National Something on a Stick Day!

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8 weeks 'till Halloween

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National Lazy Mom's Day!

Candy Experiments: Sink or Float?

What creative ways do you use candy?! This simple experiment is fun for kids of all ages!

Day 9: TRICK: Parking Ticket

We printed this parking ticket, filled it in with a frivolous charge, selected an unsuspecting coworker, and planted it!

We only wish we had a video of her reaction! ;)

Day 8: TRICK: Recycling Scare

Because hiding in the trash can would be icky! ;)

Day 4: TREAT: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

One of our sweet co-workers treated us to delicious pumpkin spice cupcakes with pumpkin cream cheese filling and cream cheese frosting. YUM!
We're returning the flavor and treating you with the recipe!

To make the cupcakes:

What you need:

3 cups all purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed

2 cups canned pumpkin puree

5 large eggs

1 1/4 cup coconut oil

To make:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line muffin pans and set aside.

Mix all dry ingredients. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix 1 cup pumpkin and brown sugar until smooth. Mix remaining pumpkin, eggs, oil, and vanilla with electric mixer until smooth. Add dry ingredients 1/3 at a time until well blended. 

Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes. 

Set aside and allow to cool.

Now to make both the filling and the frosting you’ll start with the same basic recipe.

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

What you need:

1 block full fat cream cheese; softened

1/4 cup butter; softened

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

1-2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice

With your electric mixer, mix butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until well mixed. Once well mixed remove about 1/3 of the frosting and put in a small bowl. 

Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice to taste. 

To fill cupcakes- 

Use completely cooled cupcakes and insert cupcake corer (I got mine at Walmart) in the center. Twist and pull straight out, do not discard center. 

Once all cupcakes have the centers removed add about a teaspoon of pumpkin filling to each one and re-insert the cores.

 Frost as usual with the plain cream cheese frosting. Because I’m not a super amazing cupcake froster I just use a Wilton Frosting Spatula and smooth the frosting on top. If you have a little extra pumpkin spice feel free to add interest with a swirl on top! 

The last, most important step,  ENJOY!

Day 2: Trick!

One lucky co-worker had a visitor in the restroom this morning! Would this have gotten you?

Day 1: Treat- Pumpkin Pie Play-Doh

What you need:

1 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

2 tablespoons cream of tarter

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

3/4 cup water

Red/orange food coloring

 To make:

Mix dry ingredients in a medium sauce pan, add oil and bring to medium heat. Add water until dough consistency is reached. Allow to cool. Knead with food coloring until desired color is reached. Now you're ready to play! 

Store in an air tight container when not in use.

Wedding Inspiration: Hot Pink, White, & Black!

Start your wedding planning off right by selecting the perfect color and/or theme! From the linens, to the bridesmaid dresses, flowers, and candy bar every event needs a cohesive them to encompass the every aspect. At Candy Crate we have a massive selection of bulk, packaged, wrapped and unwrapped candy by color to meet your wedding candy bar, sweets table, or favor needs. At any stage of event planning our sweet staff is here to help make your wedding planning extra sweet! Your candy buffet, candy bar, candy favors, or sweets table is sure to be a success with our large selection of bulk, packaged, wrapped, and unwrapped candy by color.

This fun Black and PinkWedding theme inspiration board includes: <from top to bottom> Black Magic Jawbreakers, White Candy Coated Chocolate Sixlets, Hot Pink Candy Coated Chocolate Sixlets, Hot Pink and White Swirl Unicorn Pops, Hot Pink Cherry Flavored Rock Candy Crystals, Black and White Swirl Lollipop Whirly Pop Suckers,  Black Cherry Gummy Bears Bulk, White Strawberry Banana Gummy Bears Bulk.

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Wedding Favor Ideas!

Add a package or piece of retro candy to each place setting. To keep conversation flowing, add a different candy to each seat with fun candy facts!

As always a wedding candy buffet is a fantastic addition that will sweeten any event! 

Best Selection of Valentine's Day Candy!

At Candy Crate, we pride ourselves on having a wide selection of retro and hard to find nostalgic candy. If it is still being manufactured by one of our many vendors then it likely graces the shelves of our 10,000 square foot warehouse in Hesperia, CA.
This same standard holds true for our holiday candies as well. From conversation hearts, to chocolates, to fun candy gifts we've got you covered. You can purchase your holiday favorites by the piece, bag, or bulk depending on the item. Is your Valentine not the hearts and kisses type? No problem, we have everything from fun 80's candy, to sour, chewy, chocolate, gummy, or hard candy! Now through 1/24/14 use coupon code LOVELETTER15 to save 15% on your order of retro and hard to find nostalgic candy!

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Valentine's Candy Craft Idea

Use those leftover or heavily discounted candy canes to make sweet homemade Valentine cards!

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Day 27: Trick, easy scare tactics!

The text:

BOO! :

Hiding in a dark room and jumping out at your unsuspecting victim is a classic. Amp it up by hiding in their car, under the bed, or in the shower!

The sleeping passenger: 

You know that person that always falls asleep in the car? Wait until they do and yell at the top of your lungs! 

As always, know your audience!

Candy Crate is not responsible for any scares gone wrong.

Day 26: Halloween Movie Marathon!

These are some of our favorites! What are yours?

Day 25: Retro Candy GIVEAWAY!

Want to win this hip Beatles Tin Lunch Pail

 filled with retro candy?!

There are several ways to earn entries:

'Like' the contest post on our Facebook page

Share the post on our Facebook page

'Pin' this page or ANY item from Candy Crate's online store with the hashtag #candycratedotcom

Instagram this page or ANY item from CandyCrate.com with the hashtag #candycratedotcom 

Blog about this giveaway and include the link to your blog on the contest post on our Facebook page

'Tweet' @candycrate on twitter and tell us what your favorite retro candy is

'Tweet' a photo of this page or ANY item from CandyCrate.com with the hashtag #candycratedotcom

Contest ends Wednesday October 30, 2013. 

Winner will be announced on Facebook, Instagram, this page, and Pinterest. 

Winner will have 1 week to contact us with their mailing address.

Contest open for US Residents only.

Winner will receive 1 Beatles Retro Tin Lunch Pail (pictured above). 

They will have the option of any decade selection from the 1940's- 1990's (listed below).

"1940's Candies include: Bit O Honey, Mini Broadway Rolls, Bubble Gum Cigars, C. Howard Violet Gum, Candy Buttons, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Squares, Chuckles Jelly Candy, Long Boys, Mini Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Red Hots, Sen Sen, Sugar Daddy Pop, Teaberry Gum, Tootsie Pops, Black Taffy, Chick O Stick Nuggets, Necco Assorted Mini Wafers, Root Beer Barrels, Salt Water Taffy, Bite Size Slo Poke and Walnettos.

1950's Candies include: Black Cow Candy Bar, Boston Baked Beans, Mini Broadway Roll, C. Howard Violet Gum, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Sweet and Sour Pop, Chuckles, Cinnamon Toothpicks, Gold Mine Gum, Licorice Pipe, Long Boys, Mike and Ikes, Mini Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Slap Stix Caramel Pop, Sugar Daddy Pop, Teaberry Gum, Tootsie Pop, Bazooka Bubblegum, Bit O Honey, Chick O Stick Nuggets, Neccos Assorted Mini Wafers, Root Beer Barrels, Salt Water Taffy and Walnettos.

1960's Candies include: Abba Zaba Mini Bar, Big Hunk Mini Bar, Boston Baked Beans, Mini Broadway Roll, Candy Buttons, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Assorted Squares, Charms Sweet & Sour Pop, Cherryheads, Chuckles, Cinnamon Toothpicks, Giant Smarties, Licorice Pipe, Mike and Ikes, Red Hots, Sugar Daddy Pop, Teaberry Gum, Atomic Fireball, Candy Necklace, Jawbreakers, Lemonheads, Necco Assorted Mini Wafers, Now & Laters and Walnettos.

1970's Candies include: Abba Zaba Mini Bar, Appleheads, Boston Baked Beans, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Bubble Gum Cigars, Charms Sweet and Sour Pop, Cherryheads, Freshen Up Gum, Giant Smarties, Hot Tamales, Jolly Ranchers, Mini Laffy Taffy, Mini Pop Rocks, Sugar Daddy Pop, Wax Lips, Zotz, Atomic Fireballs, Bazooka Bubblegum, Candy Necklace, Jawbreakers, Lemonheads, Necco Assorted Mini Wafers and Now & Laters.

1980's Candies include: Appleheads, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Charms Blow Pop, Cherryheads, Fruit Stripe Gum, Fun Dip, Grapeheads, Jolly Ranchers, Mike and Ikes, Nerds, Mini Pop Rocks, Saf-T-Pops, Wax Fangs, Zotz, Atomic Fireballs, Candy Necklace, Bazooka Bubblegum, Bit O Honey, Jawbreakers, Lemonheads and Now & Laters.

1990's Candies include: Airheads, Appleheads, Baby Bottle pop, Blow Pop, Caramel Apple Pop, Fun Dip, Mega Double Lollie, Mini Pop Rocks, Push Pops, Ring Pop, Sour Punch Twists, Warheads 1oz. Bag, Atomic Fireball, Bazooka, Candy Necklace, Cry Baby Gum, Lemonheads, Jolly Ranchers, and Now & Laters.

Retro Tin Tote has collapsible plastic handle and metal latch closure. Measures 9" x 3.5" x 7.5" "