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Though it wasn’t an every-night occasion, going out to dinner wasn’t unheard of when you were growing up in the middle class in the 1970s. But when it happened, for the most part, there was a budget to be kept to. Remember the days of a big family meal in the ’70s? They probably happened at one of these 1970s family restaurants.

Halloween looks very different in places where the entire community joins the celebration. From glowing pumpkin displays and costumed parades to movie-inspired downtowns and unusual local traditions, these American towns that transform for Halloween turn an ordinary fall visit into something memorable. Many of these celebrations build on customs that developed over centuries,...

Creating a stylish Halloween display doesn’t have to come with a designer price tag. Dollar Tree has become one of the best places to find affordable seasonal décor that looks surprisingly upscale when styled thoughtfully. From soft velvet pumpkins to cust...

There are all kinds of people in the kitchen. Those who learn out of necessity to feed themselves to survive, those who learn to cook as a hobby, and those who, no matter how hard they try to improve, never achieve great results. But there’s also another group that turns homemade dinners into art, and then shows off the photos on

The 1960s and 1970s were decades of enormous change in the way people ate. Many of the popular foods in the 60s and 70s reflected changing lifestyles, new technology, and evolving tastes. Supermarkets expanded their selections, frozen and convenience foods became everyday staples, fast food chains spread across the country, and colorful advertising turned familiar snacks and ...