Tag: nostalgia
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The New Teddy Ruxpin: A Terrifying Update for a Childhood Classic
Get Pregnant Fast Attention, fellow fans of all things nostalgic! It seems another beloved childhood toy is making a comeback, but this time, you might want to keep the little ones at a distance. Brace yourselves—Teddy Ruxpin is back, and he’s more nightmarish than ever. For those who remember the original Teddy Ruxpin, he was…
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Embracing My Trekkie Roots: A Journey Through Space and Time
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my teenage conversations were peppered with terms like tribbles, warp speed, and transporter beams. I was, without a doubt, a Trekkie from the start. Need some evidence? Here’s a glimpse into my Star Trek-infused upbringing: I can speak a bit of Klingon, I learned chess…
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21 Iconic Beauty Products Teens of the ’80s Couldn’t Live Without
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days when the thought of life without Flex shampoo and cream rinse felt utterly absurd? Or when the idea of washing your face with anything other than the classic Neutrogena bar was unimaginable? The era when your bangs weren’t quite “big enough” until you doused them with Aussie Sprunch Spray?…
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The Reality is You Won’t Miss These Moments
Get Pregnant Fast After a long day, you find yourself in the grocery store, utterly drained, while your toddler is sprawled on the floor, throwing a tantrum over a candy. Just when you think you can’t take it anymore, an experienced parent strolls by, flashes a knowing smile, and says, “You’re going to miss this.”…
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What It’s Like to Visit Your Retired Parents in Boca Raton
Get Pregnant Fast They refer to it as “God’s Waiting Room.” Upon my arrival at my parents’ new residence in sunny South Florida last week, they ushered me over to the clubhouse, a staple of the gated communities designed for those aged 55 and up. My father introduced me to his group of male friends,…
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6 Reasons We Can’t Get Enough of ‘This Is Us’
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, it’s hard to miss the buzz surrounding NBC’s hit series, ‘This Is Us.’ Posts like “OMG, I can’t even!” and “I need to talk about last night’s episode!” have been lighting up my feed. Initially, I brushed it off, thinking, “Sure, it’s probably just…
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Navigating the Shift from Only-Child to Sibling Life: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast When my first son, Alex, was just four years old, he developed a fascination with marble mazes. He had an assortment of them: a sturdy wooden maze, a flimsy plastic one, and even a few hand-me-downs from friends. Alex could spend hours engrossed in YouTube videos, mesmerized as marbles navigated intricate paths.…
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Is the High School Version of You the True You?
Get Pregnant Fast Revised: Date TBD As I find myself queuing in an annoyingly long security line at LAX, I can’t help but notice I’ve chosen the slowest one. It’s packed with travelers fumbling through the “take your stuff and put it on the conveyor belt” routine, and we’re inching along at a glacial pace.…
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7 Iconic ’80s Commercials That Gave Us Adulting Wisdom
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the vibrant ’80s! A decade of neon colors, big hair, and unforgettable television commercials that not only entertained us but also imparted valuable life lessons about adulthood. While we often fast-forward through ads today, those snippets of creativity from the past shaped our understanding of life in ways we might not…
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The Muppets Make Their Triumphant Return to Prime Time
Get Pregnant Fast Who would have thought? It turns out Kermit the Frog has some strong feelings about the 405 freeway. A word of caution to Los Angeles residents: avoid that route if you can. When you think about it, frogs and highways don’t exactly mix—more of a splat than a smooth ride. Yet, despite…