Tag: nostalgia
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Things I Will Miss About the Baby Stage
Get Pregnant Fast As my youngest child recently celebrated her first birthday, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet transition from babyhood to the next stages of life. Each milestone brings joy, yet a part of me mourns the end of the baby stage. While I am relieved to no longer navigate the challenges of…
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5 Reasons Toddlers Are Simpler Than Teens
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, fellow parents. There’s no denying that raising toddlers can sometimes feel like a chaotic ride. It’s true that having a little one (or two) at home can resemble living with a hyperactive, overly affectionate party-goer who’s had one too many drinks—24/7. The challenges of managing toddlers—those pint-sized tornadoes of energy—often seem…
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Our Favorite ’80s and ’90s Shows, Remixed
Get Pregnant Fast Television in the ’80s and ’90s was truly something special. It’s no surprise that I often found myself glued to the screen, indulging in a bowl of coffee ice cream while tuning out the world for those delightful 30-minute episodes. The writers behind these classics were undoubtedly onto something great. However, if…
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They’re Only Little Once — And For That, I’m Grateful
Get Pregnant Fast “Wow, they’ve really grown up!” My husband, Mark, looked taken aback, as if he had just noticed a dramatic change overnight. His expression was a mix of disbelief and nostalgia as he turned to me for clarity. “When did this happen?” he asked, bewildered. I could tell him exactly when it started.…
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Children of the New Millennium
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 40s, I often find myself grappling with the dissonance of feeling like I’m still in my late teens or early twenties. However, every so often, reality hits me hard when I notice just how different the world is for my children, Lily and Max. They are truly growing…
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Reflecting on Keggers and Youthful Nostalgia
Get Pregnant Fast As I strolled through the heart of campus on a balmy Saturday afternoon in late October, the thought of crashing a kegger crossed my mind. Fraternity brothers were celebrating the end of a weekend with kegs of beer stationed outside their houses. I’ve always had a soft spot for keg beer; there’s…
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8 Insights Gained from a Bryan Adams Concert
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve been a fan of Bryan Adams ever since I first heard “Straight From the Heart” at a middle school dance. His Reckless album, which dropped in the ’80s, was on repeat in my cassette player, featuring unforgettable tracks like “Heaven,” “Somebody,” and “Summer of ’69.” As a teenager, I dreamed of…
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Iconic ’80s Teen Movies That Still Captivate Us
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up can be a tough ride, especially during those tumultuous teenage years filled with self-doubt and fleeting moments of joy. For many of us who navigated adolescence in the ’80s, movies became our refuge. They reflected our struggles and aspirations, and they taught us valuable lessons about life and identity. Here’s…