1980s allowance

  • Five red and yellow Koosh balls are displayed in front of blue packaging that features the yellow “Koosh” logo. The colorful balls are made of soft rubber strands and arranged against a black background.

    12 Iconic Items Every ’80s Kid Couldn’t Resist

    Relive the magic of '80s childhood with this nostalgic list of the best things kids blew their allowance on.

    Saturday mornings in the ’80s had a rhythm: cartoons first, then chores, because that sweet, crumpled allowance wasn’t going to earn itself. Whether it was raking leaves, vacuuming the living room, or washing Dad’s car just well enough to pass…