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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).
Vintage Fostoria glass: 100+ gorgeous patterns, colors & styles of the classic American glassware
Here's a look back at 100 years of vintage Fostoria glass - from candelabra to stemware, in clear crystal or a rainbow of colorful hues - that people have been using and collecting for generations.
Young Frankenstein, the hilarious 1975 comedy-horror movie that people still talk about
In “Young Frankenstein” Mel Brooks did for the horror movie what he did earlier for the Western in 'Blazing Saddles.' The result is a very, very funny movie.
Remember Chi-Chi’s restaurant, back in the 70s & 80s when Mexican food seemed new and exciting?
Chi-Chi's may have closed its US restaurants, but it's far from forgotten. Reminisce with these old menus and get you some of that yummy Chi Chi's salsa - it's still on the market!
70 popular vintage 1970s cereals we loved & we miss
Take a look back at some of the most popular vintage 1970s cereals that we loved - including many discontinued products we still miss. (And don't forget about the free toys that were inside kids' cereal boxes!)
The Bob Newhart Show took the sitcom world by storm in the 1970s
The Bob Newhart Show turned the world of comedy upside down with its straight-faced humor and wry wit - let's take a look back!
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.
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!
Remember Hickory Farms? That’s how we fed our charcuterie obsession back in the day (1970s-90s)
Long before we became obsessed with charcuterie boards, we had Hickory Farms Food Gift Paks. Remember those? Here, we have a round up of vintage Hickory Farms ads for your reminiscing pleasure!
This exceptional Bacardi rum cake is a pudding cake baked in a ring pan, and flavored with Bacardi dark dry rum. You may be surprised at how easy it is to get an elegant cake - perfect for the holidays!
Starsky and Hutch: The energetic cop TV show & the classic theme music (1975-1979)
While television hardly needed another cop series, 'Starsky and Hutch' was one of the better reasons to turn on a TV back in the '70s. Here's why.
Gingerbread man cookie recipes + how this tragic folklore hero became a happy Christmas tradition
How did a character whose brief life ended so tragically become a hero of the happiest holiday? We have some theories plus four different vintage gingerbread man cookie recipes!
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?
Jell-O fruity cookie recipe, plus more retro 1970s ideas for using fruit gelatin powder
They have gelatin on the inside... and the outside. Try making this vintage 1970s Jell-O fruity cookie recipe, and see if you can capture a little bit of that retro vibe!
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: The tech breakthrough that revolutionized communication in the 1960s
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!
Christmas trees in the 70s: See 55 fun, flashy & whimsical trends we love
On these pictures of Christmas trees in the 70s, cuddly creatures, lace, ribbons, flowers, Santas and toys, were all radiantly spotlighted with the gleam of shining ornaments. Take a look back here, and get a little retro inspo for your holidays!
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.
Vintage shoe stores: See what shoe shopping really used to be like 100 years ago
For more than 100 years, if you needed a new pair of sneakers or sandals, oxfords or saddle shoes, you had to visit one or more vintage shoe stores. Through more than 100 photos, see what it was like!
These vintage ‘insert dime’ money gift cards with coins were a big deal for kids (1950s-80s)
These old 'insert dime' money gift cards filled with coins were very popular - and a super fun way for friends and family to give a kid a dollar!
Gene Kelly: What made this gifted actor, singer & dancer so special (1940s-60s)
Here's a look back at the history of the multi-talented entertainer Gene Kelly, the award-winning star of the '40s, '50s & '60s.
These 200+ cute old-fashioned Christmas cookie decorating ideas make a case for simplicity
These 44 kid-friendly Christmas cookie decorating ideas evoke the cozy charm of vintage traditions. Baking fun for the entire family!
American resistance: Why has the metric system never caught on in the past 200 years?
It's not just today's kids - the metric system has actually been ignored by people for more than two hundred years. But why hasn't it caught on?!
Adorable vintage Christmas dresses for little girls from the 1960s & 1970s
Take a look back at some sweet vintage Christmas dresses for little girls from the 60s and 70s captured in vintage ads and photos.
Superman movie magic: How Christopher Reeve’s iconic role redefined comic book heroes (1978)
One of the most expensive films at the time, the Superman movie, starring Christopher Reeve, was a slick, extremely classy, altogether first-rate production.
2 fall recipe classics: Libby’s pumpkin cheesecake & Southern delight pumpkin cheesecake
These two Libby's pumpkin cheesecakes are rich with cheese and pumpkin and brown sugar, flavored with maple, topped with sour cream and cinnamon - truly delicious desserts.
Adapted from an article that ran in Better Homes & Gardens print magazine back in December 1970, this cute craft how-to for “colossal Christmas balls”
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