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Love and Sex
1 Childhood Fall Memories
Love and Sex
2 Do Tell: What Did Summer Camp Mean to You?
Halloween
3 What's Your Favorite Childhood Memory of Halloween?
Celebrity
4 What Is Your Fondest Memory of Your Childhood Home?
nostalgia
5 What Was Your Favorite Back-to-School Ritual?
Love and Sex
6 Tell Us the Story of Your First Kiss
First (real) kisses can be moments of bliss or awkward exchanges, but we remember them. In fact, Sheril Kirshenbaum, author of The Science of Kissing says people remember their first romantic kiss "more vividly than their first sexual encounter." My first kiss was on a dare down a dirt road with some unsavory nickname that I can't remember now. The boy in question had told my friend I was "so Read more
I was as zealous of a back-to-schooler as kids came. I started dreaming of it in July — new clothes, new books, new people. Possibilities abound, and I never knew whom I'd sit next to. Except, I sort of did as alphabetical order was nearly always in effect. Even the years when I wore a uniform, I loved lying the freshly pressed outfit out the night before and packing my bag with all-new Read more
On last night's episode of The Hills, Lauren had to pack up her room at her parents' house in preparation for their move. She and Lo took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about first kisses, homecoming, and taking steps toward adulthood. My parents still live in the same house I grew up in, so I don't know what it would feel like to have to say goodbye to all those memories. But looking back Read more
Happy Halloween, everyone! Since you're probably watching the clock in anticipation of your Halloween plans, I thought it'd be a good time to ask you all to take a trip down memory lane with me! Since Halloween is typically a kids' holiday, tell me, what is your favorite childhood memory of this day? Was it the candy? The costumes? Or swapping your sweet treats with your siblings at the end of Read more
Depending on who you ask, Summer camp is either a wonderful, life-changing part of childhood or a horrifying, embarrassing experience to be avoided entirely. For many kids, attending sleep-away camp was a first taste of independence. You're tossed into an unfamiliar place and forced to make new friends while sampling all sorts of exotic activities — from horseback riding and campfires to Read more
When summer is over, and the leaves begin to change to deep reds and vibrant shades of orange, I'm reminded of my happiest memories as a kid. Fall was my absolute favorite time of year. It meant the beginning of school and seeing my classmates that I hadn't seen all summer. Even though it never got all that cold in San Francisco, it also meant I could wear my new school sweaters and fuzzy Read more
Mother's Day is double the fun when you're a mom yourself. Not only do you get a day that celebrates you, but you have a whole new appreciation for your own mom, who definitely deserves some special attention. If you're both looking for ways to celebrate each other, consider the following 10 tips — five are just for you, and five are for her. For You: She can offer perspective. When you're in Read more
Happy 8-Track Tape Day! In the spirit of our favorite gadgets of yesteryear, we took a stroll down technology memory lane. Whether you grew up with 8-tracks, records, cassette tapes, or you're a child of the digital age, reminisce on the days before Spotify and iPads in the gallery. What was your favorite childhood gadget? Read more
Girls Scouts of the USA turns 100 today! When I think Girl Scouts, I can't help but crave Girl Scout Cookies. But for many women who grew up as a Girl Scout, Girl Guide, or Brownie, the organization's name brings back fond childhood memories. Scouting began in 1907 in Britain, with Girlguiding in the UK founded soon after that, and the Girl Scouts of the USA launching in 1912. There have been Read more
Now that we're getting closer to the New Year, I'm already starting to think of stylish ways to re-organize clutter prone areas Read more
