17 Neat Retro Gifts Under $20

November 4, 2014

The adage that “old things will become new again if you wait long enough” is certainly true this year. From clothing and decorations to appliances and toys, all things retro are in. ( Disclosure: Please note that this post contains affiliate links. If you click one of the links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission that will help support this blog. Thanks so much.)

Being that I am budget-conscious (my husband will nod his head yes vigorously on that one), I have done some research and come up with 17 suggestions for neat Retro Gifts under $20. Fun and budget-friendly. Toys Fisher Price offers a line of Classic Toys. These toys include the Fisher Price Classic Teaching Clock, Fisher Price Classic Record Player, Basic Fun Fisher Price Milk Wagon and a number of others. Melissa and Doug Company have come up with a variety of remakes of classic wooden toys. The Melissa & Doug Alphabet Truck and the Wooden Classic School Bus are two really neat throwbacks to earlier days. Also, it is definitely worth considering a gift of a Magic 8 Ball or Rubik’s Cube. Children’s Books Golden Books offer a number of classic children’s stories reprinted with the original illustrations. Some of the best books include The Poky Little Puppy (A Little Golden Book Classic), The Little Red Hen (Little Golden Book), and The Three Bears. Retro Kitchen and Home Decorations Ball Jar Heritage Collection Pint Jars with Lids and Bands, Blue, Set of 6, Moon Pie Round Logo Tin Sign , 12×12 and Kikkerland Retro Alarm Clock, Green will add vintage touches to a home without the vintage prices. Clothing Accessories A neat company called ModCloth offers retro options in jewelry, headbands, and tech accessories. Candy Creations from the Past Delight a friend or family member with a candy box that is decade-specific. Check out 1950’s Retro Candy Gift Box-Decade Box Gift Basket – Classic 50’s Candy – 9.75OZ (276g)for an example. When it comes to retro, there are definitely a wide range of gifts available to delight both your gift recipient and your wallet. Need more gift giving ideas? 8 Fantastic Cookbook Gifts That Will Get Used Again and Again 50 Great Children’s Book Gifts for New Parents

Comments

Carrie Groneman says

November 6, 2014 at 5:11 am

Thank you for bringing this to the Wonderful Wed. Blog Hop. I grew up with the Fisher Price Teaching Clock, then my kids played with it and now my grandkids! My sisters’ favorite book was the Pokey Little Puppy. You made great picks! Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
- Fuller says
  
  November 11, 2014 at 4:30 am
  
  This was such a fun post to research and write. Really took me back and so glad today’s kids can still enjoy the classics.
Marjie @ Home Again Jiggety-jig! says

November 7, 2014 at 8:37 am

Thanks for the great ideas on the Let’s Get Real Linkup. I’ll be looking for the FP toys and the golden books. They are awesome.
- Fuller says
  
  November 11, 2014 at 4:29 am
  
  Thanks so much for being an integral part of the Let’s Get Real Linkup.
Sinea Pies says

November 9, 2014 at 3:10 pm

What great gift ideas!
Sarah, this was Most Viewed on last week’s Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop so you will be featured this week!
Yipee!
- Fuller says
  
  November 11, 2014 at 4:25 am
  
  Excited to be the most viewed last week. Appreciate the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop
Mel Brammer says

November 9, 2014 at 8:27 pm

I love the retro sweets, and hope that there’ll be some for me under the tree this Christmas! Maybe I should send Hubby a list of useful links!
- Fuller says
  
  November 11, 2014 at 4:24 am
  
  Yes, do believe the retro candy is some of the best. Love the Making Shields project on your blog.
Emily @ Table + Hearth says

November 11, 2014 at 2:44 am

Such great ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at On Display Thursday this week 🙂
- Fuller says
  
  November 11, 2014 at 4:23 am
  
  Appreciate the kind words very much. See you again next week.
April says

November 14, 2014 at 2:30 am

This is a great list! Thanks for giving me some ideas for my littles. My son has an electronic Rubic’s cube, but really needs on original one! Thank you for linking up with Creative Style Linkup! Have a blessed weekend!