40+ Things Literally Everyone Used to Have in Their Home 30 Years Ago – And if You Still Do, It’s Time to Get With the Times
This article appeared in www.instantlymodern.com and has been published here with permission.The Humble Cassette Tape
Before compact discs, but after LPs, the cassette tape was pretty much the only option to listen to your favorite band. CDs were created in 1983, but it took a few years before they became available worldwide.
For many ’80s kids, cassette tapes were it, and many a mixtape was made using cassette tapes. It’s safe to say that no one uses cassette tapes anymore. And let’s be honest, finding a tape player is no easy feat in this day and age.
Salad, Anyone?
A popular feature at barbecues and dinner parties, the wooden bowl was a classic and held anything from salads to chips. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone from the ’80s that didn’t own at least one or two of these.
These bowls are considered vintage now but are still available at online stores like eBay or Etsy. You might just be surprised at the cost of one of these now; they don’t come cheap.
Grandma’s Favorite Casserole Dish
You haven’t had a proper casserole if you haven’t tasted a meal cooked by one of these bad boys. Created in the late ’70s, these cornflower blue casserole dishes were a staple in everyone’s kitchen.
You might just find one of these hidden in the back of your mom’s kitchen cupboard if you’re lucky because they’re still in high demand and worth a pretty penny.
When Everyone Was a Gas Attendant
Did you even have a real childhood if you didn’t have a Fisher-Price car garage? It was every kid’s dream to own one of these, and they were the number one item on Christmas wish lists for years.
While the plastic has held out pretty well, we can only imagine what this toy would look like now as the stickers have peeled and faded over the years. Do you still have yours stashed away?
Do you have any items in your home that’d be considered vintage today? You know, things like those old-school potato mashers, box TVs, and corded phones? If you do, it’s high time to get rid of those objects and bring your home into the 21st century. These items used to have a use, but technology has since taken over, and the older items have been replaced by new, modern versions that make life just that much easier. Let’s look at these 40+ items that were popular in homes back in the day.