1980s
Vintage jelly shoes were THE footwear for summer in the ’80s & ’90s
In the summer of the ’80s and ’90s, jelly shoes were the fad footwear. The popular jellies are made of plastic and came in vibrant, translucent colors.
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1980s
The life of Princess Diana, as we watched her royal story unfold on 21 magazine covers
Here’s a look back at the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, along with some of her most memorable quotes from throughout the years.
1950s
See these 16 vintage calendar towels from retro kitchens
The best part of this collection of vintage calendar towels is remembering the ones from years ago – just like our moms, aunts and grandmothers used to have in their kitchens.
1960s
Dick Van Dyke: Interviews, insights & images from the long career of a multi-talented star
Dick Van Dyke has never loved giving interviews or making personal appearances, but we found a few time the talented man talked about his life and career.
1960s
How to make bacon strip pancakes: Vintage recipes from the ’60s
Best bacon strip pancakes (1960) You don’t have to get up early to prepare bacon pancakes. They are easy and quick to make, and are
1950s
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 the hippie movement. But the mag has been about more than humor – it’s big business, too.
1970s
Love’s Baby Soft: Because innocence is sexier than you think? Eww. (’70s & ’80s)
Love’s Baby Soft hit the market in the mid-’70s with a creepy ad campaign with lines like ‘that irresistible, clean-baby smell, grown-up enough to be sexy’ and ‘innocence is sexier than you think.’ So how did America respond?
1970s
Ponch & John hit the roads as motorcycle cops in LA on CHiPs (1977-1983)
CHiPS, a light-hearted one-hour action-adventure series, follows the exploits of a pair of young California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers on the busy Los Angeles freeways, and their encounters with the infinite variety of people who drive there.
1960s
Barbie and beyond: Vintage Barbie & Ken dolls, friends, dollhouses, accessories and fashions from the ’60s, ’70s & ’80s
Barbie wasn’t just a doll – she had an empire! Look back at Vintage Barbie play sets, complete with friends and family, fabulous dollhouses, pools, pets… and lots and lots of fashionable clothing.
1980s
How to get awesome & authentic on-trend ’80s eye makeup, like multicolored eyeshadow
To see where each shadow color should go for the different eye looks, just follow the diagrams.
1980s
Actress Lynda Carter on leaving her Wonder Woman superhero image behind, and beginning new adventures in the ’80s
Here’s an interview with Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter from 1980, when she was just about to star in her own CBS special – and just before she started to model for Maybelline makeup.
1980s
Remember tasty vintage Maybelline Kissing Potion, Kissing Glosses & Kissing Slicks from the ’80s?
Vintage Maybelline Kissing Potion, Kissing Slicks & Mini Kissing Stick – different ’80s lip glosses in mouthwatering flavors like strawberry and cherry.
1980s
Hot tub time machines: See some retro backyard Jacuzzi hot tubs & whirlpool baths from the ’80s
See some old-school Jacuzzi hot tubs and spas, including the super-trendy ’80s backyard whirlpool baths that ushered in a whole new way to entertain friends.
1970s
10 totally trendy ’80s Trapper Keeper notebooks & binders
A Trapper Keeper was a super-popular binder/portfolio that came in a wide range of colors and designs — and almost every schoolkid in the ’80s seemed to have one. Take a look back at these 10 Trappers and see which ones you remember!
1980s
A deliciously decadent classic double chocolate brownie recipe (1982)
Chocolate aficionados, unite! Here’s a recipe for Toll House Double Chocolate Brownies, deliciously loaded with real chocolate morsels – a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
1980s
After arcade video games like Pac Man & Space Invaders hit the scene in the ’80s, weekends were never the same again
In the early ’80s, arcade video games like Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders and Donkey Kong started to make millions of dollars – one quarter at a time.
1980s
The real death of a cheerleader story (1985)
Although the story below was the topic of the 1994 made-for-TV movies Death of a Cheerleader/A Friend to Die For, this story has personal meaning, because I was another teen girl at the same school.
1960s
Retro baby car seats from the ’60s, ’70s & ’80s: Forward- & rear-facing vintage auto safety seats for kids
See some old-fashioned toddler and baby car seats – like the baby bucket, stainless-steel bars padded with brown vinyl, & other retro child safety devices.
1980s
St Elsewhere has a long and healthy run – Plus see the opening credits (1982-1988)
For six years, the NBC series St Elsewhere literally set the standard for network programming, offering a consistently high level of realistic writing, ensemble acting, narrative experimentation and outrageous humor.
1980s
Easter Rice Krispies treats: Make bunnies, eggs & more with this vintage recipe from the ’80s
Have fun making this Easter collection of Rice Krispies Marshmallow Treats – bunnies, eggs & springtime cutouts – with Snap! Crackle! Pop!
1970s
Retro recipe for orange zucchini cake with orange-cream cheese frosting, plus a bonus recipe variation
Orange zucchini cake may well be the most delectable and rewarding cake recipe you’ll ever try. The zucchini, combined with the flecks of orange-gold citrus rind gives a lovely, confetti-like appearance to this dessert.
1980s
Vintage disposable diaper ads: Huggies, Pampers, Luvs (1980s)
Back in the ’80s, when disposable diapers were still somewhat of a novelty, the biggest brands were Pampers, Huggies & Luvs — all of whom continue to dominate the market. Here’s a look back at these vintage disposable diaper brands!
1980s
Root Beer Rag: Billy Joel’s vintage concert tour program from 1984
In 1984, Billy Joel played concerts in many East Coast and Midwest cities, starting January 18 in Providence, Rhode Island. Here’s the vintage concert tour program!
1960s
Peanuts! Vintage Snoopy Valentine’s Day cards (plus Woodstock!)
Do you remember any of these adorable ’70s & ’80s vintage Valentine’s Day cards, featuring Snoopy & Woodstock of the Peanuts gang?
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.
1980s
When MTV Music Television started to rock (1981)
MTV, an around-the-clock television channel aimed at the viewer who grew up on rock ‘n’ roll, is starting with a library of 400 rock videos — film or tape clips of bands performing their latest recordings.
1980s
Sticker collector album & vintage ’80s stickers
Stickers are the latest craze for pre-high pre-high pre-high school kids, and they’ve taken both east and west coast by storm. The offspring of the lowly label, pressure-sensitive stickers have become the baseball cards of the 80s.
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
A treasury of 150+ vintage Christmas cookie recipes
If you’re looking to recreate that special vintage Christmas cookie recipe that your grandmother used to make, or want to discover old-fashioned cookies to make new again, here’s a big tasty collection of treats for you!
1950s
The kitschy, the bad and the ugly: 18 vintage Christmas party appetizers you don’t see much anymore
Having a retro party for the holidays? Here are the crazy kitschy vintage Christmas party appetizers you will want to serve!
1980s
How to make a classic Christmas Rainbow Poke Cake (1980s)
Even a white Christmas should have a rainbow, so here’s how to make a vintage holiday dessert: classic Christmas Rainbow Poke Cake!
1970s
Laverne & Shirley theme song & lyrics (1976-1983)
Laverne & Shirley ran on ABC from January 27, 1976 to May 10, 1983. The comedy starred Penny Marshall as Laverne De Fazio, Cindy Williams as Shirley Feeney, as well as Michael McKean and David L Lander as Lenny & Squiggy.
1960s
Hershey’s rich cocoa fudge recipe from the ’70s & ’80s
This is the Hershey’s rich cocoa fudge recipe your grandmother used to make! The recipe first appeared on the Hershey’s Cocoa can label in the 1960s.
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.
1960s
Chanukah Sameach! 8 vintage Hanukkah cards for kids
For someone special (1970s) A dreidel game for Hanukkah! Hanukkah wishes for you A Hanukkah coloring card For someone special For a fine boy at
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