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An old Toys “R” Us bag in stuffed in the closet that usually stored something that wasn’t a toy:
2.
The Disney collector cups that were sold at Burger King and were the best cups to drink out of:
3.
And the plastic Looney Tunes cups that always smelled a little mildewy because they were so hard to clean inside of:
4.
A decorative potpourri bowl somewhere in the house that had been there forever and didn’t even smell like anything anymore:
5.
And Glade PlugIns when they used gel packets that would get all gooey and covered in dust:
6.
Corn holders that half the time your parents forgot to pull out whenever you guys were eating corn on the cob:
7.
The metal mattress frame with the wheels (why did it have wheels?) that you would either stub your toes on or hit the corner of with your lower shin:
8.
A Rubbermaid laundry basket that your parents had since before you were born and was indestructible:
9.
And the Rubbermaid plastic laundry hampers with the ventilation holes and were also indestructible:
10.
Decorative olive oil and vinegar bottles infused with random things that your mom decorated the kitchen with but NEVER used:
11.
And fake plastic grapes in a bowl in the dining room or kitchen that were always covered in a small layer of dust:
12.
These matching Tupperware storage containers in the pantry — and if TikTok existed back then, it would be all over organization and restocking Tok:
13.
And this push-top Tupperware pitcher that always smelled like lemonade (even when it was clean) and gave every drink your family made in it a slight plasticky flavor:
14.
Cordless phones that came with round shiny buttons that felt like you were pushing down on M&M’s:
15.
Softsoap hand soap with the animals on the packaging that was in every bathroom:
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Bath oil beads in the bathroom that were purely decorative and nobody ever used:
17.
And bath products gift sets in a basket that was still wrapped in the plastic it came in and was also used for decoration in the guest bathroom:
18.
Heart-shaped organizers (with that rubbery coating) that were pretty impractical for drawers:
19.
A copy of The Doctors Book of Home Remedies, which usually was in the kitchen among the cookbooks:
20.
And a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul on the bookshelf:
21.
Country Goose accessories in the kitchen — usually a cookie jar or glassware:
22.
Gel candles that were usually in the bathroom and were NEVER lit and did nothing but collect dust that could NEVER be cleaned off:
23.
And Home Interiors candles that smelled sugary and came in what looked like jelly jars:
24.
The Campbell’s Kids soup mugs that were perfect for not just soup, but also hot cocoa with marshmallows:
25.
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! containers in the fridge that stored all types of food in it other than margarine:
26.
Fun cartoon beach towels that you used all the time not just at the beach:
27.
This exact radio alarm clock:
28.
VCR controls that had all sorts of buttons that you had no idea what they did and were afraid to touch:
29.
Three-disc or five-disc stereo systems that came with a remote and were usually in the TV room next to the television:
30.
The ~fancy~ glass-domed anniversary clock that you were always tempted to take the dome off of and play with the suspension springs:
31.
Magnetic star and moon sculptures that were seriously entertaining to play with…well, at for 10 minutes, anyhow:
32.
And the pin art toy that left your face or hand smelling like nickels whenever you played with it:
33.
Tapestry blankets that felt like you were wrapping yourself in a flatweave rug:
34.
These exact forest green and burgundy sheets that everyone’s parents had on their bed:
35.
Creepy fairy, troll, or angel resin figurines that were usually placed on top of the TV or in a display cabinet:
36.
Cloth bunny dolls that felt like they were stuffed with cement:
37.
Halogen torchiere floor lamps that would heat up so hot, you couldn’t even touch the upper part of it:
38.
The family computer in a corner of the kitchen or in the computer room:
39.
Sponge-painted walls that either you or your mom did that came out with varying results:
40.
And lastly, at least one Anne Geddes book on the coffee table:
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