Then & Now
13 Things ’60s Dads Always Kept in the Garage
Remember when your dad’s garage was more than just a place to park the car? It was a workshop, a storage unit, and an ... Read…
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June Hartwell
June Hartwell is the editorial persona for Then & Now at Should We Watch, exploring familiar objects, old routines, and the ways everyday life has changed. The focus is on specific details and historical context, without treating every generation’s experience as the same.
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12 Legendary Lunch Box Trades That Made You a Cafeteria Hero
During the 1960s and 1970 school lunches meant more than just eating food. School lunches meant trading and making deals while eating. Lunchboxes were ... Read more
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15 Summer Jobs That Taught Us More Than Any Internship
Long before internships became the default summer gig for college students, we had real character-building jobs that taught us the value of hard work ... Read more
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31 Popular Sodas from the ’60s and ’70s We Want Back
Hi Baby Boomers! Do you remember the soda you could buy from the corner store for a nickel? We had refreshing classic flavors that ... Read more
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16 Things Every Kid Had in Their Bedroom in the ’70s
To be a 70s kid was to have a world of drool-worthy trinkets right in your own bedroom. Today’s kids wouldn’t know what to ... Read more
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School Activities from the ’60s That Would Shock Parents Today
Hey there, fellow Baby Boomers! Remember when school was a whole different ballgame? Back in our day, we didn’t have helicopter parents or safety ... Read more
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14 Unforgettable ’80s Cartoon Characters You Loved
Hey, Saturday morning cartoon fans! Do you remember those special Saturday mornings waking up with your kids (or grandkids) to watch the latest animated ... Read more
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Children’s Books from the ’80s That Are Still Worth Reading
Well, grab your favorite stuffed animal and settle into that cozy reading nook, fellow book lovers! The 1980s gave us some of the most ... Read more
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Backyard Games from the ’70s That Kept Kids Outside Until Dark
Ah, the 1970s – when summer meant staying outside until Mom called us in for dinner, and then begging for “just five more minutes” ... Read more
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Classic Board Games from the ’60s Worth Playing Again
Back before video games and smartphones dominated our evenings, gathering around the kitchen table for a board game was how families spent quality time ... Read more
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