Tag: childhood memories
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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…
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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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Capture the Everyday Moments
Get Pregnant Fast As I strolled through the park today, I spotted you—an inviting day that practically called for a visit with your little one. You were both perched on the merry-go-round, not spinning but simply enjoying the moment. Your gaze drifted to your other child, swinging joyfully on the monkey bars, while you sat…
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We Celebrate Christmas in a Big Way, and I Make No Apologies
Get Pregnant Fast Last year, my cousin shared a photo on social media of the mountain of Christmas gifts that filled her living room. The reaction was instant, filled with comments like “Wow,” “Geez,” and even “Holy cow!” I get it; the sight was overwhelming. Even we looked at the pile and thought, “Did we…
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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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Navigating Motherhood: Embracing the Chaos of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my own childhood, I can’t help but wonder: did my parents truly have it all figured out? Was it (A) a blissful experience, (B) the result of some brain-numbing hair products I used, or (C) were they simply better equipped to handle parenting than I am? This thought struck me…
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9 Childhood Toys We Should Have Questioned
Get Pregnant Fast Nostalgia can be a powerful lens through which we view our childhoods—the late nights spent playing capture the flag, those colorful friendship pins adorning our hi-top sneakers, and the Saturday morning cartoons that kept us glued to the couch long after breakfast (complete with a bologna sandwich, Fruit Roll-Up, and a Capri…
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My Brady Bunch (Minus the House)
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 20, 2015 It turns out that the eldest daughter, Lily, needed braces. She had a date for the school dance, and everything was set. But, of course, disaster struck. In true family fashion, everything eventually fell back into place. The kids quickly became enamored with…