If you’ve ever spent your day doling out snacks at 90-minute intervals, cutting crusts with the precision of a sushi chef, or pretending a graham cracker is a cookie because it’s Tuesday and you just need a win—you might be a Snack Queen.

This title isn’t just earned. It’s lived. It’s worn like a crown made of goldfish crumbs and yogurt smears. So today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a typical day in the life… because moms don’t get enough credit for how epic our snack game truly is.

☀️ 7:00 AM: “First Breakfast”

My toddler wakes up hungry. Always.

I offer:

A banana (they say “no”) A waffle (they say “no”) Finally, a cheese stick and dry cereal win the round

They take two bites, then ask for toast 5 minutes later. Snack Queen Rule #1: Always keep backup.

🕘 9:00 AM: Car Snacks Are Survival Snacks

We’re headed to the store. I hand over a snack cup of:

Puffs Raisins Teddy Grahams (bonus points if mixed together)

Do they spill on the car seat? Obviously. But was silence achieved for 12 minutes? Yes, Your Majesty.

🕛 12:00 PM: Lunch (aka Negotiation Hour)

It’s not just food—it’s politics.

I assemble:

Turkey and cheese sandwich (cut into triangles… NOT squares) Cucumber slices A cookie for “after you eat” incentive

They eat the cookie first. Naturally.

🕓 4:00 PM: The Witching Hour Snack

This one’s crucial. It saves lives.

We go all out:

A mini snack board with apple slices, pretzels, hummus, and maybe a marshmallow or two. Bonus if it’s served picnic-style on the living room floor.

Snack Queen Rule #2: Presentation matters more than ingredients.

🌙 7:00 PM: The Post-Dinner Snack (Yes, Really)

You’d think after dinner, we’re done. But no.

They request:

“Just a little something” Milk and a few crackers, maybe a yogurt tube Occasionally, they pull out the dessert card and whisper “ice cream?” like it’s a secret spell

Snack Queen Rule #3: Know when to say yes… and when to distract with a story about dinosaurs.

Being a mom means a lot of things—but being a Snack Queen? That’s a whole job. It takes planning, patience, creativity, and a little bit of pantry magic.

So if you spent most of your day handing out snacks, refilling water bottles, and finding crumbs in your bra—just know, you’re not alone. You’re ruling your kingdom, one bite at a time.