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Old Columbia Gumball Bank - Click Here To Buy! I just love the look of the Old Columbia Gumball Machine Bank. It’s a replica from the 1920’s and I think it’s a perfect gift for any man, so that’s what I’m getting my dad for his birthday. He’s a rather “old fashioned” man, so this antique look will suit his taste. Being made of all metal and glass, I know he will appreciate the quality. He’ll get a kick out the real locking padlock and key, plus the old style coin slide. My dad loves Boston Baked Beans and I was told by the gal at candymachines.com (where I found it on sale) that candy w …

Sixlets Chocolate Candy Blue & White Mix - Click Here To Buy! I used colored themed Sixlets from Candymachines.com to brighten up and decorate my special occasion table. For instance, I took Red Sixlets, Black Sixlets, and White Sixlets (School Colors) put them in a small plastic see through bag, tied a ribbon around the top with the schools name. I used this festive favor to thank the High School teacher for the hard work, well done. The favor worked as a place card, a thank you note and a colorful decoration for my themed, special occasion table! …

Mixed at: The Foundry at McCoy’s (foundrykc.com) Origins: This giant fish bowl of  deliciousness, based on the Blue Hawaiian, should be sipped simultaneously by four or more people hanging out at your Summer BBQ. ½ cup Nerds candy ½ gallon goldfish bowl 5 oz. vodka 5 oz. Malibu rum 3 oz. blue Curacao 6 oz. sweet-and-sour mix 16 oz. pineapple juice 16 oz. Sprite 3 slices each: lemon, lime, orange 4 Swedish gummy fish Sprinkle Nerds on bottom of bowl as “gravel.” Fill bowl with ice. Add remaining ingredients. Serve with 18-inch party straws. Let the Summertime Fun- …

Chocolate Alpine Mints 10 lb. - Click Here To Buy! Get more brain power with chocolate! Yes, another study is in supporting the benefits of eating chocolate! I read about research done in Britain finding evidence that cocoa has flavonoids which boosts our cognitive functioning in the brain.  These cocoa flavanois can help stop brain cells from dying by improving the blood flow to capillaries which in turn helps create new blood vessels. The darker the chocolate the better, which makes me happy because Chocolate Alpine Mint Candy is made with dark chocolate and it’s the most refreshing mint cho …

Tabbylets Mini Chewing Gum Tabs - Tub of Gum - Click Here To Buy! Chewing Gum   Chewing sugar-free gum can help one lose weight. But chewing to much sugar-free gum can cause some medical problems to the body. For someone like me I chew spearmint flavored gum to help suppress my hunger and to help an upset stomach. This flavored gum is mostly used for an after dinner mint to help with bad breathe, so there all kind of reasons why chewing gum could help you in many ways. These are just some of my reasons for chewing gum. …