{"id":103505,"date":"2018-06-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/be-a-kid-again\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:59","slug":"be-a-kid-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/be-a-kid-again\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Seriously Great Ways to Have Fun and Feel Like a Kid Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

Childhood was a glorious time.<\/p>\n

It was a time when pocket money could be spent on sweets and toys, not rent and bills; when the only password you had to remember was \u201copen sesame\u201d; and nothing brought a smile to your face quite like a new box of crayons did.<\/p>\n

It was a time when bed sheets were superhero capes, sticks were wands, and socks were hand puppets.<\/p>\n

And it was a time when there was no such thing as \u2018dreaming big\u2019 because everything was possible and you weren\u2019t afraid of climbing too high or jumping off swings because you believed you could fly.<\/p>\n

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Luckily, that innocent childlike wonder is not gone and there is no such thing as too old to play with bubbles or get excited about colourful sprinkles.<\/p>\n

And with Youth Month upon us, there is no better time to forget about being an adult for a moment and discover the wonders of being a kid again. Here are 15 great ways to get in touch with your inner child.<\/p>\n

Want to get in touch with your inner kid and win amazing prizes? Join the Paper Jet Challenge<\/a>!<\/h3>\n

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1. Bake something<\/h3>\n

Dark chocolate fudge merlot cupcakes, red velvet cheesecake, giant chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter and Nutella balls, raspberry rainbow cake – bake it all! Play some music, pop open a bottle of wine, and don\u2019t be afraid to get flour everywhere – half the fun of baking is getting a little messy.<\/p>\n

And remember, you only live once, so lick the bowl!<\/p>\n

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2. Blow bubbles<\/h3>\n

You know what they say about there being no angry way to say “bubbles”. Well, that\u2019s because bubbles are tiny balls of happiness that just make the world a better place. Buy some from your local store or take it to the next level and make your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Ride around the neighbourhood<\/h3>\n

Dust off that old bicycle (even better if it has a basket and bell), lace up those old roller skates, unroll that kick scooter, or pull out that skateboard and go for a carefree ride around the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

If you stay in Cape Town or Jozi, check out these fun and exciting bike tours: <\/strong><\/p>\n

5 interactive bike tours in Johannesburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Bike tours with a difference<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Play games<\/h3>\n

Instead of going out for dinner, host a games night and get everyone to bring over one of their favourite games. If you\u2019re having a braai, make it a whole lot more exciting by bringing out paint bombs or water balloons* and challenging your friends to a battle. Games are a great way to reconnect with your inner child and add an extra dose of fun to your afternoon or evening plans.<\/p>\n

*Not while the country is experiencing a water shortage of course.<\/p>\n

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5. Skip down the street<\/h3>\n

Yeah, you read that correctly. If there is one thing on this list that will get you from 30 to 13 within seconds, it is skipping. Next time you are walking down the street or anywhere really, try it out. And if you\u2019re afraid of looking like a weirdo, find an empty street, field, or mountain path and give it a go.<\/p>\n

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6. Spend a day on the beach<\/h3>\n

Build sandcastles with towering turrets and deep trenches, go searching for seashells, fly a kite, snorkel, make a sand angel, and jump over the waves. And the sun is a great source of Vitamin D, which makes you happier, while the minerals in the ocean reduce stress and help detox the body.<\/p>\n

Also read:<\/strong> SA’s best beaches to get away from it all<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Have a sleepover<\/h3>\n

Get some ice-cream, slip into your comfiest jammies, order a couple of pizzas, make margaritas, and spend the night watching old Disney films or trashy horror films with your favourite people. Extra points if you build a fort, indulge in a good ol\u2019 game of truth or dare, have a pillow fight, or play Twister!<\/p>\n

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8. Go to the arcade<\/h3>\n

Nothing reawakens the sweet merriment of childhood quite like spending an afternoon shooting zombies, racing cars in Sega Rally, and trying to outrun ghosts in Pac-Man amongst the cheery jingles of the arcade. So, take that 50 bucks you would have spent on fries and get a bucket of tokens instead.<\/p>\n

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9. Make breakfast fun<\/h3>\n

Make flapjacks with animal faces made of fruit, trade in eggs on toast for sunshine toast instead, have a bowl of guilt-free Coco Pops or Fruit Loops, or go for the classic soldiers in boiled eggs. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so don’t make it boring!<\/p>\n

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10. Try something new<\/h3>\n

Hire a surfboard and learn to surf, join an art class and give finger painting a go, learn to play the guitar, sing in the shower, or buy a pair of outrageous socks and wear them to work! Life is too short to take it so seriously and stick to old routines. And who knows, you might find a new hobby that you really enjoy or make some great new friends.<\/p>\n

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11. Dance like nobody is watching<\/h3>\n

Remember those afternoons singing at the top of your lungs into your hairbrush and dancing like a wild animal around the house while the family was out shopping? Us too. Good times.<\/p>\n

You may not be the next Beyonc\u00e9 or Enrique Iglesias, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t turn up the volume and still have one helluva good time pretending.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 great songs to tear it up to:<\/p>\n

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  • Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody<\/li>\n
  • *NSYNC – Bye Bye Bye<\/li>\n
  • Michael Jackson – Billie Jean<\/li>\n
  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – I Love Rock And Roll<\/li>\n
  • Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Wanna Have Fun<\/li>\n
  • Lou Bega – Mambo No. 5<\/li>\n
  • Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me<\/li>\n
  • Ini Kamoze – Here Comes the Hotstepper<\/li>\n
  • Los Del Rio – Macarena<\/li>\n
  • Kenny Loggins \u2013 Footloose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    12. Go camping<\/h3>\n

    Whether you rope in your family, gather a few friends, or just go with your partner, camping trips are a great opportunity to relive the glory days of childhood. Play card games, tell ghost stories around the fire, and braai marshmallows on sticks.<\/p>\n

    You might like this:<\/strong> 25 of the best South African campsites<\/a><\/p>\n

    Also read:<\/strong> The best pet-friendly campsites in South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n

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