Toys

6 Tech Toys From the ’80s

These days we have our Nintendo Switches, Playstations, X Boxes, smartphones, and tablets. (I’m actually typing this article on my Christmas present from last year.) Back in the ’80s, in addition to gaming consoles, there

General Pop Culture

A Tribute to Big Bird

Late in 2019, just a few weeks after Sesame Street celebrated their 50th anniversary, they lost an original cast member: Carroll Spinney. Spinney operated and performed as two of the show’s most iconic characters, Oscar

Food

My Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Thanksgiving is definitely the best holiday for food. The turkey is the traditional protein and there are several dishes that are considered staples. These are some of the sides my family has enjoyed sharing with

Toys

Fisher-Price: My Ten Favorite Toys

On the rare occasion I watch television commercials these days, one of my favorite ad campaigns are the commercials for Fisher-Price toys featuring John Goodman, “Let’s Be Kids.” It gives me the happy cries every

General Pop Culture

Skate Night Memories at Sparkles

When my brother and I were in elementary school, the PTA had a partnership with our local roller rink, Sparkles. Skate Night was usually held on either the last or second to last Thursday of

Video Games

Girl Meets (Game) Boy

Here’s my secret shame as an ’80s kid and ’90s teen: I have never owned a game console. I was too young for the Atari 2600 and my dad wouldn’t let us have a Nintendo or

Food

Fun With Food and Kitchen Toys

After watching Jason unbox some “Wacky Packages” recently, I thought it might be fun to explore some of my favorite food and kitchen toys. Sadly, I don’t have many memories of playing with some of

General Pop Culture

My Favorite Pajamas As A Kid

As I’m writing this, it’s a Friday night and I’m catching up on podcasts. I’m still wearing my work clothes because we’re having some work done on the house, but I’m looking forward to putting