A trip to the grocery store with kids is a mission of negotiation and distraction. Parents often buy snacks to keep the peace. However, there is a second, secret category of snacks: the ones the parents buy for themselves. These are the “forbidden” treats. They are almost always eaten in the car in the parking lot. This is a quiet, five-minute moment of peace. It is the only way to enjoy a snack without having to share it with the back seat.
