Before we get started I want to give credit where credit is due. My fiance is a lot more familiar with Etsy than I am and she found a lot of these really cool Iowa items for sale. Fiance with a +1 in the win column for today.

Look at how cool some of these retro/vintage Iowa items are. If you're a collector of hidden gems, you can purchase these right now. My own bank account might be looking a little lower after this.

1930s Decker's Meat Packing Cast Iron Bank

According to Etsy, this is a cast iron piggy bank that was a promotional item for Decker's Meat Packing Co back in the 1930s. This thing might be older than your parents! My only hope is you don't have to break it to get your money out.

Vintage Metal Iowa Tray

If you've been an Iowan for a long time, it's possible you already have one of these souvenir trays in your family. I can already picture one of these at my grandmother's house.

Vintage Iowa Nurses Kitchen Cookbook

I swear anyone who grew up in the 90s owned a cookbook like this. I remember my mom having a spiral-bound community cookbook in one of our cupboards. Did we ever use it? No clue. With the temperatures dropping quickly, this might be the perfect place to find a soup or chili recipe you've never had.

Vintage 90s Original University of Iowa Hawkeyes Bomber Jacket

We might be racing to buy this one. Do you remember those classic starter jackets that made a bit of a comeback this year? This has all the feel of one of those jackets. Imagine bringing this bad boy to a Hawkeye sporting event. Everyone will be wondering where you got it.

Vintage Iowa License Plates

These classic Iowa license plates range from 1958-1970. These will look great in the garage for the car lover in your family. My father-in-law-to-be would love these in his garage.

Retro Iowa State Cyclones Sweater

I have to admit I cheated a little bit here...This sweater isn't exactly vintage but it does look really cool with the 70s-style writing on the front. This would be a great gift for the Cyclones fan you know.

Vintage Iowa Postcards

I'm not sure if I've ever received or sent a postcard in my life but these postcards look great! If there's an Iowan in your family who's had to relocate, these postcards might give them a great feeling of home. I love all of the pictures that help represent Iowa in this one.

Vintage 90s Iowa Barnstormers Strapback Hat

Once again, we might be racing each other to buy this one. If there's anything that can help complete a rockin outfit, it's a sweet hat to go with it. Show off some of that Barnstormers pride with this 90s-style strapback hat.

When it comes to money in my family, I'm usually the frugal (cheap) one. I'm wishing my fiance never showed me Etsy because my bank account might not thank me for it.