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90s

No 90s Home Was Complete Without These Little Kids

By Tanya
If you had to think of one little knick-knack that would remind you of the 90s, it would absolutely have to be a Precious Moments ceramic figurine right? Those little kids were just about everywhere. Not only were there the ceramic figures that your Grandma would give you for your birthday, you could also get the coloring books, the collections of stories and even toys!  They were pretty cute so I can see how they ended up so popular. They were big-eyed kids who always shared the sweetest sentiments like "I love my grandma" or just a simple "I

70s

Do You Remember These Vintage Happy Meal Toys?

By Meg
McDonald's introduced Happy Meals in 1979 and forever changed the face of fast food. Sure, they gave out toys before that, but getting one WITH your meal? Game changer.38 years later, McDonald's is still going strong with their brand and those glorious Happy Meals. If you're ever in the mood for a light lunch, order a cheeseburger Happy Meal and feel 10 years old all over again. Take a look through some of the best McDonald's Happy Meal Toys and see if you remember any of them. Fuzzy Memories TVRonald McDonald Mask, 1974ComplexTerrifying now, revolutionary then. Play-Doh, 1983ComplexIn the

Retro

These 70s Toys Are A Trip Down Memory Lane

By Meg
Growing up in the 70s was incredible!The clothing, the music, the food! Everything was so great. But was there anything better than the toys we had? The answer is no.Kids today have everything they could possibly need to keep from getting bored. Phones, computers, TV, video games...the list is endless. But remember when IMAGINATION was the best gift?See if you recognize any of these vintage toys from the 70s. Maybe you still even have some!1. 1970s Barbies and accessories2. 1979 Atari 400 Home Computer System3. Vintage Easy Bake Oven4. Vintage Transistor Radios5. Punch Me Toys6.

Retro

9 Dangerous Things Kids Used To Do All The Time

By Zachary
People say that the past is a different country, and it can certainly feel that way looking back on how kids used to behave back in the day.We're not saying all parents nowadays coddle their children, but it's definitely true kids used to be allowed to do some pretty dangerous things. Whether we didn't know any better or we just worry more, kids today will never know what it was like to have an old fashioned childhood where anything was allowed - except bad manners.Take a walk down memory lane with these 9 dangerous things kids don't do

Retro

18 Things From the 90s You Totally Forgot About

By Meg
We had a lot of really interesting toys in the 90s. Things that weren't really that interesting...but with a little imagination they went a long way.We always remember the big one: Tamagotchis, Furbies, Pokemon cards, Hot Wheels, etc. But what about the forgotten toys? The ones that were a huge hit for about 3 months and then just...well they fell victim to our ever-changing childhood. Here's a list of thing that almost everyone had, but almost everyone has forgotten.1. That bird toy that would balance on your finger. Did it have a name? 2. The Deluxe

Retro

Remember The Rubik's Cube? He Solves It In Just 1 Minute

By Zachary
If you grew up in the 80s you probably owned this devious little puzzle. With just six different colored sides, but 43 quintillion possibilities (that's 43 followed by 18 zeroes), the Rubik's Cube tortured a generation of children and adults with its surprising complexity.They say the average person can manage to solve two sides just through trial and error, but to complete the puzzle you have to memorize a long list of very precise steps. "Speedcubers," who spend hours practicing their technique, share videos online to compare their best times. As you can see in this video by stewartps,

Retro

Remember Cabbage Patch Kids? They're 31 Years Old

By Meg
Cabbage Patch Kids were THE hottest toy of the 80s. If you didn't get a Cabbage Patch doll for Christmas, honestly what was the point? But do you remember when they FIRST came out? These dolls used to be handmade and solely out of cloth. Xavier Roberts sold them at local craft fairs. This is an interview from 1983 on the TODAY show, where someone had to actually explain what a Cabbage Patch doll was!! Wild, right?Do you still have your Cabbage Patch dolls? Let us know!

Movies

10 Amazing 'Princess Bride' Collectibles That Are Exactly As Perfect "As You Wish'

By Tanya
The Princess Bride is without a doubt one of greatest movies all time. I don't think anyone can try to dispute that, it's honestly just "inconceivable."  Whether it's the romantic love story that you enjoy, the hilarious jokes, or the well rounded characters fighting for what they believe, there really is a lot of amazing pieces to this perfect puzzle. While we seem to be in a land of reboots, with every television show and movie making their comeback, so far Princess Bride has been able to escape that trend. Let's hope it stays that way.But just because
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