As a busy parent, it often feels like every snack I have is a shared one, and while I don’t mind sharing most of the time, there are moments when I crave a little indulgence for myself. Whether it’s that 32-piece assortment of gourmet chocolates or just a few candy bars, sometimes I need to keep my treats all to myself. Last holiday season, I cleverly stashed away several boxes of chocolates, managing to savor them without anyone ever being the wiser—even when my partner, Tom, noted “strange crumbs” on the couch, which turned out to be chocolate sprinkles from a truffle I had stealthily enjoyed while wrapping gifts. I simply turned off the lights and left the room.
Over the years, I’ve stumbled upon some ingenious hiding spots for my confectionery treasures, and I’m eager to share these with fellow parents navigating through the delightful chaos of toddlerhood. After all, we all deserve a moment of sweetness, even if it’s just for a quick break with a fun-sized treat. Here are some of my favorite hiding locations:
- An empty paint can concealed beneath a stack of full ones in the utility closet.
- Any corner of the laundry room—honestly, it’s like a desert in there.
- At the bottom of a box filled with granola cereal. No one dares to touch it.
- Tucked away among my maternity underwear in the second-to-last drawer.
- Behind the spray bottles of cleaner on the shelf.
- Underneath my side of the bed, wedged into the bed frame.
- Inside a bag of frozen peas or broccoli in the freezer.
- On the top shelf of the baby’s closet, where few venture.
- Among old tax documents and filed papers.
- Hidden within my neatly folded socks in the dresser.
- Beneath the pillows on the guest bed, where, apparently, tiny mice enjoy their chocolate sprinkles.
- Inside the garment bag that shelters my wedding gown.
- Within my 3-year-old’s pant drawer—she hasn’t worn them since her second birthday!
- Stuffed inside the plastic wrap on a yoga mat I got four years ago.
- At the back of the fridge in a container labeled “leftovers from 2010.”
- Anywhere in the car—if your vehicle resembles mine, it’s a treasure trove of forgotten items.
- In the diaper bag, which seems to be less appealing to rummage through than my handbag.
- Inside shoeboxes marked “coupons.”
- Among the Christmas decorations stored in the attic.
- Packed away in the Easter decoration boxes when the holiday season rolls around.
So, get inventive! Find those spots that no one else will think to check. The best hiding places for your candy are often the most unexpected ones. If you ever need assistance stashing away sweets, I’m your go-to person, but I wouldn’t trust myself with a box of chocolates. Instead, you can use those to create a sprinkle trail leading to the paint cans in your utility closet. It will resemble tiny mouse droppings, and trust me, no one will want to investigate further.
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In summary, finding the perfect hiding spots for your candy is not just about satisfying your sweet tooth; it’s about carving out those precious moments of solitude amidst the busyness of parenting. Be resourceful and enjoy those guilt-free indulgences!