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Daylight time savers: Quick summer recipes that saved dinner in 1969
Quick summer recipes from 1969 bring retro charm and fast dinner fixes with soups, salads, casseroles and more from the Daylight Time-Savers cookbook.
See a dozen adorable & sweet vintage Father’s Day cards from the 50s, 60s & 70s
These cute and child-friendly vintage Father's Day cards show the sweet sentiments that kids expressed for dad (and grandpa) in the '50s, '60s and '70s.
33 retro yellow kitchens that defined midcentury style in the most cheerful way
These retro yellow kitchens - in all their buttery, warm and sunny splendor - are here for the midcentury home decor enthusiast to appreciate!
Perfumes of the 1960s: 60+ unforgettable scents that shaped a stylish decade
Perfumes of the 1960s were a fascinating mix of enduring classics and fresh introductions. Take a look back at the most popular fragrances of the decade here!
50+ bold banana seat bikes: How the coolest bikes in the 1960s & 70s got their look
50 years ago, the coolest vintage banana seat bikes for kids also had bright colors, high handlebars and slick rear tires. Check 'em out here!
The real story of The Sound of Music & 20 ways the popular movie got it wrong
How much does real story of The Sound of Music differ from the movie version of the von Trapp family? Take a look back at the hugely-successful musical based on their lives, and find out both fact and fiction.
Vintage pool floats & air mattresses from the 60s delivered fun in the sun
Whether for a day at the beach or in the pool, these inflatable vintage pool floats and loungers gave people of all ages a new way to enjoy the water.
Take a look back at futuristic inventions imagined in the 1950s and '60s--some came true, others didn’t, and a few are still on the drawing board.
Check out these 36 vintage metal swing sets that offered backyard fun for kids
If you were a mid-century suburban kid you likely had a tubular metal swing set like one of these! Check out this nostalgia trip back to the backyards of your childhood.
Chicken à l’orange: A delicious dinner recipe from the 60s
This 1960s version of the French dish chicken à l'orange is made easy enough for a weeknight dinner, thanks to handy ingredients like cornflake crumbs and orange juice.
See how vintage library checkout cards and due date cards kept libraries organized for decades -- a simple system that made borrowing books easy and fun.
Take a fun look back at vintage Hostess snacks like Twinkies, cupcakes and fruit pies -- see how these classic treats became American favorites.
Many of these 22 vintage kitchen design ideas still feel smart today
Discover vintage kitchen design ideas from the 1940s to 1980s that blended style and creativity -- and see why some old trends might deserve a comeback.
8 retro meatloaf recipes that range from delicious to, uh, adventurous
Take a look at these retro meatloaf recipes from the 1960s -- some delicious, some strange, and all full of vintage dinner table spirit.
The original Gilligan's Island pilot had three actors who were cut before the series began, a slightly different name, and a completely different theme song. Get the scoop here!
Years ago, kids loved weekends because they could catch up on their favorite Saturday morning cartoons & TV shows. Here's a look back!
60 vintage ’60s bathrooms with serious style: Sunken tubs, glam vanities & wild wallpaper
60s bathrooms were bold, colorful and fashion-forward. From sunken tubs to pink sinks, see how these retro spaces made bathrooms a true style statement.
20 easy & elegant vintage Easter egg decorating ideas
Find some elegantly vintage Easter egg crafts and artsy inspiration right here! The ideas may be old, but they'll probably seem new to you.
How much did you love this Brach’s Easter candy from the 60s? Bunnies, chicks, chocolate eggs & more
Brach's Easter candy from the '60s included chocolate malt & chocolate creme eggs, marshmallow-filled chicks and rabbits, and tiny jelly bird eggs.
These 40 vintage TV dinners look even better than we remember
Remember vintage TV dinners — shiny foil trays filled with delicious-looking dinner delights, waiting in the freezer for a special night? Plus find out the history of TV dinners!
These 16 best TV show theme songs were so unforgettable they turned into popular hit songs
Occasionally, top TV show theme songs aren't just popular - they join the soundtrack of a generation. These 16 hits won acclaim for being more than being the tune played over opening credits. Have a listen!
These 60+ vintage patio furniture sets - charming tables, chairs, chaises and more - were as popular in the 1940s through the 1970s as they are now.
How to make some adorable vintage Easter egg crafts (1965)
Find out how to make some sweet vintage Easter egg crafts for spring - everything from bunny-decorated eggs to lacquered lace eggshells.
Decorating Easter eggs through the decades: Fun ideas from the 50s to the 90s
As you prepare for your Easter celebration, check out these vintage Easter egg decorating ideas! There are probably a few you remember... and maybe one or two you haven't seen!
Erector Sets were the ultimate hands-on toy: See how they built more than just fun (1913)
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.
The history of Levi's jeans shows that the power of a really good idea - like super-durable clothing that people like to wear - can make for a business that stays strong for more than 160 years.
1960s vacation homes: How Americans built affordable weekend retreats
See how 1960s vacation homes were designed for easy living, affordability and style, from simple A-frames to cozy beach cabins and mid-century ranches.
Metal ice cube trays: The cold, hard truth about old-school ice-making (1950s)
Before plastic trays, metal ice cube trays were a daily struggle — until a clever lever changed everything. Here’s how they shaped vintage kitchen life.
Slinky toy history: How a simple spring became a classic toy everyone has played with (1945)
The original vintage Slinky toy was an all-metal spring that thrilled kids by 'walking' down stairs. Invented by accident back in the forties, it's one of the classic toys that has stood the test of time.
Autism in the 1960s: The tragic misconceptions that shaped early understanding
What did people think of autism in the 1960s? Here’s a look back at some of the attempts to understand In the 1960s, autism was
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