Pennsylvanians are cool people. They love soft pretzels, talk about the weather a lot, and aren’t afraid to speak their minds. But even the nicest Pennsylvanians can get a little wild when they hit up Walmart. Whether you’re in Philly, Pittsburgh, or somewhere in the middle, you’ve probably seen some behavior that makes you go,…
Being a Vermont kid in the ‘70s meant fewer rules, more trust, and a lot more dirt under your fingernails. You came home when the porch light came on, you drank from the hose without fear, and you knew your neighbors by name. Let’s crank up the classic rock and explore everything that made being…
You know how your parents taught you to look people in the eye when you speak with them and ask questions about their lives? It turns out some of those manners that make you look like a total angel in the United States could come off as rude or awkward in certain other parts of…
Growing up in the 1970s meant kids lived by some pretty unique house rules. Life was simpler, technology wasn’t always around, and parents had their own ways of keeping their Idaho household running smoothly. From dinner table manners to strict bedtimes, every ’70s kid remembers the guidelines they had to follow. Here’s a fun look…
There was a time when travel wasn’t about cramming in as many “Instagram-worthy” stops as possible. It was about slow drives through small towns, stumbling on mom-and-pop diners, and finding the perfect roadside motel that smelled faintly of coffee and fresh linens. The journey itself felt just as exciting as the destination. Whether you’re a…
If you know, you know. Costco is packed with huge packages of Kirkland Signature goodies, rotisserie chickens that steal the spotlight, and mountains of fresh produce that look too good to pass up. However, even in this wonderland of savings, Californians commonly make mistakes that can (often unknowingly) spoil the fun. Here are some tips…
We all know a fellow Washingtonian who’s got that sassy streak. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your friend who always has the snappiest comebacks. A little sass can be fun, no doubt. It adds personality, makes people laugh, and keeps things interesting. But there’s a fine line between being funny and flat-out annoying. If you’ve…
Vermont baby boomers have witnessed massive changes in technology, work culture, and social etiquette over their lifetime—and they’re not shy about sharing how they feel. While millennials and Gen Z adapt relatively easily since they were raised when many of these shifts were happening, boomers frequently voice their displeasure. Here are some common complaints from…
Minnesota might still have some vintage diners and drive-ins hanging on. But most of America has moved on from the days when a pencil was your best cassette tape repair tool. This read is for anyone who’s ever said, “Wow, I forgot all about that!”—and then had an identity crisis. If you recognize even half…
Every decade has its questionable moments. But the 1990s really pushed the boundaries. It was the era of “more is more.” More neon, more denim, more layering. For Idahoans growing up back then, fashion choices were as loud and chaotic as the mixtapes we burned on our CD players. Now, looking back at what we…
