8 vintage homemade candy bar recipes for an indulgent Halloween
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8 vintage homemade candy bar recipes for an indulgent Halloween
It's the sweetest season, and we've collected a mix of vintage homemade candy bar ideas for Halloween — going back as far as 1956!
Vintage Esprit fashion from the 80s & 90s: This innovative clothing line was ahead of its time
Vintage Esprit fashions enjoyed their heyday in the late, great 80s, conveying energy, youthfulness and authenticity. Click to enjoy a spirited & colorful nostalgia trip.
18 vintage Halloween treats: Yummy homemade Halloween desserts you can still make today
Some things never go out of style, and retro Halloween treats never should! We have collected a treasure trove of creepy-but-fun Halloween desserts from seasons past.
Easy Butterscotch bars: Kind of like a homemade Butterfinger, but better (1991)
Chilly, creamy and crunchy, but with a flavor profile that might put you in mind of a deconstructed homemade Butterfinger, you can whip up these butterscotch bars in a jiffy!
Remember those mail-order record clubs that offered vinyl albums & tapes for a penny?
These old mail-order record clubs offered super-cheap music to the masses - on vinyl, l8-track tapes, cassettes, and, finally, CDs. But there was a catch.
Oh yeah! Do you remember these vintage Kool-Aid flavors?
See how Vintage Kool-Aid soft drink mixes looked over the years, along with all of the flavors they've made so far. Plus, see the Kool-Aid man break down some walls!
Nutty chocolate caramel bars: A simple freezer treat that tastes like a frozen Snickers (1991)
These nutty chocolate caramel bars feel a lot like a creamy, dreamy, frozen Snickers bar — perfect for any festivity where fans of candy bars cluster.
90s candy: 20+ popular and totally fly sweet treats
The Juice is Loose! SNICKERS really satisfies. Melts in your mouth, not in your hand. These iconic ad campaign slogans for 90s candy may have
These festive Halloween cupcakes are decorated in a variety of fun and creative ways -- including a pumpkin, a witch, a mummy, two spiders, a jack-o-lantern and a wolfman.
Vintage Wal-Mart history: What the first stores looked like, and how they changed over the years
In 1950, Sam Walton purchased a store in Bentonville, Arkansas, and then in 1962, opened the first Wal-Mart store in Arkansas. And that's just the start of Vintage Wal-Mart history.
Remember Merlin, the retro electronic game that looked like a phone?
Merlin, the 'electronic wizard,' was a red telephone-shaped toy used buttons, lights and sound effects to let kids play a variety of simple games, and was one of the earliest gaming consoles.
Vintage book clubs delivered romance, fiction, fantasy & more to millions of readers each month
Vintage book clubs have been around since before the Depression - and while the titles have changed, the concept behind the membership isthe same. Here's a look back!
More than one billion Colorforms sets have been sold since the '50s. They started with basic geometric shapes, then moved on to branded playsets.
How Jane Fonda’s workout videos & exercise empire got us fit in the ’80s
Though she was born famous, then grew her fame as an actress, Jane Fonda's workout videos were one of her greatest successes. Here's how it happened.
100+ classic cake recipes: The ultimate vintage collection
If you're looking for a vintage-style dessert for a special occasion, check out our collection of more than 100 classic cake recipes to suit all tastes!
Look back at Caboodles, Sassaby & other retro beauty organizers from the ’80s & ’90s
If you wanted one place to store makeup, nail polish and jewelry, these retro beauty organizers - brands like Caboodles and Sassaby - were all the rage with teen girls in the late eighties and early nineties.
Vintage Shrinky Dinks: How these shrink art plastic toy sets were invented & how they work
Do you remember Shrinky Dinks? They were DIY crafts that could be made by coloring on a plastic sheet, cutting out the various shapes, and then shrinking them down using heat.
Vintage pudding cups were smooth, spoonable snacks we loved, starting back in the ’70s
These tasty vintage pudding cups were supposedly made for kids... but we know that plenty of adults loved the taste and convenience of these to-go desserts. How many of the flavors do you remember?
Vintage bumper stickers: How cars helped people get the message across
Vintage bumper stickers have been a common sight for decades, and were more than just a decoration on the back of a car or truck - they were there to make a statement. Here's a look back at a few!
McDonald’s Friendly Skies Meals were on United Airlines flights in the 1990s
Imagine, up above the clouds enjoying a cheeseburger from McDonald's for lunch or dinner. McDonaldland cookies for dessert. That's what United Airlines' McDonald's Friendly Skies Meals offered kids in the 1990s!
Swatch: The colorful watch craze of the 1980s & 1990s
Swiss watchmaker Swatch revitalized the industry when they came out with a bold and vibrant analog quartz marvel, sparking the colorful watch craze of the 1980s and 1990s.
Remember these chocolate desserts made with Oreo crumbs that look like you're eating straight out of the garden -- Dirt pie and dirt cups? Here's how to make these simple, silly desserts the retro '90s way.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Vintage Erector Sets were toys that made toys: See old sets & find out their history
The basic concept hasn't changed much in 100 years, but vintage Erector Sets like these are still popular, still inspiring creativity, and still being used to build everything from mini roller coasters to motorized robots.
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