As the weather gets warmer and we stock up on SPF ∞ sunscreen, it’s hard to ignore the fact that summer just isn’t the same once you’re an adult as it was when you were a kid. So in the spirit of summertime reminiscence, we’ve listed some of those items that made our childhood summers so memorable. Which ones do you remember?
- Beach ball full of sand crabs
- Season 2 of Home Improvement on DVD
- The tub
- Your grandmother’s stories
- Wally the Talking Chickpea
- Murder Mystery Legos
- Yarn
- Super Soaker: The Wet Maker
- Make Your Own Acid Rain Science Kit
- The slop
- Lizards on the Loose: The Board Game
- Two water bottles glued together, butt to butt
- 30 dice
- Star Wars Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru Fire Safety Set
- Nike Ankle Breakers Plus, the Shoes That Break Your Ankles™
- A rainbow, getting closer and making you nervous
Fun fact about today’s author: Kevin Harrington-Bain was born in 1927. Follow him for more on Twitter @kkevinb
