When I was a younger woman (many years ago) I used to buy my Halloween candy weeks and weeks prior to the big day, and sometimes even in September! I felt it was the kick-off of my “season of sweets” starting with Halloween and ending with my Aunt's New Year's Day pie. As the years progressed I started buying my candy later and later during the month of October to try to keep the holiday pounds at bay. Now that I have kids, I end up eating all ...