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Mary kay concealer is amazing it comes a squeezable tube is a dupe
for Amazing concealer that cost $40 mary kay cost $10 but is long lasting
GOOD coverage is great color selection is darn good.

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I can’t believe it only cost me $6. The tube will last forever. I love how this covers EVERYTHING, I seriously mean everything! It stays put under my eyes and does not cake a crease. It spreads easily and has a very emollient feel to it without being greasy. I kind of knead the tube a bit before I apply to warm it up. I use the teeniest ammount ( the previous pin head comments seem about right) pat in on for the best coverage and blend the edges out with a fluffy e/s brush. It does wonders! Kind of has the feel of Mac’s concealer in the pot or the really old long DC Burt’s Bees concealer (which I used to love as well). It’s an amazing product and a steal. Plus, the little pencil is great for your waterline and opens up your eyes just like Mac’s chromagraphic pencil.

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I’m sorry but I tried to look for it outside the US and can’t find it (I’m Icelandic leaving in the US). I actually have to buy it and send over to friends back in Iceland who love it.

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Neither one creases on me. I think the Hard Candy is amazing for what you pay and the coverage is amazing and doesn’t cake on my dry skin. I would give it a try if I were you. MAC select cover-up works amazing as well but for the price it makes no sense to spend more.

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“A heavy duty, highly pigmented, multi-use concealer that delivers ultimate coverage. The formula blends seamlessly into skin with plenty ofplay time creating a flawless and natural look perfect for any occasion. You can hide everything from dark circles and blemishes to tattoos!” – Glamoflauge

“Liquid camouflage for the skin. Texture-free, virtually invisible. Comes in a tube. Blends in. Brightens and lightens dark areas, erases spots, evens-out skin tones. Makes skin flaw-free. Use pre-foundation, or on its own. Don’t reveal it, conceal it!” – MAC Select Cover-Up

My take on it is that the Glamoflauge would be more effective.. Reason? Because it is a concealer instead of a liquid cover-up.. If it’s enough to hide tattoos, it’s enough to hide your under-eye dark circles.. (: Hope this helps!

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Enough to pay for your ruptured gag reflex. (and mine)

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Exactly!

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Taste it,I’m sure it’s fine as long as it was kept in the wrapping.I love the peanut better chocolate smidgens from there!!

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Marathon Bar

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I think so, are they chocolate covered light chocolate moose in silver foil? If so, they’re great.

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I have dont seen them in awhile maybe they dont make them anymore …..

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Cope you could try a candy store called P.T. Cooperpot at City Walk..they may have what you want…Good Luck..

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Sixlets http://www.oldtimecandy.com/sixlets.htm

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Candy gum cigarettes….the one that had sugar in them so when you blew on them it looked like smoke….oh and Big League Chew….mmmmm

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Mary Janes & Coconut Longboys!

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Www.edietshop.com/onlinestore/ all depending on where you live, some chocolate shoppes will have sugar-free available

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Contact your local or natioal diabetes association and ask.

In the states, sugar free candies and cookies can often be found in chain pharmacies and grocery stores like Walgreens and Walmart. There might be locations in major cities in Egypt.

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No.

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Find the 1-800 number on the pack and call the manufacturer. They will tell you which stores
carry their products.

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I’m not sure where to get large quantities, but do make sure that it says carb free or no carbs on it to, not just sugar free. Carbs are the main thing that make the blood sugar rise, and sugar free does not always mean carb free.

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Hello:

Have you tried looking online for them? Sometimes,some type of online grocery stores will sell hard to find candy,or you could look on E-Bay too! The last thing is if you were ever able to save the wrapper that the candy came in,then you could contact the company directly and see if it is still in production. If the candy is still being made and you can’t find it in your local grocery stores,then the company that makes the candy,might be able to ship it to your house,good luck on finding it!

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The peanut butter kisses that are wrapped in orange or black wax paper. Yum!

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As a child my favorite candy was the peanut butter things wrapped in the orange and black paper.

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Something chocolate is always a hit for me. Reeses would be my first choice.

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I have the same problem, here is what i do, i usually put between one and 3 peices out on my counter and put the bowl up in the pantry then after i eat my pieces i dont get any more. It really helps when you dont have to look at it. If you get tempted to easily give someone the key and lock your candy away instructing them to not let you have any more. Trust me it works.

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Hold on a sec. I have a poem you can put in it. Wait…

“There is a Miracle called Friendship
that dwells within the heart
and you don’t know how it happens
or when it even starts.

But the happiness it brings you
always gives a special lift
and you realize that
Friendship
is God’s most precious gift.”

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Well here is another idea. You could cut out hearts and attach the piece of candy to it and on the back o=have a little tiny card that says happy valentines day then the person sending it rights a little note in it.

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Have you tried Oriental Trading ??

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Customized m&m’s

http://www.mymms.com/customprint/index.asp?src=111721&sc_cid=DR_MFGB5_M3MA07G05DMM11050

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No candy? Some schools use packs of gum, or drinks, other food items. One of my old schools had fake flowers that they’d give out as well. Fake flowers can be sweet, and decorate them with a ribbon and a tag and you’re all good! Hope this helped =)

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Title: CANDY- PEANUT BUTTER, EASTER EGGS
Categories: Candies, Chocolate
Yield: 12 servings

Pat Stockett
2 lb Margarine
4 lb Peanut butter
4 lb Confectioners’ sugar

————————EASTER EGGS————————
1/4 lb Butter
8 oz Cream cheese
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
1 1/2 c Peanut butter or coconut
4 c Confectioner’s sugar

——————–PEANUT BUTTER EGGS——————–
1 c Margarine
8 oz Cream cheese
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
2 lb Powdered sugar
2 1/4 c Peanut butter, chunky

———————RICE KRISPIE EGGS———————
1 c Confectioners sugar
1 c Crunchy peanut butter
2 c Rice Krispies
2 tb Oil
1/4 ts Vanilla

——————–PEANUT BUTTER BALLS——————–
1 lb Margarine
2 c Peanut butter
2 1/2 lb To 3 pounds confectioners’
-sugar
3 ts Vanilla
6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 lb Paraffin wax

Mix thoroughly. Mold in egg shapes and chill in
freezer. Dip in 2 pounds of dipping chocolate. (Take
only a few eggs from freezer to dip so the peanut
butter does not soften too much.)

Easter Eggs Soften and mix together butter and cream
cheese. Add: salt, vanilla, peanut butter or coconut
and confectioners’ sugar Place in refrigerator to
chill. Form into egg or ball shape. Dip in melted
chocolate coating.
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Peanut Butter Eggs Cream margarine and cream cheese;
add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Roll
into small eggs or balls. Place on cookie sheet on
waxed paper and freeze about 2 hours. For chocolate,
use chocolate chips and a small bar of parafin or
chocolate coating melted on top of double boiler.
After 2 hours remove peanut butter eggs from freezer
and dip in melted chocolate. Place on wax paper to
cool. Makes 12 dozen eggs.
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Rice Krispie Eggs Mix together and mold into eggs.
Place on cookie sheet and freeze about 2 hours. Dip in
chocolate coating to which a small amount of oil or
butter may be added. Cool on waxed paper.
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Peanut Butter Balls or Eggs Cream margarine and peanut
butter together. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix together
and form desired shape. Place on cookie sheets lined
with wax paper and place in the refrigerator for about
10 minutes. Melt chocolate and paraffin wax over low
heat. (Use less wax, if preferred). Put toothpick
into balls and dip into chocolate. Put back on waxed
paper and remove toothpick. You can also use a spoon
to dip them.
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Title: PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COCONUT EASTER EGGS
Categories: Penn dutch, Candy, Holidays, Chocolate
Yield: 60 servings

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3/4 c Mashed potatoes; unsalted
2 c Flaked coconut; fresh or
Dried
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla extract
3 1/2 c Confectioner’s sugar
8 oz Semisweet chocolate
1 tb Vegetable oil

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In mixing bowl,mix potato,coconut,salt and vanilla.Gradually mix in
sugar.Cover; refrigerate overnight.Shape into 1/2 tbs.size eggs.Heat
chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.Dip eggs into chocolate oil
mixture.Set aside on wax paper in refrigerater to harden.Makes about
60..
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I know what you are talking about then you fill them with small objects and look threw them they are very pretty, ok heres the link the first one is a site and the second is the whole page to look threw and find different ideas good luck

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Here are some of my recipes:
Peanut butter eggs:
18 oz Peanut butter
1/2 c Butter, melted
1 lb Dry candy fondant *
Chocolate
Egg mold
.
Mix all ingredients
Coat the mold with a thin layer of chocolate. Let chocolate set at room temperature. Form a ball of the peanut butter filling and press into the mold. Top the candy with melted chocolate. Chill.

Carmel Eggs:
Buy soft carmel from Michael’s or your local candy supply store. Put a thin layer of chocolate in your mold. Let harden then place a piece of the carmel in the mold. Top with melted chocolate.

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This is great veggie side…I’ve made it before

Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise
Asparagus:
1 pound medium asparagus
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Sauce:
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.

Meanwhile, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, and cayenne in a blender. Pulse a couple times to combine.

Put the butter in a small microwave proof bowl and heat in a microwave until just melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg to make a smooth frothy sauce. If the sauce is really thick blend in a teaspoon of lukewarm water to loosen it up. Season with the salt and serve immediately or keep warm in a small heat-proof bowl set over hot (but not simmering) water until ready to serve.

Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind a generous amount of pepper over the top.

Cook’s Note: This recipe can be easily doubled. If you double the recipe, be sure to place the stems on the baking sheet so that the tips are pointed toward the center, and the bottoms are pointed out, toward the edges of the pan. Since the tips are thinner than the stems, they tend to cook faster. However, when roasting, items at the edges of the pan cooked more quickly than those in the center. Taking the time to lace them this way helps the asparagus cook evenly.

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Hi, good to see you again!

Ham and sweet potatoes with ice cream and chocolate cake for dessert are what we have often had.
Favorite candy? Chocolate covered blueberries, and I haven’t had any for months!

I don’t have any recipes, but you don’t need ‘em for this simple stuff, I know.

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This is kind of a guess, but when I buy candy in boxes, I usually get about 24 in a 1-pound box, so I would say a half-pound box should hold about 12. That means each candy is a little more than half an ounce, or 1 Tablespoon, if you want to try to estimate it that way.

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I made these for my wedding. I have never tried any flavors except peppermint. I like them and they were all eaten at the wedding..

My only suggestion is if you use a mold, dust it with powder sugar or roll a ball in white sugar before pressing in to the mold.

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You have a ruler around some where so find it and use it cookies are about 1 inch and 1 half inch wide

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Divinity is a lovely candy. Really cool stuff. And it can be molded if you want or piped.

I pipe the stuff using a large tip on the pastry bag. I have another person following me sticking shoestring licorice in for tail and almond slices for ears after I pipe the 2 pieces of the mouse body.

I have also made chocolate covered cherries using fondant covered cherries with the stems attached. We used sliced almonds for the ears with Hershey Kisses for the heads, melt the edge of the hershey kiss a bit and stick the mouse ears on it.

My granddaughter piped her divinity candy for a judging competition and was informed by the judges that that was very improper as divinity MUST be poured and cut like fudge!! My question like hers was “But WHY??”

Use some Pam or veggie oil in a mister on your molds and it should work fine. But you must work very rapidly and the candy is hot. Have a helper to smooth the backs of the molds while you spoon or pipe the candy into the mold.

Hint: Use candy thermometer to cook the syrup!!!

Http://www.candy.about.com for divinity recipes and helpful hints.

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A little of both – we combined a few traditions from my family and a few of my husband’s, and since we moved across the country we had to start some of our own.

When starting out, usually, money is a little short, so we never really emphasized gifts. Hiding the few gifts until Christmas morning was always the challenge, especially now that the kids are in their twenties and their teenage years were spent being snoops.

I still have my itsy-bitsy stocking (it’s nearly 50 years old), and I eagerly await for it to be filled on Christmas morn. The kids and my husband all have their LARGE stockings, I make sure they are filled to the brim, mine is always empty in the morning. Awww – - it has now become a kind of standing joke, because for over 20 years the same routine has played out, everyone opens presents, at the end, I say “let’s see what Santa left in our stockings” and then the awww- – - when my guilt-filled family realized, once again, that they forgot their one duty this holiday and I say, maybe next year…..

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Actually, Ego Draconis is a year old. The Dragon Knight Saga’s the latest version, basically Ego Draconis with more content and less glitches. At least, I’m quite sure that’s correct.

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There are a couple of things that cause lag, especially if your system is up-to-date and well capable of handling the games you are playing:
(1) If you have spyware, viruses, or addware on your computer, (2) If your hard drive is 90% or more full (with newer systems, this is rare) (3) Any background programs running can take up needed memory the game uses (press CTR ALT DELETE and check windows task manager. Look at the bottom of the box and see what the “CPU usage” says. If it says 40% or more, you should probably figure out what processes are happening on your system, as this might be the reason for your lag.
I’d imagine either #1 or #3 would be the culprit for your lag. Do you have any credible anti-virus programs running and keeping your computer safe with up-to-date virus definitions? Have you run a scan lately? Even new computers are subject to the attack of internet viruses, especially if you don’t have a firewall on while connected to the internet. Anyway, I hope you get whatever the problem is solved. It stinks to get a new comp and be all excited about all the games you can play only to realize you can’t play them .

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It’s totally counterproductive to get any kind of small form factor (SFF) PC for gaming. It makes it nearly impossible to upgrade the power supply later, which, in turn, relegates you to using lower-powered video cards in the future as well.

The 5570 is not that fast, and, in the likelihood you decide to upgrade it later, you won’t be able to.

When comparing computers, just keep in mind, any slimline/SFF style PC is kind of a dumb choice for a gaming PC. For gaming, select a computer with a good CPU, that comes in a standard size mid tower case –in case you decide to upgrade the power supply and video card later.

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I only play ArmA 2, nothing else on or off the list

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OBLIVION? Hahaha if you liked that piece of casualised sh*t then you are simply gonna love morrowind blows oblivion out of the f*cking water and you should also try the older FALLOUT games if you like New Vegas
lastly you should try KOTOR if you like Mass Effect and Star Wars its gameplay is similar to dragon age tho

PS to the guy that posted above me THERE IS NO RED DEAD REDEMPTION ON PC

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Is Santa Real?

No Candy doesn’t make you dumb. Anything ending with -ol is a sugar alcohol. Sugar Alcohols are sold in whole foods and whole foods wouldn’t carry anything harmful, unless it’s seafood.

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Maltitol, and other “sugar alcohols” like Sorbitol do have a laxative effect and people are warned not to eat too much. Your headache might be coincidental or you might have an intolerance to any of the ingredients.

Http://www.medicinenet.com/artificial_sweeteners/page4.htm

What you almost certainly don’t have is cancer. The sweetener Aspartame has been the subject of numerous studies and is considered safe. Like any additive you should never consume too much.

Http://www.medicinenet.com/artificial_sweeteners/page8.htm

If you are getting headaches or are having problems with concentration or memory it might be due to low-blood sugar (particularly if you eat a lot of sugary foods or candies). Eating foods that give you energy over a longer period (could be anything from dried fruit to oar-bars) are much better
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/bloodsugarlow.htm

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Depends on the type but some are not bad at all. The trick is to get a new kind of sugar free candy as opposed to a sugar free version of a regular candy you like

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No, bacteria living in the mouth cause cavities by producing acids that etch the enamel. Those are left in contact with the teeth for too long, usually by folks who do not brush or floss enough. It has nothing to do with what you eat, but your dental hygiene habits.

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It really depends on the person. Some people can eat it and still lose weight on Atkins, some cannot. If you are following a strict regime of Atkins it is definitely not allowed during the Induction phase. After that, it’s a “your miles may vary” type of thing…

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Use the Special Dark cocoa (Hershey’s) in this recipe for dark choc icing:

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup cocoa powder
½ tsp. Instant coffee granules
2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
6-8 tablespoons water, depending upon thickness you want

With electric mixer on high, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in cocoa powder, doffee, and vanilla on low. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, alternating with water, until desired thickness is achieved. For thinner frosting use more water. For thicker frosting, use less water.
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Or, use dark choc in this recipe. Not unsweetened; it can still be semi- or bitter-sweet and should do wonderfully:

Chocolate Frosting

6 ounces good semisweet chocolate (recommended: Callebaut)
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder

Chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until just melted and set aside until cooled to room temperature.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and continue beating for 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to low, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, then beat at medium speed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, until smooth and creamy. Dissolve the coffee powder in 2 teaspoons of the hottest tap water. On low speed, add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture and mix until blended. Don’t whip! Spread immediately on the cooled cake.

–Ina Garten

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Use the dark chocolate in the same amount.

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Hershey’s Special Dark comes as a regular candy bar and is very good. They had them on sale this week at CVS in the 1.5 or 1.55 oz. Size (either one would be close enough!)

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Sorry, I do not know of a chocolate that will do all of that.

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Ok… Let me think.

If you have banana, or say…. Strawberries or raspberies then you can melt the choclate, dip the fruit it, add the choclate sprinkles?

Or…

Melt the choclate, put in the coco pops, add hte vanilla essence, maybe add the sprinkles, then let it cool down, and then make a really nice cup of warm cocoa, with… Milk, LOTS of coca powder with ice-cream or cream and then… Sprinkles!! :)

There jsut some weird suggestions, not sure if they’re even nice!!
But theres lots you can do!I think you can even like ….. Spread hte syrup out on baking paper, maybe add vanilla essence? And hten you put it int he oven and it hink it should harden. Never tried, just heard!!

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You will want to mix equal parts chocolate and heavy (whipping) cream. Half and half can be used in a pinch. You can even get by with milk in case of emergency. Freshly brewed coffee is another interesting alternative. Follow this method:
1) Break the chocolate into small pieces (you don’t need to melt it)
2) Put the cream in a microwave safe dish (glass measuring cup works well). Heat in microwave until it boils. (If using coffee, skip this step)
3) Put the chocolate into the cream and cover the dish. Let sit for few minutes
4) Mix thoroughly with a whisk or fork.
5) If it ends up a little to thick, reheat it and add more cream

Use the best chocolate you can. Cheap candy bars have all kinds of funny stuff in them that will make it hard to make a good glaze. Most grocery stores have some pretty good quality chocolate hiding somewhere. It’s worth paying a little extra for it when you want to do something like this.

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You lose weight when you consume fewer calories than you burn…you could eat nothing but candy bars and lose weight, if you kept your calorie intake lower than your calories burned (it just wouldn’t be healthy because there’s no nutrition in them)…

So, having said that (which I’m sure you already knew) a candy bar will only stall your weight loss if eating it puts you over your calorie limit for the day…if it causes you to have consumed more calories than you burned, then you’ll either maintain or gain (depending on what your calorie total was)…

What you should do, is forget the “diet” but make a lifestyle change you can stick with forever…into that, incorporate maybe 1 candybar a week as a treat…that way, you decrease the chance you’ll regain the weight you lose when you get off your ‘diet’…if you make a lifestyle change, that’s how you plan to eat indefinitely….therefore you can lose or maintain as you chose, based on your calorie intake and exercise…

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Milk Chocolate, the stuff that you want to make is a blend of Chocolate, sugar and powdered milk.
It would take some experimenting to get the proper blend of cocoa, sugar, fat and powdered milk to make a “good” candy bar.
It may cost far more than it is worth to make your candy bar. But trial and error could produce some interesting and tasty “mistakes”

You could try just by starting with your base for unsweetened chocolate. Add the powdered milk at this point so you can blend it in well. Then add your sweetener. I would start by melting sugar, slowly in a heavy pan. Don’t add water so you are going to have to watch the mixture very carefully.
Add the melted sugar. Stir and allow to cool.
I do not know if you will have a problem with the chocolate setting up. Since you are working with butter the chocolate may be harder to temper.
If you try it good luck and let me know how it turned out.
Hershey, Guittard, Baker and Nestle all started somewhere didn’t they?

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Yes. You can melt it, add sugar, temper it and let it harden again. It’s a lot of trouble. Chocolate is easy to melt (if you’re careful not to overheat it) but hardening it again is not so easy. Look up ‘tempering chocolate’ in Google and you’ll see.

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3 Musketeers, and Hershys Milk Chocolate! I love these bars because my mother and I used to go to the Hershy’s amusment park together, every year. When She died last year I was devestated. Whenever I eat Hersy’s I always remember my mother and I together.

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Try a Barnes and Nobles or Borders.

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Get them a sample of each kind.

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Godiva chocolate

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I don’t care, quite frankly.

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Godiva chocolate dipped strawberries!

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Let there be x pounds of peanuts, worth $3x
there will be 5 – x pounds of chocolate candies, worth $6(5 – x)

the final 5 pound mixture will be worth 5(4.20) = $21

these must balance

3x + 6(5 – x) = 21
3x + 30 – 6x = 21
9 = 3x
x = 3

so 3 pounds of peanuts worth 3(3) = $9
and 5 – 3 = 2 pounds of chocolate candies worth 2(6) = $12

final mixture: 5 pounds worth 5(4.2) = 9 + 12 = $21

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I saw some of them in Kmart this past sunday. I’m not sure where you are but, I’m in Michigan. They have a section near the check outs that has old fashion candy.

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You could buy those in deli’s and grocery stores. I don’t know if they all sell them for 10 cents a piece… I haven’t bought one in a long time

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You can get rock candy (they are suckers that look like crystals and they come in lilac, dark purple, pink, all sorts of colors).
Here is a link to a site called groovy candies that has tons of purple and lavendar candy along with other colors.

Http://www.groovycandies.com/V2product_ProdNameALL.asp?cat_id=96&utm_medium=PPC&utm_source=Google&utm_term=0000066945

Hope this helps. :0)

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Hershey’s!

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It’s an old German custom brought to the USA by immigrants. They have the Easter Hare (not a rabbit) – more like a jack rabbit. The European hare doesn’t burrow like a rabbit but lives in the open. It makes a sort of nest on the ground to raise its young. These forms look a bit like a bird’s nest so a country myth, or joke or tease, started that hares lay eggs – you could tease children or city folk by sending them out to search for hare’s eggs..

So it’s not religious, though lots of people have made up stories about how it came into being, none of any historical value.

The eggs are connected to Christianity, or Judaism. Jews use eggs for their Passover meal and Passover is at the root of Easter. Christians used to give up eating eggs for Lent, the 6 weeks before Easter so they became a special Easter food.

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I do not know about candy, but I HIGHLY recommend www.lush.com. They have some of the BEST hand-made bath products on the planet, and they clearly mark which ones are vegan (most of them are, with a few exceptions). I can sincerely vouch that the Silky Underwear line smells FAN-freaking-TASTIC, and I LOVE the Big shampoo and Veganese conditioner. The bath bombs are also fun, and make great Valentine’s day gifts! Before you buy, do a quick Internet search for coupon codes – they almost always have some promotion going on, and they always include a free gift with every purchase. LOVE it!!!

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Try here:
http://www.jbox.com/

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Well thank heavens it isn’t only me! I noticed that too and now somewhat participate in it because I feel, to an extent, that I have to! No really big ticket items until xmas or preferably birthday but I’ve added books, action figures, and this year a video game.

When I was a kid, the prepared baskets in stores had some candy and maybe one or two stuffed animals or a yo yo or stickers. Now, go to the store and what do you see? They are all giant baskets stuffed with sports equipment, cars/trucks/planes, giant art sets, etc.

It’s the increase in consumerism and the desensitivity to stimulation. If I got one stereo and nothing else for xmas, I was through the roof with excitement. Now, if a kid gets one stereo for xmas, the attitude is “that’s it?”

If gifts are from parents, then they can be explained away by the family budget or family values. But Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the tooth fairy are supposed to be equal with limitless resources and therefore parents must do what others are doing. If Santa gives the neighbor a bike and you got a shirt/if the Easter bunny gives your classmate a Nintendo DS and you got a chocolate bunny/if the tooth fairy gives your cousin 10 dollars and you got a quarter….how would a parent explain that?

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Hershey’s pot of gold and godiva isn’t the best quality but, I will probably buy some of them to give out.

I will not buy expensive candy because I get $1 queen anne cherries back in return.. I hate those things!!