Clothesline and Clothespins: In the 1970s, many moms relied on clotheslines and clothespins to air dry laundry outdoors.
Manual Typewriter: Before the advent of personal computers and printers, moms often used manual typewriters for tasks such as typing letters, documents, and school assignments.
Milk Delivery Service: In the 1970s, some moms relied on milk delivery services that delivered fresh milk to their doorstep in glass bottles.
Rotary Dial Telephone: Rotary dial telephones were the norm in the 1970s, requiring users to rotate a dial to input numbers for making calls.
Canning and Preserving Equipment: In the 1970s, many moms practiced home canning and preserving to store fruits, vegetables, and jams for long-term use.
Record Player and Vinyl Records: Vinyl records and record players were popular in the 1970s for playing music.
Manual Egg Beater: Moms in the 1970s often used manual egg beaters, which required hand cranking, for tasks such as beating eggs and mixing batters.
Cloth Diapers and Safety Pins: Cloth diapers secured with safety pins were commonly used in the 1970s before the widespread availability of disposable diapers.