12 Things We Really Miss About the ’70s

Embroidered and Iron-On Patches

The fun patches on our clothes added so much personality to our denim. And going overboard was most of the fun!

Going Record Shopping

Was there anything better than picking through the latest records with your friends? We think not!

Watching Wild Kingdom

Sunday nights were special for many reasons, chief among them this wonderful show…”presented by Mutual of Omaha.” Who could forget those words?

Making a Chef Boyardee Pizza

We thought box pizza kits were the cat’s meow back then. Making a kit was so much fun. Who else used canned mushrooms on top?

Rainbow Belts

We thought we were supercool in our rainbow belts – seems like everyone had one thanks to Mork & Mindy and the rainbow suspenders!

Those Upside Down 7-Up Glasses

These were tons of fun to drink out, although occasionally confounding when absent-mindedly putting away the dishes.

Getting Really Good at Pinball

With machines in every arcade and bowling alley, we had plenty of practice getting to champion level at pinball. How did we ever enjoy all that noise?