Lori Summers
Recent stories from this Should We Watch contributor.
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Common 1960s Medicines That Would Be Illegal Today
Back in the 1960s, medicine cabinets looked quite different from today’s carefully regulated pharmaceutical collections. Before the FDA tightened regulations and modern safety standards ... Read more
Read the storyHow Teachers Maintained Order Before Parent Pushback Changed Everything
Back in our school days, teachers commanded respect that seems almost mythical by today’s standards. Before the era of helicopter parents and social media ... Read more
Read the storyBirthday Parties Before Pinterest Made Them a Production
Remember when birthday parties were gloriously imperfect affairs that didn’t require a second mortgage or a degree in event planning? Back in our day, ... Read more
Read the storyToys Every Child Had That Are Now Considered Dangerous
Well, folks, gather ’round as we take a stroll down memory lane to an era when safety regulations were more like friendly suggestions. Back ... Read more
Read the storyFast Food from Our Childhood That Actually Used Real Ingredients
Remember when fast food actually tasted like real food? I’m talking about those golden days when ingredients were simple, pure, and dare I say, ... Read more
Read the story12 Household Chores Kids Had to Master Before Age 10 That Don’t Exist Now
As children growing up in the 1960s and early ’70s, we were considered an integral part of the family business. With no video games ... Read more
Read the storyWhy Shopping Was Better Before the Internet
Remember when shopping was an actual experience, not just clicking buttons on a screen? Sure, online shopping has its conveniences, but there’s something special ... Read more
Read the story13 Items from Mom’s Purse That Today’s Kids Wouldn’t Recognize
Remember how mom’s purse was like the world’s best Mary Poppins style magic bag? If mom wanted to pull something from her bag, she’s ... Read more
Read the storyDating Milestones That Actually Happened in Order Back Then
Back in the 1960s, dating followed a predictable pattern that would seem almost quaint to today’s youth. From first glances across the school cafeteria ... Read more
Read the story15 School Field Trips That Would Never Be Approved Today
Today, a field trip almost feels like a day off from school, but back in our day, we were adventuring even if it was ... Read more
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