Nik-L-Nips memories...

I remember when I was only eight years old my father and I went on a camping trip. On the way up to the campsite we stopped in at a gas station to get gas. My father told me I could go in and get something to eat. I went inside and strolled down the aisle, not seeing anything that I liked my dad suggested that I get Nik-L-Nips. We got into an argument because I thought I wouldn't like them and the rest of the way up we didn't talk.

When we got to the campsite we set up our tent and built a fire because it was getting late. After we grilled up some burgers my sweet tooth was aching for some candy. I remembered that my father had bought the Nik-L-Nips. So ,reluctantly, I opened the bag and ate one of the small wax bottles.

After gobbling down the whole bag I came out of my tent and said I was sorry to my father. He started laughing and said it was okay and that he knew I would like them. We stayed up until the fire burned out after that. This is one of the best memories I have of me and my father. Every time I see Nik-L-Nips I think back to the time when my father and I went camping. ~ Derek from California

I have fond memories of the wax bottles filled with “juice”. In the mid 50’s, my mom worked at a small ice cream store that had a large candy counter. Any time they received a supply of some new type of candy, she would bring me a small bag for me to give my expert review. The bag always included some of my favorites including the wax bottles. Sometimes the wax was in other shapes including tools, toys, and cars & trucks. I’d play with these for hours before finally consuming the juice.

Sometimes I would go with my dad to pick up my mom from work and I’d go into the store and review the candy selection. My mom would hand me a bag and let me pick out my own goodies. I remember one time they had the wax tools and I spent the longest time picking through the box trying to find all the different tools and get one with each of the different flavors. Mom finally yelled at me to finish up so we could get home and have dinner. Dinner? Who needs dinner with you have a bag of wax filled with juice? ~ Don from Florida

I specifically remember Wax Bottles as a kid. My dad and I would pick them up at the convenient store down the street. My dad would drink the liquid inside and instead of throwing the wax out he would suck on it for hours! He would shape it into a ball and keep it in his mouth for Lord knows how long! It was absolutely hilarious!

I still think of him every time I buy the candy in stores and I usually pick him up a pack as well. In fact, I am sure that Wax Bottles will be a stocking stuffer once again this holiday season! ~ Keri from Wisconsin

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