Let's be honest, most of u, at least from time to time, are still children at heart. We look back on the days when we could explore playgrounds without worry, run around at a friend's house, play with a plethora of toys, and more. There are a lot of things we used to love during those days, but now as young adults in college or beyond, some of them are hard to come by. Or are at least not very socially acceptable for us to engage with. It doesn't mean we stopped loving them though.
We should feel no shame in still loving things we loved as a child or anything made especially for kids. Because to tell the truth, we are even still obsessed with these 12 things...
1. Play-Doh
"Fun to play with, not to eat!" was the slogan of an early 2000's childhood, and to be honest, whenever I see those bright-yellow packs with colorful tops, I still get really excited. Plus, Play-Doh makes for a great stress reliever as you squeeze it like you would a stress ball!
2. Disney music/movies/shows
Yes they are all animated and yes their typical audience age is 5-11 year olds, but a good Disney movie is truly timeless. From funny characters to catchy songs, we've all totally watched a Disney movie when we were way above the average Disney age. And there are Disney playlists on Spotify for a reason!
3. Sand castles
Ok so maybe our sandcastles never really looked like this (though if they did, more power to you!), but there was no end to the fun of being at the beach and trying desperately to make the sand form to your exact vision. And this is still fun! Although it can get slightly more competitive now...
4. Nap-Time!
It's no secret that nap-time was often wasted on the young kindergartners (I never even slept half the time) but in high demand within high schools. And in college, people definitely use their breaks between classes to have a quick nap before they have to function again.
5. Disney Channel Original Movies
"WHAT TEAM?"
"WILDCATS"
Yes, our favorite fictional basketball team was the Wild Cats, we spent our summers at Camp Rock, and even now we like to check on Mal and her gang in "Descendants." I can't tell you how many DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) nights I've had, but it was significant enough to say that we never stopped loving these cheesy classics.
6. Onesies!
No, these are not just for small babies who need to be easily dressed. These can be for fully-grown adults who just want to be super comfortable and adorable.
7. Coloring books
Even businesses and health experts have caught onto this, now making intricate "Adult Coloring Books." I still prefer the kid's version, but whatever your preference, it is often really calming and nice to fill up every space with just the right color.
8. Playgrounds
Technically most are made for smaller children, but if you've ever seen a group of teenagers come across a playground, you know how utterly excited everyone gets. It's always a fun place to just hang out, try all the things you did as a kid, and come on, who doesn't love just racing down a slide? Plus you can never grow tired of swings.
9. Legos, Legos, and more Legos
These creative building blocks don't just fascinate the younger generation anymore. Kids who grew up building Lego sets often have very little desire to stop. Especially since there are Lego sets on everything from Hogwarts to Disney to Ghostbusters to whatever else you can imagine.
10. Stickers
I used to have a sticker collection when I was younger, and I felt as though it was my proudest accomplishment. And whenever a teacher would give me a gold star on my paper, I couldn't be happier. Now we still hold a love for stickers, even though they may not be in collections or on our graded papers. You can see this on our abundance of laptop stickers, bumper stickers, and even on our walls!
11. Capri-Suns
Honorable Mentions include Gushers and Fruit Roll-Ups. If you've ever seen a group of teenagers freak out when they see a fridge full of Capri-Suns, then you know that the love for these fruity-flavored drinks is still extremely high.
12. Stuffed Animals
Everyone's favorite cuddle buddy! These can be of sentimental value or just there for extreme cuteness, but these little guys are with us until the end. And that means even when we are way out of the general childhood stage.
I'm sure there are many more we could add, but the fact still remains that we are all young at heart and love a taste of our younger days as we face the scary (and exhilarating) real, adult world.
