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Kids are always constantly demanding sweets. Whether it’s lollipops, chocolate, gum, or gummy bears, inevitably a child will beg for candy of some sort. But as parents, we know that giving our children candy isn’t always a good decision. But we do it anyway for whatever reasons. So what if you can give your child a healthier version of candy? A candy that have properties to help their teeth instead of hurting it? Well, the candy that parents can breathe a sigh of relief and maybe jump for joy is called SparX and it’s made by Xlear, the leading company in the US using Xylitol as the main ingredient.

We were introduced to Xlear (https://www.xlear.com/) and SparX products not too long ago and I was really amazed at how great-tasting they were. I’ve never tried Xylitol before and since it’s considered a natural ingredient (usually derived from trees and fruits and vegetables), it’s not as sweet as say, natural cane sugar or honey. And according to Xlear, xylitol is recommended by dentists, medical doctors, periodontists, pediatricians, and many health organizations and health professionals worldwide as a sweetener for anyone concerned with dental health, upper respiratory health, and sugar consumption, in general. Hearing that Xylitol is actually good for the teeth, I don’t feel too bad about giving it to my son. But as with any sweet products, moderation is best. My son absolutely enjoyed SparX candies because they tasted very fruity and were bite-sized so they were easy and fun to eat. All of the SparX candies are naturally sweetened with fruit and do not contain any artifiical flavors or colors.

SparX candies are also tasty for adults and not just kids. I really enjoyed eating them too and since they were not too sweet and had a tart flavor, it made it more enjoyable as I’m not a big sweets fan. And since they’re made with Xylitol, it wouldn’t hurt to protect my teeth naturally too. How can you beat eating something sweet while protecting your teeth? As for proof, I’m not really sure how it works. But if studies has been made and if there are no bad side effects like regular candy, then it wouldn’t hurt to try SparX. And since they are bite-sized you can have a few or a lot. That’s why I think it works for kids – they can have just a few or a handful because they are so small in size.

Currently, SparX comes in the following flavors – Berry, Citrus, and Fruit. You can find them at most natural grocery stores and Xlear also makes other xylitol products including Xylitol Sweetener, Xylitol Nasal Sprays, and Xylitol Gum (we love their gum especially!). The SparX candies are not very expensive and a bottle can last awhile, depending on how often you eat the candy of course. Both my son and I enjoyed SparX and I like to keep a bottle in my purse for those candy “emergencies”. If you’re interested in learning more about Xlear and SparX candies, please visit their website: http://www.xlear.com/ for more info.

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What is it about Halloween and candy that just goes perfectly hand in hand? Candies are the treats, of course, and what kid isn’t wishing for candies at Halloween? After all, stores all over the country are already packing their shelves with candies of all assortments. You’ve got plain chocolates, chocolate covered peanuts, gummy candies, caramel candies, lollipops, gum, and well, basically anything sweet that you can imagine. And there are even non-sweets for the more “responsible” parents I should say. Halloween is perhaps the only time in the year where you can have an excuse to polish off your kids entire bag of candies just so you can save their health. Well, at least that’s what most parents claim to say. Then of course, you feel guilty afterwards as you watch your little kids stare at you with their big, tear-pooled eyes and looking into their empty bag.

Well, this year for Halloween you don’t have to feel guilty about the candies that your children will be snarfing down. At least not where it comes to Surf Sweets candies. Surf Sweets ( http://www.surfsweets.com/) are candies made with natural, organic, and healthier ingredients. You won’t find any ingredients in their candy that makes you cringe more than the scary goblins walking down the streets. And Surf Sweets candies are more than just better-for-you candies than the conventional ones, they actually taste delicious, unique, and are quite extraordinary. My son absolutely loves their Gummy Worms and Gummy Bears and with each serving containing 100% Vitamin C, he’s at least getting some useful vitamins in his sweets. No, it doesn’t beat actual fruits with Vitamin C of course, but if you’re going to give your kids candy, then it should contain natural ingredients and have some benefits to them.

Surf Sweets, a division of TruSweets was created with the idea that good-tasting candy should also be good for you. They created an entire line of sweets made with natural and organic ingredients and are all free of geneticially modified or engineered ingredients. Their sweets include an array of tart and sweet varieties such as Gummy Worms, Gummy Bears, Gummy Swirls, Fruity Bears, Sour Berry Bears, and their newest – Spooky Spiders. Some of their sweets are vegan friendly and all of them are gluten-free. There are no artificial flavors or colors and no high fructose corn syrup or preservatives. I don’t give my son candy that often, but as an occassional treat, I give him Surf Sweets gummy candy because they’re definitely better than the conventional candies you find in supermarkets.

Halloween may be coming up in a few weeks, but it’s wise to stock up on Surf Sweets candies all year round. They make great gifts for any age and they’re not too sweet and just the right proportion. You can have one or a handful – either way, they will completely satsify your sweet tooth. They currently come in individual packs as well as boxes and you can find Surf Sweets at most natural grocery stores. We keep a couple of bags on hand for those special treat days and they are so fun to eat and so incredibly delicious too! The little shapes of bears and worms also make it a fun treat event and to make it educational, you can teach your kids about math and colors as well.

The sweet folks at Surf Sweets had sent me an assortment of their most popular sweets to try and review. They are also giving 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger the opportunity to try their Sour Berry Bears. The winner will receive 4 boxes of the Sour Berry Bears to enjoy with their children or share with other kids. So how do you win this yummy prize? Read below to find out!

Here’s how to enter in the Surf Sweets giveaway:

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ENTRIES:

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#4 entry – Tell me which flavors you would like to try.

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You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box. Only 1 contestant per household please. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of prize. Any violation of the rules will deem your entry as disqualified. Happymomblogger is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged prizes but will do the best to ensure your prize gets there. In the event the winner can not be contacted within 3 days of email sent then another winner will be chosen. No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibed by law.

Contest Start Date: October 19, 2012

Contest End Date: October 29, 2012. Congratulations to Meredith for winning the prize!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s names on my blog.

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