Sweet Lollie Dreams

words by josh ives

Well, I think we can all agree Christmas is officially just around the corner now. But hey, it’s not like we didn’t see it coming – I think I perused my first ‘Christmas is coming!’ meme sometime in July! But with the arrival of Christmas comes with it several libations (a few cheeky assumptions, if you will): Myer and David Jones both compete for the most incessantly in-your-face Christmas window-shop decorations and in-store treats (a whole level for Winter Wonderland, Myer?); Michael Buble comes out of hiding with a fresh take on Christmas cheer with a festive album; that rad dude sets up his bottles at the end of Market Street and drums carols like a boss; and finally, we get to eat whatever we want, guilt-free!

Yep, this is the one time of year we can throw caution to the wind, and plausibly chow down on all things sugary and sweet! It’s all good, those New Year health resolutions won’t take effect for another month, right? Chocolate for days!

In the spirit of saying ceebs to healthy choices, I present another delicious option to you. For a limited time only, Allens’ lollies are opening a pop-up store in Westfield CBD shopping centre where you can enjoy the good ol’ pick-n-mix days by customising your own bespoke treat box! But best of all, it’s Allens’ lollies, so ya know there’s no preservatives or added colours and they’re 99% fat-free!

YAS.

Some things need a reason, but lollies are never one of them. Tucked away on level 2 of Westfield CBD, this is sure to be overwhelmed by screaming kids and adults alike who are stoked to have the Spearmint Leaves back #ThrowbackThursday. And you can’t go wrong with Red Frogs, Snakes and Gummy Teeth. Grab a box for the movies or D.I.Y a jar for your sweet-toothed friend – it beats the hell out of a randomly picked box of chocolate from the store.

From my hours of painstaking research on this revelatory lolly-bar (yeah, I got ya backs), I have concluded that the 150g Limited Edition bags will go for $6, but for the elite lolly-fiends amongst you, a heavy-weight 2L Personalised Pick-n-Mix jar will run you 30 smackeroos – worth it!

Allen’s Pop Up Store runs from November 29 – December 24 at Westfield CBD.

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