Tag: childhood memories
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Celebrating Halloween in the 1980s: A Nostalgic Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare to dive into costume shopping and unpack decorations for Halloween this year, I can’t help but reminisce about the Halloween experiences of my childhood. It remains my favorite day of the year, yet the holiday has evolved dramatically over the years. Back in the day, the costumes we wore…
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10 Nostalgic ’80s Lip Balms We Wish Were Back in Style
Get Pregnant Fast While I may be a makeup enthusiast today, back in elementary school, my beauty routine was refreshingly simple. My sole beauty product of choice? Lip balm. Back then, we didn’t refer to it as “balm” — we were more focused on how it tasted than its moisturizing properties. The ’80s were a…
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Beach Days in the ’80s vs. Beach Days Today: A Nostalgic Comparison
Get Pregnant Fast I fondly recall those sun-soaked beach days of my childhood in the ’80s, spent with my mom and sisters. Life felt uncomplicated back then. As I watch fellow moms today striving to recreate those enchanting memories, it’s clear that things have shifted quite a bit since my days of slathering on baby…
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Catchy Commercials from the ’70s and ’80s That Still Resonate Today
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up during the ’70s and ’80s meant that TV was more than just entertainment; it was a cornerstone of family life. After long days filled with schoolwork and activities, we gathered around the television, eagerly anticipating our favorite sitcoms and the commercials that came along with them. Like the lyrics of…
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The Top 10 ‘Ooh, I Love This Song!’ Classics From My ’80s Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever I’m in need of a pick-me-up or a splash of that youthful spirit, I don’t reach for some miracle anti-aging cream; instead, I dive into my music library and turn up the volume! The songs that truly resonate with me are those that transport me back to my carefree days of…
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12 Nostalgic Habits from the ’90s I Never Thought I’d Revisit
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can lead us to believe that we’ve outgrown our youthful antics. Yet, as I navigate adulthood and parenthood, I find myself repeating some of those quirky behaviors from my teenage years. Here’s a look at the amusing things I’ve found myself doing again. Shouting at Kids from the Car Before smartphones…
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What to Anticipate at Your 20th High School Reunion
Get Pregnant Fast This weekend marks my 20th high school reunion, or at least that’s how I phrase it for convenience. But calling it “high school” hardly does justice—our class, a tight-knit group of 100, journeyed through twelve long years together. When you share so much time with the same people, it transcends mere schooling;…
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Say What? Nostalgic Phrases from the ’80s
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, while I was at the gym, a young guy complimented me on my “cakes.” Not being fully in-tune with today’s slang, I was torn between feeling flattered and slightly offended. After checking in with my friend’s teenage daughter, I learned that “cakes” refers to having a curvy backside. I never…
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Why Sophie Wishes Her Brother Would Stay Small Forever
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something undeniably adorable about little brothers—until they start tugging at your hair, rummaging through your belongings, and sneaking peeks at your journal. Sophie knows this all too well. As the older sibling, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions: the sweetness of childhood memories clashing with the reality of…