Tag: nostalgia
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10 Classic ’80s Nonfiction Shows for Kids That Outshine Today’s Programming
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches, many of us find ourselves flipping through channels only to encounter the same talent shows over and over again. While shows like America’s Got Talent may have their appeal, they rarely reach the educational heights of the nonfiction programming we enjoyed in our youth. Lately, I’ve been nostalgic for…
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12 Ways Moms in the ’70s Were Totally Groovy
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is truly one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. I cherish every moment I spend with my kids and hope they recognize the joy I find in motherhood. I had a fantastic role model in my mom, who made parenting look effortless and enjoyable. She had the…
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Jack and Emily: Navigating the Teenage Years Together
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch my 16-year-old son, Ethan, I can’t help but notice how much more thoughtful and cautious he is compared to my own teenage self. Often, I find myself fixating on what he needs to do next rather than appreciating the remarkable qualities he already possesses. This summer, however, I’ve made…
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7 Careers I Dreamed of as a Kid, Inspired by ’80s TV Shows
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud child of the ’80s, my aspirations were undeniably shaped by the iconic television shows of that era. I often envisioned myself cruising on the Love Boat, heading toward Fantasy Island, or residing in the lavish New York penthouse with my pals Arnold and Willis from Diff’rent Strokes. I even…
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9 Childhood Songs We Sang That Probably Shouldn’t Have Made the Playlist
Get Pregnant Fast The experience of belting out tunes in the backseat as kids is quite different from what we encounter today. Back then, we were blissfully unaware of the meanings buried in the lyrics, often oblivious to the messages they conveyed. Now that we’re older and more enlightened, it’s hard not to chuckle at…
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Revisiting Your Hometown in Your 30s: A Journey of Rediscovery
Get Pregnant Fast Life has a way of taking unexpected turns. You envisioned graduating from college and breaking free, leaving your hometown behind for good. Fast forward thirteen years and two significant relocations, and you find yourself in your spacious kitchen in the Bay Area when your husband drops the news: his job wants to…
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20 Aspects of the ’70s I’m Glad to Leave Behind
Tang. When it comes to orange beverages, I’ll take Cheetos over this powdered stuff any day. Wooden Clogs. Seriously, who thought walking on blocks of wood all day was a good idea? We aren’t in Amsterdam! Vicky from The Love Boat. She sailed the seas without a care in the world, while I was stuck…
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My Thoughts on Paper Correspondence: A Nod to the Past in a Digital World
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I reached out to a friend via email to request her mailing address. Despite meeting in person on two occasions after connecting through social media and our shared writing interests, I still didn’t know where she lived. Little did she know, I wanted to send her a thoughtful card. Isn’t it…
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A Blast from the Past: Why ‘A History of Radness’ Appeals to Gen-X Parents and Their Tweens
Get Pregnant Fast If you want to connect with kids today, you’ve got to win over their parents first. Just look at the enduring success of shows like Sesame Street, which cleverly weaves in humor for the grown-ups, or the way Dan Zanes brings nostalgia to family-friendly folk music. Enter A History of Radness, Amazon’s…
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Valentine’s Day: A Transformation Through the Years
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, Valentine’s Day! A holiday that has evolved significantly, especially for those of us navigating parenthood. Let’s take a nostalgic stroll down memory lane and compare what this day meant before the kids arrived versus now. Then: The evening before Valentine’s Day was a flurry of self-care. You’d pamper yourself with a…