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Author: Karen Flieger

I was born in the late 1970’s, spent my childhood in the 1980’s, and my pre-teen and teen years in the 1990’s. I graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2001 with a B.A. in English. I collect various forms of media (books, music, movies, and television shows) as well as plush toys, dolls, and Funko figures.
Treasure Hunting from Home

Treasure Hunting from Home

Karen Fliegerby Karen FliegerJuly 23, 2020April 6, 20250

When I reopened my Smurf mushroom house recently, I couldn’t shake the feeling I may have been missing some Smurfs. I was pretty sure I …

My 10th Birthday Gifts in 1987

My 10th Birthday Gifts in 1987

Karen Fliegerby Karen FliegerJuly 14, 2020April 6, 20251

                                             A few years …

Play Ball! My First Year in Youth League Softball

Play Ball! My First Year in Youth League Softball

Karen Fliegerby Karen FliegerJuly 7, 2020April 6, 20250

                                                   …

Especially For Girls Journal – Magic Summer

Especially For Girls Journal – Magic Summer

Karen Fliegerby Karen FliegerJuly 1, 2020April 6, 20253

(This week, I have some overlap because I wrote about the experience of getting the tickets in the journal.) The Especially For Girls book club …

Some Smurfy Memories

Some Smurfy Memories

Karen Fliegerby Karen FliegerJune 20, 2020April 6, 20250

Last week, Nickelodeon announced a CGI reboot of The Smurfs will be coming to their channel in early 2021. The original cartoon was an NBC …

Top Five Strawberry Shortcake Dolls

Top Five Strawberry Shortcake Dolls

Karen Fliegerby Karen FliegerJune 9, 2020April 17, 20251

As a young girl in the 1980’s, Strawberry Shortcake and her friends made appearances at birthday parties, in Easter baskets, and under the Christmas tree. …

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