Tag: nostalgia
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A Heartfelt Tribute to the Indigo Girls: 25 Years in the Making
Get Pregnant Fast They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, and it’s taken me a solid decade to finally write this letter. This is a long-overdue thank you note that’s been 25 years in the making. Let me share my story. My journey with the Indigo Girls began in my teenage…
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To My Son Starting High School: A Letter of Remembrance
Get Pregnant Fast As my son prepares to embark on his high school journey, I find myself reflecting on my own experiences. Just the night before his freshman orientation, I stumbled upon Sixteen Candles, a classic film that defined my teenage years. I vividly recall watching it for the first time as a high school…
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8 Aspects of My Pre-Baby Life I Long For
Get Pregnant Fast Every now and then—okay, maybe every hour—I catch myself reminiscing about life before kids. Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but let’s be real: it can be utterly exhausting. I adore my children as much as I cherish fresh air, but I can’t help but miss the sweet freedom that came with a…
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How to Embrace the Feeling of Being Really Old (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of aging. Remember when you were the youthful couple, the trendsetters among your friends? That was me and my partner, Alex. We tied the knot at 18 and were the first in our circle to dive into parenthood, often hearing, “You’re just kids!” from perplexed onlookers. It felt great…
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The ‘Dirty Dancing’ Remake is Making Me Feel OLD
Get Pregnant Fast This past summer, while helping my dad and stepmom transition to their new home, my sister and I decided to tackle the clutter in their attic. We unearthed a treasure trove of old notebooks, childhood letters, crumpled school projects, and dusty novels. Buried at the bottom of one box was a VHS…
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’80s and ’90s TV Hangouts We Wish Were Real
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the nostalgia of television in the ’80s and ’90s! Those days were filled with outrageous hairstyles, iconic fashion choices, and unforgettable theme songs. But more than anything, it was the hangout spots that made these shows so memorable. Imagine if we could actually visit these fictional locales—they would be a blast!…
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Nostalgic ’80s Adventures That Would Raise Eyebrows Today
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the ’80s—a time when kids roamed free, unburdened by the concerns that weigh heavily on today’s parents. Growing up in that era was a unique experience filled with unstructured play and a sense of adventure that seems almost alien now. We engaged in activities that, if attempted today, could very well…