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Best of the 90s: Here is the ultimate list of things from the 90’s that all us nineties kids LOVED! 💚
I am one of those twenty-somethings who often wonders what it would had been like to be a teenager in the 90’s. What the heck is a pager? How did people survive without GPS Navigation? Music was actually on cassette tapes – I know, so weird. There are things that I do remember that I miss dearly, such as choker necklaces, platform shoes, tacky body glitter and N’sync. 😂
Now, I admit, I am too young to remember anything from before the year of 1995 but what I do remember, consists of the following people, places and things that made the 90’s oh so totally awesome!
Buckle Up for the Nostalgia! Best of the 90s:
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
“Are You Afraid of the Dark“ was a hit television show that dominated late night TV, particularly my all-time favorite channel ever as a kid – Nickelodeon! The show aired from 1990 to 2000, featuring a group of kids sitting around  a campfire, telling each other scary stories.
Angelica Pickles
Only one word is fitting at this point: CYNTHIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She always stole the spotlight in “Rugrats” – Savage!
Get this Awesome clutch bag featuring Angelica, here: Angelica Pickles Clutch
Beanie Babies
Oh My. Definitely belonging on the Best of the 90s list! My grandma collected these like it was nobody’s business! Starting in 1993, the world went completely nuts for these miniature stuffed toys.
Blockbuster
I remember roaming the aisles of “Blockbuster“ as a kid in the 90’s, hoping and praying they had the movie I wanted to see in stock! And when they did, I got excited, grabbed some snacks, and begged my parents for a quarter to get a gumball from the gumball machine. Those were the days…
But remember, you always had to be kind and rewind! Get this awesome T-shirt here: Amazon
Butterfly ClipsÂ
Oh yes, these FLOODED the heads of young girls in the 90’s. It was the IT thing to do. The GO-TO hair style. I think they are still cute and occasionally break them out now in the 2010’s. You ca do the same by having a handy stash: Amazon
Boy Meets World – Cory and Topanga
“Boy Meets World” – one of those 90’s shows that always had our attention. Everyone wanted a relationship like Cory and Topanga had. The show lasted from 1993-2000, giving us 7 seasons to binge on and witness true relationship goals.Â
Need to binge watch it now? Go ahead and conveniently get it here: Boy Meets World Complete Series
Crash Bandicoot
Who else remembers playing this back in the day?! If you recognize this character then the first thing that comes to your mind it probably the weird sound he makes when Crash Bandicoot activates him! Woot!
Get this awesome mug here: Crash Bandicoot Mug
D.A.R.E.
Who could ever forget D.A.R.E!? Although the substance abuse prevention program was founded in 1983, it was still a huge part of every 90’s kid’s lives. I remember police officers coming in to our classroom in elementary school to educate us about resisting peer-pressure when it comes to drug use. The coolest part about D.A.R.E though, was the gear – and by gear, I mean the vintage t-shirts and school supplies. Oh, and yes, this dorky fanny pack did exist – and still does! Get this sweet lil fanny on Amazon: D.A.R.E Fanny Pack
Bring back memories by rocking this classic D.A.R.E T-shirt: D.A.R.E Official Tee
Easy Bake Oven
Even if you have never owned an Easy-Bake oven, you definitely saw all the commercial advertisements that completely dominated our TVs. Every kid wanted one!Â
Floppy Disks
So, I have never used a floppy disk, but I do remember seeing them around in the 90’s!Â
Furby
Check out this awesome “Furby” T-shirt that is inspired by a not-so-90’s song by Fergie, “Fergalicious“. The sad part that is the shirt is not available to buy online anymore…bummer.
Glitter – A “Best of the 90s” LEGEND!
I don’t mean just any glitter. I am talking about roll-on glitter and big flaky glitter that was embedded into literally everything. Who can forget the ‘Art Stuff‘ line!?
Hanson
One word: MmmBop. (Photo Credit: What Culture)
Hey Arnold!
Remember how in love Helga Pataki was with Arnold? This necklace and earring set will definitely bring you back. It even includes an engraved note from Helga inside the locket!
Get here: Hey Arnold Necklace and Earrings Set
Ice Ice Baby
Even though this Vanilla Ice song was released in 1990 and honestly is not very good, it still managed to be in all of our heads and actually still is. “Dun dun dun dun-dun-dun-dun”
JNCO Jeans
Oh the horror! I admit that these things were (and are) absolutely atrocious! But even if you love to hate them, the 90’s wouldn’t have been complete without them.
Keychains
Keychains, keychains and more keychains! The more keychains you had on your backpack, the cooler you were. Remember Tamagotchi keychains?
TAMAGOTCHI anyone? Yes, they still make them!
Get one here: Tamagotchi on Amazon
If you loved the Tamagotchi, but don’t want to commit to taking care of a virtual creature in your busy life as an adult – sport your love for this adorable purse version:
Available here: Tamagotchi Purse
Lisa Frank
My all-time favorite brand as a kid was Lisa Frank. School supplies of all kinds were plastered with adorable, bright and colorful prints. We were all obsessed and still are! Want some interesting facts about the real Lisa Frank? Check out my other post: Things you Probably Didn’t know about Lisa FrankÂ
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Lite Brite
This one of the toys I had as a kid that I was OBSESSED with. I was beyond fascinated with the entire concept. Still am! If you never tried it, there is still time, no matter your age. Get one here: AmazonÂ
Melissa Joan Hart – Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Remember ‘Clarissa Explains it All”? Well, if you don’t then you definitely remember “Sabrina the Teenage Witch“.
Mouse Trap
So, I’ll admit, I don’t remember how to play this game, but when I lived a street over from boy named Blake in elementary school, we would play this game for hours on his front porch. And yes, I had a crush on him so this game was significant to me in the 90s!Â
Play it with your crush too, and get one here: Amazon
MTV
Okay, MTV still exists but it will NEVER BE THE SAME as it was in the 90’s. From the good old days of TRL, Spring Break, the times when the VMA’s were worth watching and of course music videos before they were replaced with dumb shows like “16 and Pregnant” This T-shirt definitely reminds me of those days! Get here: Amazon
Nickelodeon
The greatest cartoons and TV Shows in the 90’s were definitely on Nickelodeon. Nothing was better than relaxing after school to watch what the Rugrats were up, how Helga’s crush on ‘football head’ was going and the hilarious adventures of “Kenan and Kel“.
“Hey Arnold” was one of my favorite Nick shows as a kid! So it is only natural that I think this tee is so RAD! Get it here: Hey Arnold T-Shirt
Olsen Twins
In the 90’s, the Olsen twins were the coolest duo on the planet, at least to me. From “To Grandmother’s House We Go” to the hit TV show “Two of a Kind“, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were pop culture phenomenon’s! Remember these videos?
Pop Music
Not just any pop music – I am talking about N’Sync, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Mandy Moore, and last but certainly not least: Christina Aguilera.
Password Journal
Oh sweet, heavenly memory nugget! Remember how badly every 90’s girl wanted this password journal? We were so ready to ditch those lock and key diaries for this gadget. 😂
PlayStation
I can’t believe the PlayStation came out in 1994! Seems like it was much later than that! Regardless, this is an amazing alarm clock to bring some cool nostalgic vibes into your room!
Get here: PlayStation Alarm Clock
Quizzes
Remember teen magazines and the ridiculous quizzes? They were a lot cheesier in the 90’s but we took them so seriously! But boy were they were fun!
Roseanne
Okay, so this is pretty much my favorite show EVER but when I was younger I didn’t appreciate it. Now that I am an adult, I consider this another gem of the 90’s! If you haven’t seen it, you definitely need to because this show is hilarious, witty and a true classic. (Photo Credit: Yes! Movies)
Reptar
Rugrats fans know whats up. REPTAR!!! I can’t believe they still make some of this stuff. Here is a Reptar plush that you need now: Reptar Plush DollÂ
Check out these awesome Reptar and Tommy Pickles earrings!
Get these here: Rugrats Earrings
And if you get the earrings, you have to get this amazing “Rugrats” tie dye t-shirt. SOOOOOO 90’s OMG. Get this shirt on Amazon: Rugrats Tie Dye Shirt
Socker Boppers
All you need to do in order to go back to the good old times of 1997, is to watch the Socker Boppers commercial which features the epic theme song that features the products slogan: “More Fun than…a pillow fight!”. You know you want to try em’ again: Socker Boppers
Slap Bracelets
Ah, slap bracelets were the ultimate in elementary school!! I remember comparing my slap bracelet patterns with other girls slap bracelet patterns, discussing which ones we would wear to the skating rink. FUN!Â
Help me bring back this trend and wear some! Get here: Amazon
Surge
Remember Surge and Fruitopia? The 2 drinks that were always in school vending machines that cause us 90’s kids to always be wired from insane amounts of sugar.Â
You can still get them here: Amazon
Super Mario Pipe Mug
Playing “Super Mario World” on the Nintendo was one the highlights of growing up in the late 90’s! So, this mug is totally fitting!Â
Get this mug here: GameStop
TRL
Total Request Live was the best entertainment show to watch, well, at least back when MTV was awesome.
Tickle Me Elmo
I was a little terrified of this as a kid, but I vividly remember the commercials for it and secretly wanted one – which I eventually got. It’s a love/hate kind of toy but oh-so-classic! Want to tickle Elmo? They still sell them here: Tickle Me Elmo
Toy StoryÂ
The first “Toy Story” was released in 1995 – and is an absolute classic, even still today. My fellow 90’s kids – this ones for you. TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!Â
Get this totally cool throw blanket here: Amazon
Temporary Tattoos
Okay – temporary ink has always been popular and still is. These are special though, because they just OOZE 90’s throwbacks! Get here: Amazon
Uncle Jesse
‘Full House‘ came to an end much too soon, mainly because no one could get enough of Uncle Jesse’s hair. Need a Jesse GIF to remind you? You got it, dude!
Need some “Full House” in your house? Get the complete DVD set: Full House DVD Series
VHS Tapes
Ah, VHS tapes. Those large rectangular annoyances that come in a bulky plastic cover, that would you blow into when they wouldn’t work. Thank goodness for DVDs, right!? Even though we appreciate that VHS tapes are now ancient history, go ahead and admit it – Â you secretly miss your VHS Disney collection,
Did you know that you can get these awesome VHS lamps featuring some of your favorite films like the one below? Get here on Etsy: VHS Lamps
Windows 98′
I am getting bored just looking at this screenshot. Back when computers were simply internet explorer, minesweeper, solitaire, and a recycle bin.
Xena
Xena the warrior princess – every guys dream in 1995.
You’ve Got Mail!
The well-known “You’ve Got Mail” trademark that represented AOL was pretty much the most exciting sound on the planet. The voice of the slogan was actually from a man named Elwood Edwards. If you remember logging into this view, you definitely remember. (Photo Credit: Daily Mail)
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
Zetus Lapetus! Wasn’t this show the best thing ever!? The awesome clothing, cool hair styles, and of course, Protozoa!  Hmm, I spy with my little eye…Kirsten Storms and Raven-Symoné – the ultimate Supernova girls!
You can also bring back the 90’s and make the greatest decade part of one of the funniest games around today, “Cards Against Humanity“, by getting this nostalgic 90’s card pack!
Get on Amazon: 90’s Cards Against Humanity
So, this list contains just some of the best memories from the 90’s, so feel free to contribute to the nostalgia below, by sharing your favorite things from the 90’s!
