My mom never baked so we'd always buy the kit from the store and then tons of extra candy for decorations. (petiteallergytreats.com)
I bought tons of extra candy just in case. (gnomelover.com)
Finally, if you are an avid fan of Fruit Cakes and want to make them other times of the year, it might be a good idea to pick up extra candied fruit during the holiday season as it can be hard to find once the Christmas season ends. (joyofbaking.com)