Good Old Days

Stories & photos contributed by readers. Launched in 1964, Good Old Days is the original nostalgia magazine, featuring reader-provided stories and recollections from days gone by. It continues to enjoy a wide audience. Good Old Days is an Annie's publication. Annie's products -- including magazines, books, kits and supplies, online classes and TV programming -- are targeted to home and family interests, including crafts, nostalgia and home décor. It is part of the third-generation Muselman family business based in Berne, Ind., near Fort Wayne. The business began in 1925 with the founding of Economy Printing Concern. EP Graphics, as it is known today, is still owned by the Muselman family.

Will Winter Still Bring Its Thrill?

Good Old Days

FROM the MAILBOX

The Mysterious Valentine Kiss • The unexpected token became a treasured tradition for many years to come.

Born in the Snow (Almost) • When “it was time,” they ventured out in the snow, only to get stuck halfway to the hospital.

The Rising Discoveries of Home Economics • Their kitchen homework created quite a mess and a lot of laughs.

Love and the Valentine's Day Vaccination • His Valentine’s Day dance partner from years ago came to his rescue in the present day.

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Barbara Brown and the BLTs • The sandwiches brought them together, but could it last when the ingredients ran out?

Almost Caught • Perfectly launched snowballs became a game of who could hit the cars just right.

REWIND

You Always Remember Your First Love • She learned the basics: whistling, blowing bubbles with gum, and no tattling.

Snow Days in the 1950s • Wintry weather meant playing in the snow and quality time with Mom.

Neither Rain, Nor Snow, Nor Sleet • They had a warm ride to school each day, unlike their dad’s school days—or did they know the whole story?

A Valentine for My Crush • The special valentine card drew more attention than he expected.

Cold Days and Warm Hearts • A snowy week meant time spent in the kitchen cooking up some family favorites.

First Kiss Fiasco • She did exactly what Olive Oyl would have done in the same situation.

Sledding Down Perkin Hill • At the first sign of snow, all the kids met at the hill and played outside until the sun set.

Inside Mother's Cracker-Box Kitchen • Although there wasn’t much space, love and memories filled the room.

BITS & PIECES

Hector's Garage • These two men made a little girl feel important.

Teenage Angst • Could a popular, extroverted girl like a nice-guy nobody?

Hope Is the Thing With Feathers

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Sno-Fun • A “minor” sledding accident turned into something much worse.

My First Crush Left Me Crushed • She was smitten with him, but would her feelings be reciprocated?

A New Year's Day Mystery • What was in the two special gifts Santa told them not to open until the first day of January?

Ol' Blue Eyes • In the 1940s, pop music fans had “Sinatramania.”

Oh, How We Loved to Shop! • Match the well-known department store with the city in which it began.

The Door on 100th Street • A perfectionist dad takes on a project that was doomed from the start.

In This Issue

Homeschooling From Two Great Cooks • Her grandmother taught her to cook, while her mom showed her how to bake.

How Do You Bake a Pudding Cake? • Their birthday treat for Mom was tasty despite its appearance.

My Lightning Guider • His treasured sled brought many adventures, memories and even lessons through the years.

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