That was one problem we didn’t have. No TV when I was a kid, so no commercials to buy whatever sugar bombs were the latest thing. If I did get some highfaluting idea the answer was always “Save your allowance”. Well, I didn’t want it that badly.
It was safe for us to take off on our bikes or horses in the morning and not come home until dark. We didn’t lock our cars when we went shopping, or our doors at night. We respected other peoples’ property.
Nabisco Shredded Wheat had cutouts on the box to make covered wagons and such. The axles were pieces of spaghetti. My mum would have a fit over wasting food, but my grandmother would mutter, “For Pete’s sake, Audrey!” and give me some.
pcolli almost 6 years ago
Never mind the cereal, it’s the toys that count.
Dani Rice almost 6 years ago
That was one problem we didn’t have. No TV when I was a kid, so no commercials to buy whatever sugar bombs were the latest thing. If I did get some highfaluting idea the answer was always “Save your allowance”. Well, I didn’t want it that badly.
edreajr almost 6 years ago
By cracky, you young’uns, when I was a kid we ate SUGAR Corn Pops!
cuzinron47 almost 6 years ago
I didn’t have that stuff, it was usually shredded wheat and I was happy to get it. Otherwise it was oatmeal, yuck.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 6 years ago
In many ways, those were the good old days! Yes they were!
dlkrueger33 almost 6 years ago
We didn’t have sweet cereal. Cornflakes, Rice Krispies and Wheaties. And whole milk.
sbwertz almost 6 years ago
It was safe for us to take off on our bikes or horses in the morning and not come home until dark. We didn’t lock our cars when we went shopping, or our doors at night. We respected other peoples’ property.
micromos almost 6 years ago
Post cereal had baseball cards on the backs to cut out. Now I am selling all my cards on ebay. Under micromos. Take a look.
edreajr almost 6 years ago
Aaaaaah, nostalgia! Remembering the past without reliving the pain! Anyone remember the “polio season” and iron lungs?
Dani Rice almost 6 years ago
Nabisco Shredded Wheat had cutouts on the box to make covered wagons and such. The axles were pieces of spaghetti. My mum would have a fit over wasting food, but my grandmother would mutter, “For Pete’s sake, Audrey!” and give me some.