Bella Cakesicle Maker

This fun and nostalgic gift set from Bella comes in a retro metal carrying case and contains everything you need to bake and decorate your own mini cakesicles. It is $25 at JCPenny stores nationwide or bellabaker.com.

"The People's Home Library Cookbook" 1919

"The People's Home Library Cookbook" dates back to 1919 and was published as a handy home reference for questions about everything from recipes and cooking to housekeeping and medical concerns.

FROM the FARM: Frugal soup recipe reminiscent of yesteryear's cookbooks

After the feasting and expenses from the holidays, once the leftovers are all gone, soup is always a great frugal way to begin new year menus.

Phil Smidt & Son Vintage Post Card

Phil Smidt & Son was a restaurant landmark in Hammond from 1910 to 2007 and famous for their frog legs signature dish.

Strongbow Inn Restaurant in Valparaiso in the 1950s

A former turkey farm, Strongbow Inn, shown depicted in a 1950s postcard, has remained a favorite dining destination along U.S. 30 in Valparaiso for 75 years.

Vintage Dole Pineapple Advertisement 1957

Dole Pineapple created an instant brand sensation with pineapple packed fresh in natural juices and canned as explained in this 1957 advertisement.

At Home: Buyer's market? Yes, but beware

Mint condition: Whether you're buying a house or a car, don't believe everything the salesperson tells you, and remember these hallmarks of a smart buyer: Do your homework. Don't get emotional. Don't be in a hurry.

Jonesin' for cars

Portage resident Bob Jones, left watches over as his son, Ryan Jones, right center, and grandchildren Andrew, left center, and Tori, right, begin to dismantle a 1941 Ford pickup truck cab to restore it. The Jones family all are involved in restoring cars.

Jonesin' for cars

Portage resident Bob Jones wipes his 1940 Ford custom two-door sedan in his garage. Jones and his family are all involved in restoring and customizing classic cars.

Jonesin' for cars

Ryan Jones, of Portage, opens the hood of a 1949 Chevrolet car his family has customized. Members of the Jones family have all been involved in restoring classic vehicles.

Jonesin' for cars

Portage resident Ruth Jones holds a picture taken in 1964 of her and her husband, Bob, and her 8-year-old brother, Dean, in front of a 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe sedan.