Only ’60s Kids Will Remember These Things!

Jell-O Salads Were the Thing

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This dish of jiggly gelatin came in braids or rings, and had fruit, marshmallow or nuts. Savory Jell-O salads even had veggies or tuna. But why did housewives love it? ‘Cause it was cheap and fast. It may have looked weird, but it was a total lifesaver.

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