This I'd my biggest grumble about being a single parent...

[Feelingtherain]

I know there are much bigger problems in life but i really really fancy some chocolate. There are no treats in my house at all and I can't nip out to the shops.

I realise many others might experience this too, eg partner working late.

My exH would always have gone to the shop if i fancied something.

Its all i can think of now.

"This is my biggest grumble..." stupid typo

There really is nothing worse in terms of first world problems. I'm in the same predicament as you tonight.

You need to create an emergency stash.

It's one of those things that people who aren't single parents don't understand. When you have young DC you can't just pop out to the shops or anywhere. I remember going a very long time never leaving the house after about 5.30.

Amazon prime do 1 hour delivery to some areas and has saved my arse many a time..... they deliver gin. And Jaffa cakes. Look it up now and see if they will deliver you dairy milk!!

Do "just eat" restaurants/takeaway places not have desserts etc? I'm sure some do when I've scrolled through the app menus. Depends where you're from though. Just a thought

Some taxi drivers will do emergency runs in these situations.

There should be a charity for this!

Not much use now but just remember one day they'll be old enough to go to the shops to get your chocolate

That's when you break into the stash of Christmas/Easter/Birthday kiddy chocolate, safe in the knowlede you are saving them from the evils of childhood obesity.

(not that I have ever eaten the chocolate before it was gifted and had to go out and buy some more!)

Secret stash
It’s the only answer

Do you have ingredients for a Mug Cake

I have a secret supply too.

I did think of Deliveroo but not sure I can justify the cost of minimum spend and delivery charge. Ditto a taxi.

I got excited about reading about the one hour Amazon delivery but just checked and it doesn't cover my postcode. Annoying as I'm in a city. Sounds great though.

PottyPotterer I hadn't thought of that! Eldest not far off.

My own fault, I haven't got the willpower to keep an emergency stash.

mug cake is a genius idea, thank you Blankiefan

@Doyoumind I’m not single and I know exactly what it feels like...I’m on my own for 3 weeks at a time (every 3 weeks) and I always want a Chinese (we live too far out for delivery) or chocolate when I can’t 😩 it sucks

Yes thanks Blankiefan. I used the last eggs for pancakes but I might try that another time

I should be glad I have milk. the first year alone I ran out several times and I hate knowing there'll be no cuppa in the morning.

Re milk I always have uht in the cupboard.
Yes to building up a secret stash.
Also have a good stock of medicines.

I’m one of those annoying married women with a shite husband. Sorry to have had an input.

You don't need eggs for a lot of mug cake recipes, e.g. www.tablefortwoblog.com/the-moistest-chocolate-mug-cake/ (you can omit the chocolate chips/nutella if you don't have them)

I know it's a bit late now, but for next time.... Do you have any friends with teenagers? I have an agreement with my friends DS &DD that they will nip to the shop and deliver emergency crisps, chocolate etc of an evening - the delivery charge is one of whatever I'm having

I am in exactly this predicament tonight. And I don’t trust myself to keep a stash in my flat because I’d just eat it when it wasn’t an emergency.