The cent that went a long way

You all know that I spend precious little time with my son - what with work and all. So we try to maximize our time together.

This weekend, we are going on a road trip, just me and him, to visit friends in Philadelphia. So - any bloggers out there in Philly who want to hook up! Give me a holler!

This past weekend, I took my boy to a penny candy shop. Just minutes from our home. A genuine, real deal, penny candy shop. It has been open for more than 70 years and is completely the same as it was 70 years ago. And - wait for it - the candy costs a penny!!!!!!! That's right folks, one cent. Click here and see a video link for Baldingers.

Sure there are other candies there that cost more, 5 cents, 10 cents, 15 cents, 25 cents and more, but there is an entire table of penny candies that still cost a penny.

So, in we walk. I was in search of a non-candy seasoning item and the boy was in search of a bucket!

He amazes me for a three year old. You would think that he would just start grabbing everything - but he doesn't. He is very discriminating. He fills his bucket with only the things he likes and a couple "extras" for mommy and daddy. He only takes one or two pieces of the candy he likes and then he is ready to check out.

His bill? $3.00. My bill? $25.00 Now, granted I did get many things that were not candy and were quite pricey, but I also got some favorite candies as well. Butterscotch Buttons, Brach's Nougat Chews, and Charleston Chews to be precise.

So, if ever ya'll are headed my way, I'll take you to the candy store down the road for a real treat!