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1960s & 1970s belts like these still inspire fashion trends for men & women
Check out dozens of the most popular styles of 60s and 70s belts and belt buckles, and see how they continue to inspire fashions today!
This old-fashioned baking powder biscuit recipe from the 1950s turns out delicious every time
We rediscovered a wonderful baking powder biscuit recipe from the 1950s, along with some handy tips that will help you make a delicious, tender bread that you can enjoy any time of day.
Delicious old-fashioned monkey bread recipe from the 1960s, step-by-step with photos
This fantastic old-fashioned monkey bread recipe - essentially a cinnamon-pecan coffee cake - can be made with your favorite biscuit recipe, or you can also try using brown-and-serve rolls or refrigerated ready-to-bake biscuits.
70s hot pants were a brief (literally!) and sexy fashion fad
70s hot pants were a super popular but short-lived clothing trend in the earliest part of the decade. But what were they? They were basically shorts, but with a few important differences. Take a look!
The history of catsup, plus check out these vintage catsup/ketchup brands
Get the history of ketchup, and see vintage catsup bottles of super-popular condiment in America that's come a long, long way to be a tasty dip for our fries.
See the most popular frozen waffles from the 20th century
Hot-n-Buttery frozen waffles pops up with a golden brown buttery-flavored crispness that you just can't get with any other brand of frozen waffles.
Audio cassette tapes first rocked our socks in the 1970s! And these easy tips kept us grooving
This classic advice from the 1970s helped consumers choose and take care of audio cassette tapes.
Easy homemade candy recipes you don’t need a candy thermometer to make
Sometimes, you want to make some easy homemade candy with no fuss, a minimal amount of cooking (maybe even none) - but really delicious results. You're going to love these retro recipes!
Remember how much we loved fun vintage Thermos vacuum bottles in the 50s, 60s & 70s?
These vintage Thermos ads from the 1950s, 60s and 70s feature designs so iconic, you might find the ones you used to have!
7-Up history, plus find out the soda’s (terrible) original name
Looking back at 7-Up history, you can see that it's a testament to the lemon-lime soft drink's popularity that the brand could weather so many stumbling blocks - not the least of which included being introduced right before the Great Depression.
See the DeLorean: The 80s car that never quite flew (and couldn’t even time travel)
Now best known for their iconic appearance in the Back to the Future movies, DeLorean cars had an unusual origin story - and ended in a spectacular flameout.
Remember Maybelline Kissing Potion & other flavored lip gloss from the 70s & 80s?
Do you remember tasty vintage Maybelline Kissing Potion, Kissing Glosses, and more from the 70s & 80s that came in mouthwatering flavors like strawberry, bubblegum, peppermint & watermelon?
Plymouth Horizon: The budget-friendly subcompact car made between 1978-1990
Built by Chrysler's Plymouth division, the Horizon was a subcompact car available in both a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan models. It was a fraternal twin to the Dodge Omni.
Young Brooke Shields: The spectacular (& controversial) early career of a supermodel
Despite a few years of controversy, Brooke Shields stayed a successful actress and fashion model - even adding author to her resume - and has continued to work in the entertainment industry as a remarkably well-grounded and former child star.
This 70s Jell-O Celery Nut Circle gelatin mold combined lime jello with sour cream, nuts & celery
Here's a different way to serve a salad - made in a gelatin mold, with a combination of lime Jell-O on top of a layer of a sour cream/jello blend that's studded with nuts and chopped celery.
Campbelled eggs: 5 recipes for scrambled eggs seasoned with soup
Here are 5 recipes from the 60s & 70s for Campbelled eggs - a breakfast dish created by the Campbell's Soup company - including the how-to for Western-style Campbelled eggs.
1960s & 1970s Ford Torinos and Gran Torinos: The mid-size cars made from 1968 to 1976
Classic Ford Torinos were produced between 1968 and 1976. Marketed as a mid-size car that was both sporty and family-friendly, it came in several body styles, including a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan, and a 5-door station wagon.
Vintage Tonka trucks & other old Tonka toys
Over the years, millions of pounds of dirt, sand and small toys have been moved from one place to another by Tonka trucks. Those fun
Lisa Marie Presley was figuring it out: Interview from 2005
While Lisa Marie Presley had very impressive parents - Elvis and Priscilla Presley - that's not what made her so memorable. It was all about her presence: her strength, dedication, and independent spirit.
Remember when those huge vintage console stereos were a major trend in the 1950s & 60s?
Living rooms changed entirely when these vintage console stereos came on the market - they were technology and furniture all in one!
Easy one-bowl applesauce cake recipe (1973)
Grandma's one-bowl applesauce cake recipe. It's especially versatile. It's the perfect snack almost any time. Bake it as squares, a ring, a loaf or cupcakes. Glaze it or not. Offer it for special flavor at brunch, lunch, or nightcap breaks.
The $2 bill: Can you still spend a two-dollar bill? Why do they even exist? Find out here!
Considering that people typically love money, the $2 bill has been ridiculously unpopular. Here's a look at how it came to be, and why it's one of the rarest US currency notes.
The Six Million Dollar Man: Lee Majors was stronger, faster, better in this classic 70s TV show
Lee Majors starred in the Six Million Dollar Man TV series as astronaut Steve Austin, who, after a crash that nearly killed him, was remade in a bionic man - essentially a cyborg - and turned into a government agent.
Back when recipes were usually handwritten, vintage recipe boxes were a happy homemaker's most valued possession. Take a peek at some retro recipe holders here!
Vintage bean bags & bean bag chairs: The retro 70s casual seating fad
Vintage bean bags were so popular in the 70s because they were fun and super comfy - filled with pillowy-soft polystyrene beads. Here's a look back at dozens of old-fashioned styles and retro fabrics that were available back in the day.
See vintage touch-tone phones with old-fashioned push buttons
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.
Vintage & retro-style shoes you can get now
If retro and vintage fashion are your thing, check out these seven fantastic styles of footwear styles from the past! Featuring laces, T-straps and buttons,
See vintage Dodge Omni cars from the 1970s & 1980s
The boxy little Dodge Omni was a subcompact 5-door hatchback Chrysler made from 1978 to 1990. See what they looked like here, plus find out all their big selling points.
Underoos made boring old kids’ underwear fun to wear in the 1970s & 80s (and beyond)
Underoos were a popular brand of children’s underwear featuring characters from popular franchises like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Star Wars. 🦸 Introduced in the
This old-fashioned New England beef stew recipe from 1974 will warm your soul
With warm, rich flavors and tender pieces of meat and vegetables, New England beef stew is the perfect choice for a cozy dinner on a cold winter evening!
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