Tag: pop culture
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9 Must-See Music Videos from the ’90s and ’00s That Deserve a Rewatch
Get Pregnant Fast As a longtime enthusiast of music, it’s somewhat amusing to me that I’m here advocating for music videos. Unlike many of my peers, I wasn’t particularly fond of them during their heyday. But after years of turning my back on popular music, I found myself in the unexpected position of working at…
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My Daughter’s Dream: Marrying a Pop Star
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an adventure filled with questions that often catch us off guard. Just the other day, while navigating the chaos of post-school pick-up, my eight-year-old daughter, Ellie, nonchalantly asked if she could marry pop sensation, Katy Perry. My instinct was to respond with humor, quipping, “Sure, honey, but you might have…
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Catchy Commercials from the ’70s and ’80s That Still Resonate Today
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up during the ’70s and ’80s meant that TV was more than just entertainment; it was a cornerstone of family life. After long days filled with schoolwork and activities, we gathered around the television, eagerly anticipating our favorite sitcoms and the commercials that came along with them. Like the lyrics of…
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The Perks of Collaborating with Millennials
Get Pregnant Fast For those of us in the mid-career stage, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves working alongside a younger generation of colleagues. When they mention their high school days, they reference social media platforms that didn’t even exist when we were teenagers. Yet, there’s a silver lining to this age gap—you can take…
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Our Teens and Tweens
Get Pregnant Fast As my kids have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless episodes of Caillou, my husband and I have embarked on a delightful journey of introducing our tweens to the cinematic treasures of the 1980s. These films transport me back to a time of oversized hair, layered socks, and countless…
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8 Iconic Movie Soundtracks from the ’80s That We Still Adore
Get Pregnant Fast For those of us who navigated our teenage years in the vibrant ’80s, the cinema was more than just a place to watch films; it was a sanctuary. The theaters became our social hubs, offering an affordable escape on weekends. We could momentarily leave behind our everyday worries and step into captivating…
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Fox Mulder: The Inner Companion We All Need
Get Pregnant Fast The truth isn’t just out there; it’s also nestled deep within us. My revelation? I welcomed Fox Mulder into my heart back in 1992, and honestly, I’m not sure how to evict him. The Essence of Mulder in My Life It struck me during a delightful first date that Mulder, the beloved…
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7 Careers I Dreamed of as a Kid, Inspired by ’80s TV Shows
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud child of the ’80s, my aspirations were undeniably shaped by the iconic television shows of that era. I often envisioned myself cruising on the Love Boat, heading toward Fantasy Island, or residing in the lavish New York penthouse with my pals Arnold and Willis from Diff’rent Strokes. I even…