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10 genius ways to serve canned cranberry sauce with old-fashioned charm
Serving canned cranberry sauce this year? Don't be shy about getting out the jellied stuff, because it turns out you can do lots of cute and creative things with it, from making little turkey cutouts to eye-catching Christmas trees.
How to create a classy retro hairstyle with pin curls like they did in the 1940s & 50s
Along with some great vintage hairstyle photos below, you will also get real-life beauty advice from newspapers published in the 40s and 50s, which offered readers tips on how to get perfect pin curls every time.
Woman’s Day magazine covers from 1950 show the trends of the era
Take a look back at 12 monthly Woman's Day magazine covers from 1950, and marvel at how much daily life - not to mention magazine marketing and graphic design - have changed since then!
The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab kit was actually a thing for kids in the 50s
In the early 1950s, an atomic energy lab kit for kids hit the toy store shelves. The thing was *actually radioactive*. The set had real uranium ore, and children could conduct real scientific experiments. Here's what they were like!
Try old-fashioned cranberry souffle salad recipes from the 50s for a super retro-style Thanksgiving
If you want to serve something different this year for Thanksgiving or Christmas, a retro cranberry souffle salad may be just the thing! Bring back some of the flair of the fifties with these unusual little side dishes.
Though many have tried, no cook has ever been able to improve upon the taste of traditional pumpkin pie. Carnation's famous pumpkin pie recipe is a Thanksgiving classic - and we have the '50s recipe right here.
Libby’s pumpkin pie: This famous pumpkin pie recipe is the greatest of all time
More than good, Libby's pumpkin pie is smooth, gently spicy, and perfect! Get the classic pie you love - the original vintage recipe is right here, with our very own step-by-step photos to guide you.
31 essential cookie baking supplies for a very merry Christmas in the kitchen
As you prepare to dive into the busiest cookie-baking season of the year, make sure you’re prepared with the best quality cookie-baking supplies! We’ve gathered
Candy Land, the vintage board game that made millions of kids dream of an ice cream & lollipop world
Here, take a look back at some of the game pieces, cards, and several game boards for the vintage Candy Land game. Which ones do you remember most?
What is the best pumpkin pie recipe? We have 30+ classics for you to choose from
If you think your quest for the best pumpkin pie recipe has only just begun, we have news for you: you've just found the vintage recipe motherlode. Which is the best pie? Try some and decide!
Vintage horror movies: Scary flicks from the silent age to the 60s
Get ready to remember some of the biggest thrills and chills from yesteryear, through these top vintage horror movies - great for Halloween or any time you want a little scare!
The mid-century conversation pit: Check out dozens of trendy 60s & 70s sunken living room designs
Ever since the 80s, the iconic conversation pit has seemed hopelessly out-of-date. Could it be poised for a comeback?
16 fun & fabulous 50s costumes for men & women to rock the sock hop (or Halloween)
Whether you need 50s costumes for a themed party, Halloween party, or a cosplay event, here are some ideas that are perfect for the era.
See some huge classic 50s station wagons, with fins & rear-facing back seats
If you wanted to see typical retro family cars, check out some huge classic '50s station wagons that had fins & had rear-facing seats - including cars from Ford, Pontiac, Studebaker and Plymouth.
Check out some of the ways home builders incorporated decorative concrete block designs into the walled terraces and indoor design features of mid-century modern homes.
Color in the laundry room! See some pastel pink washers & dryers from the 50s & 60s
You couldn't tell a 50s housewife that pastel pink washers and dryers weren't practical, or that they wouldn't still be fashionable in a decade. The appliances were stylish and pretty right then and there, at least to millions of women at the time.
The Life Savers candy brand has been around for more than a century! Here's a look back at how the little sweets with a hole became so popular, and the many flavors they have made over the years.
These 50 mid-century wall-to-wall carpet styles were considered pretty & practical
Just look at the richly-textured patterns in this mid-century modern carpet! And the vintage 3-level pile apparently offered the highlights and shadows in expensive sculptured rugs.
Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself
The history of Dr Pepper is surprisingly long - starting back in the 1800s, in fact. Here's how the brand began and grew and grew to become one of the most popular soft drinks in the world.
Look back at the old Ford Ranchero pickup trucks from the 50s, 60s & 70s
These old-school Ford Ranchero pickup trucks weren't styled like all the other pickups, because they were meant to combine passenger-car comfort with driving ease.
See 10 vintage portable electric hand mixers & beaters from the 50s
Look back at these 1950s vintage portable electric hand mixers, with the kind of removable beaters that kids loved to lick to sample delicious cake batter and cookie dough.
Remember these vintage Welch’s candies? Junior Mints, Sugar Daddy, Nut Fudge, Pom Poms & more
The people now best known as the juice and jelly people used to make popular vintage Welch's candies like Junior Mints, Nut Fudge, Cordialed Cherries and Sugar Daddies. See them here!
The history of Tootsie Rolls, once America’s favorite candy (and Tootsie Pops, too)
The Tootsie Roll has a sweet legacy that started way back at the end of the 1800s, and continues to this day. From the early days, the unique chocolaty chewy candy was a huge favorite with kids. Find out more about them here!
Having trouble figuring out the best colors for a dining room? We have some ideas for you, based on some great vintage home decor styles.
Check out these savory jello salad recipes from the 50s
Take a look back at some savory jello salad recipes from the 1950s - including jellied potato salad, cabbage relish and peach & cheese salad - and see how the famous gelatin wasn't only something for dessert.
Over the years and across the miles, a tricycle has been a rite of pedaling passage for generations of toddlers and preschoolers. Check out our collection of vintage pictures of old trikes
Silly Putty: The story of the stretchy, bouncy wonder toy of the 20th century
Did you know that Silly Putty was originally marketed to adults? Read on for more interesting tidbits about this fun and magical stuff!
47 vintage backyard ideas you’ll want to re-create for a relaxing sixties-style outdoor vibe
If you love the mid-century style, or want to re-create that beautiful vintage backyard feel, get 47 of the best old-fashioned patio, deck & porch ideas here for a little retro inspo.
30 retro-futuristic space-age inventions, including several we’re still waiting for
Imagine getting paid to think up the wildest retro-futuristic space-age inventions. Back in the 50s and 60s, that's what commercial artist Arthur Radebaugh got to do.
Big classic 50s Buicks, including the Roadmaster, Century and Super cars
When you look back at these classic 50s Buicks, you can't help but appreciate the iconic style - and size! - of these huge old cars that were found on roads all across the US.
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