Ah, Pixy Stix. Just the thought of those paper straws full of dextrose takes this old man back to a simpler time when all of a child’s problems would melt along with the sugar dissolving on his tongue ...

There’s something undeniably magical about spotting the first firefly of the season, that surprising twinkle of light peeking through the dusk. The innocence and wonder of that moment goes a long way ...

In the 20th century, St. Louis was a hub for candy manufacturers. Chief among them was the Switzer Candy Company, founded by Joseph Murphy and his brother-in-law. “[Switzer Candy Company] is the story ...

Halloween has to be one of the best days on a kid’s calendar. Not only do you get to put on a snappy new costume and pretend to be a monster, superhero, or princess, but you also get free candy just ...

My husband got a great birthday gift that brought back a lot of memories for us both: Candy from the 1970s. I had not thought of this stuff for several decades and really got a kick out of these ...

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis has sweet ties to some of the most popular candies you’ll find in a kid’s trick or treat bucket. And also, one of the most controversial. If your kid reaches for the Pixy Stix, ...

MESA, AZ — One student has been hospitalized and more than a dozen others were evaluated after eating a “pixie stick” type substance at Eisenhower Elementary. Mesa police say a student shared a candy ...