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Caboodles: The Ultimate ‘90s Makeup (and Random Stuff) Organizer of Our Dreams

Time to bust out that Caboodle, ’90s girls! Remember everything you used to keep in yours? Let’s take a look…

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Ask Zandar: A Fancy Magic 8 Ball Masquerading as a ‘90s Board Game

If you liked MASH, Magic 8 Balls, and homemade fortune tellers, then the ’90s game Ask Zandar was made for you. Let’s take a look back at this talking electronic fortune-telling game!

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Don Bluth’s 10 Animated Theatrical Films – Ranked

An alternative to Disney’s Renaissance were the animated films directed by Don Bluth. That’s right, we’re ranking the top 10 Don Bluth animated movies!

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Oh! I remember that!

All of the 6 Seinfeld Christmas Episodes – Ranked

Animorphs: The Best ’90s Middle Grade Book Series with the Wackiest Covers

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1983 – RANKED

Movies

‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Jennifer Love Hewitt Edition

A look back at some of the most memorable roles of Jennifer Love Hewitt during her ’90s era.

Jen Brown February 21, 2024 1 Comment

Brink! vs. Airborne: Which ’90s Rollerblading Movie Is Totally Da Bomb?

It’s time for a ’90s rollerblading showdown: Brink! vs. Airborne. Which movie is better? To be honest, if you like one you probably will like the other, but we’re here to break them down and decide which reigns supreme.

Jen Brown January 12, 2021 No Comments

The ’90s Rollerblading Phenomenon in Movies

Today we’re going to take a look at some of the films that featured rollerblading in the ‘90s.

Jen Brown July 5, 2021 No Comments

Hugh Grant’s 10 Best Romantic Comedies – Ranked

We’ve looked at some RomCom Queens, but now it’s time to look at a RomCom King — none other than Hugh Grant. We’re here to rank his top 10 romantic comedies — did your favorite make it to the top?

Jen Brown February 9, 2021 No Comments

TELEVISION

The Baby-Sitters Club: A Super Special ’80s & ’90s Book Series

The Baby-Sitters Club was every late ’80s and early ’90s girl’s favorite starter book series thanks to memorable characters like Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne and more.

Jen Brown September 6, 2021 No Comments

The Top 5 ‘90s Nickelodeon Game Shows – Ranked

Did you dream of meeting Marc Summers and getting a pie to the face in the ’90s? You weren’t alone! Today we’re ranking the top 5 ’90s Nickelodeon game shows. Did your favorite make it to the top?

Jen Brown February 22, 2021 1 Comment

The 10 Best ‘80s Commercial Jingles To Get Stuck In Your Head – Ranked

Warning: You WILL get these ’80s commercial jingles stuck in your head. But we think you’ll secretly love it! We’re ranking the top 10 best commercial jingles from the ’80s.

Jen Brown May 26, 2021 No Comments

’90s Teen Dream Girl: Sarah Michelle Gellar Edition

It’s time to take a look back at one of our favorite ‘90s stars, one of the ultimate kick-ass girls of the era, none other than… Sarah Michelle Gellar!

Jen Brown April 11, 2024 No Comments

Music

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1980 – RANKED

We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1980.

Bianca Paris January 7, 2021 No Comments

Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1981 – Ranked

We’re heading back to the ’80s with our ranked list of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” number one singles of 1981.

Bianca Paris January 14, 2021 No Comments

The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’80s

Do you know it’s Christmas time at all? Head back to the ‘80s for some original holiday jams.

Bianca Paris December 10, 2020 No Comments

Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1994 – RANKED

We wish we could stay in 1994, but at least we can rank the top Billboard Hot 100 #1 Singles of the year.

Bianca Paris April 15, 2021 No Comments

Technology

Diddy Kong Racing: The Best ’90s Racing Game for the Nintendo 64

Diddy Kong Racing definitely can battle Mario Kart for the best racing game for the Nintendo 64 — but how did it come to be in the first place?

Jen Brown June 3, 2021 1 Comment

Talkboy: The Coolest ‘90s Toy Inspired by a Movie Prop

No one was as cool as Home Alone’s Kevin McAllister in the ’90s. But, you could at least try by getting yourself a Talkboy.

Jen Brown March 5, 2021 2 Comments

Laser Tag: The Best ‘80s and ‘90s Birthday Party Extravaganza

If you were a cool kid in the ’80s or ’90s, then you most definitely had a birthday party at a laser tag arena.

Jen Brown July 12, 2021 No Comments

Tamagotchi: The Most Awesomely Addictive ‘90s Digital Pet

Tamagotchi, the pocket-sized digital pet from the ’90s was so addictive that it was banned from schools! But how did it come to be? Read on!

Jen Brown May 18, 2021 No Comments

Food

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Lunchables

Was there anything more fun than pulling Lunchables out in the cafeteria in elementary school? We think not.

Jen Brown February 3, 2021 1 Comment

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Snapple

Your drink choices at the school cafeteria were super important in the ’90s, and one of our favorite fancy options was Snapple.

Jen Brown July 7, 2021 1 Comment

The 11 Most Awesomely Memorable ’90s Bubblegums

Were you an Ouch fan or all about that Bubble Beeper? Whatever the case, you surely enjoyed some gum in the ’90s. Today we’re taking a look back at the best ’90s bubblegum!

Jen Brown April 28, 2021 No Comments

’90s Lunchbox Staple: Gushers

Your lunchtime bartering power rose to the top when you had a packet of Gushers in your lunchbox. What made them so special?

Jen Brown December 29, 2020 No Comments

Beauty / Fashion

15 Hella Fly ‘90s Fashion Trends

Grunge, fanny packs, overalls — we’re all about the ’90s fashion trends!

Jen Brown June 23, 2021 No Comments

10 Awesome (or Awesomely Bad) ’90s Mens Hairstyles

A look back at some of the most popular ’90s mens hairstyles, from the bowl cut, to grunge, and everything in between!

Jen Brown March 19, 2021 No Comments

Herbal Essences: A Totally “Organic” Experience

If you were a teen girl growing up in the ‘90s, you best believe you had a bottle (or three) of Herbal Essences shampoo in your shower.

Jen Brown December 18, 2020 No Comments

Charm Bracelets: The Lasting Jewelry Sensation

One of the most enduring pieces of jewelry are charm bracelets — it’s been around in some form since ancient times. We’re taking a look back at their history.

Jen Brown March 9, 2021 2 Comments

Games / Toys

Don’t Wake Daddy: ‘90s Artistic Muse or Obesity Simulator?

Did the obesity epidemic in the US start thanks to the board game Don’t Wake Daddy? Anything is possible.

Drew Caswell December 15, 2020 No Comments

Tamagotchi: The Most Awesomely Addictive ‘90s Digital Pet

Tamagotchi, the pocket-sized digital pet from the ’90s was so addictive that it was banned from schools! But how did it come to be? Read on!

Jen Brown May 18, 2021 No Comments

Sega Activator aka the ‘90s “Gaming” Device that Stands as a Symbol for all Parents Sacrificing Too Damn Much for their Bratty Kids

One of the most ridiculous gaming devices to come out of the ’90s was definitely the Sega Activator, a supposed full body controller that missed the mark.

Drew Caswell July 1, 2021 No Comments

’80s Childhood Toy Wonder: Teddy Ruxpin

Did you ever have a toy that defined your childhood so much that it created a lasting nickname? For me, it was the Teddy Ruxpin, the animatronic, story-telling bear.

Jen Brown December 30, 2020 No Comments