Great Candy Gifts
Mother's Day
Mother's Day, the day for remembering mothers, is about breakfast in bed, gifts of flowers and chocolates and other pampering treats. The most traditional Mother's Day candy gift is a box of chocolates, or other gourmet candy. For something different, get her favorite candy, something personalized, perhaps with a special custom-made photograph of you and her, or a special message. Mother's Day, first and foremost, is a day rich with memories and sentiment, giving love and thanks, and of making mothers feel honored and special. Tailor your gift accordingly. The more thought that has gone into it, the better.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, February 14, is the day of friendship, love, and sweethearts. Chocolates and candy gifts are given in profusion on this day. A Valentine card is often accompanied by a candy treat. "Sweets for the sweetest", "Be my valentine", and other sweet messages. Woe betide anyone who forgets or neglects their 'valentine' on this day. Great candy gifts for Valentine's Day include, of course, the heart-shaped box of chocolates, and sweethearts - little candy hearts with sweet messages. Red lollipops are popular amongst the young, as are other heart-shaped or red candies, or candies in heart-shaped containers. For something really memorable, give candy in a custom-made or keepsake container, wrapper or tin.
"Date" Candy Gifts
A candy gift, a little something sweet, for your date, is rarely amiss. Something a little decadent, sensuous, that sends the message of "I want to spoil you", maybe like Ferrero Rocher, truffles, or European chocolates. Or something fun - candy from when you were kids, guess-what-taste-this-is gourmet jellybeans, bubble-blowing-contest-worthy bubblegum, really minty breathmints (to send a little hint, hint..). Or, his or her absolute favorite candy (you'll earn even more 'points' if it's hard to get). This sends the message that you've not only been paying attention to what they like or dislike, you care enough to get it for them. And THAT can be a pretty powerful message.
Other Candy Gift-Giving Occasions
Other big times for candy gift-giving include: Easter, Christmas, Halloween and birthdays; favors at weddings, birthdays, holidays, religious, or other special occasions; to say "I'm sorry" or "I love you", "Get Well Soon", or just to perk someone up, surprise them, or let them know you are thinking of them.
Chocolates
The very best candy gifts tend to involve chocolate. Chocolate is pretty much a universal favorite. And the better the chocolate, well...the better. If you're going to get your sweetheart, or your mom, a really great candy gift, don't go for the very cheapest chocolates. You really can taste the difference. Filled chocolates, or gourmet chocolates - perhaps from Europe - are the most common gift-boxed chocolates. Chocolate creams, chocolate-covered cherries and chocolate blueberries are a few of the many options.
Retro/Nostalgic Candy
Retro/nostalgic candies also make great candy gifts. Getting someone their favorite candy, or their favorite childhood candy, sends the message that not only do you think they are special, but so special that you even took the time to notice, and remember, what candy they like. (This is where it really pays to actually know what they like!)
Home-made Candy
Another great candy gift idea is to make the candy yourself. There are a surprising number of very easy, simple, nearly fool-proof, yet mouth-wateringly delicious, candy recipes. Many take only a few ingredients, and less time than you might imagine. Wrap them up and package them nicely - you can even buy boxes and tins made for just that - and you've got a one-of-a-kind, lovingly handmade gift.
Cake and Candy
Candy is great for cake decorating, for making gingerbread houses and gingerbread men, decorated cookies, birthday cakes and other special occasion cakes. Cake and candy share many of the same common ingredients. There are plenty of specialty candy making and cake decorating supplies available online.
Candy Gift Basket
Gift baskets make great candy gifts, as well. Tasteful and attractive, they are available in a wide range of sizes and themes, and can often be individually custom-tailored to suit the occasion and the recipient.
Candy Bouquet
Candy bouquets are another great candy gift idea. Lollipops, chocolates and candy roses are some popular choices. Candy bouquets combine the traditional graciousness of a bouquet, with the irrisistable appeal of something sweet to eat.
Personalized Candy
A final idea for a great candy gift is to have the candy custom-made or personalized just for them, such as with their name, or something especially meaningful to them - a thought, a special memory, pictures of a loved one, a place, a hobby, even just their favorite color and flavor. Custom-made chocolate bar and candy wrappers, custom stickers, custom candy tins and more are available.