Life Work Chocolate Balance

This post is sponsored by barkTHINS. All opinions written below are mine. Thank you for supporting the brands that encourage my creativity and work.

Few things are better than a thin, crunchy piece of dark chocolate bark to press pause on all the things I’m juggling at once on any given day.

Most days, I start my day before dawn to squeeze in as much time for myself as I can before my kids wake up. When I get home from the gym or finish a spin workout at home, I immediately refill my cup of coffee to gather the required superhuman strength to get 3 kids dressed and out the door to their various home-schooled activities.

After drop off, the dog and I head to the Studio and get started with our day –and somedays, it already seems like most of my day has gone by –and it’s only 10:30 am!

Two hours later, Lucas (my dog) starts to pace around the office to let me know that he needs a break, and so do I.

His ten-minute walk around the block turns into a much needed mental break for me as well.

Now seems like a good time for me to grab a snack, and one of my favorites is barkTHINS snacking chocolate. I like the dark chocolate almond the best, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and salty with a bit of crunch.

I was immediately hooked on barkTHINS the first time I tried them, a couple of years ago, when I sat at the airport gate patiently (kind of) waiting for a delayed flight to depart. So of course, after a couple of cups of coffee, the only thing left to do to pass the time in a calm and collected manner at the airport was to eat some much-needed chocolate.

Now, my favorites are the Dark Chocolate Almond with Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate Pretzel with Sea Salt, and the Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut with Almonds. No matter where I go, I throw some in my purse to instantly connect with people I meet.

Yes, I’m that person that pulls out a bag of chocolate out of her bag in the middle of an intense meeting; and instantly, the mood changes and the conversation carries on. Because really, we could all use a little more chocolate in our lives – especially chocolate that’s made with real, simple ingredients.

And with 9 different varieties, mixing up the snacking routine is never an issue for me – or for my family. Good thing they are all huge fans of chocolate. And chocolate + fruit. And nuts. And cheese…

There are many days that I build an antipasto platter for dinner and at the very end of the meal, everyone is allowed to grab their own piece of barkTHINS. A reward for a well-lived day.

What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy barkTHINS?