As a parent, I’ve learned that whatever snack I have, my family suddenly wants it too. Most of the time, I’m happy to share, but there are days when I crave some private indulgence—like when I want to savor that 32-piece box of assorted chocolates all by myself.
Last holiday season, I cleverly purchased four boxes of those delightful treats for gifts, ensuring they were hidden away while I enjoyed them without raising any eyebrows. Even when my partner pointed out what he called “tiny mouse droppings” on the guest bed pillows—actually just chocolate sprinkles from a truffle I’d stealthily taken during gift wrapping—I simply turned off the light and left the room.
Over the years, I’ve discovered some foolproof hiding spots for my candy stash, particularly useful for new parents navigating the challenges of toddlerhood who need a little something just for themselves, even if it’s just a snack-sized treat and a moment of solitude. Here are some of my top secret spots:
- An empty paint can tucked beneath a stack of full ones in the utility room.
- Anywhere in the laundry room—let’s be real, no one wants to venture in there!
- At the bottom of a box filled with granola cereal that nobody dares to touch.
- Under my pile of old maternity underwear in the second drawer down.
- Behind a bottle of cleaner and the Windex.
- Buried under my side of the bed, wedged in the bed frame slats.
- Inside a bag of frozen veggies in the freezer.
- On the top shelf of the baby’s closet, way up high.
- Mixed in with old tax returns and paperwork.
- Hidden among my folded socks in the dresser.
- Under the pillows on the guest bed, where those “tiny mice” apparently live.
- Inside the garment bag that holds my wedding dress.
- Within the drawer housing my 3-year-old’s pants—she hasn’t worn them since her birthday.
- Stuffed into a hole in the plastic wrap on an unused yoga mat gifted four years ago.
- At the back of the fridge in a container labeled “leftovers 4/15/2010.”
- Anywhere in the car—if your vehicle is like mine, it’s a black hole for items.
- In the diaper bag; apparently, it’s less interesting than my purse.
- Inside shoeboxes labeled “coupons.”
- Among the Christmas decorations in the attic.
- Hidden in the Easter decorations during the holiday season.
So, be inventive! Choose hiding spots where no one else will venture, or even think to look. Those are the best places to conceal your treasure. If you need help with an emergency candy stash, I’m more than willing to assist—but I wouldn’t trust myself with a box of chocolates! You could use some sprinkles to create a trail to the paint cans in the utility room, as it looks just like tiny mouse droppings. And trust me, no one is going near that!
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Summary
Discovering creative hiding spots for candy is essential for parents who occasionally want a sweet treat to themselves. From laundry rooms to hidden corners in closets, there are many clever places to stash your goodies. With a little creativity, you can keep your candy safe from prying little hands!