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Tang, the retro orange drink mix astronauts & Florence Henderson made famous (1960s-80s)
Tang orange drink mix was advertised as a 'new breakfast drink discovery' when it was introduced in the '50s, and went on to become a part of pop culture history - especially once NASA and Mrs Brady got in on the action.
Vintage Disneyland tickets: The A B C D E rides and attractions at the Magic Kingdom (1959-1982)
With these vintage Disneyland tickets, visitors could enjoy their choice of dozens of Disneyland rides and attractions in Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Frontierland and Adventureland.
Erector Sets were the ultimate hands-on toy: See how they built more than just fun
The basic concept hasn't changed much in 100 years, but vintage Erector Sets like these are still popular, still inspiring creativity, and still being used to build everything from mini roller coasters to motorized robots.
Where did the candy hearts with sayings come from? The romantic history of these sweets
Everyone knows the pastel little Valentine's Day sweets that say Hug Me, Cutie and more. Where did those candy heart sayings come from? Look back here!
Cute vintage Valentine’s Day heart cross-stitch how-to from 1955
For Valentine's Day or any day, you can re-create these pretty heart cross-stitch patterns with these designs and directions from 1955.
Try one of these 14 decadent Valentine’s Day desserts & celebrate love!
What better way to celebrate love than with delicious Valentine's Day desserts?
31 vintage pink bathrooms: See some wild bubblegum-era midcentury home decor of the 1950s & 1960s
See 28 vintage pink bathrooms from the 1950s and 1960s that show how this bold color became a mid-century design favorite.
Take a look back at old-school packaged cookies like Hydrox, Chips Ahoy, Almost Home, Lorna Doone and more — some still around, others long gone.
See how cool 1950s Cadillacs became the ultimate American status symbol
Take a look back at 1950s Cadillacs — the bold, bright cars that became a symbol of American style, luxury and success.
26 stylish vintage 1950s suits for women
See 26 original examples of 1950s suits for women that show how tailored style shaped everyday fashion in the postwar era.
Retro versions of classic board games: 11 hits of yesteryear you can get again
Here, see a dozen old-fashioned classic board games that are freshly-made, but look just like you remember... or, at least, pretty close.
A New Year wish you can make come true! To bake the most luscious New Year's cakes you ever tasted, follow these four easy recipes from the '50s.
Here are 30 gorgeous Christmas tree decorations from the 1950s that are timeless & eclectic
We’ve rounded up 30 dramatically different examples of 1950s Christmas tree decorations -- come be inspired by these lavishly decorated Christmas trees!
Photos with Santa from decades ago don’t really look all that different
The official photos with Santa - once called 'sitting on Santa's lap' - has been around for generations. Here's a look back at this Christmas ritual!
100 vintage Christmas scenes so charming and old-fashioned, you’ll wish you had a time machine
Step back and time and enjoy these charmingly vintage Christmas scenes celebrations from the 1940s through the 1970s, showing holidays that were picture perfect.
Bad vintage Christmas ads: 20 wild pitches and hilarious missteps that you’d never see today
There's a reason that advertising has evolved over the decades - and these bad vintage Christmas ads from years ago show you exactly why!
25 ideas for Christmas door decorations from the 1950s: Be inspired by doors of yore!
Whether you're a nostalgia buff or looking for Christmas door decorations for your mid century home (or both!), we have some fun and festive ideas!
Easy ways to make classic caramel candy at home (1958)
Found: The perfect recipe for the classic caramel candy, that everyone can enjoy making -- and eating.
The best mincemeat pie traditions: 20 vintage recipes from 1850 to 1950
Here are 20 classic mincemeat recipes (used to make the holiday favorite, mincemeat pie) - as remembered through the decades.
Silly Putty & the weird true story of how it became America’s favorite toy blob
Did you know that Silly Putty was originally marketed to adults? Read on for more interesting tidbits about this fun and magical stuff!
Easy & fun paintbrush cookies deserve a comeback for your next holiday baking day (1956)
Paintbrush cookies from Betty Crocker’s 1956 promotional booklet let you paint edible designs before baking. A fun, colorful twist on traditional cut-outs.
Thanksgiving, now held each year on the fourth Thursday in November, has long been a controversial holiday, Here, look back at Thanksgiving history as it played out over more than three centuries.
Breakthrough tech: 1950s TV sets changed how Americans spent their evenings
1950s TV sets brought bold design and big features into American homes, reshaping how families watched, gathered and spent time together.
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.
What a vintage Thanksgiving menu looked like before canned cranberry sauce (1890s -1950s)
Explore what made a vintage Thanksgiving menu so extravagant, from terrapin soup to plum pudding, in these menus from 1890 to the 1950s.
See old Florida in the 1950s & 1960s: A dream for families, fishers & fun seekers
By the middle of the 20th century, Florida had fully stepped into its role as the country’s go-to vacationland. Bright brochures and tourism ads promised
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.
Did married couples really sleep in separate beds in the 1950s? Here’s what we know
Separate beds in the 1950s weren’t just for movies — real couples, doctors, and censors all had opinions on how married people should sleep.
Pumpkin Dream Pie: The 50s classic no-bake dessert recipe, plus a bonus gingersnap crust to try
Pumpkin dream pie is a 1950s no-bake dessert made with pudding, whipped topping, and pumpkin -- simple, sweet, and ready in no time.
Vintage holiday punch and cocktail recipes from the 50s & 60s
Try these holiday punch recipes from the 1950s and 1960s for your next party -- simple, festive drinks that brought the cheer to vintage celebrations.
