Tag Archives: Candy

Starbucks Kermit the Frog Finger Puppet

I don’t remember where I picked up this little felt finger puppet, but at the time, I must have thought it was unique enough to warrant some more research and, well… play time! The Starbucks Kermit the Frog Finger Puppet … Continue reading

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Kinder Surprise TIANA Chocolate Egg Figurine

It’s time to satisfy our collective Sweet Teeth with another piece of candy. And if it just happens to come with a tiny toy, so much the better! This Kinder Surprise Tiana chocolate egg figurine is fun and delicious: The … Continue reading

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WDW Magic Kingdom Wintergreen Mints Tin

A big part of any Disney vacation are the souvenirs! Or is it just me? I love checking out all of the new merchandise every time I visit the Parks or Disney Springs. Of course, it can become very expensive … Continue reading

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Star Wars Mandalorian Dipping Sticks & Band-Aids

It all started in 1977 with the theatrical release of the first Star Wars movie. It has continued with many sequels, good and bad, continuing with a little television production called The Mandalorian (2019). Ever heard of it? Whether you … Continue reading

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Coco-Cola Movie Night for Two Gift Box

Coke or Pepsi. That is what really puts the world at odds today! For me it’s Coca-Cola hands down but your preference may vary. Regardless of which black liquid you guzzle, you should still enjoy this Coca-Cola Movie Night for … Continue reading

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Disney Mickey Mouse PEZ Candy Dispensers

Who hasn’t heard of the PEZ company and its iconic candy? Pez was invented in Austria and later exported worldwide. Although the company primarily considers itself to be a candy company, they are forever identified with the comical dispensers we … Continue reading

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Book Review: Cracker Jack Prizes

Publisher: Abbeville Press Year: 1989 Pages: 96 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 1-55859-000-5 (First Edition) “Crackerjacks – Likely a fresh slang phrase when… (it was) applied to (this) product.” Who doesn’t remember this candy when growing up? Would it surprise you to learn that it is just … Continue reading

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Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Candy-filled Plastic Egg

I’ll admit that I’m not a sequel lover. I believe Disney has dragged Pixar down into what I affectionally call ‘Sequel Hell’. Whereas Walt Disney said that ‘you can’t top pigs with pigs’, modern Disney the Corporation said ‘of course … Continue reading

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Collectible Souvenir Candy Tins from Walt Disney World

We did many back-to-back Walt Disney World trips starting in 2006. As you can imagine, for me, it was as much about the merchandise as it was about the rides or attractions! So I quickly got hooked on these collectible … Continue reading

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Disney-themed PEZ Dispensers

PEZ was first marketed as a compressed peppermint sweet in Vienna, Austria, in 1927 by Eduard Haas III. The name PEZ is an abbreviation of PfeffErminZ (German for peppermint). I bet you always wanted to know that! By now, everyone is aware of PEZ, … Continue reading

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