Energizing Jelly Beans 

Chock full of electrolytes, carbohydrates, and Vitamins B and C, these beans offer a quick shot of energy to keep you going during strenuous activity. Think of them as little nuggets of body fuel.

Cocktail Flavor 

Cocktail flavor jelly beans are the ultimate party favor or special treat. An alcohol-free way to enjoy your favorite cocktail flavors. Perfect for baby showers where drinking may be verboten.

Sugar-Free 

Sugar-free jelly beans come in all the same flavors, so you won't feel like you're missing out. Indulge your sweet tooth without throwing your blood sugar all out of whack.

Several well-known confectioners who specialize in other candies produce jelly beans, including:

• Russell Stover 
• Lifesaver 
• Jolly Rancher 
• Starburst 

Outside of early to mid-spring, these candies may have limited availability since jelly beans are so seasonal. The brands below mostly produce jelly bean candies, so they're easily found all year round:

Jelly Belly 

Jelly Belly makes over 50 flavors, including some of the most interesting ones out there. They make sours ,fruit flavors , and even soda-flavored jelly beans . You can find a full list on Wikipedia.

Teenee Beanee Jelly Beans 

Their American medley assortment is made up of fruity, tangy flavors from domestically grown ingredients. Plus, they're fat free!

Brachs Jelly Beans 

The classic jelly bean most of us remember picking through, looking for our favorite flavors. They make fruit and spiced  varieties, so there's a bean to please everyone.

Gimbal's Jelly Beans 

Established in 1898, Gimbal's gourmet jelly beans come in over 40 flavors, perfect for mixing and matching to build delicious (or weird) flavor recipes.  

Surf Sweets Jelly Beans 

From organic ingredients, these are casein- and gluten-free; they're made without corn syrup and contain 100% vitamin C per serving. This is a jelly bean that seems almost good for you.

Scattered in with the chocolate rabbits , the marshmallow chicks , and easter grass , one might find a little baggie  full of jelly beans in his or her Easter basket . Some parents hide jelly bean-filled plastic eggs  around the house. Martha Stewart recommends stocking your child's Easter basket  with a jelly bean carrot for an adorable treat: simply fill a clear plastic pastry bag with orange jelly beans  and tie it closed with a green ribbon.

You can replace Jordan almonds with jelly beans in pretty much any party favor. Fill a mini baby bottle  with your favorite flavor assortment of jelly beans.

Another Martha Stewart tip: take two glass vases, the smaller of which should be able to fit inside the other with room to spare. Fill the smaller one with flowers, water, and a little sugar. Place that vase into the larger one, and fill the gap between the two with--you guessed it--jelly beans.

Having a boy? Use lots of blue jelly beans in your favors. Having a girl? Use mostly pink. You can buy It's a Boy  or It's a Girl  packs or head to a candy store and just get the colors yourself. Want to keep things gender neutral? Green  and yellow  are your go-to colors.

Unlike M&Ms and Jordan almonds, jelly beans can closely match the wedding party's colors, making them ideal for party favors and gifts for the wedding party. Some things you can try:

• Give the bridal party champagne bottles full of jelly beans . You can buy them or make your own with some creative labeling.
• Fill glasses  that have been personalized for the occasion with cocktail-flavored jelly beans. A great gift for the wedding party or the guests.
• Decorate the wedding cake with jelly beans , or serve jelly bean-topped cupcakes  during the cocktail hour.
• Valentine's Day wedding? Instead of chocolates, fill a few heart-shaped boxes  with jelly beans.

Jelly Bean Machine 

Jelly bean dispensers are just like bubble gum machines  except made for smaller candies. These make fun gifts for kids.

Jelly Bean Poopers 

These are a little bit more creative than a jelly bean machine. Grab seasonal gifts with reindeer dropping beans or Easter bunny droppers.

Jelly Belly Merchandise 

Jelly Belly has tons of merchandise, like puzzles ,shirts , and blankets . They make for colorful birthday or Christmas presents.

Personalized Tins 

Celebrate the big things in life with something tiny and delicious. Personalize it with their name, the date, and a few favorite flavors for a sweet keepsake.