In my sleepover heyday, you just weren't "It" unless you had arrived with your very own Caboodles (I had two: one metallic purple and one half teal and half pink. Hey, it was the late '80s). After introducing its first cosmetic organizer in 1987, Caboodles became a phenomenon after People magazine ran a picture of Vanna White using a plastic tackle box to store her makeup. (Yep, super '80s.) Read more

When Fisher-Price brought out their limited edition Little People anniversary play sets, mamas jumped at the chance to introduce their tots to updated versions of the classic toys they played with as kids. The modernized sets brought back serene memories for many moms, but they didn't quite have the same feel as the originals. For those looking to recreate their childhood experiences for their Read more

Power down the iPod, it's time to get back to basics. Long before mama's MP3 player was loaded with her lil one's favorite tunes, tots spent their time bopping along to classic kids' songs on their Fisher Price Music Box Record Player. The preschooler favorite was powered by a wind-up dial (no need for charging stations or batteries) and came with five hit records (two songs a piece) that were Read more

Before technological toys and character-inspired goods began taking over toy chests, Legos gave lil ones the opportunity to build exciting creations without worrying about them falling down in seconds. For more than 75 years the brainchild of a Danish carpenter, has been a staple in playrooms, where the multicolored, interlocking bricks have been used to create gargantuan structures and creatures Read more

Long before major culinary retailers began shrinking their grown-up sized cooking utensils to fit into lil hands, the Easy-Bake Oven gave tots a taste of kitchen magic. First introduced in 1963, the turquoise oven had a fake stove top and used two 100-watt lightbulbs to bake pre-made mixes and food. Over the years, the oven evolved with the changing views toward kitchen design. In the late 60s Read more

Flintstones, meet the Flintstones. . . . The next generation is being introduced to the Pebbles and Bam Bam, The Jetsons, Banana Splits, and more cartoons via Boomerang, a cable network broadcasting classic animated shows around-the-clock. While vegging out in front of the boob tube may have been part of a child's daily routine back in the day, viewing time is now a hot topic among Read more

Before they are able to walk, children look for their first set of wheels. Many kids' vehicle of choice in the past 30 years has been the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe ($75).  First introduced in 1979, the candy apple red and sunshine yellow sports car hasn't changed much in those three decades.  While the exterior has slowly evolved into a cartoon-faced front grill, the interior has retained its Read more