Tag: childhood memories
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5 Insights About Easter That Will Resonate If You Were Raised Catholic
Get Pregnant Fast When I mention “Easter,” what comes to mind? Egg hunts? Colorful baskets? Or maybe those oversized bunny costumes that seem to appear at every shopping mall? While Easter is fundamentally a religious occasion, it has also morphed into a joyous welcome of spring in the broader American culture. As someone who was…
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13 Underrated TV Shows from the ’80s That Only True Gen-Xers Will Remember
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, we took a nostalgic trip down memory lane to reminisce about some of the lesser-known television treasures from the 1980s. Our audience chimed in enthusiastically, recalling every single show from “Jennifer Slept Here” to the fan-favorite “Square Pegs,” and even reminded us of many others we had overlooked. While our…
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Why I Can’t Stand Playdates
Get Pregnant Fast If I’m being honest, I can’t help but cringe at the term “playdate.” To me, the idea of scheduling playtime feels entirely unnecessary. Kids should simply play—preferably outdoors or at a friend’s house. Remember the days when kids were told to go outside and play until dinner? I often think back to…
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8 Reasons Modern Parents Need to Chill Out
Get Pregnant Fast While browsing parenting blogs and scrolling through social media, I stumbled upon a story about a mom who crafts a new Disney princess dress for her daughter each time they visit a Disney park. Seriously, every trip! I can’t help but think back to my childhood: where was the handmade attire then?…
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Essential ‘80s Items That Made Starting Fresh a Breeze
Get Pregnant Fast When I was just 10 years old, my dad dropped a major surprise on me: we were moving. Not only were we leaving our quiet suburban town in New Jersey, but we were also relocating to a whole new world—Texas. I had only seen pictures of the Lone Star State in my…
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Unforgettable Parenting Moments That Stay With Us, Whether We Like It or Not
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, my children stumbled upon some old photo albums from their baby days—along with a few slightly embarrassing snapshots from a pre-kids trip to Ireland, but let’s not dwell on that. I say they “stumbled upon” the albums, even though they weren’t misplaced (they’re right there on the shelf…
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Do You Recall the Moment You Truly “Knew Yourself”?
Get Pregnant Fast In my exploration of habits and happiness, I frequently return to a fundamental truth: understanding ourselves—our personalities, passions, and inclinations—is crucial to cultivating our habits and enhancing our happiness. You might think that knowing yourself is straightforward since you spend every day with yourself. However, it can be incredibly complex. We often…
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5 Ways Saturday Mornings Have Transformed for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my childhood, I can vividly recall the thrill of bounding out of bed, racing to the kitchen for a bowl of sugary cereal, and settling in for a morning of delightful cartoons. I cherished those weekends spent glued to the TV, indulging in animated classics like “The Jetsons”…
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How Magnum, P.I. Captured My Tomboy Heart
Get Pregnant Fast I was far from the stereotypical girly-girl. Growing up in the vibrant 80s, I identified as a tomboy, but I always found that label somewhat limiting. I wasn’t boyish, just comfortable in my own skin, and that term never quite fit. Why wasn’t there a term like “tomgirl”? Recess Adventures During recess,…