They’re going nuts! Social media users are giddy to discover that pink creme, heart-shaped Reese’s peanut butter cups seem to resemble a different body part altogether. The snack-sized Valentine’s Day treat takes the appearance of a dangling scrotum when turned upside down, many astute sleuths observed. “Reese’s thought pink hearts would be cute, but I … Read more
They’re Ugg-ly. The newest tall Ugg boots are being ripped apart online as videos of the colorful shoes have gone viral. The Women’s Classic Ultra Ultra Tall boots stand 26 inches high with stackable zippered panels that can be taken off or layered onto a “Classic Mini II Boot.” The shoes are offered in two color … Read more
Half of Americans have attended a holiday party specifically for the treats and desserts, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that, while 48% have attended a party solely for the sweets they expected to be there, 43% have also stayed at a gathering for the treats — then left. … Read more
Looking for some sweet relief? Well, suck on this. The lightning strike of a panic attack can be terrifyingly mind-blowing. The shortness of breath, racing heart, dizziness and body tremors caused by a sudden wave of intense anxiety, fear and worry can last up to an hour, rendering victims virtually helpless. However, one suffering sweetie’s deliciously sharp … Read more
A Florida bear with a sweet tooth went trick or treating on Halloween night. The brazen creature helped himself to candy that was left outside a home in Lake May, about 50 miles from Orlando, according to WFLA. Pari Limbachia and her children spotted the animal feasting on the treats, set out on a table … Read more
A mother and her family are being slammed on social media after video captures them wiping out an entire bowl filled with Halloween candy in front of a country musician’s Texas home. Cody Tate, a musician from the well known country band Whiskey Myers, posted security footage to his Instagram showing the family ravaging a … Read more
Yes, you can(dy) eat your Halloween sweets once the trick-or-treating is over — but they aren’t good forever. If your treats somehow make it past the week of Halloween, just make sure you’re being a Smartie about their shelf life. There are many components that can cause candy to go bad, mainly the ingredients. Though … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is beginning a crackdown on drugs and supplements that often appear to be gummies, vitamins or candy as more kids are accidentally ingesting and overdosing on them because of their appearance. From 2012 to 2021, there was a 530% increase in kids consuming melatonin — an over-the-counter sleep aid commonly … Read more
Hershey’s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are a Halloween staple — even as some fans don’t Reese-pect the correct pronunciation. When Parade.com asked for clarification this week, a Hershey’s spokesperson pointed the outlet to a new Halloween commercial narrated by Will Arnett. Parade noted that “Reese’s” sounds like the possessive form of Reese Witherspoon’s first name, … Read more
This news isn’t so sweet for candy corn connoisseurs: the hallmark Halloween candy is falling out of favor. Instead, Americans had a hankering for gummies, marshmallows and chocolate, according to a CNN analysis of Nielsen IQ data. In the six weeks leading up to Halloween — a time many refer to as “spooky season” — candy corn … Read more
WASHINGTON — Gray skies and drizzle added a spooky element and books were as abundant as candy at Halloween eve trick-or-treating that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House. Monday’s “Hallo-READ!” event featured book giveaways and story readings by the first lady, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, Education … Read more
It’s hard to Reese-ist indulging in candy, especially on Halloween. Despite their “fun-sized” proportion, calories from those popular holiday confections can add up frighteningly fast. The average American child eats more than 16 times the daily recommendation of sugar on average on Oct. 31, according to the National Retail Federation. In fact, kids consume anywhere … Read more
Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight? The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on. In the pantheon of high-emotion candy, the classic shiny tricolor kernels in autumn’s white, orange and yellow are way up there. Fans and foes alike point to the same attributes: its plastic or candle-like texture (depending on who … Read more
Trick or treating isn’t just for the kiddos. All the grown-up ghouls and goblins who break into the candy stash after the kids have gone to bed can also make it wine o’clock, too. Wine influencer Kimberlee Lizakowski, known online as That Blonde Wino, revealed the perfect wine and Halloween candy pairings to help you … Read more
Here’s a hot new Halloween trend that has critics seriously spooked. Parents across America are partaking in “switch witch” — a seemingly harmless practice that encourages their kids to trade cavity-causing trick-or-treat candy for toys. The point is to discourage excess sugar intake amid high rates of childhood obesity and the potential health hazards of … Read more
Nestlé wants to make your weight loss journey a little sweeter. People trying to lose weight are most likely trying to avoid chocolate to the best of their abilities, and with the craze around Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs, more and more people are likely to stop adding candy to their carts. But Nestlé announced … Read more
Instacart has created something to pique your interest in spooky season: a list of the top spots to trick-or-treat in the United States. “For the first time ever, we’re introducing a tool that lets you enter your zip code to discover your area’s ‘Scare Score.’ This score, determined by analyzing candy, costume, and decor purchases … Read more
Bone appetit! A new report is revealing America’s favorite Halloween candies — and spelling out who is goblin them up come Oct. 31. Americans are gearing up to spend $3.6 billion on candy this spooky season — up from last year’s $3.1 billion — with the average consumer shelling out about $32, according to data … Read more
Here’s a neat trick if you happen to run out of Halloween treats. M&M’s wants to make sure that everyone has an ample supply of candy this year by launching their first-ever Halloween Rescue Squad, which promises to restock your sweets free of charge. Mars, the parent company for the colorful chocolate morsels, recently commissioned … Read more
Ready to be spooked? Almost all Halloween candies bring horror to your teeth, dentists are declaring. As more than 73 million trick-or-treaters prepare their costumes ahead of the spooktacular holiday, experts are warning parents about all of the confections putting their kids’ pearly whites most at risk. Beverly Hills board-certified dentist Dr. Kevin Sands told … Read more