The Boxcar Children: An Elementary School Favorite
Did you secretly want to live in a boxcar after reading The Boxcar Children? Let’s take a look back at the iconic childhood book series.
Jen Brown
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The Top 13 ‘90s Spooky Movies You Loved as a Kid
If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably watched at least one of these spooky movies, if not all of them!
Jen Brown
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Got Milk? The Ad Campaign that Launched a Gazillion Celebrity Milk Mustaches
Were you even a celebrity if you didn’t have a milk mustache ad in the ‘90s? Today we’re looking back at the iconic “got milk?” campaign that had everyone reaching for a glass of milk (or did it?).
Jen Brown
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Movies
’90s Teen Dreamboat: Mark-Paul Gosselaar Edition
It’s time to talk about another of our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Mark-Paul Gosselaar!
Jen Brown
March 1, 2024
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The Top 10 ‘90s Movies About American Presidents – Ranked
In honor of Presidents’ Day, we bring you the top 10 ’90s movies about American presidents!
Bianca Paris
February 21, 2022
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Ranking The Christmas Movies of the ‘90s
A ranking of Christmas movies released in the 1990s.
Jen Brown
December 21, 2020
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‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Jonathan Jackson Edition
It’s time to talk about another our favorite ’90s teen dreamboats: Jonathan Jackson!
Jen Brown
June 22, 2021
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TELEVISION
The 10 Most Memorable ’90s Sitcom Dads
90s sitcom dads were all about teaching us some life lessons amidst all of comedy.
Jen Brown
June 13, 2022
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ReBoot: A Look Back at the First Fully CGI Animated Half Hour Television Show
Though some version of CGI animation had been around since the ’80s, it was the ’90s that saw some real impact on the entertainment world. Let’s take a look back at ReBoot, the first half hour television show to be fully computer animated.
Jen Brown
April 12, 2021
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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
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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
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Music
Eat My Vids: All of the (Complete) ‘90s Spice Girls Music Videos – Ranked
The Spice Girls were an iconic part of the ’90s, even though they weren’t together for very long. Today we’re ranking all of their music videos!
Bianca Paris
June 18, 2021
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Billboard Hot 100 Top #1 Singles of 1990 – RANKED
Hold on, we’re about to count down the top #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 from 1990.
Bianca Paris
March 18, 2021
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Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1985 – RANKED
It’s time to head back to the mid-80s for a ranking of Billboard’s The Hot 100 #1 Singles of 1985!
Bianca Paris
February 11, 2021
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The 10 Best Original Christmas Songs Released in the ’90s
Our totally subjective list of the 10 best holiday hits released in the 1990s, ’cause don’t you get sick of the same old classics over and over again?
Bianca Paris
December 17, 2020
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Technology
The 10 Most Influential ’80s Technology Innovations
The ’80s featured the ultimate in a combination of technology and culture. Let’s take a look back at the 10 most influential ’80s technology innovations.
Jen Brown
March 26, 2021
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Pac-Man: A Look Back at the Influential ‘80s Arcade Video Game
One of the most influential arcade video games in history has got to be Pac-Man! Today we take a look at how it came to be.
Jen Brown
May 7, 2021
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The Simpsons Arcade Game: An Innovative ’90s Side-Scrolling Brawler That Made Friends Become Family
A look back at the 4-player arcade game based on everyone’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons.
Drew Caswell
July 8, 2021
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Bop It: The Enduring ‘90s Electronic Toy That You Love to Hate
Twist it! Pull it! Bop it! The ’90s electronic toy that you love to hate has become a lasting sensation — let’s take a look at how it came to be!
Jen Brown
May 27, 2021
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Food
Reese’s Seasonal Shapes: Better than the Original
That’s right, we said it: Reese’s seasonal shapes are better than the original peanut butter cup!
Jen Brown
October 25, 2021
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’90s Lunchbox Staple: Capri-Sun
No packed lunch was complete without a drink to accompany your food, and no drink was more ubiquitous in the ’90s than the Capri-Sun.
Jen Brown
March 3, 2021
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Christmas Cereals of the ’90s: The Ultimate in Sugary Anticipation
Half the fun of Christmas was the month of anticipation leading up to it — and what better way to up the anticipation than by indulging in special holiday-themed versions of your favorite sugary cereals?
Jen Brown
December 24, 2020
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The Shamrock Shake: A Beloved McDonald’s Menu Item with a Heartwarming Origin Story
The Shamrock Shake may be a beloved limited treat, but did you know it also helped build the first Ronald McDonald House?
Bianca Paris
March 16, 2023
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Beauty / Fashion
Get Retro with these ’80s & ’90s Halloween Costume Ideas
Want to honor your favorite ’80s and ’90s pop culture characters? Check out our Halloween costume ideas to find some awesome options!
Jen Brown
October 7, 2021
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10 Totally Memorable ‘80s Mens Hairstyles
A look back at some of the most popular ’80s mens hairstyles, from the mullet, to punk, to feathered, and everything in between!
Jen Brown
April 14, 2021
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15 Key ’90s Fashion Accessories in Every Girl’s Mini Backpack
To be in the cool girl crowd in the ’90s, you had to have a mini backpack — today we’re taking a look at 15 of the ’90s fashion accessories you carried in your coveted backpack.
Jen Brown
January 8, 2021
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12 Essential ‘90s Clothing Brands
Remember Bum Equipment and Limited Too? Of course you do! Take a look back at 12 of the most essential ’90s clothing brands.
Jen Brown
March 7, 2022
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Games / Toys
2021 Retropond ’80s Toys Gift Guide
Share the love of your own childhood by getting a kid in your life a toy you loved at their age — it’s our ’80s toy gift guide!
Jen Brown
December 13, 2021
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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
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10 Defunct ‘90s Toy and Hobby Stores You Loved as a Kid
Travel back in time and unleash your inner child with a look at 10 ’90s toy and hobby stores that are now defunct.
Jen Brown
June 26, 2023
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Trash Bag Bunch: Toys Your Parents Bought to Shut You Up
The greatest joy you can give a child is a mystery toy in a bag that’s probably not the toy they want, or may be one they already have. Trash Bag Bunch – capitalism at its finest!
Drew Caswell
December 22, 2020
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Prince of Persia: The Lasting ’80s Adventure Video Game
The 5 Most Bodacious ‘80s Makeup Trends
Billboard’s “The Hot 100” #1 Singles of 1982 – RANKED
10 Hella Bodacious ‘80s Female Hairstyles
The Top 13 ‘80s Spooky Movies You Loved as a Kid
The Top 10 Christmas Commercials of the ‘80s and ‘90s
Nintendo’s Zapper: The Coolest ’80s Video Game Peripheral
Where’s Waldo? All Over the World Since the ’80s!
Reese’s Seasonal Shapes: Better than the Original
‘90s Teen Dream Girl: Rachael Leigh Cook Edition
’90s Teen Dreamboat: Jonathan Brandis Edition
The Most Popular Christmas Toys from 1980-2000
15 Hella Fly ‘90s Fashion Trends
The Magic School Bus: The Best ‘80s & ‘90s Scientific Book Series
‘90s Teen Dreamboat: Brad Renfro Edition
