13 Things We Buy as Adults Because We Couldn’t Have Them as Kids

1. Sugary Cereal Without Shame

Yes, we have bills. And yes, we still eat Cookie Crisp at 10pm. Because now? Nobody’s saying no.

Mood pairing: Try our “Chamomile Garden” candle for the cozy after-cereal chill.

2. Scented Candles That Smell Like Desserts or Cartoons

As kids, we weren’t allowed to touch fire. Now, we’ve got candle lighters with safety locks and candles that smell like snack time in 1997.

Need a warm, sweet scent? Start with Cocoa Butta & Honey or Butterfly Ballet.

3. Beaded Curtains, Lava Lamps, and All the Mood Lighting

We said vibe and we meant it. Our homes are giving sleepover-core with twinkly lights, soft glows, and Y2K décor.

Set the scene with our Homebody Room Spray.

4. Body Shimmer, Glossy Lips, and Glitter Everything

Grown-up glam isn’t about subtlety. It’s about looking like a Bratz doll and smelling like a mood.

5. A Label Maker (Because Control Is Comfort)

We’re organizing everything—from spice racks to candle drawers. It’s giving peace. It’s giving Virgo moon.

6. Pop-Tarts as a Meal

No toaster. No plate. Just vibes. And if it’s the brown sugar one? Even better.

7. Matching Mugs, Tumblers & Soda Can Glasses

If you're sipping iced coffee in silence, it better be in a cute glass with a glass straw. That 2000s diner cup? It’s back and she's thriving.

8. Rooms That Smell Like Spa Days

Your childhood room? Probably Febreze. Your adult space? A full-sensory experience with candles, mist, and playlist curation.

Try Thyme Out or Fresh AF1s to give your room grown and refreshed energy.

9. Cartoon Bedsheets for Grown People

We’re not judging. If you want Powerpuff Girls on your pillowcase, do you. Inner child said yes.

10. Stickers You Still Don’t Use

Because now you know they’re sacred. You just buy the sheet to own it.

11. Bubble Baths With Whipped Cream Candles Nearby

You’re soaking in a tub, phone propped up, scented wax doing her thing in the background. Luxury.

Mood tip: Try Mocha Chino while you soak—it’s warm, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent.

12. A Whole Drawer Just for Candles

We used to have one candle for emergencies. Now? We got one for every room and every mood. Period.

13. Burning Candles Just to Set the Vibe

You don’t need a dinner party. You don’t need guests. You just need a Tuesday and a playlist.

Take our Candle Quiz to find your vibe. Because your mood deserves the right scent.

Being grown means buying what lights you up—literally and figuratively. Whether it’s nostalgic snacks or a candle that smells like your favorite memory, this is your era of yes.

Ready to heal that inner child?
Light up your next mood with State Your Mood Candles—because you deserve to smell joy.