Z and H Candy

05/02/2025

It was a strange and sad feeling packing up the candy shop this weekend and leaving behind an empty space. I have a picture of it that I almost posted, but thought that would make things feel even sadder.

So instead, I’ll share with you a picture of the family in a happy moment at Easter. We don’t look this happy all the time these days, but maybe more often than you’d suspect from a family that’s dealing with some big losses. We’re getting back to brighter days and we’re going to be ok. We’re thankful we have our memories of Z&H Candy and all the wonderful people who were a part of it. Including you!

But now it’s time to go. So we bid you farewell and thank you! Thank you for everything. We’ll see you around! 🌈 ❤️

04/12/2025

Saturday 4/12 is our last day. We’ve got 50% off menu items and 25% off book and toys. We’re gonna miss y’all! 🌈 🍨 🥤 🧸 ❤️

03/31/2025

Howdy y’all. Virginia here, owner of Z&H Candy. I’m really sad to say that I have come to the difficult decision to close my shop. Our last day will be April 12, the same day as the Crown and Quill Faire event that we are participating in.

This is such a heartbreaking decision for me, especially given all of the support we’ve received from the community. Customers, friends, employees, fellow small businesses - you have all made the candy shop such a bright spot in my life. It’s my favorite thing I’ve ever been a part of.

Z&H is my second occupation. My “fun job” as I call it, compared to my regular office job. However, with my house burning down earlier this month, picking up the pieces of our lives and figuring out a plan to rebuild has become my new second job. I’ve been trying desperately these past four weeks to keep up with it all, only to conclude that I can’t. If I had the choice, I certainly would choose my fun job at the candy shop over handling the aftermath of such a catastrophe, but I don’t really have a choice. My time and efforts now must be focused on my family. My kids need their home and their sense of stability back.

Don’t worry. We’ll all be alright. And you can still catch me around town at various events playing music for kids. And who knows what may happen after I get through this difficult chapter in my life? I’ll let you know.

You’re all so wonderful. Thank you for making the gift of Z&H Candy a beautiful reality for me, my family, and our community. I’m going to miss it deeply. 💔

03/03/2025

CLOSED TODAY MARCH 3, OPEN TOMORROW

Hello, friends. As some of you may already know, my family and I recently lost our home to a house fire. We are alright as we were out of town when the incident occurred.

But I’m not making this post to talk about our house. I’m making it to talk about you, our community, and how so very overwhelmed with gratitude we are for you. While this is our first post on social media regarding the fire, we have already been receiving an immense amount of support from friends, families, and neighbors. We’re honestly having a hard time comprehending it all, but it is so beautiful to feel so loved by y’all. Thank you a million times over.

When I (Virginia) decided to open the candy shop, my decision wasn’t a business-based decision. Maybe that’s foolish, but my goal wasn’t to generate income. It was to generate community. I wanted a place where people could find simple joys, and so I filled my shop with all sorts of joyful things. And I get to see the benefits of that decision every time someone walks into my shop and their eyes light up. There’s not much in this world that makes me happier, honestly.

And the cherry on top is that I get to do this in Belton, TX. We moved to Belton from Austin because it seemed like a great place to raise a family. And it is! Though there are times I’ve struggled with the challenges of living in a small town, I’ve found the same things that make it challenging also make it wonderful. For example, news travels fast here - for better or for worse. And we got to witness the “for better” aspect (no, the “for best” aspect) when a handful of Beltonians put the word out that we needed help. The response was instantaneous and mighty. We are beside ourselves to see such generosity from the community we love. And again, we thank you. ❤️

02/18/2025

We love Littlesproutsplayland! They’re a great place to party 🎉

🌟 Celebrate in Style at Little Sprouts Play Land! 🎉🎈

Looking for the fun party venue for your little one? At Little Sprouts Play Land, we are doing our best to make birthdays stress-free and fun! Plus, we offer balloon decor add-ons to bring extra color and magic to your celebration! 🎈✨

We’ve also met so many talented local small businesses that make parties extra special! From amazing balloon artists to cake bakers and party entertainers, we love supporting local! If you’re looking for:

🎂 Cake & Treats 🍪


Lynn Marie’s Bakery

🎊Party Banners
Madebychaisey RileyJo Paint Co.

🎈 Balloon Decorations 🎊
Blooming Decor & More .partyco t

🎭 Party Entertainers 🎶


📸 Photographers 📷
Focus On The Good Photography

Drop a tag in the comments if we missed anyone—let’s support our amazing small business community! 💛

Ready to book your Little Sprouts party? 🎉 Visit our website or send us a message! 📩

02/17/2025

Check out this great video about the Monthly Bell County Birthday Bash! First interview is with The Charming Haven about all the wonderful things they do 💕 Second is an interview with me and AyrBalloons where I apparently don’t know how time works 🤪 (I meant to say my kids’ birthdays are a few days apart, not a couple months).

It’s all wonderful fun! Thank you to the Killeen Daily Herald capturing this event 🎉 The next birthday bash is March 16 from 2-4PM at The Charming Haven again! See y’all there!

02/17/2025

Thank you, The Charming Haven, for hosting another great Monthly Bell County Birthday Bash!

Gin Gin the Music Mom and Ayr Balloons, together with the owner of The Charming Haven in Killeen, held a big Birthday Bash for anyone with a birthday in the

02/13/2025

So many people think of Valentine’s Day as a a celebration of couples. But I love getting valentines for my friends and family! 💝

We have some great offerings no matter who your sweetheart is this Valentine’s Day:

Come fill one of our cute little heart bags with candy and give it as a gift. Or bring your valentine and fill it together! 🍬 ❤️

We have books from local children’s authors that make for such a special valentine! Especially if you write a note inside to your loved one. Select the photo for more details about each book. 📚 ✍️

Delicious gourmet lollies from Lollies by Leah make an even better bouquet than flowers! 🍭 😋

And our drink of the month is the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Soda, which is great to share or have all to yourself! 🍫 🍓 🥤

02/13/2025

Very excited to be part of this fun event! The Charming Haven knows how to host a party 🎉

On Feb. 16, the Charming Haven located on South Fort Hood Street in Killeen, will be hosting a Bell County February Birthday Bash for kids born in the month of