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Today is Sweetest Day – the Retro Candy Holiday!

Danelle Ice — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Happy Sweetest Day! Yes, this year October 15 is Sweetest Day, a day to show love and affection for those close to you.

What is Sweetest Day?

Sweetest Day is a holiday in the United States that occurs on the third Saturday of October. (I remember when I met my husband he thought I was making up Sweetest day, but I assure you it IS a real holiday!)

With its origins circa 1922, there is speculation surrounding how it actually began, but it is rumored to have been started by the owner of a candy company who gave candy to cheer people up. Wikipedia provides more info on Sweetest Day here.

Sweetest Day is similar to Valentine’s Day in that you can send a card, give candy or a present, or just give a hug to your "sweetest" as a way of celebrating their specialness to you. Your sweetest doesn’t have to be your spouse or partner – it can be anyone, even a child, friend or relative!

Retro Sweetest Day – 1920s

Here is a vintage page from The Cleveland Plain Dealer (page 4) from Sunday, October 8, 1922, convincing people why they should get involved with Sweetest Day:

Digital scan courtesy of The Cleveland Public Library Microform Center.

This vintage 1921 advertisement from Whitman’s Quality Group of Kansas City was a huge candy push for the first Sweetest Day in Cleveland, Ohio in October 8, 1921:

Celebrate Sweetest Day for Free

You could try making your beloved Sweetest Day certificates or journal pages. You could even find romantic love quotes and sayings to write your own card or love letter!

Send free Sweetest Day e-cards at

Print free Sweetest Day cards at

"You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love."

- Henry Drummond

Happy Labor Day!

Danelle Ice — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:40:00 +0000

Happy Labor Day!

We’ve been closed for the Labor Day holiday weekend and will be back to our regular publishing schedule tomorrow. We hope you had a wonderful and safe holiday!

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Happy Sweetest Day October 18th

Danelle Ice — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:00:35 +0000

Ever a fan of frugal holidays, we want to remind you that today is Sweetest Day. Let your loved ones know how much sweeter they make your life!

“In observance of Sweetest Day, my love goes out to my husband, Michael Simmons. Michael is my rock, my partner and my other half. He is the Mulder to my Scully, the Captain Kirk to my Spock, the passionate explorer to my logical analysis. Happy Sweetest Day!”

-Danelle Ice-Simmons

Happy 4th of July!

Danelle Ice — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:46:49 +0000

Happy Independence Day! Have a safe holiday.

Mother’s Day Crafts from Family Fun

Danelle Ice — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:09:00 +0000

If you subscribe to Family Fun Magazine, you already know about the great holiday craft projects they provide. Their great crafts are now available through their website also! (I love their magazine, but didn’t know about their extensive website when I subscribed… perhaps I could have saved the subscription fee.)

There is a great Mother’s day craft for making paper flower blossoms, linked here. What a great personalized gift for your little one to make (with a little help) that will be long lasting and economical!

Enjoy the Mother’s Day Gifts page at Family Fun. It includes tons of homemade Mother’s Day projects for your little angels to make!