or getting the family together to celebrate Christmas or Easter, candy treats are never out of season. With so many different kinds of candy to consider, it’s not a surprise that there are some specifically made for special days. Some candies have even gone from ordinary treats to staples for certain holidays.

For family gatherings such as on Thanksgiving or Easter, setting aside a bowl of sweets for visitors to munch on is a great addition to any party. Adding them to décor fit for the celebration is a good idea as well, such as setting candies in a cornucopia for Thanksgiving or fixing up a Christmas-themed bowl with red and green candies to bring out that festive spirit.

Some special occasions like Easter and Halloween come with trademark candy that makes it easier to shop for. Marshmallow Peeps, a soft and fluffy treat from Just Born, is a staple in Easter baskets along with various chocolates shaped like rabbits or eggs. As for Halloween, traditional candy corn and critter-shaped gummies like worms and newts are perfect for answering trick-or-treaters.

Candy can be a simple present to show affection on personal occasions spent between loved ones such as Valentine’s Day or birthdays. Conversation hearts on Valentine’s Day are adorable candies to offer someone you like. On birthdays, giving a bouquet of childhood favorites can be a wonderful, touching present for any good friend.

It’s amazing how much a little candy can do to sweeten a special occasion. With so many kinds and varieties, there is definitely a perfect candy to match any special day.

Dots (Another Perspective)

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Here’s my take that is a bit different than my co-reviewer.  In 1972, Tootsie Roll Industries acquired the Mason Division of Candy Corporation of America. They then two famous “theater candies” to the Tootsie Roll candy family: Mason Crows and Mason DOTS. Today, delicious DOTS are one of the best known brands of gumdrops in America. Tootsie Roll Industries produces more than 16 million Dots a day in their Chicago Plant.

Tropical DOTS offer a refreshing variety of exotic flavors. In 2003, Tropical DOTS began sporting a new “ocean horizon” package and new, improved fresh flavors including island nectar, wild mango, grapefruit cooler, carambola melon, and paradise punch.

My mom loves Dots. They remind her of candy she ate as a kid. I have had both flavors and I like them equally. The originals feature cherry, lemon, lime, strawberry and orange, while the Tropical flavors (shown above) pack more of an interesting flavor punch. They are basically a gum drop without the usual sugar coating. They are smooth and fruity. These chewy little treats are a fun snack and one that candy lovers of future generations will be sure to enjoy.

PEANUT BUTTER M&M’S (Another Perspective)

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Here’s my take that is a bit different than my co-reviewer.  1990 marked the introduction of M&M’S Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies—and the beginning of a whole new fan following! And boy, am I one of those fans! I don’t know how often I can stress this, but I absolutely adore the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. There’s just something about the saltiness of the peanut butter offset by the sweet chocolaty flavor of the, well, of the chocolate. It makes my mouth water just thinking about them. And peanut butter M&M’S are no exception!

Every kind of M&M is delicious (am I wrong?), and these peanut butter babies certainly follow suit – they really deliver the goods. Then they RE-deliver the goods! You’ll crave a second bag, no joke! They feature a delicious, real peanut butter center that is smooth, sweet and just salty enough. This is covered by rich milk chocolate and the whole thing is encased in the signature M&M candy shell. These colorful little circles of goodness are one of my favorite sweet treats. They are similar to Reese’s Pieces, but in my humble opinion, SO much better. They have way more peanut butter in the center and we all know that that seals the deal. These also taste great over ice cream or in cookies. Mmmmm…peanut butter cookies with peanut butter M&M’S baked inside. You can’t go wrong!

 

 

 

Chuckles Revisited

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Another reviewer wanted to voice his opinion on Chuckles.  Here you go…Sometimes great sacrifice or meditation can be the key to a person’s inner happiness. Sometimes it’s chewy fruit flavored gumdrops. I found that Chuckles gumdrops are actually not that funny. They have some serious fruit flavor hidden beneath their wrapper. I counted several different flavors including the token black licorice flavor. It kind of threw me for a loop because I was expecting it to be grape flavored judging by the color. Surprise!! Chuckles have a good thing going because they are part gumdrop and part jellybean, a sort of, candy hybrid if you will, perhaps a new class of candy all together. I can see it now. Make way planet earth, for the stunning fruit taste of the future of candy……..the Jelly-drop. These little bite sized treats were pleasing to the pallet, but I was suddenly overtaken with urge to go floss my teeth.

Chuckles

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Just saying the name of this candy makes me smile. Chuckles have been around since the early 1900’s, pleasing kids and adults alike with their chewy, jelly-like candy. Each candy piece is coated with a dusting of sugar that adds a pleasing crunch to this fruity favorite. Five domino-shaped pieces grace each package…lemon, cherry, lime, orange (my personal favorite) and licorice.

These delightful candies are reminiscent of days gone by. A simpler, mellower day. Days of fishing off the pier and old men playing checkers in front of a general store. I remember visiting an old town like this when I was young. We drove through Texas and stopped for a drink at a general store. I was only knee high to a grasshopper back then and when we walked in all the goodies were at my eye level. Old wooden barrels full of peppermint and butterscotch disks, root-beer candies and of course, Chuckles. They were so colorful, so appealing to my child-like mind that I had to have them. I incessantly nagged my mom until the package was in my hand and moments later the first of the fruity candies safely tucked in my mouth. And you know what? They taste as good now as they did then.