Marlon Amorin
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Things Every Family Owned That Kids Today Have Never Seen
As I look around my house today, I can’t help but think about all the everyday items that were absolute staples in every American ... Read more
Read the storyBefore Seatbelts Were Mandatory: What Every Kid Remembers
Before the era of car seats and click-it-or-ticket campaigns, riding in cars was a completely different experience. While we certainly don’t advocate for unsafe ... Read more
Read the storyFashion Trends That Were Scandalous Then but Tame Now
Fashion has always pushed boundaries, but what caused outrage in the 1950s and ’60s might barely raise an eyebrow today. From hemlines that sparked ... Read more
Read the storySkills Every Farm Kid Had That City Kids Can’t Imagine
Growing up on a farm in the 1960s meant learning practical skills that would baffle most of today’s urban youth. Before the age of ... Read more
Read the storyHow Kids Spent Summers Before Parents Worried About Everything
Summer vacation in the 1960s was a different world compared to today’s supervised, scheduled activities. Kids would leave home after breakfast and roam freely ... Read more
Read the storyChildhood Collectibles Worth Thousands Now
Those treasures we collected as kids in the 1960s weren’t just hobbies – some have become serious investments worth a significant amount of money ... Read more
Read the storyPlayground Equipment That Built Tough Kids — and Would Be Banned Today
Playgrounds in the 1960s were a different breed altogether – built for adventure rather than safety. Before rubber mulch and plastic equipment, we tested ... Read more
Read the storyThe Most Iconic Live Performances of All Time
Some concerts transcend mere entertainment to become cultural touchstones that define an era. From groundbreaking festival performances to legendary stadium shows, these live performances ... Read more
Read the storyTeenager Jobs from the Past That No Longer Exist
Before the digital age transformed the workplace, teenagers had access to a variety of entry-level jobs that provided valuable life experience and pocket money. ... Read more
Read the storyChildhood Staples That Would Never Pass Health and Safety Today
Before liability concerns and safety regulations dominated every aspect of childhood, kids experienced a world that would make today’s safety inspectors faint. While these ... Read more
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