More Candy Please

As much as I like to online shop, I am also a big supporter of local businesses.  We have this little town within Jacksonville called Springfield.  Springfield is near downtown and close to the sports complex, the problem is that it isn't necessarily the safest area of town.  A few years back when the housing market was booming and everyone wanted a piece of Florida property there were families and businesses willing to buy and rehab the 100+ year old properties.  Of course when the market crashed the rehab stopped in that area.

We have found one reason to visit this area and it is called Sweet Pete's Candy Shop.  Pete was part owner of Peterbrooke chocolate which is a staple here in Jacksonville.  He eventually split off and opened this little shop.  At the holidays they decorate it beautifully and have special candy activities.  Last year we went for a candy cane pull and this year was all about gummy making.

Check out these pictures to see how much these cousins have grown...

2011

2012

Jaguar Day

This is what happens when we eat too much of the Sweet Pete's candy...AAAHHHHH