Side hustles are everywhere now. People deliver groceries, walk dogs, rent out spare rooms, and earn money by posting on social media. But if you tried to explain some of these modern gigs to someone in 1970s Vermont, you’d get a confused look. Renting Out a Room to Strangers Online In the 1970s, letting strangers…
In the 1970s, decorating wasn’t about being subtle. Homes were full of color, texture, and personality. Oregonians followed the trends because, well… everyone else was doing it too. Here are some iconic decorating rules that turned so many ‘70s houses into groovy time capsules. Shag Carpet Was Practically Required No ‘70s home felt complete without…
If you’ve ever clicked a YouTube ad that started with “Here’s what rich people don’t want you to know,” congratulations. You’ve already made a money mistake. Most Nebraskans and Americans across the country don’t need a mansion or cryptocurrency tips from a guy filming in his car. They just need to stop doing the things…
Picture this: no smartphones, no social media, and your biggest worry was whether your Tamagotchi survived the school day. Being a kid in the 1990s was like hitting the jackpot of childhood. Life in Montana was a mix of bright colors, catchy jingles, and hours spent outside until the streetlights came on. It was a…
Back in the day, small-town Friday nights in Missouri weren’t just the end of the week: They were the moment the community came together. The football field lit up. Diners filled with families. Teenagers circled the block in cars, just to see who else was out. It wasn’t about going somewhere big. It was about…
Ask a Minnesota boomer what younger adults spend money on today, and you’ll likely get a puzzled look. From streaming services to pet accessories, today’s spending habits are a far cry from what older generations prioritized. Boomers focused on saving and stretching every dollar, while younger folks often value convenience, comfort, and experience. Here are…
Queen Elizabeth II ruled for 70 years, and her passing in 2022 felt like the end of something bigger than a monarchy. While her death was mostly a British event, the timing coincided with major shifts unfolding in America. Some changes were already brewing, and others began after. From work culture to climate anxiety to…
Louisianians who lived through the 1980s had microwaves that sounded like jet engines and fashion that involved enough hairspray to affect local air quality. Kids roamed malls unsupervised, adults smoked indoors, and nobody owned a single reusable water bottle. Yet the ’80s built a generation that knows how to improvise, adapt, and thrive in chaos….
Some money habits stick around long after they’ve stopped being useful. From how we save to how we spend, things have shifted for Iowans who are old enough to say they grew up “back then.” If you’re still following these outdated rules, it might be time to rethink your approach. Always Paying With Cash to…
What sounded perfectly normal in 1975 can now sound either nostalgic or slightly unhinged. Fifty years ago, people wrote letters and left voicemails. Today, we type faster than we think and judge others by their emoji usage. English has stretched, shifted, and adapted in ways nobody from the rotary-phone era could’ve predicted. Here’s how English…
