I Spent a Month With 70s Playboy Playmates — Here’s How It Felt

I’m Kayla, and yes, I actually sat with a stack of 1970s Playboy mags and the big coffee table book, Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds. I found the mags at a flea market. Ten bucks for the lot. The hardback I borrowed from a friend who keeps it under his stereo, like it’s a vinyl sleeve. …

The Women Who Sounded Like Home: My Take on Female Country Singers of the ’70s

You know what? I didn’t plan this. I just pulled a dusty milk crate from my closet and found my mom’s old country records. The sleeves smelled like paper and rain. I cleaned each one, set the needle, and let the ’70s roll back in. These women didn’t whisper. They told the truth. Sometimes they …

I Tried Two 70s Trivia Games. Here’s What Actually Happened

I grew up on my mom’s ABBA records and my dad’s old movie quotes. So yeah, I’m that person who yells “1977!” before the question is even done. Last month, I brought two 70s trivia games to a family cookout: Talking Tables 70s Trivia and Ridley’s 70s Music Quiz. We had grilled corn, a sticky …

I Wore 70s Beachwear For A Weekend—Here’s What Actually Works

I spent a sunny weekend testing real 70s beachwear and a few faithful remakes. Think bold stripes, belts on bikinis, crochet, and soft terry cloth. My mom kept old Polaroids, so I had a mood board right there on the fridge. Cute? Yes. Easy? Sometimes. Let me explain.Before I even dug through thrift bins, I …

I Spent a Month With the Country Stars of the ’70s — Here’s My Honest Take

Quick game plan How I listened (my setup and spots) The stars that hit me hard, with real songs and albums What felt flat or a bit slick A few deep cuts to spin tonight Who should listen, and why You know what? I thought I knew ’70s country. I grew up on dusty radio …

My 70s Style Sofa Adventure (With Snacks, Pets, and One Spilled Salsa)

I grew up around old family photos. You know the ones—big hair, avocado green, and that low, loungy couch everyone sank into. I wanted that feeling again. So I bought the Albany Park Kova Pit Sectional in Rust Velvet. Four pieces. Big pillows. Very 70s. Very me. If you're curious about what other buyers say, …