In a world that seems to get crazier every day, minute by minute... sometimes it's good to take a trip down memory lane and think about what they call: "The good old days."

Down the YouTube rabbit hole

We often find ourselves searching for local happenings to write about and share what's happening in the Treasure Valley. In my usual hunt, I stumbled across a few commercials that aired in the Treasure Valley back in 1987.

Now, I'll admit - I was born in 1987 so for me, this is more of a snapshot of what the landscape of television looked like before I became "aware" in life. That being said, the commercials show us what life was like before the Treasure Valley started booming like it is today.

Let's take a look at some of the commercials from 36 years ago that will certainly tickle that little piece of nostalgia.

VIDEO: Do You Remember Any of These 36-Year-Old Boise Commercials?

These Treasure Valley commercials from 36 years ago will bring you all of the nostalgia!

These commercials are certainly vintage and they provoke another "hey, remember when" moment - the size of Boise the year you were born.

Boise's population growth is truly impressive and we're breaking down how Boise's population has grown since 1900.

Boise's Growth Over The Years Is Truly Impressive

Believe it or not, there was a time that Boise was a hidden gem and since then, the population has skyrocketed. Who knows how big Boise will get?

That's a tremendous amount of growth for sure but what will Boise look like in the next 50 years? We asked locals to make their predictions and they certainly didn't disappoint. Let's take a look at their predictions for Boise...

Locals Predict What Boise Will Look Like In 50 Years

From zombies to wastelands, here’s what the locals are saying Boise could be like in 50 years.

The cost of living in the Treasure Valley has grown as well and it's interesting to look at the minimum wage in Idaho over the years. Let's look at the growth of the minimum wage over the years in Idaho...

The Minimum Wage In Idaho Every Year Since 1938

Here are the minimum wage amounts in Idaho every year since 1938.

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