The day before Thanksgiving is no day to go shopping. Well, for groceries anyway. It is, apparently a VERY good day to go to Goodwill! On my quest to find more ornaments for wreaths and some garland to decorate the booth, I headed straight to the Christmas section. I didn't find any ornaments or garland, but oh, did I find some goodies!
The little vintage "Days To Christmas" Countdown mailbox is sweet and will go to the booth.
A German Baker smoker. Oh, how I love these smokers. I have a few so I was happy to add this to my collection. Note: He is a BREADMAN.
I was really happy to find this sweet St. Lucy. I don't thik she is old, but she is well done with a paper mache face, glass German glitter and spun cotton candles. She is really special.
The only non-Christmas items I bought. I found two brand new boxes of Mr. Sketch Scented Markers. I remembered these from when I was a kid and I didn't think they made them anymore. I was going to resell them, apparently they do still make them and they aren't worth much. I suppose now I can re-live my childhood by sniffing markers. (I always thought teaching kids to sniff markers was a terrible thing!)
When I first walked up to the Christmas area, I was scanning the shelf looking at every.single.item ('cause you just don't know what might be behind that Dollar General Made in China Angel with the lopsided eyes) when I spotted......
An Annalee Christmas Mouse!
Ack!
As I grabbed her and threw her in my basket, I noticed...
A SECOND Annalee Christmas Mouse.
Ack! Ack!
As I grabbed her and threw her in my basket, I noticed...
A THIRD Annalee Christmas Mouse.
Ack! Ack! Ack!
As I grabbed her and threw her in my basket, I noticed...
A FOURTH Annalee Christmas Mouse.
Ack! Ack! Ack! Ack!
As I grabbed her and threw her in my basket, I noticed...
A FIFTH Annalee Christmas Mouse.
Ack! Ack! Ack! Ack! Ack!
FIVE vintage 1971 Annalee Mobiltee Dolls.
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I can't believe you found FIVE of those mice at one time! What a fun score for you!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to get up early...and head to the thrift store! LOL They're opening at 8 am and doing 50% off. I was in on Wednesday and noticed a few things I'd like to pick up so I might hop over and see if they're still available--I figure my chances are good since they were closed today. Nothing special, just a few things I think I can put in my Etsy shop. I'm staying far away from the other stores! I love a deal but BF has ZERO appeal to me!
I love all your finds. You are so lucky! I still have some 20 year old scented markers and the smell is still going strong. Have fun with your sniffing - but don't inhale too hard!
ReplyDeleteOh, SO HAPPY for you!!!! Finds like those are what keeps us going 8-)!
ReplyDeleteLove your mice! How cute and only $1 each? I guess these are keepers huh?
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
I hadn't thought of those markers in years, my daughter had them - then I saw a pic on Pinterest and now here on your blog - funny how things like that happen....
ReplyDeleteWow! What a score on the Annalee mice! I seldom find any treasures at my Goodwill, but I keep looking at least once a week, just in case.
ReplyDeleteLinda
You really did SCORE!! Good for you! I am always so jealous of what you find at your thrifts and Goodwill! Ours here where I live always seem to be filled with new garage sale/dollar store leftovers and not so much vintage! Thanks for sharing!! I remember those markers too, but hadn't thought of them for years! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you finding all the mice at one time - you hit the mother lode!! And the breadman smoker was meant for you, too - so cute. I swear Shara, you find the best stuff!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me?? 5 dollars for 5 annalee dolls??I am GREEN with jealousy!!! OMG!!
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