Tag: childhood memories
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Reimagined: A Culinary Adventure
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my family adhered to a classic approach to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We used either white or whole wheat bread, carefully slicing each sandwich into quarters. Separate utensils ensured the peanut butter and jelly remained distinct, and crusts were often trimmed off. Everything was tidy and traditional, embodying the…
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10 ’80s Songs That Perfectly Capture Life With a 3-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Whether you’re an unexpected parent like me, starting your family later in life, or just reminiscing about the joys of parenting a three-year-old, you know the wild ride it can be: exhausting yet hilarious. As a proud child of the ’80s—I was just a pre-teen when MTV debuted with “Video Killed the…
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Revisiting ABC’s Afterschool Specials: A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
Get Pregnant Fast It was a whirlwind of nostalgia as I dove headfirst into the world of ABC’s Afterschool Specials. I hadn’t thought about these gems in years, yet suddenly, I found myself reciting lines from the episodes as if no time had passed. Many of us from the 80s and 90s remember watching stars…
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The Ultimate ’80s Hair Saga: The Perm Disaster
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I could remember, I was stuck with fine, straight black hair. I couldn’t help but envy my friends with those luscious curls. It was like a scene straight out of a beloved childhood book—think of how Ramona Quimby idolized Susan, the curly-haired girl seated in front of her at…
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Notes Under the Bedroom Door: A Nostalgic Look Back at Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most delightful experiences of parenting was discovering handwritten notes tucked under our bedroom door. These little treasures were typically folded up and secured with tape, addressed specifically to either Mom or Dad, with a clear instruction that only the intended recipient should read them. Most of the time, they…
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What Happened When I Decided to Give My Kids a Summer Inspired by the 1980s
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year drew to a close, a handful of parents gathered around a picnic table at the third-grade end-of-year celebration. We exchanged pleasantries about how quickly the year had flown by before diving into the topic on everyone’s mind: summer plans. “We’ve signed up for a few soccer camps, a…