Being grown-up certainly has its perks, but I so appreciate those moments when childhood winks back at me. There are lots of fun ways to stay in touch with the whimsy and imagination we used to access so easily. Some of the things that keep me playful:
Doodling with some old favorites.
A soft, lime green puppy lying atop a sea of pink and white stripes.
Mac and cheese (although now, as a grown-up, it’s Annie’s with salt and pepper.)
Cupcakes, and did I mention cupcakes, and, oh! cupcakes! This book by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson has some playful ideas.
Arts and crafts.
Handmade gift tags (there’s nothing quite as extraordinary as the feeling of giving a gift.)
Gummy bears. (Don’t forget to brush your teeth before bed!)
Oh, and bendy straws.
Someone close who watched me grow up shared a few more… “Barrettes, baby dolls, laughter, frosting licked from beaters, surprises, sidewalk chalk, bouncy balls, dress-up!” So true!
How do you keep in touch with your inner child?
Adorable, Cate! I’ll keep an eye on your blog. And thanks so much for the recipe.
Thank you, Donna! I appreciate your feedback. Feel free to sign up for email updates in the upper right and don’t forget to let me know how you like the recipe. XO
Roller skating
Kid’s corner at the library
Riding bikes
Rhubarb & the bottom of a Dixie cup full of sugar
Those are good ones! Don’t forget juice boxes, pink ballet skirts, bagels with olive and pimento cream cheese and magic wands made of glass with floating colored sparkles.
Ahhh!!! Love those crayon colors! Your photo makes me want to get a brand new box of them, a big piece of paper for the kitchen table, and have a doodling dinner. So fun!
If there’s going to be a doodling dinner – I better be invited! I will bring the crayons. 🙂