Tag: childhood memories

  • Celebrating Beverly Cleary: A Century of Childhood Magic

    Get Pregnant Fast If you hear “Beezus” and immediately think of “Ramona,” then you know just how remarkable your childhood reading was. On April 12, an iconic figure in children’s literature will celebrate her 100th birthday. Her name? Beverly Cleary. If you spent your weekends in the ’70s and ’80s poring over books at your…

  • Hey, Film Executives, Let Us (’80s) Kids Be!

    Get Pregnant Fast Dear Hollywood, I must express my dismay over your latest endeavor to adapt a cherished icon from my ’80s childhood: the upcoming Jem and the Holograms movie. Based on the trailer, it seems that women in their 30s and 40s across the nation will soon stow away their vibrant pink eye shadow…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Saying Farewell to Barbie: A Heartfelt Goodbye

    Get Pregnant Fast Dear Barbie, Ending our nearly decade-long relationship is anything but easy. As I placed the Rubbermaid lid over your resting spot, catching one last glimpse of your signature blue eyes, I felt a wave of nostalgia wash over me. I truly will miss you. Please don’t think this is your fault. It’s…

  • 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…

  • The 7 Essential Tracks of Every 1980s Junior High Dance

    Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the nostalgia! For those of us who navigated the treacherous social waters of junior high in the 1980s, the memory of school dances is forever etched in our minds. Remember that pre-dance frenzied mall trip? We’d scour Benetton and The Limited for the perfect acid-wash jeans—ideally pegged to perfection—and shop for…

  • 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…

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