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284+ retro women’s shoes from the ’80s
Want to see some fancy retro footwear? Take a look back at a few of the many styles of women's shoes from the '80s, including spike heels, wedges, flats, pumps, penny loafers, moccasins and boat shoes, just to name a few!
Vintage copy machines: See the kinds of old photocopiers that offices used to have
To help you remember the heyday of the Xerox, check out some vintage copy machines here - and be grateful that email and scanners have made running a business nowadays so much simpler.
Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself
The history of Dr Pepper is surprisingly long - starting back in the 1800s, in fact. Here's how the brand began and grew and grew to become one of the most popular soft drinks in the world.
Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideas, too)
From meat glazes to unique salads and totally vintage-style jello molds, the most iconic tropical fruit can make itself useful in so many ways. Here are some weird - and some good - retro ways to serve pineapple.
Vintage Qiana fashions from the 1970s: Clothes made with the popular silk-like nylon fiber
Qiana was a silk-like fiber introduced by DuPont during the late sixties, and often used in high-end and designer fashions. See how it looked in some beautiful vintage Qiana fashions from the 1970s here!
Look back at these vintage Fisher-Price Little People play sets & remember the good ol’ days
Fisher-Price debuted the Little People — originally known as the “Play Family” — in late 1965. At the time, the little dolls were made of
Pineapple juice: Retro recipes & more for this popular tropical refresher
Pineapple juice is more than just a drink on its own. It can be used in a variety of recipes - from party punches to zesty meat marinades. Take a look at some vintage pineapple juice recipes and ideas here!
See 30+ vintage freebies & mail-in offers for branded stuff you used to be able to get
Years ago, companies promoted all kinds of vintage freebies and low-cost mail-in offers, usually requiring some boxtops or proof of purchase. Look back at some of the premiums from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s!
Tang, the retro orange drink mix that astronauts & Florence Henderson liked
Tang orange drink mix was advertised as a 'new breakfast drink discovery' when it was introduced in the '50s, and went on to become a part of pop culture history - especially once NASA and Mrs Brady got in on the action.
Remember the fun of an old-fashioned treehouse? See 20 forts built upon branches
When you were a kid, there was nothing else like the joy of an old-fashioned treehouse or fort: a little getaway that you built (maybe with some help) that could be a clubhouse or castle or spaceship or simply a place for a little peace and quiet.
Teem soda: Remembering Pepsi’s lemon-lime soft drink before Sierra Mist
Before the Pepsi company introduced lemon-lime Slice (starting in 1984), Storm (1998) and Sierra Mist (2000), they hit the market with Teem soda -- a fizzy lemon-lime soft drink that seemed much the same, but with a different name.
Vintage Wacky Packages: 50 Wacky Packs cards for candy, cereal and more (1970s)
Remember Vintage Wacky Packages (also called Wacky Packs for awhile) that were popular when Gen Xers were kids? Here's a look back at some of the best of these wild and crazy collectible stickers from way back!
Vintage shoe stores: See what shoe shopping really used to be like
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!
The classic Chevy Chevette entry-level subcompact car was a big seller
The Chevy Chevette was a subcompact car introduced with the 1976 model year, and was created to compete against other small cars like the Ford Pinto and the AMC Gremlin.
12 ideas to help you live more creatively (1981)
Creativity is not something you are either born with or not: it needs to be discovered, nurtured, and expressed for it to grow. Here are 12 tips from the 1980s that are just as helpful today as ever, plus a look at some creative visions from the past.
Vintage peanut butter brands: How many brands of crunchy & smooth deliciousness do you remember?
Here, look back at 14 brands and varieties of crunchy and smooth vintage peanut butter goodness from the last 120-plus years, including popular favorites as well as once-famous spreadables that are now gone.
Mad world: See 30+ vintage MAD magazine covers, and find out the magazine’s history
Since 1952, Mad Magazine has poked fun at everything from Superman to Yoda, M*A*S*H to hippies. But it's about more than humor - it's big business, too.
The history of TWA: The ups & downs of one of America’s fallen giants, Trans World Airlines
Trans World Airlines, better known as TWA, was one of the major US airlines, moving millions of people to destinations around the globe. Find out the history of TWA, and see this collection of vintage ads to see how exciting flying used to be.
See 20+ vintage hope chests from the 20th century: Cedar furniture with a special purpose
Way back when, it's what every girl wanted: A cedar-lined Lane hope chest for linens and her trousseau. In upper-middle-class homes, giving a teen cedar chest was a longstanding tradition -- and practically a requirement for marriage.
The Disney Channel: See what it was like back when it started in the ’80s
When the Disney Channel started in 1983, it was a cable subscription service with shows like Mousercise and Mickey Mouse Club, along with many of the famous Disney movies. See some of the schedules and more here!
Look back at these vintage bookshelves, book nooks & other beautiful old-fashioned home libraries
Books in a home once signaled that the residents were intelligent, worldly, and could afford to collect their favorite volumes. Look back at some vintage bookshelves from the past!
Totally awesome vintage ’80s clothes for girls
What were girls, tweens & teens wearing in 1983? See vintage '80s clothes for girls like preppy polo shirts, ruffle-trimmed plaid blouses, oversized shirt-dresses, dirndl skirts, and drop-waist minidresses.
Wonder horses! See vintage ride-on spring horse toys from the ’50s to the ’80s
Wonder Horses and other horse ride-on toys made kids' dreams come true! There were different styles & sizes for all ages of children - and for decades, they were among the most popular requests made of Santa. Here's a look!
These retro 1980s socks, knee-highs & other sassy sock styles went beyond black & white
In the seventies and eighties, sock styles - especially those for girls - started to get a lot more fun as new colors, patterns and ways of wearing them became all the rage. Here's a look back at 1980s socks!
How the classic Slinky toy was invented, plus see vintage variations
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.
Vintage jelly shoes were THE footwear for summer in the ’80s & ’90s
In the summer of the '80s and '90s, vintage jelly shoes were the fashionable fad footwear. The popular jellies were made of plastic and came in vibrant, often translucent, colors... but they weren't exactly made for comfort.
Get electric! How nuclear power was promoted as the solution for America in the ’80s
For years, electricity was produced by burning coal because few options existed? Peruse these vintage ads to see how the pro-fission profession once professed their preference for the promotion of nuclear power.
Do you remember bright green Prell shampoo?
Prell shampoo was popular since its introduction in the 1940s, and was best-known for being bright emerald green. Here, see how the product - and the brand's message - changed from the '40s to the '80s!
Vintage table mixers: See KitchenAid, Hamilton Beach, GE & more classic stand mixers
Although they lacked the portability factor of hand mixers, the fact that these vintage table mixers could stir and blend and whip on their own was a huge boon for home chefs - as much then as now.
Retro 1980s leg warmers: Look back at the iconic fashion fad
Although the 1980s leg warmers fad was inspired by dancers, they became a trendy, colorful way for girls & women to show some creative flair - and to prove that you were up on the latest fashions.
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