Marlon Amorin
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Household Rules That Ran Like Clockwork in the 1960s
Before the era of permissive parenting and negotiable boundaries, household rules in the 1960s were absolute law. Parents ran tight ships, and children understood ... Read more
Read the story17 Breakfast Foods from Your Childhood That Kids Today Will Never Try
Before the rise of smoothie bowls and avocado toast, an interesting array of culinary options could be found in breakfast offerings. The breakfast foods ... Read more
Read the storyWhat Every Grandma Kept in Her Kitchen That We’ve Lost
Before kitchens became showcases of modern minimalism and high-tech gadgets, grandma’s kitchen was a treasure trove of practical tools and timeless wisdom. These items ... Read more
Read the storyHousehold Items Every Family Owned That Are Worth a Fortune Now
Before we all became minimalists and started Marie Kondo-ing our lives, American homes were treasure troves of now-valuable items. What seemed like everyday objects ... Read more
Read the storySchool Punishments That Would Get Teachers Fired Today
Back in the days before helicopter parents and zero-tolerance policies, school discipline was a whole different ballgame. Teachers had methods of keeping order that ... Read more
Read the story15 Things You Could Buy for a Quarter in the ’70s
A quarter might not buy much these days, but back in the 1970s, it was serious spending money. Twenty-five cents could get you quite ... Read more
Read the story16 Things That Cost Under $5 in the 1970s (And What They Cost Now)
In the 70’s, a five-dollar bill was worth way more than a fancy coffee. You could fill your car with gas, pocket a few ... Read more
Read the storyWhat Every ’70s Kid Had to Finish Before Dark
Before smartphones and scheduled playdates took over childhood, kids in the 1970s lived by one simple rule – be home before dark. Those precious ... Read more
Read the storyParenting Practices That Were Normal Then But Illegal Now
Parenting has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and what was once considered normal child-rearing practice might now result in a visit from ... Read more
Read the story14 Things Every Kid Did with a Cassette Player
While CDs, digital downloads, and streaming services may dominate music listening today, there was once a time, especially during the 70s and 80s, when ... Read more
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