Tag: pop culture
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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…
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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…
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20 Aspects of the ’70s I’m Glad to Leave Behind
Tang. When it comes to orange beverages, I’ll take Cheetos over this powdered stuff any day. Wooden Clogs. Seriously, who thought walking on blocks of wood all day was a good idea? We aren’t in Amsterdam! Vicky from The Love Boat. She sailed the seas without a care in the world, while I was stuck…
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18 Ways My Kids Have Made Me Uncool
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has a way of shifting our focus from the latest trends to the everyday chaos of family life. As a parent, it often feels like I’m in a different universe, where cleaning the minivan and diaper duty take precedence over celebrity gossip and tech news. Working on a college campus, I…
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12 Iconic Songs Forever Altered by Commercials
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a strange feeling when a beloved song you grew up with suddenly pops up in a commercial hawking a product you never knew you needed. Every generation experiences this, with Baby Boomers likely cringing at Nike’s use of The Beatles’ “Revolution” back in the 1980s. And though I can’t confirm its…