Q: Hi Sabine. Can you tell me if candy cigarettes with the lit tip are still available? They are childhood memories. Thanks. — Don White, Atlanta
A: Along with bubble gum cigarettes, Richard’s Variety Store, 2347 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, 404-237-1412, also carries Doctor’s Choice candy cigarettes. They come a dozen to a box for $2.33. So, yes, your childhood candy cigarette fix is still available.
Q: I'm looking for a leather chew toy that's shaped like a peace sign and it's a little smaller than a Frisbee. I have a beagle mix that loves to chase a Frisbee, but she also eats it. She shouldn't be able to chew this leather toy as easily. I've seen it online, but wanted to know if it's available in the Atlanta area. I'd like to see it before purchasing. Thank you. — Betsy Quinlin, email
A: Betsy, not only did I spot the leather Peace Tug, which is a 100-percent natural, eco-friendly toy for medium to high chewers, but I found it for about half the price that you’d pay online. Aussie Naturals Peace Tug comes from a Decatur-based company, and the toys are tested on rescue dogs. You can find the tug in several colors, including natural, green and pink, at Stein Mart, 1155 Mount Vernon Highway, Dunwoody, 770-804-9149. They cost $5.99 each.
Q: Looking for date nut bread in a can. My mom used to serve slices of this moist dessert bread with a cream cheese filling. It was a quick company treat. Any idea where I might find it? Thanks. — Eugene Ridings, Canton
A: Eugene, you and plenty of other readers seem to long for this nostalgic bread when the holidays roll around. Dromedary Date Nut Roll hasn’t been around for ages, much to the despair of loyal fans. However, a few years ago, the powers that be at the Vermont Country Store decided to bring back a version of date nut bread in a can. The dark, sweet bread comes loaded with dates and chopped walnuts, and is firm enough to handle a hefty cream cheese schmear. You can order online through www.vermontcountrystore.com, or by calling 800-547-7849. A taste of the past doesn’t come cheaply; you’ll pay $16.90 for two 8-ounce cans.
Q: My husband likes the body washes that also are shampoos. We used to buy White Rain for men body wash that was a shampoo and maybe a conditioner. I can't remember. The scent was called ocean wave. It disappeared and we can't find it. Can you search and see if you can come up with this bath gel? He sure would appreciate it. Thank you. — Carole Smith, Decatur
A: Carole, your husband will be able to stock up on all of the White Rain for Men Body Wash 3-in-1 shampoo and conditioner he wants without putting a big dent in his wallet. I found 12-ounce bottles of cool ocean wave White Rain body wash for $1 at Dollar Tree, 2879 N. Decatur Road, Decatur, 404-29-5400.
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