When I was five and full of girlyness I wanted a Strawberry Shortcake room. What I got was a water bed and a beach mosaic.

Mother was never much of a girl herself. She’s still wearing the same peasant skirts and flannel shirts she wore in the seventies. Doesn’t wear makeup and to this day has never owned anything pink. I’d buy this now. If I wouldn’t come off all Mariah or Anna-Nicole (God rest her soul). The Strawberry Shortcake corded phone with caller ID. From Target.

Strawberry Shortcake Phone Pricetag: $24.99