Happy Holidays
Best wishes for 2012 to all of you, thank you for keeping up with the tasty travels of Driving and Dining. Check out our article from earlier this month for some concession stand treats from Christmas concessions -the perfect snacks during your ice skating, winter festival, Christmas market, or other winter outing.
Today I thought I would find some concession, carnival, and state fair themed stocking stuffers – stockings are so fun, they are the perfect match for concession style. They are also a great reminder of fun in the sun to come – a wonderful way to brighten up the winter!
Concession Candy
There are candy versions or take-home versions of the most popular concession treats. Here are some of my favorites.
Hot Dog Candy
I somehow missed this very important hotdog themed candy during my ode to hot dogs last year. These have been around since I was a little a girl. At least. I found this gum featured at candyaddict.com, and there are several online retailers listed. *Warning: Not Hot Dog Flavored! (Actually, I think that is a good thing but I didn’t want anyone to be disappointed when they realize they taste like cinnamon.)
Cotton Candy in a Bag
We featured this in our Concession Obsession: Cotton Candy article in May of 2010. Check it out for the history of cotton candy, and some other cotton candy inspired gifts. Here is the individually wrapped cotton candy we featured then. Called Spider Web candy, it is probably more appropriate for Halloween (unless you are the Addams Family or your brother is a goth)- however, I’m sure there are Christmas versions available as well.
Sweet Shirts
There are t-shirts with candy on them, making a sweet gift. Here is a Christmas themed shirt; however, you can also buy a shirt with a favorite brand on it (I’ve seen double bubble shirts, dots shirts, tootsie rolls shirts, etc). Check out teenormous.com for ideas.
Practical and Fun at the Same Time
My favorite stocking stuffers are fun and practical at the same time, so I know that the recipient will enjoy using them after Christmas morning.
Candy Apple Hand Sani
This hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works is Winter Candy Apple scent.
Steak Shake
If you are shopping for someone who isn’t a sweet tooth, consider a fancy bbq sauce or rub (or even some beef or salmon jerky!). This is a useful gift for the member of your family that operated the BBQ! This Steak Shake is from Salamida – makers of the State Fair barbecue sauces since 1975.
