http://blog.blaircandy.com Candy Store With Nostalgic Candy, Sports Candy and More Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:47:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If Coca Cola is the "pause that refreshes," candy has to be the "pause that delights." Like its liquid counterpart, candy has the ability to give us a jolt on a Monday afternoon when we need it most or provide the perfect ending to a spectacular meal. No matter how young or old ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/11/like-coca-cola-once-claimed-candy-is-the-pause-that-delights/ I must admit, I'm one of those adults that love to still get dressed up on Halloween.  I also look forward to dressing up my dog in a costume too! It's not an easy task trying to find a costume for a 75lb boxer, but some how every year, I ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/10/halloween-with-your-pets-can-be-sweet-too/ There's not a day that goes by this time of year that someone isn't  asking, "what's the favorite Halloween Candy this year?" I usually start to answer with a giggle, and then explain even though  there are many new candy treats made each year; the nostalgic candy treats are what they ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/10/whats-the-favorite-halloween-candy-this-year/ It’s been a very busy 2 months here at Blair Candy! It's time for our online candy store to be redesigned. I’ve been through 4 redesigns since 2000 and this flip is a step above the rest! For those of you who have never had the opportunity to undertake a challenge like this, ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/09/flipping-your-website-can-be-sweet/ It's been a fun two weeks watching all the videos that were sent in for our Sing For Free Candy Contest. We appreciate the time everyone took to make their video! We judged each video on originality, creativity and by the fun they looked like they had making them. Even ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/08/candy-contest-winners-announced-at-blair-candy-company/ Step up to the mic, sing us a few bars, and you could win $250 worth of sweet treats! Break out some rap, get down with some rock-n-roll, or even kick back with some country. Maybe even wow us with your opperetta! Go solo, do a duet, or get a group ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/07/sweet-music-for-your-ears-win-a-250-candy-shopping-spree/ We all know that many Candy Companies  put a lot of time and energy into the packaging, taste and looks of candy, but is candy really all the same in the end?  Well... not the Candy I had a chance to see being sold this past week! I was lucky enough while ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/07/culture-candy/ Working in a building full of thousands of candy items to some might seem like the ultimate dream job, but to those working daily in the wholesale candy industry like myself, it can get a little too sweet at times! This past week I took my annual summer vacation to south ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/06/so-much-for-a-vacation-away-from-candy/ When seasons change so do many other things in our day to day lives!  Our Sporting events change, our clothes, and even the food and candy we eat. You don't  have to work here to understand why candy changes. Forget about the holiday candy that goes from a candy cane, chocolate hearts,  ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/05/like-the-weather-candy-changes-too/ Finally after a two plus year absence, Adams has released their famous Black Jack, Clove and Beemans gum. I'm shocked that these  Nostalgic chewing gums are still so popular and can still cause such a sticky situation. The tractor trailer wasn't even pulled away from our building and the emails and phone calls ... http://blog.blaircandy.com/2009/05/why-does-this-old-chewing-gum-cause-such-a-stir/