Have a midnight snack, or a little candy to stop that craving? In this article, wikiHow teaches you how to stash snacks in your room!

Steps

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    Wait until your parents aren't home, are asleep, or are in their room. Or, alternatively, you could try to sneak them up while they are awake and moving about. This is more challenging, and a bag (ex: a purse) or hoodie (with pockets) may be needed.
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    Go to the kitchen, or wherever the snacks are. (ex: a pantry not in the kitchen.)
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    Get the snacks you want. Make sure they do not require water or the use of a microwave, stove, etc. Refrigerated snacks are fine on one condition: that you have something to put them in (like a cooler.)
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    Sneak them up to your room. You can do this by, if the item is small enough, putting it under your armpit, and walking nonchalantly to your room. If your parents or somebody else is awake and you walk by them, don't walk funny. That might give it away. If it's a bigger item, hold it in purse or jacket, or whatever you have that's available, so that you or anyone else are able to see the item.
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    Put them in a drawer or a place where your parents won't find them. Do not simply toss them in an innocent cardboard box. This doesn't work, and if you leave the box open, you're done for.
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    Save them for a time you need them, like staying up late at night. If you're going to stay up for a while, don't eat it very fast. You want to make it last.
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    Always vacuum or sweep up any crumbs or leftovers from your snacks, otherwise it will attract insects and rodents. The worst way to get caught, is by bugs. Your parents will know something's up if you have some new pet mice.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What can I do if my sibling finds out and tells my parents?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Hide it in a different spot before your parents find it.
  • Question
    What can I do if my sibling finds the stash?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Offer them some in exchange for their word that they don't tell anyone else. Then find another (better) hiding spot.
  • Question
    What snacks could we stash?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Here are several ideas: Savory-type snacks like crackers will work but make sure nothing is too crumbly. Also try cookies, chips, or candy, but dispose of wrappers correctly in a way no one else can see.
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Warnings

  • Throw out the wrappers/bottles in the normal trash. If your parents find a lot of potato chip bags on your floor, they'll know that you're sneaking food.
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  • Try not to crunch loud if you're eating in the night if you stash.
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Things You'll Need

  • Food non perishable to sneak and store in you room
  • Secret place in your room
  • Bottle of water (optional)

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Co-authors: 36
Updated: August 22, 2021
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Categories: Food and Entertaining
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