When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad….
I’m not Oprah, so I can’t start throwing things out to my audience, but…
These are a few of Snack Mom’s favorite things:
- Jelly Belly jellybeans – Snack Mom loves snacks, the more sugar the better. I tried to give up sugar for 30 days a few months ago, and I barely lasted 30 hours. I was irritable and angry, tired and sluggish. Jelly Bellies brought me back to life. So many delicious flavors!! My favorites are buttered popcorn, strawberry jam, and blackberry! Yummo to my tummo!
- Big Kat Kit Kats – Mmmmm, sugar. When I think of the Big Kats, I think of double stuffed Oreos. Why would you even go back to the original, like regular stuffed or the small Kat? That’s just dumb. When I need to eat my feelings, my feelings look and taste a lot like the Big Kat, so deliciously crispy and chocolatey! Snack Mom approves!
- Nike running gear – I would be lying if I said I wasn’t hoping for a Nike sponsorship one day. I even try tweeting insults at Nike competitors, but it hasn’t worked yet. My favorites from Nike are the thermal quarter zips like this: https://www.nike.com/t/therma-sphere-element-womens-long-sleeve-running-half-zip-top-8w0bAz , Air Zoom Terra Kiger trail running shoes, https://www.nike.com/t/air-zoom-terra-kiger-4-womens-running-shoe-KW0qYr/880564-401, and running shorts like these: https://www.nike.com/t/modern-tempo-womens-3-printed-running-shorts-OnE2pA
- Long walks on the beach… alone – Well, this is a given. No romance or conversation needed.
- Starbucks vanilla lattes – Teacher + Snack Mom equals caffeine addiction. I believe I shouted the same sentiment after a recent trail race when a race sponsor was tossing bags of coffee into the crowd. As I sit here writing, the thought of Starbucks makes my heart go pitter-patter and my forehead glisten with sweat, or maybe that’s just caffeine withdrawal. Either way, I may be heading out for a latte soon.
- Hoka One One Clifton 4 running shoes – Think lots of cushion but not a ton of support. I feel like I am running on clouds. My ankle and knee issues have all but disappeared since I transitioned to this shoe. They got me through my marathon and 5 months of training, injury free nonetheless! I just ordered my third pair. (Shhh, don’t tell the husband.) Check them out: https://www.hokaoneone.com/clifton-4.html
- Tieks – I repeat, teacher mom here! I am on my feet the good part of 12 hours a day. I LOVE Tieks! When I hit a certain age milestone (awkwardly clears throat), I decided I would no longer wear cheap shoes. This was a life-changing decision, as well as savings account depleting. Those adorable ballet flats kept popping up in my feed on Facebook and Instagram and I knew I had to have them! Where fashion meets comfort meets modesty! And so many colors to choose from! I NEED the yellow next. I am three pairs in and truly, madly, deeply in love, love, LOVE! https://tieks.com/
- Yellow legal pads – Why you ask? I can’t say for sure, but I am addicted to having a stash of these colorful yellow pads of paper. Something comes alive in my heart when I pull a new legal pad from my desk drawer. The possibilities are endless. My creativity soars as the blank slate awaits my deepest thoughts and my molecular geometry notes. Just the smell of a new yellow legal pad fills my heart and mind with hope and pure unadulterated joy.
- Ticonderoga pencils – There ain’t no pencil like a Ticonderoga pencil cause a Ticonderoga don’t stop. The smooth graphite tip. The ergonomic design that so neatly fits in your hand. The eraser that never gives up on you, no matter how many times you have to use it. If you are trying to look hip, my personal favorite “rogas” are the black ones. Very sleek design. I call them the Audi of the pencil world.
- Book of the Month Club – This is a new discovery of mine. I am an avid reader, of about three to four novels per month. When you join BOTM Club, you get to choose one of five selections for each month. I am two months in and have read two fabulous novels so far. I can’t wait to see the April selections! Check it out: https://www.bookofthemonth.com/
Please take note, nowhere on this list is any mention of Snack Mom loving being named a snack mom or having to show up and make small talk, anywhere, ever. If you are wondering what is on my current “wants list”, it’s this:
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