3 WAYS TO USE LEFTOVER CANDY DURING THE OH-SO-SWEET HOLIDAY SEASON
BAKEWITH IT. Whether you have an excess of candy corn or candy bars, you can bake with your sweet leftovers. The next time you make chocolate chip cookies, swap out the chocolate chips for candy corn. Or the next time you make brownies, chop up leftover candy bars and add them to the batter. From peanut butter cups to mint patties, there are so many different types of candies that can take traditional baked goods to the next level. STORE IT. Although not great for you, candy is fine to eat in moderation. A good way to moderate your holiday treat intake is to store your leftover sweets in the freezer. That way, you can pull a little from your supply each month to make sure you aren’t overdoing it. That said, be sure to check the expiration dates on all candy you save.
Sometimes we get a little too much of the sweet stuff. Between Halloween and New Year’s Day, candy is everywhere. It’s at home, at work, and on store shelves. Then, as the year comes to an end, many people start thinking about eating right and losing weight. When those are your New Year’s resolutions, you have to do something about all the leftover candy so it’s not around come Jan. 1.
Here are a few ways to get rid of your leftover candy ASAP.
DONATE IT. While you may have an abundance of sweets, not everyone does. Consider donating wrapped and packaged candy to your local food bank or other nonprofits, including local homeless or women’s shelters. You can also look into donating candy to nearby schools. Many teachers will gladly take candy off your hands to reward students (or themselves) with treats throughout the rest of the school year.
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INTRODUCING ASCHLI When I was hired at Eagle Dental Care, nobody told me that one of the perks would be a chance to share my thoughts with our patients each month in a newsletter article. Once I heard about it, though, I was pretty excited. I don’t think I’ve ever been featured in any type of publication before, so I’m thrilled to have a place to talk about my career, good oral- care habits, and whatever else is on my mind.
Since this is my shot at an article, I figured it would be best to tell you a little about myself. I started here in November, bringing with me more than a decade of experience in the dental profession. I began when I was 19 and worked for 10 years as an assistant. Eventually, I decided to go back to school and become a hygienist. I got my certificate from Carrington College in 2014, followed by a bachelor’s fromDeVry in 2016. All the while, I’ve enjoyed learning more about dentistry and sharing what I learn with my patients. Because building real relationships with patients is one of my favorite things about my job, I knew Eagle Dental Care would be a great fit for me. Dr. Thomas and his team adopt a patient-focused approach when it comes to every aspect of the practice. It’s amazing to be a part of, and I can’t wait to meet all the wonderful people who will come into the office over the coming months.
Outside of work, I’m an avid outdoors lover and fitness buff. When I’m not running the trails, you can probably find me at the gym. I have two wonderful boys, Cooper and Bowen, who are developing into quite the little football players. I love to watch them play and have fun with them. It will be a busy holiday season for us, with a lot of traveling from place to place, but we’re really looking forward to it. Speaking of things I’m looking forward to, I’m so happy to be part of the team here at Eagle Dental Care. Thank you to all the staff and patients for making me feel so welcome.
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