40 Pictures Of Things That Were In Your Parents' House In The '90s, And That You Probably Haven't Thought About In Forever

1.An old Toys "R" Us bag in stuffed in the closet that usually stored something that wasn't a toy:

huge shopping bag
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2.The Disney collector cups that were sold at Burger King and were the best cups to drink out of:

Collection of Disney glasses featuring characters from Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Jungle Book, and Aladdin

3.And the plastic Looney Tunes cups that always smelled a little mildewy because they were so hard to clean inside of:

bugs bunny and the coyote mugs

4.A decorative potpourri bowl somewhere in the house that had been there forever and didn't even smell like anything anymore:

Close-up of a potpourri tin bowl
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5.And Glade PlugIns when they used gel packets that would get all gooey and covered in dust:

Six open cold medicine blister packs with remaining medicine and one empty pack
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6.Corn holders that half the time your parents forgot to pull out whenever you guys were eating corn on the cob:

Two yellow plastic corn holders with metal prongs, isolated on a white background

7.The metal mattress frame with the wheels (why did it have wheels?) that you would either stub your toes on or hit the corner of with your lower shin:

Metal bed frame with wheels and no mattress

8.A Rubbermaid laundry basket that your parents had since before you were born and was indestructible:

a laundry basket

9.And the Rubbermaid plastic laundry hampers with the ventilation holes and were also indestructible:

Beige laundry basket in front of a kitchen cabinet

10.Decorative olive oil and vinegar bottles infused with random things that your mom decorated the kitchen with but NEVER used:

Close-up of decorative oil and vinegar bottles against a verdant outdoor background
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11.And fake plastic grapes in a bowl in the dining room or kitchen that were always covered in a small layer of dust:

Four bunches of artificial grapes with varying shades arranged on a light surface

12.And these matching Tupperware storage containers in the pantry — and if TikTok existed back then, it would be all over organization and restocking Tok:

Various translucent storage containers with red lids are displayed on a white surface against a plain backdrop

13.And this push-top Tupperware pitcher that always smelled like lemonade (even when it was clean) and gave every drink your family made in it a slight plasticky flavor:

Plastic pitcher with a handle and a spout, featuring a blue lid. The pitcher is placed on a wooden surface

14.Cordless phones that came with round shiny buttons that felt like you were pushing down on M&M's:

A cordless phone
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15.Softsoap hand soap with the animals on the packaging that was in every bathroom:

Close-up of a Softsoap Hand Soap with a panda bear and alligator on the packaging
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16.Bath oil beads in the bathroom that were purely decorative and nobody ever used:

Bath oils and natural sponges arranged next to handmade soap, suggesting a luxurious self-care routine
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17.And bath products gift sets in a basket that was still wrapped in the plastic it came in and was also used for decoration in the guest bathroom:

Gift basket with Sarah Michaels body products including a bath sponge, soap, and bath gel

18.Heart-shaped organizers (with that rubbery coating) that were pretty impractical for drawers:

Two heart-shaped wicker baskets on a textured surface

19.A copy of The Doctors Book of Home Remedies, which usually was in the kitchen among the cookbooks:

Book cover of "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies" by Prevention Magazine Health Books

20.And a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul on the bookshelf:

Book cover for "Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit" by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, a #1 New York Times Bestseller

21.Country Goose accessories in the kitchen — usually a cookie jar or glassware:

Ceramic goose-shaped container with a bow around its neck, sitting on a wooden surface

22.Gel candles that were usually in the bathroom and were NEVER lit and did nothing but collect dust that could NEVER be cleaned off:

Close-up of four gel candles with underwater themes
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23.And Home Interiors candles that smelled sugary and came in what looked like jelly jars:

Closeup of a candle

24.The Campbell's Kids soup mugs that were perfect for not just soup, but also hot cocoa with marshmallows:

Collection of four vintage Campbell's soup mugs with various illustrations of the Campbell Kids characters

25.I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! containers in the fridge that stored all types of food in it other than margarine:

"I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!" empty tub, 70% vegetable oil spread, sweet cream buttermilk, net weight 15 oz

26.Fun cartoon beach towels that you used all the time not just at the beach:

Towel featuring Simba from "The Lion King," with his name repeated around the border
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27.Heart-shaped organizers (with that rubbery coating) that were pretty impractical for drawers:

Two heart-shaped wicker baskets on a textured surface

28.VCR controls that had all sorts of buttons that you had no idea what they did and were afraid to touch:

Sony VHS remote control with numerous buttons including channel, volume, play, stop, and a large circular dial for navigation

29.Three-disc or five-disc stereo systems that came with a remote and were usually in the TV room next to the television:

A Philips mini hi-fi audio system with two speakers and a remote control on top of the main unit

30.The ~fancy~ glass-domed anniversary clock that you were always tempted to take the dome off of and play with the suspension springs:

Antique clock under glass dome, showing Roman numerals on its face, with ornate gold detailing and a pendulum at the bottom

31.Magnetic star and moon sculptures that were seriously entertaining to play with...well, at for 10 minutes, anyhow:

A black base holds a magnetic pile of metal stars and moons appearing to float and balance in various positions

32.And the pin art toy that left your face or hand smelling like nickels whenever you played with it:

A pin art toy in the shape of a hand

33.Tapestry blankets that felt like you were wrapping yourself in a flatweave rug:

Decorative tapestry with floral and watering can design, featuring flowers in a metal can and floral border patterns

34.These exact forest green and burgundy sheets that everyone's parents had on their bed:

Patterned bedsheet with geometric shapes and marble-like textures on a bed with a wrinkled sheet

35.Creepy fairy, troll, or angel resin figurines that were usually placed on top of the TV or in a display cabinet:

A fairy figurine with wings, adorned with a flower crown and a petal-like dress, holding a rose

36.Cloth bunny dolls that felt like they were stuffed with cement:

A fabric doll with long ears, wearing a dress with lace collar, is sitting down

37.Halogen torchiere floor lamps that would heat up so hot, you couldn't even touch the upper part of it:

Close-up of a halogen torchiere lamp
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38.The family computer in a corner of the kitchen or in the computer room:

Young boy using an old desktop computer with a CRT monitor, mouse, and keyboard. An open computer tower is on the desk beside him
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39.Sponge-painted walls that either you or your mom did that came out with varying results:

Closeup of cloud paint
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40.And lastly, at least one Anne Geddes book on the coffee table:

Book cover of "Down in the Garden" by Anne Geddes, featuring a sleeping baby dressed as a butterfly against a solid background