Guides to Nostalgia

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From digitizing your vinyl collection to building the perfect ’90s playlist, these guides bring the past into the present. Practical, step-by-step throwbacks to help you enjoy retro culture with a modern twist.

Whether you’re looking to expand your book list, curate a nostalgic gift, or track down the best rewatchable shows, these guides blend the hands-on with the heartfelt, keeping you rooted in the decades you love most.


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How to Build the Perfect ’90s Playlist

Making mixtapes in the ’90s was an art form. Today, we’ve traded cassettes for streaming apps, but the rules of how to make a 1990s playlist remain.

Looking for more nostalgia?

Beyond my step-by-step nostalgia guides, explore essays and stories that capture the culture of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Or dive into curated recommendations in TV & Film, Music, and Books & Podcasts. Everything’s designed to help you reconnect with the moments that shaped us!