Sweet Services Blog http://www.sweetservices.com/blog Buy wholesale candy in bulk from sweetservices.com ranging from retro candies to new favorites. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:27:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 DOES YOUR DIET LIMIT YOUR SUGAR INTAKE? http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/05/does-your-diet-limit-your-sugar-intake/ http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/05/does-your-diet-limit-your-sugar-intake/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 15:27:20 +0000 The Candy Lady http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/?p=323 [more]]]> Well, for all you candy lovers out there that can’t have sugar in their diet – Sweet Services offers a generous selection of Sugar Free treats at reasonable wholesale prices. The candy may not have the sugar, but it has the sweet taste we all love! Of course, at the top of the list, is the yummy Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Flavored Sugar Free Candy available in Cookies & Cream, Pralines & Cream, Mango, & Mint Chocolate Chip. We now have available Sugar Free Jolly Ranchers, Coffee Rio for those who love a great Coffee flavored candy along with an assortment of Werthers flavors that include Caramel Apple, Caramel Cinnamon, Caramel Coffee and of course the Butter Toffee Original Werthers. If you can’t make up your mind which sounds the best – choose the Assorted Werthers! One of our most recent sugar free favorite is Dr. John’s(by Dr. John Bruinsma, DDS) Sugar Free Candy selection of Assorted Fruit Flavored Pops or Hard Candy, Tropical Flavors, Creamsicle flavored Hard Candies, Pomegranate, Cherry & Blue Raspberry Pops or Chewy Nougats. Best of all there is little or no intestinal upset, no aftertaste & it won’t cause tooth decay. Dr. John’s Sugar Free Candies are made with all natural sweeteners. Other popular favorites are Sugar Free Lifesavers & an assortment of Hard Candies by Primrose. They can all be purchased in bulk (various quantities available) at wholesale prices!

 

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]]> http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/05/summertime-2/feed/ 0 It’s Parade Season!!!! http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/05/it%e2%80%99s-parade-season-2/ http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/05/it%e2%80%99s-parade-season-2/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 20:22:35 +0000 The Candy Lady http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/?p=318 [more]]]> Memorial Day… 4th of July… means parades everywhere! The Marching Bands, the Floats, the Balloons, the Costumes – Everyone enjoys parades… it’s a fun way to celebrate!

On-lookers appreciate the candy that those parade participants seem to have readily available for the crowd. Don’t forget to place your order soon for your Parade goodies so you have plenty on hand when the time comes. You can go the patriotic route with our assortment of red, white and blue candies like Flag wrapped Tootsie Roll, the striped Atkinson Mints or the creamy Flag wrapped Buttermints . Many other Parade favorites are available such as Smarties, Laffy Taffy & Fruit Chews and many, many more. We have a great selection at wholesale prices! Shop now and SAVE!

]]> http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/05/it%e2%80%99s-parade-season-2/feed/ 0 Mother’s Day is Coming ~ Get Creative with Candy! http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/04/mother%e2%80%99s-day-is-coming-get-creative-with-candy/ http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/04/mother%e2%80%99s-day-is-coming-get-creative-with-candy/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:38:56 +0000 The Candy Lady http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/?p=316 [more]]]> Are you or the kids looking to do something special for Mom or Grandmom? How ‘bout a handmade CANDY BOUQUET? Make this easy lollipop flower craft a fun family project! It’s very easy to do and all you’ll need is colored paper, markers, scissors ribbon, glue & most importantly – LOLLIPOPS! The round Mini Pops like Charms, Dum Dums, Chupa Chups, or Tootsie Popswork best. However, the attractive Twinkle Pops would look very pretty & they’re even available in a ‘Flower’ shape, although the ‘Butterfly’ shape would look pretty cool.

Ever wonder how to make those cool PURSES out of candy & gum wrappers? You can use wrappers from any wrapped candy. The Anise Square wrapper would make a great shimmery red purse or Dubble Bubble mixed bubble gum wrappers make for a “fun” & “unique” accessory.  Even Laffy Taffy or Frooties wrappers would make some unique designs!

The Visions of Silk website has instructions on how to make a really pretty LOLLIPOP Bouquet – and it’s soooo easy! Check it out!

LINK FOR “CANDY BOUQUET” – http://blog.valuebookshop.com/2008/mothers-day-craft-lollipop-flower/

LINK FOR PURSES – http://www.ehow.com/how_5176619_make-bag-out-candy-wrappers.html

LINK FOR VISIONS OF SILK – http://www.visionsofsilk.com/How_to_make_a_candy_bouquet.html

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Whatever your candy taste or your decor style, Sweet Services has what you’re looking for to make your Wedding extra special!  And your guests will love it too! Click here for some attractive photos of clever Candy Buffet ideas.

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If items are kept in a cool dry area of your home, or even in the fridge or freezer they certainly will last through the summer months. So, don’t delay, stock up soon!

]]> http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/04/spring-is-here-and-temperatures-are-rising/feed/ 1 1-2-3 Strikes you’re out… http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/03/1-2-3-strikes-your-out/ http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/03/1-2-3-strikes-your-out/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:29:31 +0000 The Candy Lady http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/?p=305 [more]]]> if you don’t order plenty of your teams favorite energy boosters! Keep your stock of Dubble Bubble Bubble Gum on hand along with some of our other dugout favorites. Players love Bazooka! The little ones will enjoy the “baseball” gumballs. Our Quench Gum is perfect for the active athlete. Our variety of chewing gum also includes Razzles… first it’s candy, then it’s gum, Rainblo Bubble Gum, Beechies (chicklets in a box), Shivers Sour Bubble Gum Balls and even Gum Balls with Smiley Faces! Be sure to stock up… the boys are “back in town”!

]]> http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/03/1-2-3-strikes-your-out/feed/ 1 Easter is just around the corner! http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/03/easter-is-just-around-the-corner/ http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/03/easter-is-just-around-the-corner/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:42:57 +0000 The Candy Lady http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/?p=302 [more]]]> What’s synonymous with Easter? Jelly Beans of course! As a bulk wholesaler one of our biggest sellers during the Easter holiday is the “jelly bean”. Our selection includes the popular assortment of the 20-flavor Jelly Belly jelly beans, the yummy Jelly Belly’s “Chocolate Dutch Mint” jelly beans and for those who love Jelly Beans but have to watch their sugar intake SUGAR FREE 10-flavor assortment is available as well. All of these jelly beans are individually wrapped and are available in an economical bulk size of 2000 pieces in each 5 pound case. We offer Jelly Belly Jelly Beans in gift boxes for a lovely Hostess Gift.

Jelly Belly jelly beans aren’t just popular for Easter but for any holiday. Visit the Jelly Belly Website for some unique ideas for Holidays, weddings, birthdays, cake decorating, cooking or a gourmet tasting party that the whole family can enjoy!

Let Sweet Services be your one-stop shop for a great selection of all your candy favorites, in the quantity you need, and at prices you expect.

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Choose from Green & White Spearmint Starlights, festive Green & White 3″ Whirly Pops, Green Sixlets, Buttermints in an Irish themed wrapper, Green & White Key Lime Drops, & your basic Lime flavored Jolly Pops. We also have some cool Money themed items that include USA Bubble Gum Coins, Smiley Face Bubble Gum Coins, American Bubble Gum Coins and Hospitality Money wrapped Buttermints . And of course, we wouldn’t leave out some Chocolate favorites … Andes Creme de Menthe, Chocolate Gold wrapped Quarters and Half Dollars!

Order soon to ensure availability and remember to order online and SAVE 5%!

Happy St. Paddy’s Day!

]]> http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/02/st-patricks-day/feed/ 0 Sweet Services Featured in Retail Confectioner Magazine http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/02/sweet-services-featured-in-retail-confectioner-magazine/ http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/2012/02/sweet-services-featured-in-retail-confectioner-magazine/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:30:54 +0000 The Candy Lady http://www.sweetservices.com/blog/?p=292 [more]]]> 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 business. Then the Internet happened…sales began growing once people discovered the convenience of shopping on the internet and Sweet Services took off like gangbusters.

We have our loyal customers to thank for making us one of the most successful online candy companies on the Web! When you are looking for those special treats you can be sure we will offer you the lowest pricing and superior products. Our most important goal is customer service and customer satisfaction! Your phone call will always be answered by a human and we will do whatever it takes to supply you with the service you expect and the items you need. From mainstream Tootsie Rolls to hard-to-find Nostalgic-Retro favorites you will be able to find them at Sweet Services! If not we will find them for you. And once again, “Thank you” to all of our wonderful, loyal customers for making Sweet Services what it is today!!  If you’d like to read the article simply click here!

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