Look at this book I found at my mom’s house. First published in 1963, then again in 1972… The ideas and recipes may be sort of timeless, but the pictures, oh, the pictures are outstanding.

And just in time for getting birthday party ideas… my daughter turns 8 in just over a month. Will she cringe when she sees some of these? (Love her haircut.)

Could the frosting on these cakes look any more “nuclear”?

These kids are decorating their own cupcakes. Love the chef hat and aprons which are all paper.

What is she wearing on her head?

Doesn’t this look mint-a-licious?

I don’t know if there are any teenagers out there who would even THINK of having a “wingding” like this. Maybe if there was a “Nancy Drew” sort of person out there in a town-that-time-forgot.

This picture below for Christmas is a little spooky to me. Dolls creep me out sometimes.

I think my parents have an indoor grill just like the one in the picture below.

Clearly, I missed the boat on having a 60s themed New Year’s party this past year. Maybe next year! I can’t get over their clothes.

But, there is Valentine’s Day coming up. I’m really tempted to try some of these throwback recipes (looks like some kind of mousse)… too bad I can’t bring “homemade” goods to my daughter’s school!