For the winter issue, we’re showcasing some retro goods sure to rouse nostalgia among readers of all ages. Buy them for stocking stuffers this holiday season or to simply delight the kid in you. Dig it!

Great Timing: Fred & Friends has taken something as simple as a yellow blender and given it a new life as a charming little kitchen timer dubbed the FRED-O-MATIC. When dinner is done, don’t expect a monotone ding to get your attention. Instead, this old school blender’s blades spin little white balls while its alarm plays music from an assortment of ’70s game show jingles. The timer is available for $17.50 at www.shopfosters.com.

Sweet Memories: Remember wax lips, candy buttons, Necco Wafers, hot dog bubble gum and Mallo Cups? Especially around the holidays, we tend to get nostalgic for candies we enjoyed as children. Thankfully, Nostalgic Candy offers a variety of our favorite sweets through the decades by the box. They’re even wrapped in old Life magazine ads! Boxes start at $22. 

Sugar and Spice: What better way to savor the past than adding this retro spice rack to your kitchen decor? This ’50s-inspired spice rack is made from stainless steel and comes with 12 ceramic spice jars with a glossy paint finish and cool colors you’d likely see on classic American cars. The glass lids allow you to view what is inside of each jar. The spice rack is available for $24.99 at www.americanchateau.com.

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