With the Hanukkah upon us and Christmas just around the corner we're busy here at The Candy Store...to say the least! But we wanted to slip in a few more holiday ideas before you nestle into your beds in your 'kerchiefs and caps for a long winter nap.

For those stockings that are hung by the chimney with care start a new holiday tradition by adding a Candy Store gift card. You can choose the amount and we'll put it on a reloadable gift card you can slip in their stocking. Our gift cards are a great way to let them pick out exactly what tickles their fancy. Make an outing of it by walking to the store or stopping off for a hot chocolate along the way home and spend some special time together over the holidays.
Are there visions of sugar-plums dancing in someone's head but they can't have sugar? We've got your covered at The Candy Store with an ever-expanding variety of sugar free candies, gummis and chocolate. One of our favourite items from this area include Barnier candies from France. These little hard candies are flavoured with real fruit juices and you'd never know they weren't just as sweet as their full sugar counterparts! One of our little Candy Store elves has been seen dipping into this jar more than once for a little mid-shift treat!

What happens when the bundle of toys are opened and the children are more like whirling dervishes than quiet little mice? Crafting with candy is not only a novelty but also very time-consuming and engaging for little ones that would otherwise run a-muck. Our little friends Chewie and Louis as made on air for the A-Channel are great distractions and fun to construct using a few select candies and imagination. Or become inspired by our selection of candies for your gingerbread house - pick up some new treats to mix it up! There are heaps of ideas online and available - we'll help you find just the right candies for every craft idea on your list.

Our Sweet Memories contest closes December 24th so if you're still waffling over submitting a story, you've got a little time left to share your memories and get a chance to win a gift card! So far the entries have been fantastic and we're looking forward to sharing one or two once the winner is chosen. Keep 'em coming, there's one day left!