Blog Archive, April, 2016

Posted on: April 27 2016

Retro Sweets are delicious. No matter what age you are, there is no denying that retro sweets will put a smile on everyone’s face. Whether you’re looking for a gift, an addition to a party or event or simply for a treat for yourself, retro sweets are the sugar fix of the moment. But maybe you’re still searching for that extra wow factor to really blow people away? That’s where personalised sweets come in… add a special touch to a gift or create a product to treasure for years to come with our huge range of personalised sweets and gifts. Add your own messages, pictures or logos to give more than just a sugar fix.

One of our most popular Personalised Sweets items are Personalised Party...

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Posted on: April 20 2016

Do you remember walking home from the local sweet shop with a paper bag filled with sticky sweets in your pocket? Or sneaking to the corner shop after school to stock up on all your favourite treats? Here at Keep It Sweet we stock over 400 different classic retro sweets from days gone by to resurface nostalgic memories and to help you bring in summer with a bang!

If sweets such as Fizz Wiz, Wham Bars, Dip Dabs and Candy Sticks don’t ring a bell then your childhood was never lived in a sweet lover’s eyes. Whether you are looking for fun new sweets to try or are hoping to rediscover some old classics from your youth, we have retro sweets from every decade and there is guaranteed to be...

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Posted on: April 13 2016

Do you remember showing off your latest yoyo tricks or trying to scare your friends with a Jumping Spider? Here at Keep It Sweet we offer a large selection of Retro Toys and games to put a smile on every child’s (and adult’s!) face, and to provide some classic retro fun.

One of the most iconic and most loved (or hated) retro toys is a Whoopee Cushion. This old time classic will have your friends in stitches or your mum shouting at you as you run away! This age-old prank toy is perfect for getting your own back on mean older siblings and will provide endless entertainment for you! Why not give this as a gift to a friend or use as a party bag filler and see who can catch each other out...

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Posted on: April 06 2016

Do you remember rushing into the sweet shop after school to spend your pocket money? Or being fed sweets on a long car journey to keep you quiet? Traditional sweets bring back many fond memories and a great sense of nostalgia and are just as popular online today as they were back in our childhoods.

Barley Sugar is one of the oldest traditional sweets and is a firm family favourite. This classic wrapped golden orange delight was a favourite Christmas treat as far back as Victorian times and was also often consumed as a soothing throat lozenge. Although Barley Sugar may be looked over in favour of new wild and wacky retro or modern sweets, its comforting warm taste simply can’t be...

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