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28 Things Every Farm Kid Could Do That City Kids Can’t Imagine
When growing up on rural family farms during the 1960’s and 1970’s, life certainly did not entail the…
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Living
28 Things Every Farm Kid Could Do That City Kids Can’t Imagine
When growing up on rural family farms during the 1960’s and 1970’s, life certainly did not entail the…
Nostalgia
26 Things Grandma Never Threw Away (That Are Worth a Fortune Now)
Our grandmothers experienced the Great Depression, and that taught them not to throw things away. We may have…
Nostalgia
31 Popular Sodas from the ’60s and ’70s We Want Back
Hi Baby Boomers! Do you remember the soda you could buy from the corner store for a nickel?…
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After-School Freedom: What Kids Did That Would Terrify Parents Today
After-school activities in the 1950s and ’60s were a far cry from today’s structured, supervised programs. We had freedom to roam, explore, and sometimes ... Read more
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Nostalgia
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
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Normal 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
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Nostalgia
14 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
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16 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
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Nostalgia
Why 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
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13 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
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Living
Everyday Skills Kids Once Mastered That Adults Struggle With Now
Growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, we learned skills that seem to baffle many young folks today. Back then, necessity was the mother ... Read more
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Nostalgia
What 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
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Living
School 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
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