Re: A Memory Lane Question: Growing Up, What Was ... - Page 8

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

My dolls, I think we got a new one each Christmas. They were people to me. Really.

Luvtuna · ‎04-21-2015

@ciao_bella wrote:
Yesterday, I was at my niece's house and her young children were putting away a ton of toys they received for Christmas.

It got me thinking about what my sister, brother and I had during childhood. For us, there wasn't much money to be spent on toys for Christmas, but I do remember one year getting a 'used' bike and a pair of roller skates that you adjusted by cranking the key to tighten it against your shoes. It also gave me some really nasty ankle and heel cuts when they would fall off if you were skating on the bumpy sidewalk. Nonetheless, I wouldn't trade those days for all the toys in the world.

So, what about you? What was your favorite toy growing up and why?

What a great memory - my favorite thing was those roller skates. We didn’t have much so it was usually coloring books, crayons and paper dolls.

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

@blackhole99 wrote:
@shoesnbagswhat I mean by having what you need to arrive socially is. You have the appropriate clothes and shoes for school, you are able to have dental care so you make a decent appearance and don't have toothaches, you are able to go to birthday parties and join clubs because you can buy the gift and pay your dues, you don't miss school because you are sick and your parents can't afford to call a doctor,you don't have the money to pay the fee to sit for the SAT. I could go on and on. When and where I grew up in the 50's not many people had money, but some could still give their kids what they needed to be socially accepted and move ahead in the world. When you were as poor as we were if you didn't have an innate sense of self-worth you were doomed to follow in your parents footsteps, just like today with the poor. I was glad I had the means to have my son participate in life without the stigma of being poor.

Thanks so much for explaining @blackhole99. The term 'arriving socially' kind of threw me off as to what your true meaning was. Glad that life has improved since your difficult childhood!

"Breathe in, breathe out, move on." Jimmy Buffett

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

@ncascade wrote:
My Terri Lee doll.

I got a Terri Lee for Christmas one year, still have it. I've never encountered anyone who had one too so I was surprised and pleased to see your post.

RainCityWoman · ‎06-16-2015

@abbalulu wrote:
Ginny Dolls and clothes
A bride doll for which my aunt sewed a beautiful wardrobe
A Mobo horse which was a ride on toy-how I wish I still had this and the dolls
Ice Skates-I went skating every day there was ice outdoors from the time I was six until the time I left for college.

I also had a Ginny Doll. It came with a little steamer trunk for her clothes. I loved that doll. I had a small collection of storybook dolls that I kept on display standing in their little polka dot boxes. Their dresses were the stuff little girls dream of.

vickie25 · ‎08-11-2012

Can't pick just one. Was a child in the 60"s/early 70's.

1. Footsie - took me awhile to find this

Footsie Toy - Now THIS was FUN exercise! From the 60's. Remember this? I loved this toy!

Just slip the hoop over your ankle and skip over this. Could do this for hours.

2. Pogo stick - I was very active as a child

Image result for pogo stick from 70's

3. Thumbelina Doll - didn't play with dolls much but asked my parent for this one.

Vintage-Antique-Ideal-1960s-MUSICAL-TINY-THUMBELINA-Baby-Doll-OTT-14-WORKS

4. Candyland Board Game

I had a weird obsession with Candy Land. It was the only game I played besides Monopoly for the longest time haha

5. Kissy Doll - squeezed her arms and she would kiss you

Image result for vintage kissing dolls where you squeezed their arms

I could go on. Fun thread.

corita · ‎08-20-2012

I played with dolls quite a bit -- dress them, wash them, put them to bed!! Used to line them up in front of me and I taught them "school"!!! Read all the time - Bobbsey Twins, Honey Bunch, Nancy Drew.

I also really used my roller skates with the key and a great bike. We had a big swing set outside; I spent many hours swinging while talking or reading. Had several siblings, so we were always playing many board games (Parcheesi, Snakes & Ladders) and card games (Old Maid, Go Fish),

Q4u · ‎03-17-2010

I had to wear Saddle Oxfords. We didn't have much money but my Mom believed in good shoes and couldn't understand why I liked getting a new pair when the time came.... and why I needed a new pair so often!! It was because they were THE best shoes for using those key roller skates!! I was a mad-girl on roller skates from the minute I got them under the Christmas tree!!

The other present was a red bicycle my Dad was given from a friend of his (daughter outgrew it)... My dear Dad sanded it down, smoothed it out, put new tires on it and a ringer bell on the handle bars and painted it RED! To this day I get teary thinking about it.... I was also a mad-girl on that bicycle!!!

*~"Never eat more than you can lift......" Miss Piggy~*

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

When I was about 9 or 10, in the early 70’s I remember vividly riding my red Schwinn bike with the the V handlebars and the banana seat and singing ‘Feelin Groovy’ . So fun to think of these memories! Good post ❣️

There was also a lot of time playing Footsie toy ( too funny), and I was awesome at jacks!

So crazy isnt it... for kids today toys are 100% electronic Tech, and they can’t live without phones/ a computer... It’s kinda sad.

Violet Fields · ‎03-10-2010

My Tutti doll was my favorite. I think she was Barbie's little sister. I combed her hair so much she was bald so my mom made a hat for her. Her little fingers were rubber and I chewed them. Did anyone else chew on their dolls?? I named her Claire and still love that name!

The second favorite was the Barbie Country Camper. My sister had one too so our dolls would go camping together. Our kitten crawled in it one day - it was so adorable! Those dolls provided so much entertainment!