Marlon Amorin
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Skills Every 60s Kid Had That Seem Remarkable Now
Growing up in the 1960s required a unique set of skills that would seem almost magical to today’s youth. Before the digital age, we ... Read more
Read the storyNormal Parenting Practices from the Past That Would Raise Red Flags Today
Parenting has changed dramatically since the 1950s and 60s. What we considered normal child-rearing practices back then would likely result in a visit from ... Read more
Read the story14 Things Only Kids Who Grew Up Before Smartphones Will Remember
Before smartphones became our constant companions, childhood was a very different experience. We had to find entertainment, information, and social connection in ways that ... Read more
Read the story16 Things Everyone Collected That Are Worth Big Money Today
Imagine all the junk we collected as kids, and how we thought it could be worth money someday. Now, some collections have become real ... Read more
Read the storyWhy Growing Up Without Everything Made You More Resourceful
Growing up without the convenience of modern technology and constant adult supervision taught us invaluable life skills. We learned to solve problems creatively, make ... Read more
Read the story13 Things Every Corner Store Sold That Have Vanished
As kids, our favorite place to go was the neighborhood corner store. Each trip was an adventure. We never knew what treasure we might ... Read more
Read the storyWhat Grandma’s Household Items Are Worth a Fortune Now
Those everyday items that used to sit in Grandma’s cupboards and cabinets might be worth more than you’d imagine today. What seemed like ordinary ... Read more
Read the storySchool Punishments That Were Legal Then But Would Be Criminal Now
When I think back to my school days in the 1950s and ’60s, it’s amazing how different discipline was compared to today. What we ... Read more
Read the story14 TV Shows Every Family Watched Together That Brought America Together
Back in the day when people didn’t have phones or streaming services, TVs were the center of American families’ evenings. Every week, millions of ... Read more
Read the storyHow Kids Spent Summer Break Before the Internet
Summer vacation in the days before smartphones and the internet was a different world entirely. We had to create our own entertainment, and somehow ... Read more
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