Introduce your kids to retro candy to give your kids or grandkids a taste of your childhood.
Retro candy is the perfect way to connect with kids and share family memories.
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The Ultimate List of Birthday Party Favors
Discover creative and candy-filled birthday party favor ideas for kids and adults of all ages. These DIY creations and sweet treats are sure to send your guests home happy.
Candy Buffets
So many weddings seem to take place in the spring & summer months and the latest trend is, of course, Candy Buffets. We at Sweet Services have a variety of Sixlets or Candy Beads in a variety of colors and flavors. Or Buttery Mints in colored wrappers to compliment your color scheme seems to be … Continue Reading »
Sweet Services Featured in Retail Confectioner Magazine
We made the presses! Sweet Services was very happy to agree to participate in an article featuring everyone’s “favorite online candy store” when approached by the reknowned Retail Confectioner Magazine. They did a wonderful success story from the time entrepeneur, Alan Clements first started Sweet Services back in the early 1970’s in his garage through his continued success growing from a Chicago-area candy supplier to a national … Continue Reading »
Planning a Wedding?
A Candy Buffet is a unique way to add fun & color to any wedding – and an all-time crowd pleaser! These can get a bit pricey; however there are ways to keep the cost down. Of course the obvious is to choose less expensive candies and definitely buy in BULK! Candy buffets can be confined to … Continue Reading »
Candy Isn’t Junk Food!
Studies suggest that it’s “junk food”, not CANDY that contributes to obesity. Well, I know I was thrilled to hear this! Those with a sweet tooth no longer have to feel guilty about admitting it. It seems people who eat about an ounce of candy (including CHOCOLATE) a day tend to have smaller waists, weigh … Continue Reading »
Nostalgic/Retro Candy… Still on the Rise!
It’s amazing how the demand for the “old fashioned” favorites continues to rise. When all the hype began, we brought in many of the popular retro candies like Bonomo Taffy, Slo Pokes, Necco Wafers, Candy Jewelry which include Necklaces, Rings & Bracelets and of course the Necco Candy Buttons… you know those tiny candies you peeled off the paper strips!… … Continue Reading »
Something “unique” for your Valentine!
Everyone knows that “Conversation” Candy Hearts are huge around Valentine’s Day & Chocolates are the popular gift to go with a bouquet of flowers – but why not try something different! We customize boxes of “Retro Candies” that have become extremely popular. You can bring back memories of the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s with our specialty 2-pound boxes of … Continue Reading »
Candy & the “Good ‘Ole Days!”
Generations ago, one of the delightful things about “childhood” was how much time we spent getting buzzed on candy. We walked to candy stores, or rode our bikes and returned to sit on the lawn or porch steps to enjoy our sugary treats. Sometimes it would be ritualized. There were certain methods to opening your … Continue Reading »
IT’S BACK!!!!
What do all of these have in common ~ “1940” ~ “Victor Bonomo” ~ “Coney Island” ~ “Corn Syrup and Egg Whites”? You guessed it ~ BONOMO TURKISH TAFFY! After 30 years IT’S BACK …as popular as ever! All of you who remember eating this heavenly taffy also remember eating this candy was a ritual. First … Continue Reading »