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30 vintage cake mixes you don’t see anymore
With fun flavors like pink lemonade, toffee and macaroon, check out these 30 vintage cake mixes and varieties you just can't get anymore.
Retro Rubbermaid food storage & kitchen gadgets from the ’70s & ’80s
Take a look back at these cute plastic retro Rubbermaid food storage containers, mixing bowls, measuring cups and other kitchen gadgets that lived in kitchens during the seventies and eighties.
Pepperidge Farm remembers... but do you recall all of these classic cakes, cookies, breads, turnovers & other treats they made years ago? (And did you know they once made canned soup?)
Remember old-school packaged cookies, like Hydrox, Almost Home, Chip-a-Roos & others?
They're the treats you probably always wanted your mom to buy -- old-school cookies, including both classics and long-forgotten brands. Here's a look back - see how many you remember!
Vintage ’80s home stereo systems, personal stereos, TV sets and more
If you could go back in time, these are the vintage '80s home stereo systems - turntables, cassette decks, stereos, TVs and VCRs - you probably would have seen. But if you go back, don't spoil the surprise! We thought we were cool.
Vintage Hostess snacks: Fruit Pies, Wonder Bread, Twinkies & more retro goodness
When you think about vintage Hostess snacks, do you start to crave Twinkies, fruit pies, Ho-Hos, Ding Dongs, or just some slices of squishy Wonder Bread? Revisit your favorites here!
See popular BMX bikes from the ’70s & ’80s
BMX (bike moto-cross) started to get very popular around the end of the 1970s, and continued into the 1980s. The racing sport used bikes like these that had been reinforced to withstand bumps, dumps, and controlled turns.
Vintage Dial Soap: See what they said those bars of soap could do
Dial smells good — not strong, not sissy (1949) Dial Soap stops odor before it starts! Now, at last! A really effective deodorant soap! GUARANTEED
Ford Pinto: The bestselling sub-compact economy car from the ’70s & ’80s (and its fatal flaw)
Check out the classic Ford Pinto, a coupe hatchback auto that was super popular, that Ford said proved a small economy car didn't have to be ugly. (They didn't have to explode, either, and we cover that, too.)
1980s Ford Escort Wagons were the best-selling wagons in the America for years
Back in the 1980s, Ford Escort Wagons were top-sellers all across America, giving drivers cargo space, room for a family... and you could even get the 'woody' version with a faux wood finish on the sides.
50 most popular vintage perfumes from the ’80s
Take a scented stroll down memory lane with this look back at some of the most popular vintage perfumes from the '80s, from both fashion designers and drugstores.
After vintage automatic coffeemakers like these were invented, mornings were never the same
When small appliance manufacturers started selling vintage automatic coffeemakers, they were taking the popular (but cumbersome) drip method of coffee making and making t so much easier.
See top vintage nail polish colors & retro brands
Red, pink, gold & beyond - See the top vintage nail polish brands and colors from the 20th century, with shades & styles from decades ago - see how manicures have changed over the years!
Hot buttered Cheerios - a quick, easy snack made with Cheerios cereal. Make a bowl right now, and you've got Hot Buttered Os - plus 5 variations to try.
Fish heads, fish heads: The bizarre cult hit song co-written by a TV star
The '80s hit song 'Fish Heads' didn't just sound strange, but it was co-created by vintage 'Lost in Space' TV show actor Billy Mumy. Find out more here!
Statue of Liberty construction: See her like you’ve never seen her before
It took years to complete the Statue of Liberty construction - and it wasn't easy! Look behind the scenes into how it was done, plus close-up shots from renovations.
6 cute retro Christmas cake decorating ideas from the ’80s
How about a little old-fashioned holiday inspiration? Check out these super-cute retro Christmas cake decorating ideas to help you use frosting to make a wreath, stocking, reindeer, Santa Claus cake and more!
Hairspray from the ’80s: The key to that retro big hair look
Even though the girls who used liberal amounts of hairspray from the '80s were born before beehive and bouffant hairstyles, they still took part in a grooming ritual dating back to the fifties.
See vintage ’80s Ford Thunderbird cars, including the The FILA Thunderbird
In a world of ordinary cars, the Thunder’s still there (1981) It’s a great name. Thunderbird. One that carries with it high expectations for an
Nail polish ads from the ’80s: Popular colors & top brands (1980-1989)
Look back at these vintage nail polish ads from the '80s to see the most awesome colors and brands that were out there for a retro DIY manicure.
Misheard lyrics from hit songs: Mondegreens from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s
Check out some classic hit songs that all have a common theme: a lot of us have misheard the lyrics, so we're singing them wrong - sometimes hilariously so.
Why ‘The Breakfast Club’ was more than just another teen movie (1985)
From just the trailer, it seemed like just another John Hughes movie, but 'The Breakfast Club' was something different. For many '80s teens, it was more real and more relatable. Find out why here!
Match Game: The vintage game show with some real blank
The '70s TV classic 'Match Game' redefined the modern game show. It went against convention, appealed to a younger, hipper audience and ushered in a new era of television.
The Love Boat: All about about the classic TV show, plus the intro & theme song (1977-1986)
The Love Boat sailed from ABC into American homes for nine seasons, from 1977 until 1986. The hour-long dramedy/sitcom was a favorite of viewers and critics alike - so come remember it here!
22 great vintage kitchen design ideas you don’t see much anymore
Here, check out 22 vintage kitchen design ideas - from funky fridges to creative cabinetry - plus other retro appliances and home decor we don't see very often nowadays!
Crazy expensive personal computers from the ’80s, and how their features compare today
These vintage personal computers from the '80s weren't just expensive, but some had hard drives so small that just one of these old PC ad images would have maxed them out.
How to choose a turntable: Old-school tips for the best record players
Here's how to choose a turntable that will make your vintage vinyl records come alive, based on all the retro tips on what really made a difference back in the day.
Young Robert Downey, Jr: 6 of his early movies from the ’80s
Back in the late '80s, who would have thought that young Robert Downey, Jr - the kid who acted in a few random films - would, a couple of decades later, be one of America's biggest movie stars?
Vintage ’80s tech: See 1987’s hottest TVs, VCRs, stereos, cellular phones & more at The Good Guys
What was vintage '80s tech like? The Good Guys were a big consumer electronics specialty retailer selling brand-name audio and video gear. See the hottest retro TVs, stereos and more from 1987!
The ‘Facts of Life’ theme song & lyrics – plus meet the TV show’s stars (1979-1988)
Let's look back at the popular sitcom The Facts of Life - meet the actresses, hear that catchy theme song one more time, and get the lyrics for the hit show's opening credits!
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