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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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Posted on: March 30 2016

Remember days spent getting sticky coat pockets from penny sweets? Or sneaking to the corner shop after school to stock up on treats and goodies? Our huge range of retro sweets contains something for everyone to dig into and is sure to bring back plenty of nostalgia and memories of your school days and years gone by…

Many of our favourite retro sweets are from the 70’s. From brightly coloured Crazy Beans to explosive Lemon Sherbets, the 70s had it all when it comes to all sweet wonderful and wacky! One of the brightest of them all is Taffy Bubblegum. These bright blue swirly delights are sure to catch your attention and taste oh so delicious and fruity. If you can resist these...

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Posted on: March 23 2016

Easter is the season to indulge yourself with no guilt! With chocolate around every corner, it would be rude not to at least experience a few of the goodies on offer and here at Keep It Sweet, we have all the delicious Easter Sweets you could wish for to satisfy a sweet tooth!

With everything from Mini Eggs to Chocolate Ducks to dig into, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy, yet by far one of the most popular types of Easter Sweets is the classic Easter Egg. Easter Eggs are a famous and much-loved tradition that are simply irresistible and are just as fun to find as they are to devour! From bite-sized Mini Eggs to larger Milk Chocolate foil-wrapped delights, we have...

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