Retro

Do You Remember 'The Bobbsey Twins?'

By Meg
If you grew up anywhere between 1904 and 1995, there's a huge chance you'll remember The Bobbsey Twins. The books were about an upper-middle-class family which had two sets of fraternal twins: Nan and Bert who were 12, and Flossie and Freddie who were 6.The series featured a lot of episodic adventures, but as the Hardy Boys grew more popular, detective plots began to introduce themselves into the stories. Though they didn't involve violent crime or anything, the mysteries added an extra element of excitement for young readers. The first of the 72 books were published in 1904 and

Retro

"Saved By The Bell" Producer Says Jessie Had A Terrible Addiction

By Meg
It's been 26 years since Jessie Spano's legendary caffeine pill breakdown. At the time, seeing one of our beloved TV characters struggling with addiction felt so raw and so real. No questions asked, we truly believed someone could be addicted to caffeine pills. But as we got older and looked back, most people probably thought, "Errr...okay? That sounds fake, but okay." It was one of those moments we just accepted and moved forward with our lives. Now, executive producer Peter Engel reveals in his new memoir that the original script didn't say Jessie was addicted to caffeine pills. She

Retro

The Total Package: NKOTB, Boyz II Men, And Paula Abdul Are Going On Tour Together

By Meg
Holy MOLY, friends!If you were born in the 80s or 90s we have some big news for you. New Kids On The Block, Boysz II Men and Paula Abdul are all going on tour...TOGETHER!Donnie Wahlberg posted about the tour on his Facebook page this morning, sharing a promotional video with the caption "We're bringing happy back! #TheTotalPackage #NKOTB #BoyzIIMen#PaulaAbdul Let's have some fun!"I'm wildly excited for this. Tickets go on sale November 19th and we can more or less guarantee they'll move quickly. Here's the promo video! Get your dancing shoes ready! For a list

80s

15 Things From Your Childhood Kids Today Won't Believe

By Meg
The differences between our childhoods and those of kids today are mind-blowing. We grew up on the fence of both generations. A lot of us would prefer to use technology today, but we still understand the importance of playing outside or turning the phones off for a night. The generations after us have it pretty easy, to be honest. We paved the way for some truly useful inventions. Scroll through this list of things from your childhood and try to imagine kids today doing them! Odds are they would need a hand. 1. Going to Blockbuster and picking out ONE

90s

90s Kids Will Be Shocked To Find Out The Olsen Twins Aren't Actually Identical Twins

By Meg
Get ready for everything you know to be shattered. Well okay, not everything. But a pretty big part of your childhood has just fallen apart. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, aka Michelle Tanner, aren't actually identical twins. SAY WHAAAAAT!?Turns out, the twins are actually fraternal, meaning they're about alike as any other siblings. They were two different eggs that were fertilized and just happened to come out looking like clones of each other. These girls literally built an empire on looking the same and being twins. Did no one see "It Takes Two"?! Now I know what you're thinking. This

90s

Bet You Totally Forgot These Hollywood Stars Were In "Are You Afraid Of The Dark"

By Meg
It was the most haunting show of our childhood. "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?" gave us bone-chilling stories that could legit happen in our lives. And on a school night, no less. The cast was made up of a group of friends, The Midnight Society, who would gather around a campfire and submit scary stories for approval. #SquadGoals for real. But the scariest part of this show was just how many A-List (okay maybe some B-List) celebrities were on it. These people sure have come a long way from their Midnight Society Days.Daniel DeSantosDeSantos played Tucker, Ross' annoying

Toys

13 Board Games From Our Past That No One Remembers (For Good Reason)

By Meg
Monopoly, Trouble, The Game Of Life. What do these have in common? They're all classic board games that will never get old. They're the source of family fun (and drama depending on who's the thimble.) But what about the less remembered games? The ones that gave a valiant effort but ultimately fell to the wayside? Well here they are. 1. Town Dump (1977)What better way to teach your children about throwing trash on a neighbor's lawn than making it a fun board game?! You had a wind-up bulldozer that propels itself across the board, and the objective was to

Books

Get Excited: A New Roald Dahl Clothing Line Is Here

By Meg
Roald Dahl books are such a classic part of every kids' childhood. They were full of whimsy, love, and imagination. They provided an incredible escape into a fantasy land during a time where we didn't have technology to distract us. In a genius act of invention, Boden clothing brand has partnered with Dahl's literary estate to create a clothing line inspired by his iconic books. Unfortunately for us, the clothing is currently only in children's sizing. But if you have little ones yourself, or your friends have some cute kids to spoil, then you can take it to a whole

80s

80s Style Icons: Then and Now

By Meg
We looked up to them as fashion goddesses. What they wore, we wore. How they wore their hair, we wore ours too. These style icons of the 1980s shaped the way we all dressed and looked while making it look effortless. But where are they now? The likes of Michelle Pfeiffer, Joan Collins, and Goldie Hawn are still going strong in 2016! Check out some of our favorite style icons of the 1980s and what they look like now.Olivia Newton-JohnShe's still looking amazing since her Grease days!Brooke ShieldsHas she even aged? Brooke still looks stunning!MadonnaShe Queen of

90s

'Matilda' Cast: Where Are They Now?

By Meg
Matilda was a staple for all 90s kids. We could all somehow relate to a little girl who just wanted to be accepted for what she was. It was a little terrifying at times, though. That chokey still haunts me. And though I love chocolate cake, watching Bruce be forced to eat it was a little traumatizing. But where are these lovable kids now? It's been 20 years since 'Matilda' came out and they've definitely changed. Although a few people look unrecognizable. Mara Wilson as MatildaMara Wilson now has her own blog called Mara Writes Stuff. She took a break
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