1970s

  • Two women in 1970s attire sit on the hood of a colorful, striped muscle car parked on a suburban street, with houses, trees, and another parked car visible in the background.

    15 Photos of Summer Vacation in the ’70s

    From poolside lounging somewhere tropical to hanging out with family in our own backyard, these photos emulate 1970s summer vacations.

    Summer in the ‘70s was a whole different vibe: Bare feet on hot pavement, melted popsicles, and parents who didn’t really know where you were till the streetlights came on. Mom and Dad went off for quality time on a…

  • A living room with red carpet, a floral-patterned sofa, yellow armchair, white tufted chair, two side tables with lamps, a square abstract painting, yellow curtains, and a potted plant.

    12 Things Every Middle-Class Home Had in the ’70s

    Take a look back at some of the common household items you could find in a 1970s middle-class home, from rotary phones to bean bag chairs.

    Visit a middle-class home in the ’70s and you’d be guaranteed to find at least a few specific items: shag carpeting, wood-paneled walls, and plenty of avocado green appliances. Sure, everyone had their own unique style, but there was a…

  • Left: A mood ring on a card with color meanings, such as blue for calm and green for relaxed. Right: A vintage Rival Crock-Pot slow-cooker with a cookbook and various brochures beside it.

    11 Popular Products From the 1970s

    From new and exciting toys and kitchen gadgets to funky fashion, these are the most popular products of the 1970s.

    Back when everything was cool beans and copacetic, things like easy dinner alternatives, simple toys, and funky fashion were incredibly popular. The 1970s holds some of the best nostalgic products, and we’ve rounded up 11 of the most beloved below.…