You know the feeling. You sit down with a snack that's technically for your kids, or was supposed to be for a party, and suddenly, you're five years old, watching cartoons, and absolutely devouring a bag of rainbow candy.
There's something magical (and mildly messy) about tapping into your inner child when it comes to snacks. No rules. No calorie counting. Just pure, joyful, sugar-fueled chaos. Here's how to do it right:
1. Embrace the mess
Inner child snacks are not tidy. We're talking sticky fingers, sugar dust on your shirt, and colours that don't exist in nature. (Hello, Blue Raspberry!) Let go. Lean in. If your tongue isn't stained blue by the end, are you even trying?
Recommended candy vibes: Sour belts, gummy worms, or Fun Dip!
2. Go for nostalgia over nutrition
This is not the time for "high protein" or "healthy swaps." Your inner child wants a candy necklace, not a rice cake. Think school lunches, movie nights, gas station stops with $3 in change, whatever candy made you feel like you were living.
Recommended candy vibes: Cola bottles, sour soothers or something that really makes you pucker!
3. Say yes to fun packaging
Was the candy good, or did you just like that it came in a weird little tube? Doesn't matter. Presentation is part of the experience. Choose the treat that brings you joy before you even open it.
Recommended candy vibes: Anything in a Candy Basket or shaped like something it shouldn't be (looking at you, Band-Aid bubble gum).
4. Share like you're on the playground
Nothing makes a snack better than someone asking, "Can I try one?" Whether you're handing out samples in the breakroom or trading flavours with your bestie, this is your permission slip to be the snack sharer you were born to be.
Recommended candy vibes: Candy Platters, CandyGrams, or a Gigantic Surprise Bag you definitely don't plan on finishing solo (but totally could).
5. Don't overthink it
Snack first. Regret nothing. If it brings you joy, it's a good treat; if it takes you back to a distant core memory, even better.
Your inner child isn't here for portion control or elegant plating. They're here for fun.
So go ahead, snack like no one's watching (and if they are, give them a piece!).
