Tag: childhood memories
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Elegy for the Neighborhood Shoe Store: A Back-to-School Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast The only interaction I receive at Big Shoe Warehouse comes from the high school cashiers who are more interested in chewing gum than in serving customers. They wouldn’t know how to make change without their registers, and the managers seem to be hiding from any parents who might have questions. My boys…
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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;…
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Cleaning Up My Tween’s Room: Deciding What’s Truly Special
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter Lily approaches her 11th birthday, we find ourselves in the midst of a room-cleaning adventure. She’s outgrown her once-beloved, pastel pink walls and has decided that princess decor is a thing of the past. The stuffed unicorn perched on her bed? It’s time for it to go. We’ve agreed…
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5 Things You’ll Relate to If You Grew Up in a Small Town
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a quaint little town during the late 20th century comes with its own set of shared experiences. Life in a small town might seem simple, but its impact on who you are is profound. Even if you venture far and wide, those small-town roots will always remain. Here are…
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Say What? Nostalgic Phrases from the ’80s
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, while I was at the gym, a young guy complimented me on my “cakes.” Not being fully in-tune with today’s slang, I was torn between feeling flattered and slightly offended. After checking in with my friend’s teenage daughter, I learned that “cakes” refers to having a curvy backside. I never…
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5 Valuable Lessons from a Day at the Amusement Park with My Blended Family
Get Pregnant Fast Our recent outing to the amusement park with my blended family turned out to be a delightful experience, so much so that nothing went awry. We managed to walk the dogs, grab lunch, and hit the road right on schedule. The kids had their swimsuits, dry clothes, sunscreen, and water bottles at…
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Why Sophie Wishes Her Brother Would Stay Small Forever
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something undeniably adorable about little brothers—until they start tugging at your hair, rummaging through your belongings, and sneaking peeks at your journal. Sophie knows this all too well. As the older sibling, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions: the sweetness of childhood memories clashing with the reality of…