Must Have Snacks Every Busy Mom Needs

“This post is sponsored by Randalls. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.”

You know what gets me excited?  A good sale. Not just any kind of sale, though.  I’m talking about the ones that involve food.  You may think I’m nuts, but grocery shopping is a secret obsession of mine.  I love discovering new products to try, but when I find a great deal on a staple item for our house, it’s like hitting the jackpot!  Anyone else feel that way, too?  Ok, maybe that’s the ‘mom side’ of me coming out, but with four hungry mouths to feed, I can’t risk the chance of seeing hanger surface, especially in my kids.  I learned from that mistake last year.  With the Randalls Anniversary Sale coming up in August, I’m gearing up to grab some of our favorite must-have snacks that I always keep in our home.  If you’re a busy mom like me, you’ll enjoy these items too because they’re quick and easy options for the entire family.

On the top of my list for the Anniversary Sale is making sure I have all our favorite breakfast essentials.  Mornings in our household can get hectic.  Between having my husband leave really early, me taking care of the dogs, and getting the girls ready for the day, I’m not left with much time to spare.  Even if the girls wake up 2 hours before leaving home, they always somehow manage to fall behind schedule.  Go figure.  So, I’ve learned that quick and easy options are the way to go for us (at least during the weekdays).

The girls and I really like the Quaker Life breakfast cereal.  They have different flavors, but the original is our favorite.  My husband’s go-to choice is the Quaker Instant Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar flavor.  Sometimes he’ll even throw in a few extra toppings to mix things up, and it tastes amazing! And, of course, a great way to sneak in some Vitamin C for the kiddos is with a glass of Tropicana 100% Pure Orange Juice.  If you’re planning on hosting a summer bash or family get-together, this juice would be the perfect mixer for drinks so be sure to take advantage of the sale!

The other must-have items every busy mom should have in her pantry are snacks!  Lots and lots of snacks!  Not joking—my girls will eat an entire meal, then proceed to ask for a snack 5 minutes later.  Is that even normal?? We have a ton of things for them, but for my husband and I, we like to keep a few bottles of the Gatorade G Series, Lemon Lime in our fridge for those brutal summer workouts in our garage.  These Doritos Nacho Cheese and Lay’s Classic Potato Chips are a great salty treat when I’m running around town with the girls.  I just have to make sure to toss some in a smaller container; otherwise, I could easily devour an entire bag in one sitting. What can I say? Chips are my weakness.

The Randalls Anniversary Sale runs from August 1st-14th, so make sure you take advantage of all the great promotional offers.  If you aren’t a Club Card member yet, now is the perfect time to sign up!  It’s completely free, and you’ll enjoy extra savings on all your favorite items.

I purchased these products and more at my local Randalls, but you can also stock up and save at any of the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including Safeway, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, and Carrs/Safeway.  Visit Albertsons.com to find a store near you and discover some fun meal-prep tips and recipe ideas!

Do you have a favorite snack you can’t live without?  What about your kids?  Let me know what items you’re adding to your cart for the sale.  Thanks so much for reading, guys and happy shopping!

Photography by Hayley Jackson Photography