1. Gas Station Giveaways In the ’70s, filling up your tank often meant walking away with more than gas. Stations handed out dishes, glasses, or even plush toys as loyalty perks. Families collected entire kitchen sets one fill-up at a […]
1. Let’s Make a Deal Monty Hall’s Let’s Make a Deal was pure, glorious chaos. Contestants dressed in wild costumes, waving signs and props to get Monty’s attention. The energy felt more like a carnival than a TV studio. Once
1. Woolworth’s Woolworth’s was more than just a store—it was practically a second home for many families. You could grab school supplies, clothes, and even a milkshake at the lunch counter. The five-and-dime model meant there was something affordable for
1. Eating Dinner at the Same Time Every Night In the 1960s, most families gathered at the table around the same hour every evening. The consistency helped regulate digestion and ensured kids ate balanced meals. It was less about strict
1. Duct Tape for Just About Everything In the ’70s, dads treated duct tape like a miracle cure. From sealing a leaky hose to patching up car upholstery, it was the first thing pulled from the toolbox. The silver strips
1. Metal Ice Cube Trays with Levers Before plastic trays and automatic ice makers, metal trays with crank levers were the standard. You had to tug and twist the handle to release the cubes, usually with a loud clatter. They
1. Green Bean Casserole The famous green bean casserole was invented in 1955 by Campbell’s Soup as a way to sell more cream of mushroom soup. With just a handful of ingredients—mostly canned—it quickly became a holiday staple. Families embraced
