Great Non-Candy Easter Ideas For Kids

Bella Breakdown Easter has really become all about one thing…candy! For those of us looking for something a tad bit more meaningful, or perhaps healthier options, we have compiled some great options for non-candy Easter ideas for the kiddos. Some of these options still fit inside plastic eggs, too. But, that’s not to say that we won’t indulge with some chocolate come this Sunday… Non-candy easter goodies ideas: 1. Stickers and/or stamps 2. Temporary tattoos 3. Finger puppets 4. Key chains 5. Bouncy balls 6. Dice 7. Bubbles 8. Puzzles 9. Bracelets 10. Lip gloss 11....

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A Love Story Inspired This Candy Shop

Love Inspired This Tasty Chocolate Bar This is a love story for the ages, and it’s just in time to warm your heart on Valentine’s Day. Josh took Rosie on a date to see the movie “Willy Wonka in the Chocolate Factory” and a simple idea was born: why is it only kids that get to have the fun with chocolate and candy? Let’s just say, we are very glad these two love birds started Sugarfina, a candy boutique for adults, because now we get to try all the candy that we thought we lost when we began adulting....

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Which Halloween Candy Is The Most Popular In Your State?

Bella Breakdown This year, American’s are anticipated to spend $2.7 billion on halloween candy. Just candy! That doesn’t even include costumes, decorations, pumpkin flavored everything… Candystore.com, an online candy retailer, has done some investigating for us and found out what candies are most popular in certain states. Minnesota has the tootsie pop, and Texas brings the house down with Starbursts. Some candies are so delicious they are won over the hearts of multiple states. The classic candy corn leads the charge in Idaho, New Mexico and Alabama. Sour Patch Kids, another fan favorite, stormed Illinois, Maine and...

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Easter Sugar High? How to Revamp Your Easter Plans

How to Have A Super Sweet Easter Without All The Sugar I feel like we just got rid of the Valentine’s Day candy and now Easter is almost here!  I have been trying to find ways to make Easter special for my children without overloading their baskets with candy. Although I of course will be providing plenty of candy, I don’t want to go overboard.  The crash my kids have after the sugar high is not pretty! Sugar High Reducer #1 Firstly, I am “padding” their baskets with books they love, as well as some small toys. You can...

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