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Gen X Memories
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By
Michelle Strawcutter
Fellow Gen Xer's, let's go back in time and fondly remember a few of our favorite things!
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Favorite Characters
Favorite Candy
Favorite Accessories
Favorite Characters
These beloved characters are embedded in who we have become.
What little girl didn't dream of being Smurfette?
The Smurfs Women's Smurfette Costume - Walmart.com
Holly Hobbie always reminded me of Laura Ingalls, so wholesome!
Holly Hobbie Two Is Better Than One Throw Blanket
Punky Power! Punky's classic cry for optimism, courage and believing in herself.
Men's Super Punky Brewster Tee
This was our classic game: playing Bionic Woman and The Six Million Dollar Man! So much fun!
The Bionic Woman: The Complete Series (DVD 2-Pack)
I don't know about you, but I still can remember the smell of my Strawberry Shortcake doll!
Strawberry Shortcake 5.5 inch Articulated Fashion Doll, Children Ages 3+
Favorite Candy
Childhood is not complete without enjoying some candy.
We all loved hearing that cracking sound!
Pop Rocks Bulk Candy, Nine Different Flavors ...
Swedish fish are iconic. Everyone loved these bright red, soft, and chewy candies!
Swedish Fish Mini Soft & Chewy Gummy Candy Share Size - 12oz
Remember bottle caps? All of the soda flavors: root beer, cola, orange, cherry, and grape....which one was your favorite?
Bottle Caps, Soda Pop Flavored Candy, 5 oz Theater Box
Dual sided boxes....we all thought it was so cool! Did you mix the flavors or eat each separately?
NERDS Grape & Strawberry Candy 46.7g Box
I can remember wearing and eating candy necklaces, so sweet then.....now- kind of gross!
36 Candy Necklaces Individually Wrapped, Nostalgic Pastel Candy Jewelry Perfect for Party Favors, Pinata Fillers and Goodie Bags, By 4YoreElves - Walmart.com
Favorite Accessories
Accessories were a big part of the 80's, we went big!
Big hair and banana clips! Yes, we all teased and hairsprayed everyday!
12 Pieces Banana Hair Clips Classic Clincher Combs Large Double Comb Fishtail Hair Clip Banana Ponytail Holder Clip for Women
These were so much fun to wear....all the great colors!
Mix No. 6 Kiahna Jelly Mule
Leg warmers, best paired with a great miniskirt!
Isadora Paccini Women's 80s Style Ribbed Leg Warmers Blushing Pretty Pink for Parties & Sports Accessories
A great waist cincher belt was a necessity!
INSPIRE CHIC Women's Interlock 8-shaped Faux Leather Buckle Elastic Belt 1 Pc Pink Fit Waist Girth:25"/63.5cm-37"/94cm
No Madonna fan would be complete without a pair of fingerless lace gloves!
Avidlove Women Short Lace Gloves Fingerless Bridal Wrist Glove Opera Evening Wedding Tea Party Prom Cosplay Gothic Clothes Black M
