Apples & Stix Candy Company

Apples & Stix Candy Company Helping families simplify food & home life 🍎
Farm to freezer to feast 🥩🍽️
Sharing what works-from a learner, not a chef 💕

Apples & Stix is a space where I share simple, honest ideas to help make family life a little easier. From freezer and pantry basics to helpful home tips and products I personally use, everything shared here comes from real life, not perfection. Some recommendations may be commission-based, but I only share what I genuinely believe in. This page is about support, not pressure — and learning together.

***UPDATE: SOLD OUT - Thank you to everyone that ordered. I appreciate your support!!💘 POP-UP Valentine’s Sale - Chocola...
02/07/2026

***UPDATE: SOLD OUT - Thank you to everyone that ordered. I appreciate your support!!

💘 POP-UP Valentine’s Sale - Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Stix!
Back by popular demand! I usually only make these at Christmas, but so many of you asked… so I’m doing a last-minute Valentine’s batch.
$40 per Bakers Dozen (included 13 Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Stix)
Only 16 dozen available (limited time + limited supplies)
Perfect for:
❤️ Valentine gifts
❤️ Teachers
❤️ Sweethearts
❤️ Or just treating yourself 😍
Windsor delivery: Thursday evening. (Feb 12th)
Belle River pickup: Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (Feb 12-14)
📩 Message me NOW to reserve your dozen
Once they’re gone, they’re gone. First come, first served!

Kitchen confession time… 😬Last week I forgot FOUR sirloin steaks soaking in cold water in the sink overnight.I’d planned...
02/04/2026

Kitchen confession time… 😬

Last week I forgot FOUR sirloin steaks soaking in cold water in the sink overnight.
I’d planned to move them to the fridge… and my brain said, “Nah, let’s forget that part.”

Morning me was not impressed. 😩
After Googling myself into a mild panic about bacteria, I decided it wasn’t worth risking food poisoning for the family… so the steaks went in the bin. 💔🥩

RIP steak dinner.

👉 Be honest… what would YOU have done?
Cook them anyway?
Or bin them like I did?

Please make me feel better. 😅

MASON GENIE - How am I just finding out about this now??THIS little kitchen gadget deserves a shoutout 😍I got a Mason Ge...
01/23/2026

MASON GENIE - How am I just finding out about this now??
THIS little kitchen gadget deserves a shoutout 😍
I got a Mason Genie for Christmas and I’m officially obsessed.
It helps bulk items, fresh food, and pantry staples last way longer-which means less waste and fresher food.
If you’re like me and already have mason jars everywhere from canning, this is a no-brainer.
And if you don’t can yet… consider this your sign to grab some jars.
Less waste. Fresher food. Smarter storage.
Win win. 💛

01/22/2026

A few have asked about the Freezer meat. This has helped our family a lot! Same budget, WAY better meats.

🏆 Tips on How I Shop and Cook Smarter on a Budgetlooking back, the one decision that completely changed how I NOW cook, ...
01/21/2026

🏆 Tips on How I Shop and Cook Smarter on a Budget

looking back, the one decision that completely changed how I NOW cook, shop, and save money wasn’t bread or cookware — it was freezer meat.

Buying freezer meat was the first step… and everything else followed.
I had no idea this one choice would make such a HUGE difference in our lives.

✅ Quality – Flash-frozen from the farm, no unnecessary hormones, and we chose only the cuts we actually eat (beef, chicken, pork, fish). It cooks better, tastes better — and even my kids noticed. They call it “real meat.” 😅

✅ Time – Less stress around “what’s for dinner,” quicker defrosting, easier meal planning, fewer grocery runs, and no more meals based on whatever happens to be on sale.

✅ Cost – No increase in our monthly budget. We pay weekly (basically a 0% loan), shop intentionally, and waste less food.

☺️ Best part – More home-cooked meals, more sit-down family dinners, and healthier eating overall.

Looking back, this was the foundation that made everything else possible.
If you’re curious how it works, message me 😊

AHA MOMENT!!! had to share 😃💡 It’s funny how one new thing can change so much. This wasn’t just about bread or trying s...
01/18/2026

AHA MOMENT!!! had to share 😃💡
It’s funny how one new thing can change so much. This wasn’t just about bread or trying something new in the kitchen. It started with shopping smarter, buying freezer meat, using points and stamps for cookware, and actually using what I already had.
Having quality food in the freezer and the right cookware (that I paid way less for thanks to points and stamps) made cooking at home easier. That led to better meals, fewer last-minute grocery runs, and way less food stress.
With food prices going up everywhere, this shift has helped us save money without feeling like we’re cutting corners.
More home-cooked meals, more sit-down dinners, healthier eating… and yes, a few rabbit holes along the way 😅
I had to share this because learning how to shop and cook smarter has made a bigger difference for our family than I ever expected. 💛

Okay… I did NOT see this coming 🍞😅I bought a second Dutch oven to try bread baking and accidentally fell down a rabbit h...
01/17/2026

Okay… I did NOT see this coming 🍞😅
I bought a second Dutch oven to try bread baking and accidentally fell down a rabbit hole…and now I’m obsessed.
✔️ easier than expected
✔️ kind of addictive
✔️ super satisfying
✔️ The bread is SO much better than store bought, at a fraction of the cost!!
Anyone else accidentally fall into a kitchen obsession like this? 👇

🚨 HOLY SH*T — DID YOU KNOW THIS?! 🚨PC Optimum stamps can be used for deeply discounted cookware — and you can even pay w...
01/17/2026

🚨 HOLY SH*T — DID YOU KNOW THIS?! 🚨
PC Optimum stamps can be used for deeply discounted cookware — and you can even pay with your points. This Dutch oven cost me way less than I expected… and I had no idea this was a thing.
Be honest — do you use your stamps, or do they just sit there? 😅

01/14/2026

🍎 Apples & Stix—A Fresh Chapter 🥢

Some of you may remember Apples & Stix from my homemade treats days. I still love making treats whenever I can, I just don’t currently have a certified kitchen. *If someone ever reaches out and understands that, I’m always happy to chat. 😊💕

This page has grown into a space where I share things I genuinely believe help families — from simple food ideas and freezer & pantry basics to home tips and products I actually use — all from a place of learning, not perfection.

Life is busy. If I find something that saves time, money, or stress, I’ll share it here.

Thanks for being part of this next chapter!! 🌱

Hello Everyone! I am out of retirement, for the Holidays!!! I'm here to spread Holiday Joy, "One Bite At a Time". This i...
11/23/2025

Hello Everyone! I am out of retirement, for the Holidays!!! I'm here to spread Holiday Joy, "One Bite At a Time". This is just for the holidays with a limited quantity!! If interested you can DM your PRE-orders now for the Holidays. Click on pictures for pricing. 😀

We are selling out FAST for the holidays!We want to make sure everyone who wants our treats are able to get their orders...
12/04/2018

We are selling out FAST for the holidays!
We want to make sure everyone who wants our treats are able to get their orders in.
Please order your Holiday Gifts & Treats today!!

This really does make a nice Holiday Host/Hostess Gift!! :-)
11/28/2018

This really does make a nice Holiday Host/Hostess Gift!! :-)

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