June BeForever Spotlight on Julie (Part 1)

American Girl has announced that the June BeForever Spotlight is on the 1974 Historical doll, "Julie Albright." Since Julie is showcased this month, I am going to share an insight from her time period. Below is information and pictures from when she grew up to increase your knowledge on the culture during the 70's.


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Mood Rings
Mood Rings are rings you can wear that "change color depending on what mood you are in". Scientifically, they change color based upon the temperature of your body. In the 1970's Mood Rings were a huge fad, and many kids wore them.


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Lava Lamps
Lava Lamps are glass "containers" filled with blobs of colorful wax, and liquid. The lava lamp must be plugged in, so then the wax will rise up towards the top of the container, and fall near the bottom.


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Pet Rock
One of the more weird fads was the pet rock. The pet rock came with an instruction booklet, a box with breathing holes, and even nest material for the habitat. The pet rock fad was so popular, that the creator became a millionaire.


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Rock'em Sock'em Robots
A popular game from the 70's are the Rock'em Sock'em Robots. Using a joystick, opponents can "fight" one another until the head of the other robot pops off. 


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Barbie Beauty Center
Girls could curl their barbie's hair or apply makeup to the "Barbie Beauty Center" head.


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Timey Tell Doll
My mom had a Timey Tell Doll, which helps teach time to young children. 


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Etch A Sketch
Draw pictures on the Etch A Sketch by turning the different knobs.


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Creepy Crawlers
Kids can create gross bugs by filling trays with the special goo, and then placing the tray into the oven to create solid bugs.



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Roller Skates
Kids would put on these metal roller skates after they had on their sneakers. A leather strap in the back secured the feet so they wouldn't pop out.


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Banana Seat Bikes
70's kids would ride their banana seat bikes almost everywhere. With a long seat and handles, these bikes were more comfortable than today's bikes, and super colorful.


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Big Wheel
Ride on a plastic "vehicle" with 3 wheels, including 1 HUGE wheel. Giving this bike the name, "Big Wheels."

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