1950s
How to be a perfect ’50s housewife: In the kitchen
A lighthearted look back at the 50s housewife during the sunny days of yesteryear, when a woman’s home was her castle — and her kitchen was the heart of that home.
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1950s
16 breathtakingly gorgeous vintage evening gowns with long skirts so full they’d make a Disney Princess jealous
This collection of vintage evening gowns is so over-the-top, you don’t have to even like fashion to appreciate the oomph factor of these formal dresses.
1980s
Swatch: The new wave of watches on wrists in the 1980s
Swatch (short for “Swiss watch”), an up-to-the-minute quartz marvel introduced in 1983 with bold colors and zappy graphics, is gambling that clunkiness will become the byword in chic, or reverse chic, for the 1980s.
1980s
Hot buttered Cheerios: How to make this super-easy, surprisingly savory snack from the ’80s – plus some tasty variations
Hot buttered Cheerios – the new quick and easy snack you make with Cheerios cereal. Make a bowl right now, and you’ve got Hot Buttered Os! Also get recipes for 5 variations to try.
1960s
8 vintage sixties kitchens with Flair ranges: Pull-out electric stoves and glass oven doors that opened upwards
Flair ranges have a revolutionary new design to glorify your present kitchen without built-in expense! Combines twin, glass-fronted ovens and new, slide-in cooking top in one cabinet.
1980s
Chocolate Texas sheet cake recipe (1986)
This rich and chocolaty classic Texas sheet cake is a chocolate lover’s dream cake — and it takes only 15 minutes to bake!
1960s
How Hot Dr Pepper became a cool thing in the world of warm winter drinks (1960s)
A cup of good cheer – that’s Dr Pepper served hot. It’s deliciously different. If you’re dreaming of happy holidays, join the proud crowd and enjoy Hot Dr Pepper!
1960s
Vintage IBM electric typewriters from the ’60s, including the Selectric with swappable round print heads
Vintage IBM electric typewriters from the ’60s, like the Executive and the Selectric, were marketed to help executives and their secretaries manage an increasing business workload at a time when more and more white collar jobs were being created.
1970s
Presenting the insanely indulgent Milky Wonder Cake: A retro recipe for this super-sweet Bundt cake made with nine Milky Way chocolate bars. Yep.
Indulgent much? This retro recipe for a Milky Wonder Cake makes one of the sweetest desserts ever. With the frosting, you’re looking at nine candy bars and four cups of sugar in one cake.
1970s
The famous, fabulous Fotomat drive-in photo stores (1977)
You didn’t go into a Fotomat Store – you stopped by it. The corner store was for toothpaste and funny books, and the Fotomat Store was for film & developing. Take a look back!
1970s
Kimbies ‘Baby-shaped’ vintage disposable diapers (1970s)
When it comes to diapers, all the absorbency in the world won’t help, if it’s not in the right place. That’s why we shaped Kimbies like a baby, instead of making it square.
1980s
Smell like Dynasty! Forever Krystle & Carrington fragrances of the ’80s
Forever Krystle & Carrington were his and hers fragrances created to capitalize on the popularity of the TV show Dynasty.
1970s
Check out the Cheez Whiz Idea Book of recipes (1974)
Cheez Whiz is a very American creation. Here, get recipes for fondue and other cheezy dishes like ham & rice roll-ups, Mexican bean dip and many more.
1980s
Choco peanut butter dreams cookies (1987)
These Choco peanut butter dreams cookies are topped with a generous dollop of chocolate on top, sprinkled with chopped peanuts.
1950s
The future: Your own personal flying cars, powered by electricity (’50s & ’60s)
Wherever you look today, electric service makes good things possible. Imagine what it’ll do for you tomorrow. Maybe there will be flying cars – or even flying campers that can plug in for recharging.
1970s
Warm yourself up with these winter rum drinks (1971)
When the outside of you is cold, the inside of you likes something that makes you warm. And winter rum drinks are some of the very beverages that warm you when you are cold, just as rum can cool you when you are warm.
1970s
Lip Smackers from Bonne Bell: The super trendy vintage lip balm from the ’70s & ’80s
Here’s our collection of vintage Lip Smackers ads, featuring delish fruity flavors (like a drool-worthy watermelon!) and those of popular sodas, including Dr Pepper, Crush orange soda, Hires root beer and 7-Up.
1950s
Vintage style, loud and proud! See 12 bold striped & checkerboard floors from 1950s homes
Get some retro decorating advice and see floors from 1950s homes featuring creatively striped and checkerboard flooring patterns with two or more colors.
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Old-school color-changing liquid pregnancy tests & ovulation predictors (1980s)
The ’80s color-changing liquid pregnancy tests were is simple to do and easy to read. They said you’re pregnant if the liquid turns a distinct color, and not pregnant if it remains clear.
1930s
Bad vintage Christmas ads: 20 retro holiday sales pitches that you’d never see today
There’s a reason that advertising has evolved over the decades – and these bad vintage Christmas ads from years ago show you exactly why!
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Baker’s easy one-bowl German sweet chocolate brownies
Never send a cookie to do a brownie’s job! If you like German chocolate cake, you will love these easy German sweet chocolate brownies!
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Lime-strawberry surprise! Striped gelatin plus cream cheese & mayo (1966)
This three-layered Christmas-colored lime-strawberry surprise recipe features two flavors of jello, and a creamy layer in the middle made with cream cheese, mayonnaise and nuts.
1980s
Double dark brownie pie recipe (1987)
Looking for some divine dark chocolate decadence:? Try this vintage double dark brownie recipe with a chocolate glaze, made with Baker’s chocolate.
1950s
Swedish heirloom cookies (1956)
Swedish heirloom cookies: Bake them now, pop them in the freezer, and serve any time! Extra delicious munching for everyone, these spicy little goodnesses!
1950s
Best ride on the range: The glamour of the Ford station wagon (1957)
The 1957 Ford station wagon gives you more of what you want in a wagon… and for less money. The nine-passenger Country Sedan measures over 17 feet long.
1960s
Retro Christmas appetizer recipes from 1965
The secret of these retro Christmas appetizer recipes – piping hot and bubbly cheese canapes, cucumber bites, deviled eggs, ham cornucopias and crab dip? Find out!
1980s
Make a Kahlua Christmas cake & some festive holiday cocktails (1981)
Sleigh bells. Laughter. Your gift of Kahlua, joyfully given. Or received. And then, glowing with cheer, this fresh-made delights — Kahlua Christmas cake.
1950s
A sweet collection of cute & very colorful classic Christmas cookies
Get colorful classic Christmas cookies for treats like stained glass cookies, Merry Maker cookies, peppermint pinwheels, Christmas bell and tree cookies, ribbon Christmas cookies, pastel pretties & more recipes.
1940s
Consolidated B-36: The world’s biggest bomber in the ’40s & ’50s could drop a 10,000-pound atomic bomb
Range: Anywhere on Earth — and your Air Force has it! The Consolidated B-36 can carry a 10,000 pound atomic bomb to a target 5,000 miles away, drop it, then return to base.
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Holiday praline delight pie & praline pie in a crunchy praline pie shell (1970s)
Here’s Jell-O pudding’s holiday pie – a holiday praline delight pie from the 1970s – plus a recipe for a praline pie in a crunchy praline pie shell!
1960s
6 chocolaty walnut brownie desserts from the sixties – including a retro ribbon loaf cake
You make these exciting walnut brownie desserts with boxed brownie mix. They’re quick! They’re easy! And you’ll love the homemade flavor of chocolately-good brownies.
1950s
3 classic coconut eggnog pie recipes
Here are three different spins on a classic coconut-eggnog pie recipe – one with rum, two without – all delicious vintage desserts from the 50s, 70s & 80s.
1950s
12 of the best-loved traditional holiday recipes (1950s)
Delicious traditional holiday recipes and classic Christmas favorites, including Chess pie – Walnut nuggets – Plum pudding – Fruit cake – Walnut stuffing – Cookie gems – Scotch trelbies – Panettone – Mint fudge
1960s
Vintage lava lamps: They’re like wild – way out! (1960s & 1970s)
The ‘in’ gift of the year! Lava lamps are so unusual they defy description! You’ll want several! Beautiful! New! Exotic! Fascinating! Intriguing!
1970s
A savory drink for the winter: Hot buttered tomato juice (1975)
Hot buttered tomato juice is a surprising ‘wow.’ Butter blends the subtlety of oregano and the zip of Worcestershire with the goodness of tomato juice.
1980s
Vintage jam thumbprint cookies and spiced crackle cookies (1982)
These vintage jam thumbprint cookies and spiced crackle cookie recipes from the ’80s both include mayonnaise and bran flakes cereal. Give them a try!
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