80s

  • A man filming a baby in a high chair eating a birthday cake with a vintage RCA camcorder.

    16 Everyday Purchases That Were Once Signs of Wealth

    These everyday purchases once revealed who had money, from expensive household conveniences to small luxuries families dreamed of owning.

    These everyday purchases once revealed who had money, from expensive household conveniences to small luxuries families dreamed of owning.

  • A crystal bowl filled with dried potpourri, including flower petals, pinecones, dried orange slices, and a cinnamon stick.
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    15 Things Every American Home Had Out for Fall in the 1980s

    You could tell fall had arrived in the 1980s just by walking past someone’s house. There were pumpkins on the…

    You could tell fall had arrived in the 1980s just by walking past someone’s house. There were pumpkins on the porch, colorful leaves, and cozy blankets thrown over the living room couch. People did not need expensive decorations or perfectly…

  • A man with glasses and a mustache reads The Detroit News while a young girl leans against his shoulder.

    16 Everyday Expenses That Barely Existed 40 Years Ago

    From streaming subscriptions to delivery fees, these everyday expenses show how much family budgets have changed since the 1980s.

    From streaming subscriptions to delivery fees, these everyday expenses show how much family budgets have changed since the 1980s.

  • A dentist wearing a mask and gloves examines a patient’s teeth in an exam chair.
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    16 Professions That Paid Well in the 1980s

    The 1980s were a different time for work and money. Some jobs offered good salaries, stable careers, and the chance…

    The 1980s were a different time for work and money. Some jobs offered good salaries, stable careers, and the chance to support a family. Skilled workers could earn a good living without needing the same qualifications some jobs require today.…

  • Two teenage boys and two teenage girls talking while sitting on bicycles in a suburban driveway at dusk.

    16 Ways Teenagers Stayed in Touch Before Cell Phones

    Before cell phones, teenagers relied on landlines, notes, meeting spots, radio dedications, and clever ways to stay connected.

    Before cell phones, teenagers relied on landlines, notes, meeting spots, radio dedications, and clever ways to stay connected.

  • A family browses VHS tapes in a video rental store. Two children look at movies, while a woman and a man check shelves nearby. The “New Releases” sign is visible above a display.

    15 Things That Were Part of a Typical Saturday Morning in the 1980s

    Saturday mornings in the 1980s meant cartoons, cereal, chores, bikes, mall trips, and simple routines that defined the weekend.

    Saturday mornings in the 1980s meant cartoons, cereal, chores, bikes, mall trips, and simple routines that defined the weekend.