Tag: childhood memories
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The Significance of a Camp Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: It’s the summer of 1983, and I find myself at Camp Greenwoods, a bustling hub of laughter and camaraderie. I was the unfortunate soul who sparked a lice outbreak in our cabin. While lounging on the grass with my fellow campers, an attentive counselor noticed me scratching my head. A…
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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 Conversation I Didn’t Anticipate
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those rare nights where everything went smoothly, which is a true feat when you have three daughters. Dinner was a breeze—no arguments over the food I prepared, no battles over who got to share their day first, and no prolonged bedtime antics that usually leave me exasperated. I…
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Why I’m Deeply Thankful for My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I often found myself envious of classmates whose mothers seemed to be a constant presence at school events—whether it was helping with art projects, chaperoning field trips, or sneaking in extra cookies at lunch. My mother, a single parent, was unable to be that kind of mom. While I…
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The Top 10 ‘Ooh, I Love This Song!’ Classics From My ’80s Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever I’m in need of a pick-me-up or a splash of that youthful spirit, I don’t reach for some miracle anti-aging cream; instead, I dive into my music library and turn up the volume! The songs that truly resonate with me are those that transport me back to my carefree days of…
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When Life’s Journey Takes You Off the Beaten Path
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast I always excelled at following a prescribed path. My father once remarked that my greatest talent was navigating life just well enough to reach the next hurdle. Reflecting on this now, it saddens me, as it reveals how focused I was on chasing those brass rings—the goals laid out before me…
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12 Nostalgic Habits from the ’90s I Never Thought I’d Revisit
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can lead us to believe that we’ve outgrown our youthful antics. Yet, as I navigate adulthood and parenthood, I find myself repeating some of those quirky behaviors from my teenage years. Here’s a look at the amusing things I’ve found myself doing again. Shouting at Kids from the Car Before smartphones…
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A Fifth Avenue Dream Draws to a Close: Farewell, FAO Schwarz
Get Pregnant Fast Nestled in Manhattan, FAO Schwarz opened its doors in 1870, relocating to its iconic Fifth Avenue location in 1986—just two years before Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia famously danced on its giant floor piano in the beloved film, Big. If you’ve caught glimpses of this magical store in films like Mighty Aphrodite,…
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The Enchantment of Nighttime Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast It was 2:30 a.m., and we were on day six (or maybe seven?) of my little one battling the stomach flu. The car seat has been cleaned more times than I can count, and the laundry pile seems to grow endlessly. I’ve set up mixing bowls throughout the house, ready for any…
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What to Anticipate at Your 20th High School Reunion
Get Pregnant Fast This weekend marks my 20th high school reunion, or at least that’s how I phrase it for convenience. But calling it “high school” hardly does justice—our class, a tight-knit group of 100, journeyed through twelve long years together. When you share so much time with the same people, it transcends mere schooling;…