BLACK JELLY BEANS. YOUR THOUGHTS?

Photo from Charlie's Chocolate Factory

I was at WinCo on Sunday night and saw a bunch of jelly beans on the shelf in preparation for Easter. Now, I like jelly beans in all colors and flavors. After all, they're sugar. I love sugar. However, I really like black jelly beans. I also like black licorice (Panda brand, thank you very much) and black licorice ice cream. Nothing like a black tongue, bad breath, and happy taste buds!

What do you think about black jelly beans? Evil twist to springtime happiness or divinely inspired Easter candy? Thankful Brach's sells it by the bag or avoid it like the plague? Don't eat food that looks like deer and rabbit poop or happy that others in your household hold that conviction so that you don't have to share? Give me your opinion!!

CANDY HEARTS. YOUR THOUGHTS?

Photo from Reader's Digest

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. It's not a day that's ever mattered much to me. I suppose that's a good thing, as Tim is almost always working a game that night. Our kids participate in a Valentine's swap with other kids who use Sonlight. So we decorate heart-shaped sugar cookies and open all the cards on Valentine's day, but Tim and I don't really do anything to celebrate.
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However, there is one hugely positive thing about Valentine's Day. Candy hearts. Or conversation hearts. Whatever name you give them, I think they're wonderful. Cheery colors. Sweet flavor. Loving words. Friendly greetings. You just can't go wrong with that combo.
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What do you think about candy hearts? February perfection or colored chalk? Classic Necco brand or a bag from another line of candy? Big and flat or small and thick? Loving, humorous, suggestive, or tech lingo ("text me") messages? Give me your thoughts!

OVERALLS. YOUR THOUGHTS?

Photo from Marshalls Clothing Company.

Becky and I had a date today that consisted of free Coldstone ice cream (she had pink lemonade with raspberries and I had banana caramel crunch) and a stop at the newly opened Goodwill (I'd link you, but they don't even have the website updated yet) by my house. As we browsed the store I told her how I wanted some overalls. Lo and behold, there were two pairs in my size. So I bought one. I can't wait to wear them!

Now, I realize some of you are cringing at the thought of a 33 year old wearing overalls, but I'm ok with that. Frumpy or unflattering? I don't care. They're comfy and I've always loved them. My last pair died a couple years ago, so I'm delighted with the pair I scored for $6.99 today that look brand new!

What do you think about overalls? Fabulous and comfy? Totally tacky? Cute on kids, but not adults? Only for old men on a farm, not for women in their thirties? Give me your thoughts!