1970s

If you're someone who grew up in the 1970s, this one's for you. The 70s was a notorious time for growing out your hair really big and jamming to some disco tunes. There is so much more to the 70s than big hair and music though. The 70s was an iconic time for many different things in life from home decor, to clothing, to magazines. It's as simple as playing with your friends outside until dark with no worry or pet rocks still being a thing that everyone did! Here are 10 things only people who grew up in the 70s will remember. Cue the nostalgia. 1. Playing your Atari console Zam Atari was really the first console that started the whole 'gaming console' trend. It's what paved the way for today's PlayStation and Xbox. 2. Running your hands through your parents' shag carpet Carpets in Dalton Shag carpets were the best and comfiest places to sit when it was time to watch some TV with the family. Some would argue it's still the best place to sit, that is if you're a 70s kid. 3. Staying up late to watch some of the first SNL episodes ever GeekTyrant Back when Chevy Chase was just trying to make a living and Saturday Night Live wasn't considered a household TV show just yet. My, how times have changed! 4. Having a huge crush on David Cassidy Tiny Mix Tapes If you grew up watching The Partridge Family, you remember how dreamy David Cassidy was. That smile! 5. Sporting a color-changing mood ring The Enchanted Forest Shop Mood rings are still a thing, but back then we're sure people took them pretty seriously. Whether your mood ring was blue, green, or even black meant serious business. BONUS VIDEO.... Saturday Nights at the Rink Read more relatable 70s things on the next page... 6. Getting some additional education through Schoolhouse Rock! WPLG This cartoon was super educational and fun. Who remembers the song Conjunction Junction? 7. Mastering the Connect Four game Etsy The Connect Four game officially came out in 1981, but the actual publication date was 1974. This gave 70s kids enough time to really master the art of Connect Four. 8. Flipping through the latest issue of Tiger Beat magazine Click Americana Your dreamiest heartthrobs of the time were featured on the cover of Tiger Beat, making every latest issue the best one. It's still a huge pop culture magazine icon to this day and has been going since 1965. 9. Having a pet rock eBay Why have a pet dog or a pet goldfish when you can have a pet rock? They didn't need to be fed or bathed. They basically do nothing so they make for the best pet. Why did we stop? 10. Watching your mom fill the house with macrame decor Ali Express If you didn't have a macrame item in your household, you didn't live in the 70s properly. These knotty little designs were the perfect way to really cozy up a home. Please SHARE this article if you grew up in the 70s and remember all of these things! RELATED: Vintage Photos Show What Was “Cool” In The 1970s