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Hot Dr Pepper was a cool thing in the world of warm winter drinks (1960s)
Warm up like it’s the 1960s with hot Dr Pepper! This retro drink, served with a slice of lemon, is a unique and cozy twist on the classic soda.
Starting back in the '50s, women were encouraged to start their own businesses, hosting Tupperware parties, and demonstrating how to use those popular plastic containers. Here's a look back!
Presenting the first family of the future, The Jetsons - in ultra-dynamic spectoramic, everlovin', living color.
The best classic rolled sugar cookie cutouts recipe
Try this tasty and easy recipe from the early 1960s for old-fashioned rolled sugar cookie cutouts, accompanied below by step-by-step photos!
Computers in the 1960s: How the rise of these machines shaped technology as we know it today
When you look back at how people talked about and used computers in the 1960s, it's easy to get a feel for how exciting the technological advances were at the time. It was a whole new wild frontier.
Join us as we journey through futurism history, exploring predictions made about the future by those from the past!
Hot chocolate: 15 delicious vintage cocoa recipes
Raise your glass for some warm and wonderful classic hot chocolate recipes from across the years! Try cocoa mixtures with a variety of flavors and even some international flair.
The story behind The Courtship of Eddie’s Father and its unforgettable theme song (1969-1972)
The Courtship of Eddie's Father was a TV sitcom about a widower and his son, Eddie that debuted in 1969. The memorable theme song was by Harry Nilsson.
See how the 1970s were the turning point for Willie Nelson’s unstoppable career
No man embodies the spirit of country music quite like Willie Nelson. Born during the Great Depression in 1933 in a small Texas town, Nelson’s
Onion soup mix recipes: 15 easy ways to make mealtime magic
After an outdoorsy afternoon, bring the party inside. Settle down to something warming. Any of these delicious dishes will do fine. They're super easy because you make them with onion soup mix.
See the vintage ‘bullet bra’ look that was big in the ’50s
These vintage bullet bras (also called sweater bras) were considered flattering and sexy around the '50s. Take a look back and see what you think of the style!
Remember these? 60+ of your favorite vintage breakfast cereals from the 60s
In the '60s, vintage breakfast cereals became really popular, gaining millions of fans - especially kids. What was your favorite? See all the best retro brands here (many of which are, sadly, long gone).
20 stunning space-age retro futuristic home concepts from the ’60s
What did the future look like from the '60s? See some modernist-style retro futuristic home concepts that captured the midcentury era's sleek style and space-age optimism.
Semi-homemade cookies: Sweet shortcuts that made baking easy in the 1950s and beyond
Because not everything was baked from scratch, see some Vintage slice 'n' bake cookies, frozen cookie dough, mixes and other semi-homemade cookies from long ago!
Famous Hershey’s cocoa fudge recipe from the 70s & 80s
This is the Hershey's cocoa fudge recipe your grandmother used to make! The recipe first appeared on the Hershey’s Cocoa can label in the 1960s.
Frosty the Snowman: The beloved vintage Christmas TV special that began to enchant us back in 1969
Frosty, the famous snowguy turned into a jolly, happy soul, starred in the vintage animated Christmas special, Frosty the Snowman, narrated by Jimmy Durante.
Let Christmas stocking stuffers of yesteryear inform your Christmas list THIS year! We’ve rounded up over 30 vintage Christmas stocking stuffers we loved in days gone by.
Festive Christmas table settings: Ideas for holiday tables with retro style (1900s-1990s)
With a little thought and care - plus the inspiration of these lush holiday table settings of yore - you can create unforgettably nostalgic Christmas table settings that will be remembered for years to come.
Dick Van Dyke’s greatest hits: From Mary Poppins to Broadway PLUS new Coldplay video
Dick Van Dyke interviews and personal appearances can be hard to come by, but we found a few times the talented actor and comedian talked about his life and career.
Pier 1 Christmas decor: A look back at festive favorites from the 1980s and 1990s
This collection of vintage Pier 1 Christmas ads shows the great variety of gifts, home decor, and Christmas decorations they had available through the second half of the 20th century.
People of all ages will love these cute vintage Christmas cookie houses, which can be made easily and inexpensively. See examples and get directions here!
Did married couples really sleep in separate beds in the 1950s? The surprising reasons why
For decades, it was considered inappropriate for TV or movies to show a married couple sharing a bed. But did married couples really sleep in separate beds back in the '50s?
Get the delicious original Chex mix recipe from the 60s and 70s (plus 6 vintage variations)
Get seven sassy snack mix how-tos from yesteryear, including the granddaddy of them all: the original Chex mix recipe!
You might remember some of these popular fudge recipes from your childhood. We encourage you to try at least one this year (or try them all)!
Vintage touch-tone phones: Tech’s button breakthrough that revolutionized communication
These vintage touch-tone phones - featuring push buttons, speed and musical tones - represented a totally new signaling system, and opened the way to increased versatility in communications.
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.
20 classic homemade cranberry sauce recipes
Cranberries have become traditional for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners -- and these 20 homemade cranberry sauce recipes will help you deliciously add the ruby-red jewel to your feasts!
Take a look back at the evolution of Thanksgiving traditions — and holiday meals — from the 1940s through the 1990s, plus see how the best parts of the past have influenced our modern-day celebrations!
50+ vintage sexist ads so shocking, you almost won’t believe they were real
Not only would these vintage sexist ads not sell well today, but they'd also cause a huge social media backlash. See 50 of the most obnoxious examples here.
How to make a festive shrimp Christmas tree appetizer for your holiday party the retro way
A shrimp Christmas tree appetizer is a scene-stealer and a real buffet beauty, certain to cast a special charm over any holiday party - yet so easy to do! Here's how.
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