Here Are 40 Things That Every Girl In The 80s Knew All About
If you were a kid or teen in the 80s, then this post is for you.
Few things hit harder than a list of 80s favorites that instantly pulls you back to childhood. From toys and snacks to schoolyard staples, this roundup is packed with the little things that made growing up in that decade feel unforgettable.
These are the kinds of items girls in the 80s knew well, whether they were on a bedroom shelf, in a lunchbox, or part of an everyday routine. Some were practical, some were pure fun, and some were just everywhere.
If any of these bring back a flood of memories, you are definitely not alone. Read on.
1. Collecting all of these PVC Care Bears.
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4. You probably had a bike with a giant banana seat.
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5. Everyone, including you, wanted the silver Corvette Barbie.
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6. Always asking for more Barbie shoes because they always got lost.
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7. Having one of these bad boys.
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8. Hawaiian pizza was one of the most popular kinds to see at a party.
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9. You had a Ballerina jewelry box.
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10. Or maybe you had one that looked like this.
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That little stretch of nostalgia is doing a lot of work here.
11. You probably owned tons of Cabbage Patch Kids.
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12. Cut and sew dolls were the best.
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13. You all owned a blanket that looked like this.
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14. This was THE perfume.
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15. Handi Snacks were one of the best snacks you could have.
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16. This was the game everyone played in elementary school.
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17. Literally everyone had this cup.
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18. These cookies were great, but the faces were a bit creepy.
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19. Everyone owned a ceramic piggy bank.
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20. Everyone had a Make It Bake It Suncatcher.
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By this point, the memories are coming fast.
Also, if you loved hunting down those 80s keepsakes, this is similar to the weird collections people curated, from odd finds to awesome treasures.
21. Magna Doodles were iconic.
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22. We could eat a whole bag of Tato Skins.
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23. We all looked up to Cheetara in Thundercats.
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24. Making popcorn ourselves made us feel like adults.
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25. Everyone thought these were the coolest Happy Meal toys ever.
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26. Everyone wanted to wear these uncomfortable bracelets.
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27. Playing Duck Hunt is a vivid memory.
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28. Seeing your parents drink this every morning.
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29. These were the cutest little air fresheners.
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30. Garbage Pail Kids cards were the bomb.
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The 80s really knew how to make everyday stuff feel memorable.
31. I miss the giant LEGO block container.
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32. You definitely had this pencil case.
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33. These were so entertaining.
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34. Wearing white Keds literally every day.
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35. Wearing these in your hair every day.
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36. Holding a cup full of tokens in this cup.
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37. The coolest bracelets were made with these.
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38. Someone you knew probably had this bed.
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39. Charm necklaces were all the hype.
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40. Smelling My Little Pony toys were definitely a thing.
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These things that girls did or had in the 80s definitely bring us right back to our childhood. I love looking back at how things changed and how kids today play with many different things than we did back then.
Which one of these items took you right back to childhood?
For more “good old days” chaos, check out these vintage photos proving your grandparents were built different.
