Candy Ville

  Lollipops were probably invented by cavemen thousands of years ago who collected honey from beehives with sticks. Since they did not want to waste the sweet nectar, they probably licked the stick to create the world's first lollipop. We all benefit when they do well (we all benefit when they do well). Researchers believe ancient Chinese, Arabs, and Egyptians all produced fruit and nut confections that they "candied" in honey, which serves as a preservative, and inserted sticks into to make them easier to eat. In case the 17th Century English version doesn't qualify as the first modern lollipop, you could also look back to the Civil War era when hard candy was placed on pencil tips for children. Lollipops as we know them today were born in earnest during the early 20th Century, which was the era of automation, though the origins of the lollipop are still debated.   Sugar became more abundant in the 17th century, so the English enjoyed boiled sugar candy treats and in...

Now is the right time for those hard-working grads to get their diplomas or degrees. So, it's time for their loved ones to start thinking about how they can show the grad in their life how proud they are. Giving someone their favourite sweet is the best way to show them you're proud of them. Yes, we're talking about candy!  We think candy-themed graduation gifts are the best graduation gifts for graduates, which should come as no surprise. If you have a sweet-loving graduate in your life but aren't sure where to start, don't worry. Here are some unique graduation gift ideas that include a little (or a lot) of candy.  Graduation Candy Bar Poem Gift Jar You know someone who studied hard in math, science, and yes, literature. If you know they appreciate finer things in life, like poetry and candy, give them a tub or jar filled with a fun candy-themed poem that shows them just how proud you truly are. The recipient of this poem gets to eat the candy mentioned in the p...