Modern times have made it very easy to equate good things with material value. Diamond rings, high-tech gadgets, cars and other flashy, expensive objects have been often thought to be the answer to anyone's craving for the so-called good life where things are defined by their cash equivalents. But how lovely it would be to go back to those times when everything was like a box of candies – so sweet and reassuring. Back then, afternoons were as simple as going to the local candy store and life and enjoying its sweetness. While the possibility remains remotest for time travel, the simplicity of the old days could be revived with memories. And retro sweets offer the sweetest ways.
When looking for a perfect family gift, these old-fashioned treats will definitely stand out. And when they come in hampers, you'll put the biggest smiles on everyone's faces. It doesn't matter what family type you are – wacky, serious, conservative, liberated. You're all bound to give in to that attractive, delectable bunch of retro sweets just the same. Remember those Lemon Bonbons, Liquorice Comfits, Liquorice Wheels, Twisty Marshmallows, Marshmallow Strawberries, Pear Drops, Pineapple Chunks, Pint Pots, Refreshers Chews and hampers and hampers more? They are so back! And you thought they were gone.
It surely doesn't matter either if you're a threesome or a whole basketball team. For every family size there is, there's a rightfully sized hamper of sweets just for you. For the great in number, a gigantic wicker hamper bursting with all sorts of traditional sweets you loved as a kid could be a great introduction to your own kids about your once upon a time adventures. This humongous bunch is all of 55, 13.6 - kilogram different types of sweets with all sorts of twists, turns and surprises you and the entire household will love. For the medium-sized family, there's an appropriately sized surprise waiting to be exposed. The treat includes timeless classics from the boiled Rhubarb and Custard to the chewy Fruit Salad and Blackjacks to the all-time traditional sweets toppers like Wham, Space Dust and Parma Violets. This hamper is all of 33 different types of sugar memory-stuffed goodies, measures 45cm x 26cm x 19cm and weighs 7.6 kilograms. And then there's the smallest-sized hamper which isn't exactly small because it's still a mouthwatering assemblage of at least 20 retro sweets to give you the same blast from the past that you probably always yearned for while realizing how much you've missed them.
Just when we seem to lose everything to our heads trying to run companies or discover medical cures, retro sweet hampers just might be perfect to touch what might be those sad little hearts left in us.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Sweet Hampers of Retro Sweets
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Retro Sweets Made Healthier
Anybody could have a reason for avoiding sugar. It may be to adhere to a weight-loss program or a diabetic patient's basic dietary guideline. Whatever the reason for wanting to avoid sweets is a personal matter, but the good news is, there's no need to torture that sweet tooth. There are sugar-free candies that can perform as well as their saccharide-laden counterparts. The better news is, you'll barely notice the difference!
Retro sweets are particularly ace at this. If you've always longed for those bagfuls of memorable sweets you used to equate happiness with as a child, you'll be thrilled to know that they're so back! And never mind if you're now hypertensive or diabetic. You may have changed a lot from the time they first landed on your tongue, but these sugar- free varieties still come with the same oomph!
Sugar Free Chocolate Limes are a certified favorite and has been so since those old-fashioned sweets weren't all that old. The tricky combination of chocolate and lime, which works so great on the palate, isn't only sugar-free but gluten-safe as well. If you've always yearned for those oh-so-yummy licorice sticks but are worried about the carbohydrate, have some Sugar Free Liquorice Toffees, instead. These are very close versions of the traditional favorite and they won't stop short of giving you the same satisfaction. Plus, they're gluten-free. Remember Aniseed Balls? Now that you're a lot more health-conscious, you can have Sugar Free Mint and Aniseed which is simply a lovely mix of tongue-teasing flavors, only healthier. If you're still a sherbet fan at heart, dig into Sugar Free Sherbet Oranges for that same tang and fizz of the classic recipe. More fruity fantasies come true with Sugar Free Super Fruits boasting of the best oils and essences, from Strawberry, Blackcurrant, Lime, Orange to Lemon.
Wholesale retro sweets shops are keeping a constant stock of these healthier alternatives just in case you've made some lifestyle changes. Still, all that same sweet goodness of retro sweets will not be compromised. On the other hand, manufacturers have also maintained and even widened their healthy varieties with gluten-free candies. Gluten is a potential allergen that leaves an individual with an impaired ability to absorb vital nutrients by attacking the bowel's inner lining where absorption takes place. In children, allergic reactions can lead to poor appetite, weight loss and stunted growth. Initially, the symptoms manifest as diarrhea or constipation which further worsens the disease. In adults, effects usually include depression, fatigue, anemia, bone problems and mouth sores.
The best news about these retro sweets is they're now available online so you can just search for an online wholesale retro sweets shop, order online, pay online and wait for those bags of nostalgia to arrive at your door! If you're thinking of a way to bond with your children, these sweets will be an unbeatable idea!
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Gluten-Free Traditional Sweets
Anyone who's had a sweet tooth for at least thirty years will be glad for the comeback of those retro sweets that used to paint their childhood with rainbow colors. If you're one of those born to the glory days of candy, do not stall as you can now readily have your box of retro goodies delivered right to your door! Online wholesale retro sweets shops are just a click away and will be glad to drive you down memory lane with all those unmistakable brands of sweetness! ABC Alphabet Letters, Candy Love Hearts Lipsticks, Ruby Red Chocolate Hearts, Fizzy Cola Bottles, Candy Necklaces – yes, they're back! And with a vengeance because now you'll be loving them both for their taste and the nostalgia.
If you've always dreamed of this comeback, you're in luck because more and more retro candy stores are bringing their goods online so it's much easier for you to buy them. But no matter how much you long for those old-fashioned sweets, it's no reason to be indiscriminate about what to order. Food allergies are certainly something to consider if only for the fact that there is nothing in the world that causes more human allergies than food. If we're not careful about what we eat, we could find ourselves struggling with all sorts of reactions. Aside from that, food allergies also happen to be the most persistent and potentially dangerous type of allergies there are. And though science itself has not explained why, anyone exposed to an allergen can definitely expect symptoms.
When you take about candies, traditional sweets or newer brands, gluten is an ingredient you might want to be careful about. Gluten allergy is detectable from childhood, usually from the time a child is weaned and starts eating solid food. So if you're such a fan of those retro treats, you should know which ones to avoid if you already developed symptoms back then. Gluten allergy isn't even something you can take for granted. It can cause the immune system to attack the inner lining of the bowel, thus weakening it and interfering with the person's ability to absorb nutrients. Obviously, long-term effects can be disastrous.
The only thing a gluten-allergic individual can do is to avoid the food at all times. If you're worried about gluten-free retro sweets, don't be because they're still available and in wide as ever varieties as before! Apple Pips, Dinky Glass Jar - Strawberry Gourmet Jelly Beans, Sour Pips, Sugar Free Army and Navy, Rhubarb & Custard Pips, Sherbet Pips Kilner Jar – yes, all that gluten-free sweetness still works!
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Traditional Sweets for Your Pinata
We all have great memories of the birthday parties we went to as kids. How we just couldn't wait for that single moment that those candies came falling like rain from the heavens when the pinata was struck. Many adults are secretly longing for a chance to go back to those simple joys, especially those who have their own children celebrating their own birthdays. Of course, what better way to do that than to create your homemade pinata with those very retro sweets you adored as a kid.
Everywhere in the market, you'll find a lot of pinatas ready for a striking. From supply shops to department stores, pinatas are a fun and lovely sight for children and adults alike. However, nothing beats a pinata that is made specially for your precious ones. There will always be that special joy of summoning all those traditional sweets into one big exciting number which happy little faces will soon be whamming and whacking. Yes, there's is nothing quite like being the one who personally put together that big bundle of fun that's sure to make your child's birthday party simply extra special.
Creating your homemade pinata will first need you to decide what shape it will be. You can have it many different ways you can think of. You can have your pinata looking like a fish, a star, a horse, a dinosaur or whatever idea you can come up with. You don't really have to go through the trouble of putting the container together yourself. You can have a professional do this but with your specific instructions. You can even have your child's favorite cartoon character. The point is to customize the pinata to what you think your child and his or her friends will likely appreciate.
Now remember that though the shape and appearance will make the thing attractive from the outside, there is only one thing that the kids will genuinely be interested in – what's inside. Surprise them with all sorts of sweets you can think of. For greater varieties and simply more candy fun, you always have those old-fashioned sweets to rely on. Stuff in every little thing you can get from those candy necklaces to Space Dust. You can partner with an online wholesale retro sweets shop for this. The kids are just going to love what's in store for them!
Once your homemade pinata's done, hang it in a place where it will be convenient for you and the children for the stick-swinging. Also remember to put in a place that is spacious enough for the children to be safe while striking the thing. After all, this is all going to be about fun and once you've put everything in place and in order, the children will simply have to enjoy those surprise retro sweets you've prepared for them. Plus, you get the bonus of nostalgia while being transported to those times when it was you striking that pinata and fighting for those dear candies.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Retro Sweets Bouquet
There could be many gifts you can give to any loved one but if you want something that is unique and sweet, a candy bouquet just might be perfect. A retro sweets candy bouquet is particularly lovable as it not only brings a load of sweetness - the memories that go with them are surely a winner! What's great is you can have a lot of arrangements to choose from. Just like flowers, candy bouquets also need a lot of creativity and, of course, the personal touch of the giver. Besides, only through this way can a gift ever be truly felt by a receiver. And since those traditional sweets are everyone's favorite, it will surely be a breeze pleasing somebody with a simple but heartfelt candy bouquet as a present.
There are some things to be looked into when giving a candy bouquet. When we give gifts, we always want to make them the best that we could give. This simply means that we always want these gifts to be able to deliver a particular message. With a candy bouquet, you can pour all your emotion and also be very unique at the same time. Candy bouquets are also becoming a trend these days. Gone are those days of traditional flowers. These days, people look for something exciting such as candy bouquets which are very much available at wholesale retro sweets shops.
One advantage that candy bouquets have over flowers is that these candies can last for a very long time – definitely longer than flowers. This type of gift surely works for somebody who is particular about the excitement that goes with the gifts he or she receives and still would like to have some more adventure. With a candy bouquet, things are made fresh and unique.
If you're worried that you're not particularly talented about making these candy bouquets, there is absolutely no problem as an online retro sweets shop can easily be reached. It is understandable that one can rarely find the time to go out and shop for those old-fashioned candies. Online sweets shops are definitely heaven sent when it comes to this. All you have to do is to search for one and once you find a store that you think could give you the best candies and service, order one of their bouquets and have it delivered right at your home. You don't need to go out of your house and buy those candies yourself. Just do a little mouse-clicking and some typing and you have your your bouquet ready to be given to the one you intend it for.
When you're looking for a gift that is ever sweet yet unique, Retro sweets are surely unbeatable, especially when they come in a candy bouquet which makes things a lot more exciting and new. For sure, the memories will come a lot sweeter!
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Monday, August 24, 2009
The Sweetest Gifts!
If you're planning to give out some candy gifts, a wholesale retro sweets shop is surely your best source of those nice and nostalgic goodies. This type of shop will usually have a really wide range of memory-filled candies from the guiltless __ to the healthier ones such as sugar-free and gluten-free treats. If you think you're too busy to go out and shop for these candies on foot, you can always rely on your computer. Simply connect to the Internet and search for online candy shops. You won't be disappointed as there will be hundreds that you can choose from.
Online wholesale retro sweets shops are your most convenient way of getting those traditional sweets for your loved ones. Simply browse through their site. You can find innumerable brands and candy types that you can choose from.
If you remember those Lemon Bonbons, Liquorice Comfits, Liquorice Wheels, Twisty Marshmallows, Marshmallow Strawberries, Pear Drops, Pineapple Chunks, Pint Pots, Refreshers Chews and more, you'll surely be glad for the decision to give out those old-fashioned sweets because you wouldn't have a hard time getting them together. There are even brands you thought they didn't make anymore but you'll be surprised that the same things that made your day when you were little are still very much around today.
If you're thinking of many people to give out those candies to, no worries as wholesale retro sweets shops offer their candies at prices that won't make it a problem for you even if you had to give bagfuls. That's because when you buy wholesale or in bulk, you are actually at great discounts. You will also enjoy a lot of customization for your orders because these shops recognize that different strokes go for different folks. What your needs may not necessarily be the same as the last shopper they had. Therefore, depending on how many items you want and depending on the very candies you choose to give out as gifts, you will be able to buy them at a fair price and even with some perks. These shops have been in the trade for a long time and they surely know how to find ways around so you can have the best value for your money. And, of course, nothing but only the best candies.
Whether you're thinking of giving out those retro sweets as corporate treats, as giveaways during personal occasions such as your kid's birthday or as gifts for a sick person in the hospital, you will enjoy great discounts from these sweets shops who will be more than glad to accommodate your needs . Or if you're simply looking for a way to get nostalgic and reunited with your childhood, these shops will be there to help you in any way they can.
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