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12 Things Every ’70s Kid Had in Their Lunchbox
In the 1970’s kid’s lunches were both interesting and exciting and sometimes came in themed metal lunchboxes that featured popular TV shows and movies. ... Read more
Read the storyOld-Fashioned Life Lessons That Still Hold Up
Growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, certain life lessons were passed down that shaped our generation. While times have changed dramatically, many of ... Read more
Read the story13 Party Foods from the Seventies That Should Make a Comeback
The decade that brought us disco and bell bottoms also inspires nostalgia when it comes to party snacks. Fondue pots and meatballs in gravy ... Read more
Read the storySecret Neighborhood Clubs Only Kids of That Era Knew About
Before social media and organized after-school activities dominated kids’ lives, we had our special ways of creating community. Back in the ’50s and ’60s, ... Read more
Read the story12 TV Commercials That Would Cause Outrage Today
Boy, did we have different standards back in the day! Watching old TV commercials now is like opening a time capsule that makes you ... Read more
Read the storyTech Gadgets That Were Mind-Blowing in the ’80s
Back in the 1980s, every new gadget that hit the market seemed like something straight out of Star Trek. While today’s kids might laugh ... Read more
Read the storyWhy Road Trips in the Seventies and Eighties Were Unforgettable
Remember when hitting the open highway was more than just punching coordinates into a GPS? Back in the ’70s and ’80s, road trips were ... Read more
Read the storyBizarre Diet Fads from the Past That Make No Sense Now
Remember when we’d try just about anything to stay trim and fit? As someone who lived through some of the wildest diet crazes of ... Read more
Read the storyHow Boomers Had Fun in Ways Today’s Kids Wouldn’t Understand
Growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, we made our own fun without screens, apps, or constant digital entertainment. Looking back, it’s amazing how ... Read more
Read the storyAfter-School Activities from the Past That Have Vanished
When the final school bell rang in the 1950s and ’60s, kids had a whole different world waiting for them. Before scheduled playdates and ... Read more
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