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10 Childhood Toys, Shows, And Treats That You Should Never Grow Out Of, No Matter How Old You Are

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Ananya Jain

Jun 27, 2018

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The journey to adulthood is all about gaining maturity and responsibility, but as we grow and develop, we often lose parts of ourselves in the process. Our innocence, zeal for life and other important characteristics that what defined us as children fade away. It isn't until we talk to the children today or look through old boxes of toys in our basement that we realize how much we cherish childhood.

Here are some of the things I wish I could bring back from my childhood:

1. Play Doh

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Play Doh will always be a staple of childhood because of the variety and room for creativity. Whether it is making a generic snake or building a city, Play Doh has, and always will, hold a special place in my heart.

2. Disney Channel TV shows

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Whether it was "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," "Phineas and Ferb," "Wizards of Waverly Place" or even "Hannah Montana," Disney Channel shows never failed to disappoint. The best part about watching Disney Channel as a kid was when individual shows collaborated with each other and made specials!

3. American Girl Dolls

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American Girl Dolls are timeless and every girl's dream. With the option of customizing your own doll so that it looks like you, these dolls have always had a slight edge over other toys. The American Girl Doll store in New York was always one of my favorite places to go because they have a special salon, restaurant and other activities designed just for kids to do with their dolls.

4. Roller Blades and razor scooters

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There was never a dull moment outside if you had roller blades or a Razor scooter.

5. "Webkinz"

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"Webkinz" was the ultimate interactive website, filled with games and things to explore. They were a perfect birthday gift to give and receive because they supplied endless hours of entertainment.

6. "The Magic Tree House" series

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7. Field Day with Firecracker popsicles

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Field Day in elementary school was always the best day of the year. In my school, we spent the day outside playing games, such as tug of war and doing relay races. At the end of the day, we always got a firecracker popsicle, which quickly became a staple for the summer.

8. The Nintendo DS Lite

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One of the first electronic devices I got was the Nintendo DS Lite, along with games such as Mario Kart and Nintendogs. The Nintendo experience was unique because of its DS download feature, which allowed games to be multiplayer.

9. Mancala

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Best game ever, hands down.

10. The "Home Alone" series

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It only takes a small trip down memory lane to bring out the inner kid in everyone!

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10 Childhood Toys, Shows, And Treats That You Should Never Grow Out Of, No Matter How Old You Are

There was never a dull moment outside if you had roller blades or a Razor scooter.

1. Play Doh

2. Disney Channel TV shows

3. American Girl Dolls

4. Roller Blades and razor scooters

5. "Webkinz"

6. "The Magic Tree House" series

7. Field Day with Firecracker popsicles

8. The Nintendo DS Lite

9. Mancala

10. The "Home Alone" series

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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