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Halloween is just around the corner. If you take your kids trick-or-treating, you will probably be eating a lot of Halloween candy. However, some of these treats are terrible for you. Here are some Halloween candies you might want to think about having in moderation this year. Candy Corn This candy isn’t everyone’s first choice for Halloween candy, and it is very unhealthy. Candy Corn is loaded with sugar, containing 28 grams in about 19 pieces. In that same serving there are 140 calories. It’s very easy to consume upwards of 1,000 calories of this colorful little treat without even…

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If you still have leftover Valentine’s Day candy, you may be looking for ways to use up it up. Here are some lovely ways to use up your candy and have the hearts of everyone that you share them with. 1) Substitute for Chocolate Chips Leftover Valentine’s Day chocolate can be used as a substitute for chocolate chips. Put them in cookies, pancakes, cakes, or any other recipes that have chocolate chips as one of the ingredients. 2) Conversation Hearts Ideas If you are getting married or are planning a wedding for someone else, conversation heart candies can be used…

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Halloween is over; you are the proud owner of bags and bags candy. You don’t want your kids to binge eat all of their candy over the next few days, but you don’t want to throw it out. Why not repurpose it into a tasty dessert? Here are some great suggestions for desserts made from your trick-or-treat candies. A Chocolate Fondue If your sweet bounty includes large and small chocolate bars, you are in luck. Melt these down in the top of a double boiler, a small slow cooker or a fondue pot. Cut up fresh fruits such as apples,…

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Selecting a dessert staple for a party can be a hard decision. When in doubt, why not have an ice cream sundae bar? People of all ages adore that special frozen treat—especially if they get to build their own decadent masterpiece. Instead of slaving over a complicated dessert recipe, an ice cream sundae bar is buffet style at its best. You supply ice cream, bowls, cones, and all the yummy toppings and everyone can help themselves. No matter the occasion, no one can say no to ice cream. With some simple planning, you can host an ice cream sundae bar…

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Halloween is a holiday favorite for most kids; it is not often you allow your kids to fill baskets full of candy from the homes of strangers. It’s easy to forget your kid’s teeth require a little additional care following this holiday. Start by Cleaning Out the Candy Sort through the candy and eliminate items that are dangerous for the teeth. Sticky candies such as taffy and hard candies can actually damage the teeth. It’s better to be safe than sorry, remove these items from the kid’s candy stash. Create Some Halloween Candy Boundaries Your job is to set some…

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Calling all ghosts, goblins, ghouls, princesses and super heroes. Join us for safe Trick or Treating on Tuesday, October 31st. Tanger Shopper Services and participating stores will be handing out candy to our visiting ghosts & goblins from 3:00pm – 8:00pm. Look for display decals on entrance doors of participating stores. Masks Permitted for Children Age 12 and Under.

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Halloween is right around the corner, it’s the thriving season of sugary candy consumption. While some candies are okay to eat, some are just downright unhealthy. It’s important to understand what type of of candies can seriously damage your oral health or simply give you a sugar rush. Below are the worst candies to consume this Halloween, which we suggest you avoid at all costs. Sweet Treats to Avoid 1. Sticky or Chewy Candy Sticky or chewy candy, such as taffy, dried fruit, or gummies can be hard to resist but they are even harder to remove from your teeth.…

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When most people think of Halloween and trick- or-treating, they think of candy. However, many households are swopping out sugary treats for fun alternative goodies. Halloween can also be difficult time for children with food allergies or sensitivities. Here is a list of low-cost and safe alternatives to candy that all kids can enjoy. Pencils Pencils may not seem like an exciting option, but kids use them on a daily basis in school and at home. You can purchase packs of Halloween-themed pencils and pass them out to the kids who come to your door. Erasers Themed erasers can be…

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