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Cool Stuff for Adults!
Ever notice how much cool stuff
kids have? Fun pens, glow in the dark yogurt, toys - it's
just not fair. The good news is that there are lots of
things for kids that grownups can enjoy too. Call them
"guilty pleasures" - you love 'em but you don't want to
admit it. Guilty pleasures like these bring back memories
of happy times, when you didn't have to worry about work,
bills, terrorism and so forth. Here's my Top Ten:
- Bedtime bath products. These
contain chamomile and lavender and are marketed as a way
to soothe a fussy baby. If they'll work on a fussy baby,
they'll do wonders for a stressed-out parent. No
household with kids under 18 should be without it. Come
to think of it, no household should be without it,
period.
- Gerber's Blueberry Buckle baby
food. It's more like a pudding and tastes incredible,
smooth and creamy and deliciously blueberry-ish. I
remember buying jars of it when I was a kid and telling
people they were for my nieces. Unlike many things, it
hasn't changed over the years. Now that I have a baby, I
have a great excuse for buying it! Unfortunately, the
baby likes it too so I have to buy several jars.
-
 "Sesame
Street". The Muppets you knew and loved as a kid are
still around and still as goofy as ever. Now you may
have a greater appreciation for the musical guests, such
as Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, violinist Joshua Bell and
REM. Besides, you'll pick up a little Spanish and sign
language.
Call it spending quality time
with your kids.
- Zwieback toast. It's crunchy
and low calorie. Who could ask for anything more?
Crumble one over a salad if you run out of croutons. My
favorite way to eat them is with a small amount of
butter.
- Happy Meals. Fewer calories
than one of the Value Meals and you get a cool toy to
boot. I have the Tigger pen and Owl hand stamp on my
desk.
They recently had Battlebots as
the toys so now my oldest son and I have Battlebot
matches.
- Hair detangling spray. Anyone
with long hair, male or female, should have this in the
house. Whether your hair is tangled from washing or
blowing in the wind, the spray takes care of the mess
without pain. A couple quick squirts and a comb flies
through your hair.
- Cartoons. You've had a lousy
day at work, the mailbox is full of bills and you're
going to cry if you hear one more piece of bad news.
Turn on some cartoons and decompress. Whether you prefer
classics like Bugs Bunny or new favorites like Johnny
Bravo, you'll find characters that make you laugh.
- Baby shampoo. It smells great
and you know it's going to be gentle to your hair.
Besides, if you have kids and you use it too, that's
only one bottle of shampoo you need to remember to buy.
- Finger paint. It feels nice
and smooshy on your fingers. Even better, the most
talented painter and the biggest klutz turn out the same
quality of work. If you're feeling silly, you can always
toe paint. Make sure you have plenty of wet washcloths
or diaper wipes though, unless you were planning to redo
every floor in your house.
-
 Goldfish
crackers. They're so cheerful - a Snickers just doesn't
seem so cheerful. I tell myself that a handful equals a
serving of calcium.
After all, they are made from
real cheese and they're baked. They're not that high in
calories and they fit in a purse or briefcase.
Whenever I have a bad day, I
indulge in one or two of these and I feel better almost
immediately. Make sure you have some of your favorites on
hand and you'll be able to short-circuit stress on a
moment's notice.
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