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52 Things You'll Remember About Summer in the Early 2000s

52 Things You'll Definitely Remember About Summer in the Early 2000s

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Ah, sweet summertime. If the warm months don't already put a big smile on your face, rewinding to summer in the early 2000s definitely will. You know, back in the days of "scene boys," DC sneakers, pink razor flip phones, and Myspace bulletins. When Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's love life owned our hearts, and Livestrong bracelets were the fashion statement of the decade. It's hard not to feel giddy while reminiscing on summers back in the day, so we might as well relive it whenever we can, right? Here are some of our favourite things that we miss about summer in the 2000s (and we're pretty sure you'll miss them too!).

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1. Watching TRL After a Long Day of No School

2. Also Tuning Into MTV's Beach House

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3. Wearing Tinted Sunglasses (Preferably With a Rhinestone Design in the Corner)

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4. Riding Around Town on Your Razor Scooter

Like this Razor Spark Scooter ($49, originally $75).

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5. Watching the Latest Drama Unfold on The O.C. With Your Friends

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6. Proudly Wearing Gaucho Pants

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7. Oh, and Let's Not Forget How Cool Babydoll Dresses Were

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8. Rocking a Von Dutch Trucker Hat

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9. Riding Your Bike Past Your Crush's House

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10. Vowing to Stay Up All Night to Watch the Sunrise at Sleepovers With Your Friends

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11. Turning on Summerland After Dinner

The show only lasted two seasons, but ah, what a time.

12. Heading to 7-11 to Mix Slushie Flavours

13. Trying to Keep Up With Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton's Friendship Drama

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14. Convincing Your Parents You Needed Nicole's Richie's Book, The Truth About Diamonds, to Know More

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15. Showing Off Some Skin in a Cropped Halter Top

Bonus if you also had roll-on body glitter.

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16. Visiting the Kiosk at the Mall to Get a Custom Airbrushed T-Shirt

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17. Accessorising Your Hair With Butterfly Clips

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18. Wearing Rhinestone Anything and Everything

19. Wearing Capris, Just in Case There Was a Flood

Capris, open-toed heels, layered necklaces — pretty much this entire outfit.

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This music video also made you want to cause trouble at the mall with your friends.

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Not having to get up for school the next day was the best.

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And hurting your ankles numerous times.

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Or if you didn't have one, being insanely jealous of any friends who did.

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Like these Court Graffik Shoes ($60).

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Like this Livestrong New Yellow Cancer Support Bracelet Wristband ($6).

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Like this Water Slide ($90).

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Like with this Binney and Smith Crayola Drawing Chalk ($7).

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