In 1941
This candy was invented to allow soldiers to enjoy chocolate without it melting. It was exclusively sold to the military.
What is M&Ms?
In the late 1940s, this "instant" camera was invented, allowing Grandma to see her photos in 60 seconds instead of waiting a week for development
What is a polarized camera?
While many things have changed since 1941, the holiday season wouldn't be complete without a batch of these
Christmas Cookies
If you pulled into a station in 1941, this was the average price for one gallon of gasoline
What is 19 cents?
The Big Day: This is the exact date, including the year, when the world was first graced with her presence
What is March 2nd, 1941
These female baby names were amongst the most popular
What is Mary, Patricia, or Carol? (Any count)
1953 saw the first national broadcast in this format; before this, every show Grandma watched was strictly black and white.
What is colored Tv?
While working as a receptionist for Dad, Mom famously sent her kids to a "daycare" that was actually one of these.
What is a dog kennel?
A fresh loaf of sliced bread to make a sandwich would have cost you about this much at the grocery store.
What is 8 cents?
The Origin Story: While she’s known to many as "Woo Woo," this nickname only exists because she could not pronounce grandm
Who is Rebecca?
This legendary folk singer and Nobel Prize winner, famous for "Blowin' in the Wind”
Who is Bob Dylan?
Long before smartphones, this portable music player debuted in 1979, allowing people to listen to cassette tapes on the go.
What is a Walkman?
A woman of many talents, Mom once partnered with Mr. Yost to run a small business selling these two very different items.
What are Macrame and Chocolates?
What is 23 cents?
This was Mom’s very first job after she entered the workforce, long before she worked at the Greenhouse.
What is phone company?
On December 7, 1941, a this naval base was attacked, leading the U.S. into WWII.
What is Pearl Harbor
In 1981, this music-focused cable channel launched with the song "Video Killed the Radio Star."
What is MTV?
Before she eventually tied the knot with Gramps, Mom once dated this man, who was a vineyard owner out in California.
Who is Tom Burgess?
While a new house today costs hundreds of thousands, the average price of a home in 1941 was roughly this amount.
What is 4,000$
Whether it’s at a wedding or the local hall, you can usually find Mom on the floor doing this synchronized country dance.
What is line dancing?
Being the 4th animated film for Disney to produce, this elephant was featured in this popular movie.
What is Dumbo?
If you wanted to get online in the 90s, you had to listen to a series of shrieks and whistles known as this type of "dial-up."
What is a modem?
Of all the places Mom lived, this one was the only city located outside of the state of Ohio.
What is Fort Campbell, KY?
Since 1941, the cost of living has skyrocketed; overall prices have increased by approximately this percentage.
What is 2,146%?
The Signature Sip: This is the refreshing, three-ingredient cocktail that she considers her all-time favorite.
What is a vodka tonic with a lime?