My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Yes I know, another nostalgic post about a previous time in my life.
Yet I can't help it, for the past few months I've been thinking of my parents and missing them, which has brought back a lot of wonderful childhood memories.
As I've shared with you throughout these 10 years, my childhood was far from being "picture perfect" as it was typically depicted on so many American television shows in the 50's and 60's. However, I cherish and feel extremely grateful for my family life and wouldn't change it for the world because when I look back, I see only the good times and how much I was supported, cared for, and loved by my parents.
Yet I can't help it, for the past few months I've been thinking of my parents and missing them, which has brought back a lot of wonderful childhood memories.
As I've shared with you throughout these 10 years, my childhood was far from being "picture perfect" as it was typically depicted on so many American television shows in the 50's and 60's. However, I cherish and feel extremely grateful for my family life and wouldn't change it for the world because when I look back, I see only the good times and how much I was supported, cared for, and loved by my parents.
Even though summer is no longer a favorite season of mine, when I was kid, I LIVED for it. In fact back then, I never wanted summertime to end. Isn't it something how in your youth, summer seemed to fly by in what felt like only a week? And oh how I dreaded when it was over. I would actually mourn the conclusion of summer.
And much of that was because my mother and father made the season of summer such a special time for our family; having backyard picnics; taking us swimming at our country club pool; going to drive-in movies at night; playing miniature golf; and the BIGGEST summertime treat of all was going to the Jersey Shore for a whole week in July. To a kid from Philadelphia, vacationing at the Jersey Shore in the summer was like taking a trip to some faraway and exotic tropical island.
So allow me to take you on a trip back to the 1960's.
With a blast from the past...
*all photographs found online
One of the most popular summertime movies in the 60's was: Beach Party, with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon.
And last but not least, there was a certain song that upon even hearing it now, brings back vivid and fond memories of my childhood summers in the 60's....
If you're interested, here it is.
Enjoy...
Wishing you a summer filled with faaaaabulous memories!
Have a great weekend everyone!
And much of that was because my mother and father made the season of summer such a special time for our family; having backyard picnics; taking us swimming at our country club pool; going to drive-in movies at night; playing miniature golf; and the BIGGEST summertime treat of all was going to the Jersey Shore for a whole week in July. To a kid from Philadelphia, vacationing at the Jersey Shore in the summer was like taking a trip to some faraway and exotic tropical island.
So allow me to take you on a trip back to the 1960's.
With a blast from the past...
*all photographs found online
I cannot believe that I found these two vintage photographs online of the Pan American Hotel in Wildwood, New Jersey, which was the exact hotel where my family stayed each summer!
Vintage Wildwood by the Sea postcard
Slathering zinc oxide on your nose as sun protection was a summertime tradition.
The picture above is of the actual Wildwood boardwalk amusement park, as it stands today.
One of the most popular summertime movies in the 60's was: Beach Party, with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon.
Nylon woven lawn chairs - do you remember these?!?!?
The only thing I didn't like about these chairs was how the nylon weaving felt on my bare legs (hot and sticky), so I would always cover the chair in a soft bath towel before sitting down.
Easy-Lite Sparklers
These were so much fun on the 4th of July!
I can still remember how they smelled when they were lit.
Water rockets where a favorite outdoor play toy because they got you soaking wet and kept you cool in the summer heat and humidity.
The only thing I didn't like about these chairs was how the nylon weaving felt on my bare legs (hot and sticky), so I would always cover the chair in a soft bath towel before sitting down.
Easy-Lite Sparklers
These were so much fun on the 4th of July!
I can still remember how they smelled when they were lit.
Water rockets where a favorite outdoor play toy because they got you soaking wet and kept you cool in the summer heat and humidity.
Summer Food Favorites
Some of my favorite summer picnic foods were my mother's deviled eggs, her potato salad, and my father's grilled-to-perfection hamburgers.
Corn on the cob
I especially loved the ears with both yellow and white kernels. DE-licious!
Corn on the cob
I especially loved the ears with both yellow and white kernels. DE-licious!
I don't drink carbonated drinks very often (maybe 1-2 times a year), but when I do...it's always a Coke. And that's because Coca-Cola was the most popular soft drink when I was growing up. And back then, it came in a glass bottle, which made it taste even better!
And last but not least, there was a certain song that upon even hearing it now, brings back vivid and fond memories of my childhood summers in the 60's....
"See You In September" (1966) by The Happenings
If you're interested, here it is.
Enjoy...
Wishing you a summer filled with faaaaabulous memories!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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