I would like to publicly apologize to my Dad.  You see back in the day, when I was growing up, I used to think it was down right cruel of my father to hide his stash of Pepsi from his kids—especially me!

He had gone so far at one point he actually started locking his favorite cereal and candy in a drawer in his filing cabinet.  At the time I thought it bordered on child abuse.  Now I think it was nothing short of the desperate act of a man simply trying to enjoy a cold soda.

Fast forward a few decades to my own desperate acts as a parent and you will find my own stashes hidden now too.  Just the other day I literally laughed out loud as I reached for my stash of chocolate, popcorn and Diet Dr. Pepper.  My Dad would be so proud.  My hiding place not only has a lock—but a fridge!

You taught me well old man!

Lisa Hammond
The Barefoot CEO ®