The sweetest place on earth is located right here in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Sweeties, an adorable candy shop (and much more), is located in the Miner Square mall at the intersection of Glen Carbon Road (Main Street) and Glen Crossing Road in the heart of Glen Carbon.
The historic mining village of Glen Carbon, Illinois, is one of CNN/Money magazine's Top Places to Live in America with lovely neighborhoods, shopping, dining, great highway access for commuters and a long list of attributes, not the least of which is a bundle of interesting small businesses like Sweeties.
I caught owner Gina Wilkinson (that's her dressed in jelly bean pink to the right) while she was closing up shop one day this week.
We chatted about her best sellers -- which include the rainbow selection of Jelly Bellies flavors that greet visitors as soon as they come in the door -- to creamy cones of gelato and bags of gourmet popcorn drizzled with chocolate, caramel and other decadent flavors.
Gina told me she's always getting something new in the store. This week they stocked clever drink mix bags that come packaged with cute accessories like tiny whisks and spoons. They're perfect hostess gifts for those pool parties or hot summer get togethers when you don't want to arrive empty handed.
Old-fashioned candy jars filled with traditional favorites line the shelves behind the counter, and individual chocolate candies in the case can be combined into special boxes of your favorite treats. They're often used for corporate incentives, birthday presents or -- in my business -- house-warming gifts.
Gina's shop has branched into an unexpected direction recently with the addition of customized Sweeties Candy Buffets to her services. They're perfect for bridal showers or weddings and can be created in specific colors or themes. The buffets are set up in attractive displays and the party's guests can scoop up treats into little bags and enjoy a tasty and memorable souvenir of the occasion.
Learn more about Sweetie's at their website, SweetiesConfections.com or call them at 618-188-7650.
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