It’s all about the candy. Just ask my son, JP. An abundance of sweetness to counter the often bitter, jaded world.
Because there isn’t a wrong way to fill an Easter basket, I offer the following tips as an example of my little life details that bring me happiness.
Step 1: Place cheap plastic grass in hand-me-down basket.
Step 2: Add large vertical items, such as boxed movie candy.
Step 3: Add medium-sized, individually wrapped items.
Step 4: Fill plastic eggs with bagged bulk items such as jelly beans and gummy bears. Place eggs in basket.
Step 5: Top with small, individually wrapped candy such as mini peanut butter cups and bubble gum.
Step 5: Surround basket with largest items such as beach towels, DVDs, and boxes of peeps!
For the adults putting together sweet baskets, enjoy mimosas.
And to repeat myself, good friends from all walks of life, know that I carry you and all you hold dear, close to my heart. It is through loving kindness that we are united.
What’s your favorite candy?
Cheers! ~~~~~~~~ Angie Mc
Not specifically an Easter candy, but I am partial to Whatchamacalits (I have not friggen clue how it is “properly” spelled) and Peanut M&Ms.
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Classic, Vic! YUM 😀
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Chocolate cranberry bark…
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I refer to that as crackberry bark! YUM!
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Perfect! I am going to steal your nickname. 😉
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I give it to you freely, friend! LOL 😀
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What is this delight of which you speak?
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I was introduced in Switzerland. Amazing. Can find it some places in the US now. A close substitute is chocolate covered cranberries.
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Ohhh, just googled. Looks easy to make…
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Speaking of chocolate bark or covered loveliness, bardTHINS are crackalicious http://barkthins.com/ I freely admit that I buy it in bulk size at Costco. Costco/Kirkland brand chocolate covered fruits and nuts are terrific, too.
Colette, perhaps you will enjoy making cranberry bark so much that you will want to share it with your friends?! A girl can dream 😀
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Angie, I almost NEVER buy or make these kinds of treats as I am not to be trusted, but y’all make me re-think… I am still waiting on Amazon to fill my dark chocolate order from January. Come hell or high water, I will NOT cancel that order!
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Oh no! The delayed delivery is a sure sign that you must make your own. And share 😀
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wow! I want to be a kid in your house if that’s what your baskets are like!! 🙂
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Yes you do…now! When the children were young their baskets were much more earnest, lol. As they grew and had more to say, well, they said *candy*! And not home-made candy 😀 Plus, this year my 2 oldest were away so I over-purchase a wee bit, much to the joy of the two remaining!
Each year, the baskets are different. I like that ❤
I'm picturing your baskets as gorgeous! What I lack in craft, I make up for in candy 😀
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