"Because it doesn't matter how old your kids are, that weird time from like 3ish to 6ish? It's rough. And it doesn't help that this is also the time of day when I am suddenly ravenous, and I must eat a little bite of every single thing in my pantry and fridge like The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Then suddenly I feel like sh*t, and I still have to cook dinner and do homework and put away laundry and UGH."
"But romanticizing that time, for me, means eating or drinking something fun. An intentional little snack or treat that fuels me not just with calories, but also with joy. Like, of all the parts of the day where I need a dopamine hit, the afternoon witching hour is the most deserving - and I do it with these fun snack and drink ideas."
The afternoon 'witching hour' between about 3 and 6 p.m. often brings intense hunger, low patience, and a cluster of household tasks. Grazing on many small bites can cause discomfort while dinner and chores remain. Choosing a deliberate small snack or beverage can provide calories, energy, and a dopamine boost to ease the transition to evening. Suggested options include a non-alcoholic margarita with Tajín for a special drink and a fruit-and-powdered-peanut-butter whipped-into-Greek-yogurt dip with apple slices for a quick, shareable treat that feels satisfying and comforting.
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