Tag: pop culture
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The 5 TV Characters I Can’t Stop Missing
Get Pregnant Fast When we tune into our favorite shows week after week, the characters become part of our lives. They’re not just fictional figures; they’re like friends or family. We invest our emotions in their journeys, celebrating their triumphs and mourning their losses. So when a series comes to an end—be it a long-awaited…
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College Admissions: A Pop Culture Journey Through Five Iconic Movie Moments
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, springtime! It’s that season to tidy up the garage, fire up the grill, and, for us Mid parents, embark on the highly anticipated “college tour” with our wonderful kids. To help you navigate this exciting adventure, we’ve curated a list of five memorable pop culture moments related to college. Brace yourselves!…
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Growing Up Alongside a Hollywood Icon
Get Pregnant Fast Born just four years before me, Matthew Broderick has been a familiar presence throughout my formative years. As we both navigated adolescence, he always seemed to be the perfect crush—just ahead of me in age and charm. Unlike many of my peers, I wasn’t drawn to the typical heartthrobs of the era.…
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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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9 Hilariously Cringe-Worthy Crushes from My Gen-X Days That I Can Finally Own Up To
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the bittersweet nostalgia of youthful crushes—those fleeting infatuations that, with time, become more laughable than embarrassing. As I reflect on my adolescent heartthrobs, I’m ready to share a few with you. Get ready to feel the warmth of nostalgia! Timmy My very first crush was Timmy from H.R. Pufnstuf. Honestly, the…
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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…