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It’s nice to take a walk down memory lane. Do you remember your favorite candy treat from when you were a child? Can you remember all the fun you had sorting through the candy you got when you went trick or treating, or the candy that was stuffed in your Christmas stocking?

What was your favorite treat when you were a child of eight or ten, running around the yard, playing catch, or pretending to be an explorer, or a famous movie star? Retro Candy gift baskets filled with candies from the 1950s and 1960s bring back all the good times, and all those great memories.

For those who grew up in the 60s lots of sweet treats will come to mind, and you’ll find them in a 60s Decade Box – Wonka Bottle Caps, Pixy Stix, Zotz, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Beeman’s Gum, the Maple Bun Bar and Wax Lips. Do you remember those?

Sometimes, something as simple as an old-time candy or a bag of Gold Rock Nugget Bubble Gum is all it takes for the fun memories of being a carefree child to come rushing back. Wouldn’t it be fun to reminisce with your siblings or old friends about summer days and school days, the funny clothes you wore and the weird hairstyles, while sharing some Candy Buttons?

Now, if you were a child of the 50s you probably remember mouthwatering treats like Chuckles Jelly Candy, Sen-Sen, Cherry Mash, Sno-Caps Nonpareils, Haviland Wintergreen Patties, Chocolate Cigarettes, Goetze’s Cow Tails and Smoothie Peanut Butter Cups!

Doesn’t that bring back some neat memories? Here’s a great gift idea: Give a 60s or 50s Decade Box to someone who grew up back in those great decades – whether that someone is you, a good friend, a parent, relative or even your boss! Decade Boxes are filled to the brim with quality candies from a favorite era, and will bring a smile to the face of anyone who receives one.

Imagine giving a gift like this – so unique, but appropriate for anyone. And so much fun! Taking a stroll down memory lane is a sweet experience with retro candy gift baskets from the 50s or 60s.

Throw a nostalgic music CD in with your candy gift, or some photos of your lucky recipient from back in the day when they were still riding a bike with training wheels, or figuring out long division in fifth grade math. Your gift will be a hit!

If you want to have your own fun with a 1950s or 1960s retro candy gift basket, make one the centerpiece of your next get-together with family or old friends. The memories, love and laughter will flow!

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In a world where music tastes and what is popular changes almost as often as the tides, there are some artists and some genres of music that are steady and always listenable, always loved, and always appreciated.

Michael Buble is one of those artists, and his musical style is one of those timeless ones, that everyone can appreciate. “Crazy Love,” Michael’s newly released CD, and his first in over two years, is one that keeps the pace and upholds the tradition of the great music we’ve become accustomed to from this multi-award winning Canadian artist.

The Crazy Love CD musically illustrates the nature of human relationships. The ups and downs, the happiness and heartbreak – they’re all in this album, promising to call forth all the familiar feelings that come with love (or crazy love).

Featuring some old standards that you will recognize immediately, such as Georgia On My Mind, and You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You, the CD also showcases Haven’t Met You Yet, which was written by Michael Buble, and is the first single released from the album.

Taking a look at listener reviews of Crazy Love, indications are that new and old Buble fans love this CD a lot. Comments like, “Buble keeps the classics ‘fresh’ while also keeping them ‘classic.’” and “All the songs are beautiful, smooth, and emotion filled.” and “His songs could make you swoon if you aren’t careful.” give a good idea of the emotion and quality that Buble has filled this inspired CD with.

If you love music about love, and the soothing, smooth crooning style that calls forth the spirit of legends like Sinatra and Martin, you’ll love Crazy Love. If you’re a fan of sweeping, big band and old style ballads, but like a fresh take on the standards, you’ll love Michael Buble’s Crazy Love CD.

Fans of Buble know all about his previous works, but his professional recording history is worth reviewing. His debut album was aptly titled Michael Buble, and was released in 2003 to excellent reviews. Later in 2003, he released a Christmas EP named Let It Snow.

The album It’s Time was released in 2005, and in 2007 Call Me Irresponsible was released. The first single off Call Me Irresponsible, titled “Everything,” reach #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 in the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks listing. Now in 2009, Buble has released the Crazy Love CD.

There are three DVDs that chronicle Michael Buble’s career and performances – Caught in the Act, Come Fly With Me, and Michael Buble Meets Madison Square Garden. If you have a Buble fan on your Christmas gift list this year, or if you’re a fan yourself, the Crazy Love CD will make an excellent addition to a CD collection or a great start for a new Buble fan. Anyone who loves classics with a fresh twist, and artful, soulful crooning will love any Michael Buble CD or DVD.

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