A few years ago, we went on a family trip to Cabo San Lucas Mexico. My side of the family was there: my brother and his wife and kids, and my dad and stepmom. I wasn't sure how much food and snacks we would be able to bring with all the various customs rules and laws. My sister-in-law, who had been there before with her kids, brought enough food to share with us.

She gave us a bunch of snacks for the airplane ride home, which was sanity saving. We had some left over when we got off the plane and had to go through Customs. I didn't want to get caught lying to the officials, so when he asked if we had any food with us, I told him the truth.

"I think we have some animal crackers and Pirate Booty."

The Customs Agent looked at me in disbelief. I'm sure he was thinking I was a crazy. At first I seemed like a responsible mother and wife and all of a sudden I admitted to smuggling.

My husband quickly clarified I was talking about a cheesy puffed corn snack not gold and jewels. The Customs Agent was visibly relieved. We all got a good laugh out of it.

Moral of the story: Be careful what you say when you cross the border.