I'm just going to say it straight out. Being a kid in the 2000s was iconic. The coolest toys. The best computer games and tv shows. Questionable fashion choices. It all just wraps up into one big bundle of nostalgia. So, in honor of all my fellow early 2000s kids, here's a list of 2000s things to take you out of reality for a bit.
After-School Snacks
Gripz
Gripz had a grip on me.
Dunkaroos
When I got one of these in my lunch, I knew it was going to be a good day.
Fruit Gummies
Just thinking about them makes me miss my childhood.
Scooby Snacks
Scooby Doo was indeed a snack connoisseur.
Magic Milk Straws
They made every glass of milk a-moo-zing.
These Iconic Restaurants
Rainforest Cafe
Nearly getting burned by the volcano dessert sparklers was a risk worth taking.
Bugaboo Creek
The finest dining experiences begin with being greeted by a talking Christmas tree.
Pencil Pouch Favs
Take-Apart Erasers
I still have my collection, and I will guard it with my life.
Pencil Grips
We all acted like we had early arthritis so we could put these on our pencils.
Fooeys
These fellas got me through my greatest math mistakes.
Smencils
Who wants a regular pencil when you can have a smencil?
Mr. Sketch Markers
These makers smelled like heaven.
Kooky Klickers
They were the kookiest pens in town!
And Everything Else
Zoopals
The most effective way to make meals ten times more fun.
Silly Bandz
Elementary school meant trading these bad boys all day, everyday.
Mighty Beans
These things defied gravity.
Heelys
I always wanted a pair, but my mom said I would fall and hurt myself. She was probably right.
Pictochat
Who else would chat with their sibling on their Nintendo DS and color in the entire screen to send to each other?
Pillow Pets
To this day, I still snuggle up with Lucky, my OG ladybug Pillow Pet.
Scholastic Bookfairs
Definitely one of the best days of the school year.