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This week we’re diving into the millennial nostalgia wave taking over our feeds:

• A new Blair Waldorf novel from Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar — what happened after the Upper East Side?
• American Girl turns 40 with modern makeovers of Felicity, Addy, Molly, Kirsten, Samantha, and Josefina (and the internet has thoughts).
• Samantha Parkington gets her own grown-up novel set in the 1920s.
• McDonald's brings back Changeables — and millennial parents are clearing them out before our kids even get a chance.

We’re also talking about the viral “Brady Bunch Test” from Scary Mommy — can you and your partner talk for 60 seconds about something other than kids or logistics? The results might surprise you.

And for Mom Hack Monday:
A practical, money-saving system for keeping your kids in quality clothes without spending hundreds every season — how Facebook Buy/Sell/Trade groups can function like a clothing rental service for growing families.

Plus, a real conversation about Lent, screen time, and whether the viral “Brick” device is actually worth it for busy moms trying to be more present.

If you’ve ever missed the camaraderie of your pre-kid workplace… this is your Monday meeting.

✨ Community. Culture. Practical systems.

Welcome to The Modern Mom.

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