Angeline Smith

Wedding receptions used to come with a long list of traditions nobody questioned. Guests lined up for awkward rituals, DJs announced...

Adults believed the latchkey life helped teach kids about responsibility, but that wasn’t always the case. Entering an empty home was...

The 1980s lunchbox was a big deal before lunch even started. Gen X kids used the cartoon characters on the front...

Aging and memory are often discussed as though they always move in the same direction. A forgotten name or misplaced receipt...

A lot of school stories from the 1970s would sound unreal now. Teachers smoked in lounges and hung paddles near desks...

Retro tech was ahead of its time. The late 20th century introduced gadgets that baffled consumers with high price tags and...

Halloween during the ’80s and ’90s had a very specific look that still stands out today. Costumes were often a mix...

Design trends, like all trends really, shift alongside culture, technology, and everyday life, often circling back. Looking at the decade you...

Digital gadgets come and go, but some household tools and appliances have serious staying power. They may not sync with your...