Then & Now
12 Road Trip Destinations from the ’70s Boomers Loved
70’s road trips remain a nostalgic American pastime thanks to the affordability of gas, and a sense of adventure that came from exploring the ... 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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15 Grocery Store Features from the ’60s That Have Vanished
Let’s take a look at the past! Grocery shopping in the 1960s was so different from the experience today’s customers have. Many grocery shopping ... Read more
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Before Screens: How We Entertained Ourselves
Remember those magical days before smartphones and tablets dominated our lives? Back when entertainment meant using our imagination, getting our hands dirty, and connecting ... Read more
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15 Social Skills We Learned That Today’s Kids Never Will
Remember when we had to talk to people face-to-face to make plans? When a firm handshake meant something, and we couldn’t hide behind screens ... Read more
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18 Foods That Tasted Better Before They Changed the Recipe
Remember when our favorite foods just tasted better? It wasn’t just your imagination – many beloved products have changed their recipes over the years, ... Read more
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17 Ways We Had Fun Without Spending a Dime
We had a blast when we used our imagination to create our own adventures! Before video games and phones, we were able to have ... Read more
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18 Church Potluck Recipes That Nobody Makes Anymore
According to church customs, everyone contributes some food for the after-church meal; and each time the customs are repeated, new food is made; each ... Read more
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11 Ways We Got News Before 24/7 Television Coverage
Do you remember when you would learn news other than just refreshing a webpage? When learning news used all the senses? There was the ... Read more
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Antiques Hiding in Your Parents’ House Worth Real Money
Remember those treasures tucked away in Mom and Dad’s attic? Some of those old knick-knacks might be worth a small fortune today. From vintage ... Read more
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14 Things Teachers Swore We’d Need That We Haven’t Used Since 1975
Do you all recall those mandatory classes where the teachers told us we would need skills “in the real world”? Well, it’s been decades ... Read more
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