If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that when I have snacks, everyone else suddenly develops an insatiable craving for them too. Most of the time, I’m fine with sharing, but there are days when I just want to keep that entire box of assorted chocolates for myself. Yes, I do indulge in a little selfishness now and then.
Last holiday season, I bought a few boxes of gourmet chocolates as gifts, but I managed to consume them all without raising any eyebrows—even when my partner, Alex, commented on the mysterious “tiny rodent droppings” on the guest bed. Those were merely chocolate sprinkles from a truffle I had sneakily taken earlier while wrapping gifts. I quickly turned off the lights and exited the room, leaving him to ponder the mystery.
Over the years, I’ve discovered some foolproof hiding spots for my candy stash, especially useful for new parents navigating toddlerhood. If you’re in need of a personal treat—be it a snack-sized chocolate bar or a precious moment of solitude—here are some of my favorite hiding spots:
- Inside an empty paint can tucked under a stack of full ones in the utility room.
- Anywhere in the laundry room—seriously, who goes in there?
- At the bottom of a box of granola cereal. No one dares to touch it!
- Under my pile of old maternity underwear in the second-to-last drawer.
- Behind the cleaning supplies like 409 cleaner and Windex.
- Wedged under my side of the bed within the frame slats.
- Inside a bag of frozen vegetables in the freezer—no one will go digging there.
- On the top shelf of the baby’s closet, in the far right corner.
- Mixed in with old tax returns and filed paperwork.
- Among my folded socks in the dresser drawer.
- Under the guest bed pillows, where curious tiny mice supposedly reside.
- Inside the garment bag that holds my wedding dress.
- In the drawer of my 3-year-old’s pants—she hasn’t worn them since her second birthday.
- Stuffed inside the hole of plastic wrap on an unused yoga mat I received years ago.
- In the back of the fridge labeled “leftovers 4/15/2010.”
- Anywhere in the car; it’s a treasure hunt nobody wants to embark on.
- In the diaper bag—seems less appealing than my purse.
- Inside shoeboxes labeled “coupons.”
- Among the Christmas decoration boxes in the attic.
- Hidden in the Easter decoration boxes during the Christmas season.
So get creative! Find spots where no one else would think to look. Those are the best places to successfully conceal your sugary treasures. If you find yourself in need of an emergency candy stash, I’m more than happy to help hide it—just don’t trust me with a box of those gourmet chocolates. You might create a sprinkle trail leading to the paint cans, resembling tiny mouse droppings that will keep others away.
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In summary, finding unique hiding spots for your candy stash is an art form that every parent should master. With a little creativity and strategic thinking, you can enjoy your treats in peace!