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10 Places to Hide When The Kids Won’t Leave You Alone

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Ever had one of those days when you just want to run and hide? You can’t take another moment of being an adult. You’re tired of answering questions, preparing another meal, and filling everyone else’s needs?

 

 

Sneaking is the new bingeing.

#MomSneak. America has spoken: 97% of moms say that they had more time for themselves before motherhood, and now, three-quarters (71%) of moms admit to sneaking in TV “me-time” while juggling a busy schedule, with some even hiding from their kids for just a moment of peace. With moms doing it anywhere and everywhere in the neighborhood when the kids aren’t around, sneaking is the new bingeing.

So smuggle a tablet into the bathroom for a little GLOW during your morning routine, but be forewarned: distracted makeup application may result in a look as bold as one of the gorgeous ladies of the 80s. And if you find yourself overstaying your welcome in the grocery store parking lot watching The Walking Dead, don’t feel guilty. As long as the ice cream doesn’t melt, no one will know your little sneak-ret. Be the life of the party with all the pop culture knowledge you’ll accumulate sneaking—your friends will thank you for talking about something other than the kids. If anyone questions your motives, let them know that according to a recent Netflix survey moms are feeling less stressed and more refreshed and even 19% say it makes them feel like a better parent by sneaking “me-time.” And dads, don’t feel left out. We know you need a break to sneak too.

Share where and why you sneak in your Netflix and how it’s helped you as a parent during your daily life.

Mom sneaks unite.

Places to go, people to see and shows to watch. With the kids around all summer long, finding a moment of solace can seem impossible—but you just have to get creative. Check out the official roadmap of where moms are sneaking in their TV “me-time” away from the little ones both in their homes and all over town. Where does your sneaking routine fit on the map?

Here are my top 10 favorite places to hide:

  1. Bathroom
  2. Closet
  3. Car
  4. Running an errand
  5. Work (going in early or leaving late)
  6. Lunch break
  7. Outside
  8. Neighbors
  9. Basement, attic, garage, shed
  10. At the gym

What to Do While You’re Hiding

  1. Read a book.
  2. Do something to pamper yourself.
  3. Laugh.
  4. Let someone else do something you were “supposed to” do.
  5. Enjoy fresh flowers.
  6. Spend time with your friends.
  7. Yoga.
  8. Take a nap.
  9. Do absolutely nothing… and enjoy it
  10. Watch (or binge-watch) your favorite shows.

Let’s be honest. We all do! And there’s nothing wrong with it. We all get overwhelmed sometimes. The best solution is to take some time to yourself. Get away. Take a deep breath. Enjoy some silence. Make some noise. Watch something good (or trashy!).

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Where’s the craziest place you sneak off to catch up on your favorite Netflix shows?

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  1. Judith Martinez says

    I watch netflix on my phone in the car while I wait for my daughter to get out of work!

  2. mami2jcn says

    I get up early before anyone else and watch shows with the TV muted. #MomSneak

  3. Elle says

    I like to watch when they are taking a nap or when they have gone to bed and watch w/ the volume on low. #MomSneak

  4. jeremy mclaughlin says

    Watch netflix after the kids go to bed. #momsneak

  5. Tabathia B says

    I watch netflix shows when brushing my teeth #momsneak

  6. Dawn S says

    I #MomSneak by encouraging afternoon silent reading so that I can enjoy Netflix

  7. Gina M says

    here is where I shared my #momsneak–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/889579256916979713

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  10. Steph says

    I watch Netflix shows like Stranger Things when I am working out. #MomSneak

  11. Amity J says

    i DON’T HAVE NETFLIX WHICH IS WHY I WANT TO WIN..

  12. Hayley S says

    I watch netflix in the bath after the kids are in bed! I’ve also watched netflix while cycling! #momsneak

  13. Billie Rowell says

    Thankfully my son is older so my #MomSneak days are over. However, I still pull a few #WifeSneak moments and head off to the bedroom to binge a show when my husband is busy with something else.

  14. Tara R. says

    #Momsneak I have to wait until they go to bed. They are 5 and 9 and my current Netflix show is NCIS, from the very first season. I also loved Call the Midwife and The Cable Girls,

  15. amanda whitley says

    #MomSneak i lock my door and watch while my husband keeps the kids entertained lol

  17. Kathryn Hyatt says

    I download the episodes on my phone so I can watch them on my lunch break #MomSneak

  18. Annamarie V says

    I watch my Netflix’s shows in the morning while my Husband is at the gym. I did get up really early when Gilmore Girls premiered last November to watch it because I had waited so long to see it.

  19. Laurajj says

    I love to sneak in my Netflix shows at night!! Last week…I said I was taking a bath…pretended to run the water….and watched them instead! #MomSneak

  20. Jennifer L says

    I catch my shows when the kids go to bed #MomSneak

  21. Sharon Bogan says

    I love watching all the Friends episodes!

  22. Seyma Shabbir says

    Probably the craziest place I sneak off to watch my show is my room. I might say I am tired and will take a nap so hubby watches the kids and I can watch Walking Dead LOL #MomSneak!

  25. bernie wallace says

    I sneak in netflix shows by watching tv while I get ready for work. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.

  26. Ashley C says

    I sneak in my shows while on the treadmill #momsneak

  27. Cynthia C says

    I catch up on my show while preparing dinner #MomSneak

  28. Melissa Craig says

    #MomSneak I sneek when the kids go to bed! or at camp, I sent them for 2 weeks to sleepaway camp and the tv was all mine

  29. Teresa A Thompson says

    #MomSneak I sneak while they nap.

  30. Peggy Johnson says

    I get my Netflix time in while they are sleeping #MomSneak

  33. Madonna says

    I sneak episodes of my favorite shows between customers at work. #MomSneak

  34. Dana Rodriguez says

    I pretend I want a nap and go to my bedroom but actually I am catching up on my favorite Netflix shows! #MomSneak

  35. Lisa Bourlier says

    Early bed times are a must in this house!

  36. Katherine S says

    #Momsneak

    I wake up early to watch one of my shows and I also have little to sneak a short show in when my youngest is napping, middle is at preschool and oldest is in kindergarten.

  37. jules m. says

    i watch at work when the boss is out, and when i am in the bathtub! #MomSneak.

  38. Ashley M says

    I watch Netflix with my kids! I watch “adult” movies or shows while they are asleep, or at school! It would be awesome to win 6 months free! Thank you so much for the chance! #MomSneak

  39. Shauna says

    I put Netflix on my phone to watch while doing dishes! #MomSneak

  41. kristina daniels says

    the phrase. “sure you can visit papaw for a few hours” mahahah

  42. Heather D says

    I #MomSneak to watch Orange is the New Black and other shows.

  43. Brenna H. says

    I watch movies on Netflix after my son has gone to bed, and can occasionally sneak one in during the afternoon while he is at school and I am folding laundry. #momsneak

  44. Elena says

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  45. Kristyn M says

    I watch movies on Netflix after my son goes to bed! #MomSneak

  46. Tammie Venne says

    I watch Netflix on my Ipad in my bedroom when I need a break from the kids and husband @momsneak

  47. Daniel M says

    i don’t have netflix yet

  49. Laura A. says

    I catch up on my favorite shows during my boys’ naptime. #momsneak

  51. elizabeth miller says

    #MomSneak I sneak netflix while waiting in the school pick up line, and I also sneak it a lot of times when I am at my daughters weekly activities such as krav maga or dance.

  52. Angella L says

    #MOMSNEAK I used to go into the pantry to “organize” but would take my phone…yeah no one wants to organize

  53. Steve Weber says

    I watch after everyone goes to bed!
    #MomSneak.

  54. Connie Gruning says

    My favorite alone time is the ride to and from work. Other wise, the bathroom!

  55. Dawn says

    I sneak it in while I work out at the gym because no one bugs me there when I have my headphones in, even my kids. #MomSneak

  57. evans s says

    I watch Netflix whenever I want to. Late nights are my favorite time to binge on British detective shows and science fiction movies. #MomSneak.

  58. Brigitte Bauman says

    I #MomSneak. during the wee morning hours while everyone is asleep. Unfortunately I can’t binge on Netflix but at least I can sneak a peek of my favorite shows with interruptions.

  59. SHERRY FOWLER says

    I am just as sneaky and the next mom ( you should see my stash in my closet of candy!)! I do not have Netflix; I have to sneak off to a friend’s house to watch Stranger things and The Ranch lol #Momsneak

  60. SHERRY FOWLER says

    I am just as sneaky and the next mom ( you should see my stash in my closet of candy!)! I do not have Netflix; I have to sneak off to a friend’s house to watch Stranger things and The Ranch lol #Momsneak

  62. Sunnie says

    I would watch it before everyone else wakes up! #momsneak

  63. Darcy Koch says

    I stay up after everyone else is in bed. I need that time to unwind. #momsneak

  64. Chrissy says

    I made it through a whole episode of my favorite show while cooking dinner tonight and while daddy played with the baby! #MomSneak #Momwin

  65. CRSTAL FREY says

    when i go to the grocery i hurry as fast as i can to get what i need just so i can sit in the car and watch a netflix show alone lol #MomSneak #sorrynotsorry

  66. janetfaye says

    #MomSneak I sneak my Netflix shows when I am supposed to be reading.

  67. Rhonda Fuller says

    I binge watch late at night. Fuller House is my favorite! #MomSneak

  68. Luna S says

    When I am folding clothes during my days off I like folding them in my room so I can #MomSneak and catch up on shows.

  69. Stephanie Larison says

    I sneak netflix on the app on my cell when I’m in the bathroom trying to escape everyone lol. #MomSneak

  70. Jenna Hudson says

    I get my TV time in while I am exercising! #MomSneak

  71. Kayla Klontz says

    I stay up late and I binge watch my shows! #MomSneak

  72. Shane A says

    We hide in the shed(there’s a couch) when the kids are busy and watch on a tablet. #MomSneak

  73. Tricia Jorke says

    I stay up late to get some time to watch shows I like. #MomSneak I will also watch my shows while folding the laundry as I will bring clothes to the tv or the tablet to the laundry. #MomSneak

  74. Jennifer Wright says

    I watch it while I wash the dishes #MomSneak

  75. Jill Hanson says

    We only own one TV, so I only get to watch a show for me when my hubby is gone. #MomSneak

  76. latanya says

    while my husband drives me to work, I watch netflix #momsneak

  77. Christine Lee says

    I watch netflix when the kids are asleep or at a sleepover. #MomSneak.

  78. Thalia R. says

    I sneak in some watch time while they play pretend in the backyard #Momsneak

  79. Ty says

    I #momsneak while doing laundry and cleaning.

  80. meghan says

    I watch when they go to bed!

  81. Gabrielly says

    I watch Netflix in my bedroom. #MomSneak

  83. Natalie says

    I watch Netflix on my tablet as I exercise on the elliptical machine #MomSneak.

  84. Lisa says

    I am not a mom, but I usually hurry up to grab the tv before my boyfriend gets to it lol #MomSneak

  85. Samantha says

    I sneak my Netflix in while my daughter is sleeping (like right now!) #momsneak

  86. Anish Rao says

    I watch real late at night so no one sees my shows #MomSneak

  87. Katie K says

    I #MomSneak in Orange is the New Black – luckily it’s not child appropriate so that’s my excuse to make the hubs keep the kids away! Bonus me time!

  88. Ed says

    I just view when free moments occur

  89. Dana says

    I don’t have to sneak them – I just wait until the kids go to bed!

  90. Margaret K says

    #MomSneak in the car, in the garage… door open, engine off… (just to clarify)

    I still binge watch Grey’s Anatomy..

  91. Jen D. says

    I #MomSneak in the family room when everyone else is out of the house. I love Netflix and have binge watched many different shows. I especially loved Foyle’s War. One great way to “relax” when everyone is home, is to mow the lawn with the lawn tractor. It’s mindless, isn’t too tiring, and I’m pretty much left alone for a couple of hours. Lol.

  92. tracee says

    #MomSneak I put on a show sometimes while I’m doing something else, but I guess that’s not really sneaky. I dunno. Guess I don’t sneak much.

  93. Donna L says

    I sneak my Netflix after dinner. #MomSneak

  95. Christine Labelle says

    I #MomSneak after the kids are in bed or after lunch. They sit and watch a movie and I sneak into the other room to watch my own!

  96. Leela says

    After the kids go to bed, I put on some TV as background noise while I get things done.
    #MomSneak

  97. Sheila K. says

    I #MomSneak late in the evening.

  98. Mya Murphy says

    I watch horror movies and scary stuff overnight while everyone is sleeping #MomSneak

  99. Carrie Messer says

    I stay up way too late and binge watch after everyone is in bed. Who needs sleep when there’s another episode to watch? #Momsneak

  100. Stephanie Liske says

    We just either stay up late, or when nobody is home then I can watch my shows.

  101. YVONNE WOODSTOCK says

    When everyone’s sleeping, usually late at night.

  102. YVONNE WOODSTOCK says

    When everyone’s sleeping, usually late at night. #MomSneak
    Their sleepytime=My sneakytime.

  103. Angie says

    I stay up wayyyy past my bedtime! #momsneak

  104. Tina W says

    I watch Netflix while sitting with my Dad at his physical therapy appointments, great time to watch my adult shows. #MomSneak

  105. Janice B says

    I either stay up later than my son or get up before he does and watch Netflix on my laptop with my headphones in. Gives me my alone time and doesn’t wake him.

    • Janice B says

      I forgot my #MomSneak. Thank you for the chance.

  106. Breanna D says

    When my daughter falls asleep in my bed, I lay next to her and watch Netflix on my phone quietly. #momsneak

  107. Kristin C says

    I wait til everyone’s gone to bed. #momsneak

  108. Linda Trinklein says

    I try to go up stairs and watch it in my room! #momsneak

  109. Nicole W says

    When the hubby gets home, I distract the kids with TV downstairs & sneak up to my bedroom to watch. #MomSneak

  110. Terry says

    I would sneak my mom time watching Netflix late at night when all is quiet throughout the house. #MomSneak

  111. Philip Lawrence says

    #MomSneak I stay up very late and watch Netflix after everyone else has gone to sleep.

  112. heather b says

    I get my #momsneak on after all the kids are in bed, even thought I know I should be sleeping! lol!

  113. Amanda Hoffman says

    I #momsneak while my kids are asleep. Instead of getting things done I watch Netflix. Shh lol

  114. Terry Cross says

    I would wait until they were in bed for the night #MomSneak

  115. Casey Mclendon says

    I’ll hide in the laudry room on the washer with the tablet! lol No shame in my mommy game!

  116. Donna L says

    I #MomSneak Netflix after dinner. My child is a adult.

  117. Jennifer H. says

    #MomSneak While doing the dishes or cooking

  118. krystal wethington says

    I stay in the bathroom in few extra minutes after taking a shower so I can watch netflix on my phone and after everyone goes to bed I stay up and watch my shows #MomSneak

  119. cyndi br says

    I watch netflix at night when I have some time to myself #MomSneak

  120. John H. says

    #MomSneak We watch Netflix on the phone.

  121. paula ospina says

    i sneak my Netflix while at my daughters dance class

  122. shelly peterson says

    I #MomSneak. at night after everyone is in bed.

  123. Natalia Gonzalez says

    I watch Netflix when everyone is in bed. #momsneak

  125. Rachel Freer says

    I watch after everyone goes to bed. #MomSneak

  127. Angelica Dimeo says

    I try to sneak in some after my kids go to bed #MomSneak

  128. Margaret S Porter says

    I sneak in one hour of netflix every night when everyone goes to bed. Its my guilty pleasure. #Momsneaks

  129. amanda g says

    while the little ones are napping or distracted in their room. #momsneak

  130. Kristie says

    I watch late at night. #MomSneak kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com. Thank you.

  131. Renee Rousseau says

    I #MomSneak. my Netflix shows at the gym!

  132. Linda ricotta says

    Watching movies with headphones on #momsneak

  133. Cynthia Schmied says

    I go to the family room and have a laundry Party All By Myself. I listen to podcasts or catch up on my YouTube Vlogs that I like to watch.

  134. Laurie Emerson says

    #MomSneak I wait until everyone is asleep and then go downstairs into the living room. I grab some hidden snacks and watch my favorite shows.

  135. Francine Anchondo says

    When I put the kids to bed #MomSneak.

  136. April P. says

    I stay up late at night after everyone has gone to bed to watch my fav shows! #MomSneak

  137. Buddy Garrett says

    We don’t have Netflix . #MomSneak

  138. Michelle S says

    In the morning I get up, get breakfast set up for my child and lay in bed a few moments longer. I have no other time because by the time bedtime rolls around I can’t stay awake. #MomSneak

  139. Amy Smeltzer says

    #MomSneak I don’t have kids but I often watch Netflix after work if I am not too tired and on days off. Currently hooked on Black Books…adore Dylan Moran.