Carol asks: How did the tradition of wearing an Easter Bonnet begin? The Easter Bonnet was first worn at what was to become the traditional Easter Parade. The Parade began in New York City in the 1870s, on the first Easter after the end of the Civil War. The event was celebrated with crowds carryingContinue reading “The History of the Easter Bonnet”
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1960s Convenience Foods
Great question, Sue! Being a mom and homemaker in the 60s gets easier every day with new and innovative items we discover on our grocer’s shelves. I only buy the very best NEW convenient foods from the 60s for my family of 4. We start our day with choices my kids ask for. Have you tried theContinue reading “1960s Convenience Foods”
What exactly is a Lava Lamp?
Mickey asks: What exactly is a Lava Lamp?The original lava lamp was designed by the inventor of lava lamps and founder of the company “Mathmos”, Edward Craven Walker, revealed the invention of the Lava Lamp in 1963 and 1964 and has been in continuous British production since then. A classic lava lamp contains a standardContinue reading “What exactly is a Lava Lamp?”
Who Gave Us Mini Skirts?
Bettie asks: Who invented the mini skirt and when? Hello Bettie, Hemlines are starting to creep up in the mid 60s, born from the world-wide youth culture’s longing for fresh, fun and flirty styles. Up until now, teenagers were much like their parents. They dressed and acted like their parents and for the most partContinue reading “Who Gave Us Mini Skirts?”
Toys and Games of the 1960s
Mariah asks: Rhonda, could you remind us of what kids are playing with in the 1960s? A: If I had a crystal ball I’d predict a large percentage of the toys introduced in this decade will surely stick around for several years. Toys and games like G.I. Joe, Twister and Operation are new. The well-knownContinue reading “Toys and Games of the 1960s”
Meet Rhonda
Meet Rhonda – Our energetic, vivacious, life-loving 60’s expert advice columnist! Rhonda lives in Tucumcari, NM, in the 1960s… is 34 years old and is employed at the Roadrunner Lodge Motel as CAO (Chief Advice Officer). She is a native Tucumcarian, having attended Tucumcari High School, (GO RATTLERS!) now a mother of two, and factitiouslyContinue reading “Meet Rhonda”
A quarter can buy you a great night’s sleep…
… in one of the Roadrunner’s Snazzy 60s rooms That’s right, for just 25 cents you can be gently vibrated to sleep with the aid of the “Magic Fingers” vibrating bed in our Snazzy 60s rooms. What a treat after a day in the car, motoring across the country. The “Magic Fingers” vibrating device forContinue reading “A quarter can buy you a great night’s sleep…”