The genx latchkey kid recipe and activity guidebook

For a generation that had no guidelines

“Shaley Howard has captured the essence of a Gen X childhood. While reading this, I could almost smell the cigarette smoke in my daycare lady’s kitchen where she chain smoked while gabbing on her yellow phone with a 20 foot curly cord. I could feel the burn on the roof of my mouth from Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza, the friction burns from the Slip ‘n’ Slide. I remembered the intensity of pushing “record” right as my favorite song came around on the radio, waiting for my school district to be announced as closed for a snow day, and rushing back to the TV before the commercials ended. Every member of Gen X needs this important reference book in their library.” - Elise Shumock, Book Publican, Rose City Book Pub

The GenX Latchkey Kid Recipe and Activity Guidebook isn’t your typical cookbook. It’s a trip down memory lane. Yes, it’s full of nostalgic food we ate, but it’s more than just recipes. It’s a collective generational experience of food, games, and activities. Most of us had little to no supervision, so some of the food we consumed was bizarre, and the activities we engaged in were borderline dangerous. But somehow, we survived. Well, most of us survived. We are a generation of sarcastic, slightly cynical DIY masters, but we sure know how to take care of ourselves (and each other)! I hope anyone who picks up this book has a few laughs and some fond memories from days gone by. Enjoy!

“I couldn’t stop laughing. From the weird things we ate to the borderline dangerous games we played; this book is loaded. A perfect holiday gift for every GenX’er in your family!”—Sarah Richardson, Actual GenX’er

“Shaley Howard totally nails the GenX vibe. It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking up the GenX guidebook. I even took the day off to read it!”—Ferris Bueller

“Calling all brains, athletes, basket cases, princesses, and criminals! I just found the ultimate book for detention...or anytime, really. Howard takes us on a hilarious, nostalgic trip back to our reckless, unsupervised youth. Don’t be a neo maxi zoom dweebie—get your copy today! Oh, and stay out of Barry Manilow’s closet!”—The Breakfast Club

“What’s your damage?! How do you not have this book yet?”—Veronica from Heathers

“I don’t get it.”—Shawn Tait, Actual GenZ’er

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