Tag: nostalgia
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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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A Heartfelt Tribute to the Indigo Girls: 25 Years in the Making
Get Pregnant Fast They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, and it’s taken me a solid decade to finally write this letter. This is a long-overdue thank you note that’s been 25 years in the making. Let me share my story. My journey with the Indigo Girls began in my teenage…
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To My Son Starting High School: A Letter of Remembrance
Get Pregnant Fast As my son prepares to embark on his high school journey, I find myself reflecting on my own experiences. Just the night before his freshman orientation, I stumbled upon Sixteen Candles, a classic film that defined my teenage years. I vividly recall watching it for the first time as a high school…
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8 Aspects of My Pre-Baby Life I Long For
Get Pregnant Fast Every now and then—okay, maybe every hour—I catch myself reminiscing about life before kids. Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but let’s be real: it can be utterly exhausting. I adore my children as much as I cherish fresh air, but I can’t help but miss the sweet freedom that came with a…
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How to Embrace the Feeling of Being Really Old (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of aging. Remember when you were the youthful couple, the trendsetters among your friends? That was me and my partner, Alex. We tied the knot at 18 and were the first in our circle to dive into parenthood, often hearing, “You’re just kids!” from perplexed onlookers. It felt great…
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Children’s Book Covers Have Changed Drastically
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of children’s literature, the covers we once adored are no longer what they used to be. I recently shared two book covers on Instagram, one showcasing a classic illustration reminiscent of Norman Rockwell, and the other resembling a Photoshopped flyer about public swimming pool safety. The response was overwhelming!…
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15 Movie Soundtracks That Shaped Generation X
Get Pregnant Fast In no particular order, let’s revisit some unforgettable movie soundtracks that defined our generation: Saturday Night Fever While it may have been the soundtrack to our parents’ disco nights, the 1977 album catapulted the Bee Gees into our childhood memories. Top Gun Everyone should have a moment where they belt out “You’ve…
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10 Ways Life Has Evolved Since 1985 (Or Has It Really?)
Get Pregnant Fast As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of iconic films like The Breakfast Club, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on how life has transformed since the mid-’80s. Here are ten notable changes—or perhaps some surprising constants—that define our journey over the past few decades. Employment 1985: Secured a part-time gig at a…