10 Clever Finds for Snack Lovers (and Those of Us Who Love Them)
You don’t choose the snack life, the snack life chooses you. And whether your personal brand of snacking is more “small bites throughout the workday” or “weekly Sunday movie snack sesh,” these fun and thoughtful products will make your snack life sweeter. (Or make the perfect gift for a snack-obsessed friend.)
These sweatshirts ($26, above) scream cozy couch time and their varsity-lettered proclamation leave no room for anyone to wonder about your plans for the evening.
For the snack lover who can’t decide on just one thing, these awesome stackable containers ($12.25) are the perfect fit and have a cult following on Amazon. They can help you save money by buying your snacks in bulk and portioning just the right amount of every snack, every day, to hit any craving. They also cut down on waste and protect crushable snacks from getting pulverized in backpacks, gym bags, or purses.
This keep-cool container ($9.99) keeps healthy snacks at arm’s length even when you’re out-and-about. So when a hankering for munching comes along, you have something crisp, cool and delicious to fill that nagging void.
Part optical illusion and all practical, these reusable hinged jar zipper bags ($10 for 9) prop upright so you can stand your snack up on your desk or your car’s middle console for easy access and spill prevention.
Whether you put it in an office break room or your pantry, this two-tiered snack lazy susan ($29.99) lets everyone see what’s available while keeping your snack storage tidy.
Eat like a bird (sort of) with this “People Feeder” ($48). Plus it’s way better than a classic candy bowl for bringing a smile to anyone who sits at your desk.
This little piggy ($8.99) looks like a gag at first, but it’s actually genius. When your snack of choice comes with a little piece that needs discarding (edamame, cherries, strawberries, pistachios, sunflowers, etc.), this holder has room for the good stuff and its scraps. Oh, and also your cell phone if you’re reading or watching something on it. Plus, you can carry it all with just one hand.
For snacks on the go, these dual snack boxes ($9.99) are small enough to stash in a bag and sturdy enough to keep your snacks from becoming crushed, unappetizing crumbs. Stock up on these for the kids for road trips and say goodbye to filling multiple baggies. (Your car will stay cleaner, and you’ll cut way down on trash to boot.)
These aptly named grub mugs ($20 for set of 4) are great for snacking on just about anything that’ll fit inside, but if you’re out of ideas, they’re also covered with a bunch of clever mug recipes to microwave your way to snack heaven.
Carry milk and cookies or cheese and olives and some wine out to the patio for you and your sweetheart without juggling a tray or making multiple trips. These beautiful maple wood snack toppers ($38 for 4) rest within the rims of standard beer or wine glasses and mugs. They also make a unique hostess gift.