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[@shirleyduffy5747]

Oh Pat, I love reminiscing with you. I wish we still had S&H Green Stamps. I loved them. I remember when I was young and we got all kinds of great things from the Green Stamp Store. We never had Top Value Stamps around here, at least that I'm aware of. But I sure loved those Green Stamps. My Mom told me many stories about the ration stamps. I love that white sweater you have on today. That is beautiful. And it looks so beautiful with your blue glasses. We have tons of snow here In Hanover PA. It's freezing. Spring is around the corner. We shall hang in there. I hope Jan and Charlie get their frozen pipe problem resolved. It's just always something to deal with. Love you my friend. Stay safe and Warm. from Shirley in PA.

[@reginaraney3696]

I remember my mom saving top value stamps. I love the boxes you showed us that they were kept in! I absolutely love vintage items and antiques. My house is decorated with both! I hadn’t seen those boxes before, but love them!

[@victoriahanke5086]

Yes, I collected these stamps. I lived a few blocks from their showroom, and often would go see what was new. Lol!

[@salliemorrill2671]

I can remember our mother was an ardent green stamp collector. And then there was an envelope full of the yellow stamps. She meticulously laid row after row of stamps in her books, & then she would stack her completed books & secure them w/ a rubberband. It was said that they were traded in for camping equipment, like the Coleman water cooler, ice chest, lantern. Don't know how true that is, but that was story handed down over the yrs. All I do know is that it got us thru a number hurricanes in Florida & Louisiana. Thank you for sharing your stories & history. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. God bless. Sallie, Pensacola FL

[@Darlene165]

I remember My Angel Momma collecting those stamps 💚💛.. Those truly were the good ol' days.. How time has changed.... Simpler days of yesteryear.. I miss those days..

[@meryldykstra2538]

Yes! I'm 71, and grew up in the Northeast, Pennsylvania and then, mostly, in Massachusetts. My mother collected S&H greenstamps, and used to ask us kids to paste them into the book. But I have no idea if she ever got anything useful from them (?) My mother also collected "plaid stamps." I dont know if that was a northeast regional thing...But thanks for these old memories 😉

[@Grace2010H]

My mom collected Green Stamps. I loved helping her paste those stamps in the little books. Also, I really enjoyed going to their store selecting items in exchange for those stamps. I recall us getting a blender and a hand mixer. 🥰🥰🥰

[@patriciafairfax8553]

I remember my Mama collected S & H green stamps. We bought our groceries at A & P grocery store. I will always remember the smell of their fresh ground coffee beans. Thank you for the reminder of collecting those stamps. Love you!❤

[@Gail_P]

Your stamp and book holders are adorable. I loved s&h green stamps. I could never wait long enough to get a big ticket item like a bbq grill or television set. I did have a nice collection of pressed glass serving bowls and salt and pepper shakers.

[@CoCo-bb6ou]

I am 53. My granny and papaw used to shop at the Big Star grocery store in TN and would save their S&H green stamps and put them in booklets. Then when they had enough they would take them to the S&H Store in Nashville to purchase things with them. Sometimes Christmas gifts for the family. I remember sitting at my granny's kitchen table and wetting the stamps and putting in the books for her. She would wet a sponge to make it easy. I never saw the Top Value stamps.

[@patriciahagler7670]

I remember these stamps and books well. Sad, we don't have these anymore. Thanks for sharing the memories.

[@janicehunter8606]

Pat, you brought back many memories with your story about S&H Green Stamps. I had a few of the Top Value, but mine was mostly green stamps. I got some real nice gifts with them, but I don’t remember what they were. That would have been in the 70 and 80’s.

[@anitadawson1113]

Oh yes, I remember saving green stamps. I have a set of coffee mugs I got with green stamps. I wish grocery stores would do stamps again.

[@karenwaller8929]

Hello Pat. I remember licking S&H Green stamps for my mother's books. I also remember getting dishes in laundry detergent and oatmeal. I bet you have some of those too. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Your new hair cut looks great!

[@teresakohman9791]

I remember in the early 60’s being a youngin, and so excited to lick those S&H green stamps and filling up those books. I barely remember going to the redemption center, boy was that fun….thanks for sharing

[@BeecuzWEcan]

I freeze buttermilk. It is just fine after being thawed. I buy a quart of buttermilk and divide it into cups, then freeze. Try it. Saves a trip to Kroger when the roads are bad. 😘

[@marymcq2]

Love this video Granny Pat! We had Blue Chip stamps along with S&H stamps. I liked the larger stamps that went along the sides of the pages over the little ones. One memory I have is that my mom used the stamps to get our toys one Christmas. We weren't expecting anything because times were tough and were so surprised and happy over our presents. I used to help our neighbor put hers in her books too and she had the little water bottle with the sponge on it which I thought was fun. I love seeing the holders for the books and stamps too that you have. Those are real treasures!😊❤

[@dothatch5147]

Yes I sure remember my stamps. Green stamps and gold stamps.Winn Dixie and Colonial stores. All of us girls valued our stamps. Soon as we got our groceries put up I sat down and put my stamps in the book. When I got a few books filled I would choose something in the book and I let my little girl choose something. We were about 30 Miles from the store so we would take turns going to redeem them. Wow we loved our stamps.

[@pambohnhoff2163]

Granny Pat, you sure did take us down memory lane! I was the firstborn in our family. My mom and dad were young when they married, and they didn't have much money. They worked hard, but they were saving up for a home, and there wasn't much left for any extras. When I was old enough to be trusted, Mom let me lick the stamps and put them in her book. Then she and I would dream about the things we might get. Those little books represent many hopes and dreams to those of us old enough to remember. It was wonderful to see your books and holders and to hear you tell about them.

[@mountainlace7618]

Lol. 🤣😂🤣 I had forgotten about those stamps until you mentioned them 😂🤣😂 Yes, I lived in Michigan. Collect the S&H green stamps. There was another stamp that another grocery store chain passed out. But I can't remember the names, sorry 🎁 I did get myself a new waffle iron & blender with the S & H green stamps. Saved for awhile to have enough 🤣😂 if I remember correctly ( 69 yrs here) it was a family affair to get enough😊 🤣😂🤣 Thanks for the trip down memory lane ♥️

[@carolynstewart2287]

My mom collected s&h stamps! After I married my husband, we lived in Grayson county, Ky! I collected them too! I think there was a redemption store on Broadway in Louisville! I remember going there and trading stamps for merchandise !

[@gailhink1222]

I'll be 76 in March and did collect the stamps here at the old A&P market,its been torn down now but I loved it as it had a revolving door,all wood framed and everything was so fresh.With my stamps I saved up and bought a set of nice pots&pans,and pair of lamps for the coffee tables,also a bedspread.Miss those days!

[@carolynpierce6694]

Our stamps were worth about a penny a piece. I remember my Mom getting some bath towels. We thought it was so cool!

[@carlitasway2477]

You brought back nice memories of licking the stamps for my Mom. She had many books in the little drawer in the China hutch. I remember the catalog, wish I could remember what she bought

[@tnt55super]

Hi Granny Pat. I am 73yrz old and got married in 1972 and my hubby and I did the green stamp collecting. It was so fun to go pick out something at the redemption store. I think the stuff you bought with the stamps was better then you get now a days. Never heard of top value stamps. My mom shopped at Kroger and while she shopped I sat on the floor and read magazines til she was done. Oops Sorry got off the subject of syamps..j am good at that. Lol 😂😂 No Kroger in Michigan much now adays. But that was where my Mama shopped. We did have A&P stores here but my mom did not go there much. Love your videos so much. Makes me smile a bunch. 😉🙂😉. Thank You. Oh Granny Pat your Hair is so pretty and yes I love your glssses. I am a optician of 30+ years so glasses I still love. And when I buy glasses I love s differ styles of frames. Last pair I bought I bought a Bristle frame and I got them off EBAY and they came from over in Germany brand new. They would sell for $300.00-$400.00 A frame and I got them for $20.00 A piece. Good I know what and the cost of them. I girls where I had the lens put in they lived them and wanted some for their frame boards.. I told them good luck. Lol.. well granny Pat there I go again off the subject so I best mozey off here. Have a good weekend and talk to ya soon. And yes I am the one who sent you a song which most people should listen to. We take so Much for granted 😞😞. Holy Moly got to go. See ya in the next video. Huggs 🤗🤗🌹🌹 and stay warm. Better weather in Michigan next week..Thank God and all over I hope. See ya Granny Pat..Bonnie H. In Michigan..☕🍰🍪☕

[@chadbarlow8726]

As a kid, I remember that after groceries were paid for, the clerk would turn the stamp dial to give the stamps. Exciting stuff. There was a drawer in the kitchen. mom kept the savings books, stamps and catalog. We would sit at the table and get the books updated. We would redeem for I remember luggage, Movie camera, etc. It was fun. I haven't licked a stamp since Carter was in office, lol . That was a good memory. Thanks for sharing.

[@BeecuzWEcan]

Hello Sweet GP!! Just YOU being here with us, warms our hearts and souls during this cold January. Yelp, my Mom gave me the job of licking all the stamps!! LOL Thank you!! ❤🐝fromCO.

[@janh519]

I collected S and H Green stamps and we got our first baby a high chair with them. It was beautiful and it looked like maple but I don’t think it was. It held up just as though it was maple and we used it for both our children. I wonder why the savings stamps are no longer issued. My husband and I and two of our best friends went to auctions many, many years ago and we noticed things were new and after our first or second trip, I noticed the items that were being auctioned off were the exact things from the collection catalogs! Later, we saw some people had brought the catalogs with them. The only thing we got was a ping pong table!

[@tondacanterbury5702]

My mom saved S&H green stamps and used them to get us kids a lot of things. Mom and I always love to watch your videos, but this one is my favorite! I could never remember actually seeing the stamps, but I had heard her tell stories about them many times. Thank you for sharing your stories and collections with us.❤

[@Yzabeaux1]

I sure do remember S&H green stamps & Top Value, Patricia!😁👍 I absolutely loved the redemption prizes they had to offer. Ohhh it was so much FUN & something everyone looked forward to; even the kids!!!❤

[@chyrljeanhicks8270]

My Mom got the SH stamps I was 13 in 1978, Those would be worth a lot money today .I would love to have some 😊

[@lisacooper3991]

Beautiful new haircut 💈.. I remember my mama collecting green bax stamps from the grocery store.. and putting them on a card. And remember when she bought washing powders, she get the box that came with a rag,cup or something inside it. So much has changed. Hope u have a lovely blessful night..

[@cindyhorn5786]

I’m 76. I Ave a few s and h stamps in my postage stamp collection. I have never seen Top Value stamps, but I saved s and h , and redeemed them for my lively punch bowl , which is still pristine and my great-granddaughter is excited to inherit it. We have used it slot together:) I’ve also helped them collect recipe file boxes from my large 57 yr old recipe collection. And yes, I always cooked for my family, missionaries, and friends. I set fancy tables like you!

[@jrjksj]

I remember S&H green stamps & top value stamps. I grew up in St Louis, Mo. We also had eagle stamps. I remember when I was a teenager, my boyfriend (now my husband of almost 54 years) & I wanted to ride around, but didn’t have money for gas. We went to his house & found his mom’s eagle stamps & took them, cashed them in & got money for gas. I’m sure she missed them, but she never said anything about it. I often wondered if she knew we were the two culprits that took them. Thanks for bringing that memory back to mind.☺️

[@nancywhipple480]

A great idea for all grandmas to copy and make up a recipe box for their granddaughters or grandsons. I still have my mom‘s and go through them often because I love to see her handwriting

[@denisetalley1894]

Hey GP! 1st I think your new "HAIRDO" is very becoming! 😉 I am 67 this week and I so enjoyed this video. As a kid my brothers and I had to lick those things! But we didn't mind because we were able to get items from redeeming them. That brought back such sweet memories of my Mama. Thank you because your videos keep her memory well with me. Reminds me of how bless we were to have her. You are a beautiful Granny and I thank Jan & your family for sharing you with a world in time comfort & peace and you Our Granny Pat give us that! 🥰

[@slendagullyandfriends4530]

Hi GP. I’m about Jan’s age and absolutely remember the stamps. In California we had S&H and Blue Chip stamps. Our grandmother always let us get toys. My mother who would have been about your age always used the stamps for something we needed for the house. I can’t believe you have that stamp memorabilia. Great video. Love,💕 Laura

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

The stamp collection is Jan’s. She let me borrow them. She plans to sell them. I may talk her into keeping them.

[@formermichiganian]

Yes, I remember that my mother had the S&H stamps. I believe she got some dishes with them and silverware. I only remember them from the early 70's. We didn't have any of those stamp collection items though. I believe we put them in the book right away. We had a step stool similar to that, that the steps had to be pulled out. That was a good one, really well made, sturdy. We also had one of those early 60's style kitchen table and chairs made of mostly steel/chrome and soft plastic seats and backs. Those were the days! Lynn from AZ

[@ruthannebright2096]

I had Top Value stamps and S&H .. Top value from Kroger, S&H from Winn-Dixie.. my mother would give them to me and I would get pretty things with them.. thanks for bringing back that sweet memory. I am 80 now time is flying, stay safe and healthy!

[@charlene5461]

🎉I remeber these well!! I always likes the taste of stamps...and loved helping Mamaw ans dlip through the wish book to see what we wanted! Thanks for the wonderful memories!! Stay warm!

[@RavenNl403]

Looking pretty today Granny Pat. My granny collected S&H green stamps, I have a set of dishes of hers that she got with thosr green stamps. ❤️

[@sandrapresnal5486]

Hey there sweet Lady. I'm 70 years old and I too remember both of those stamps. My mother also had a step stool and hers was green. She just passed away at 88 and she still had her stool. Thank you so much for all of the memories you bring back for us. The more I watch you just makes me love you that much more.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

I will be here as long as you want me and I have something to offer my viewers. I am a bit concerned - it seems that some of my viewers are dropping me, a few at a time. I haven’t noticed an increase in subscribers since Christmas. Maybe people are busy with other things. Does anyone have an answer for the decrease in subscribers??

[@BettyBrymer]

When you brought out the S&H green stamp books it brought back a flood of memories of my Mom. Good memories!! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@Awebreeze-zm3st]

Wow what a fun memory. All of my aunts and mom saved them. If they had an extra page after getting what they wanted they'd give that page to someone who was eyeballing something special. It was just exciting to get plates, pretty glasses, g-ma got a punch bowl set. They used to do great things back in the day. Montgomery Wards had a box and women would write why they should get free rain coats from the store. Mom wrote "three wet kids" and won. They came with rain hats too. Thank you for sharing

[@NancyHudson-m9l]

Hi Granny Pat. You jogged my memory bank with the Stamps story. I remember both very well. We had a red step stool we got that my parents kept for years. I loved to organize the books and stamps and wait until we could get something we could use. It took a long time to save enough stamps. I was a kid and wanted Mom to buy more things so we could get more stamps. I did not know we were poor and money was tight. What great memories. I love your sweater. You look pretty as always. Hugs. Nancy from IN.

[@funnyfrog1522]

Thanks for bringing back some of my childhood memories. I’m 60 & had almost forgot about stamps. I have licked a many a stamp for my Mama & Grandma. Mama would put her stamps in her pocketbook & they didn’t taste good at all. 😊

[@debnhim8353]

You look fabulous Granny Pat! New hair cut really suits you. The glasses, the sparkly top…you got it going on. 👍 🥰 I loved seeing the green stamps….takes me back to when my Mother used to collect them. I can’t recall ever seeing the other stamps. I’m glad you could get out and about today. So sorry Jan is dealing with frozen pipes. What a drag!!! Anyway, glad you are safe and warm. I love soup too, especially when there’s cornbread. I like cornbread with just about anything. Good comfort food. Have a nice evening. Take Care! Hugs! 🌹❤️🌹

[@wandatimerding3139]

I could not have said it any better. I don't remember any of the doo dads though.😊

[@AZ-Sharon]

I think that's the prettiest lipstick on you! You look so lovely! My Mother collected S&H Green stamps and Gold Bond stamps from the neighborhood grocer. Here in Phoenix in the '60's the grocery stores were A. J. Bayless and Bashes, both owned by local families.

[@carolynjohnson418]

Some wonderful memories SC watching 👀 tell everyone to watch her

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Thank you.

[@cynthiachronister4082]

That's a Happy memory Granny Patwe had s&h and blue chip stamps in so ca in the 60s 😊I used to proudly lick the stamps and put them in the book for my momma😇❤

[@JulianaPhalange]

I remember my gramma had the S&H ..and then at Albertsons, they had something like them. I got dishes with stamps..my first plates I owned, I felt rich 😂

[@richardstratton575]

My Mother collected stamps too Granny Pat. She bought our dinner wear and silverware. Stay warm.carson in Ohio❤️🙏 Love your hair.

[@debbiebarfield1840]

I remember well. I am 68 and mom used green stamps and she had to use them up. She gave mea book and i chose a tambourine.. she got i dont remember.😊

[@samanthaknudson3084]

Yep. Mother and Daddy got the stamps, and I collected them. I got a candelabra and a set of candle holders for votive candles. ☺ You are so right about buttermilk! I don't like my biscuits or dumplings without it either. I have 6 cast iron skillets. I only bought 1 small one. All the rest were given to me at different times. I keep them on my stove. They are my go-to cookware!☺ Love my skillets. 🥰

[@rebeccabeeler1360]

Good to see you Granny Pat, you make my day, or night when you come on. Watched your list of videos last night when I could not sleep. Your so sweet!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I am a 72 year old Memere (French for Grandmother 😊) with four grandchildren. In my early twenties as I had my first child and was grocery shopping for my family I began to collect Greenstamps! My new husband and I were living in Berlin, New Hampshire in the middle apartment of a triple decker my in-laws owned and had beautifully refurbished for us. Berlin was a thriving community then of predominantly French Canadian descent. I had met my husband in Florida when he had been discharged from the army (Vietnam war) and was visiting his aunt and uncle down there. My Greenstamps made it possible for me to have a few pretty things as we also had little money. With those wonderful stamps I was able to acquire my first Fenton milk glass hobnail pieces. A beautiful bowl, two small vases, and eventually I was gifted a beautiful ‘Gone with the Wind’ lamp all of which I still own and treasure today. I am mystified why young people fathers days often have such little regard for things their families collected and treasured. It’s part of a family’s history. I understand why one wouldn’t keep everything but I don’t see the thinking behind tossing it all. I thank the heavens my daughter and grandchildren don’t think that way!

[@rebeccabeeler1360]

I remember collecting those stamps for my Mom

[@debbiebeal8206]

Yeah Mama saved the Scotties and S&H too We like licking those stamps back then and helping. Yuck..😂 And the Match holder. She had one Thank you for bringing up the memories of the Good ole days! It's good to see you back You Look very pretty too❤

[@Mary-t2p6p]

Hello Gramma, I saved my green stamps for a small suitcase I took with me on a trip I won to go to Germany from my school. I have a metal stamp saver hanging up which also has a list of basic grocery items to circle with a washable pen or maybe crayon to help you make a weekly shopping list. We also had gold bond stamps along with s and h. I also was the only girl in my family to sew from the age of 6. I sewed on my mother’s Singer feather lite. I used that little machine to put in zippers and buttonholes when I was 12. My mother always got me nice material so my clothes turned out beautifully. When I was in college I sewed my shirts. When I had my first two babies we didn’t have much money so I sewed clearance scrap bundles of flannel to sew the blankets, kimonos, and sacks, and baby washcloths. My older sister wanted the little singer when I moved back home and I miss it so much. My whole young life was spent sewing on that machine. I also was given a yellow step stool with the smaller step stool beneath. Love your videos! Take care.

[@22misswilson3]

When I got married in 1972 my mother took me to a green stamp store in Ann Arbor Michigan and she purchased a green punch bowl with the cops and Lidl and also a set of silverware that was 52 years ago I still have them love listening to you keep up the work you’re making us all happy

[@chixbleau7321]

Your haircut looks Awesome ❤

[@MariaLovesThis]

Ok- this has to be one of your most delightful videos. For those of us “born in the wrong era” who dream about the nifty lifestyles of the 1950s, seeing the trading stamps “in person” is a dream! I have a vague recollection of them, but they were slowly fading when I was a kid in the 70s. How did you get your hands on that absolutely marvelous collection? Jan’s? So fun! I fancy myself a June Cleaver type, collecting these and trading them for Pyrex, or canisters, or a chenille bedspread! Thank you for this trip down “memory lane” for some, and for others, time-traveling to an era we wish we had experienced!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Jan came through for me again. She had the collection of stamps ready to sell. I said, please let me do a short story on the stamps before you sell them. She finds good items when searching for vintage/antiques. The stamp collection should go quickly.

[@ericagraham733]

I remember saving stamps from Jewel when I was a teenager, and that's how I got my first set of dishes, plates and bowls, all on my own, I was so proud of myself, I saved them for when I got married at 19 😊

[@suejohnson3972]

Yes Granny Pat I remember S&H green stamps!! I saved stamps from several local grocery stores back in the day, but havr forgotten what they were called !! I hated licking them so I used a wet sponge!! I also remember the tin matchbox holders!!Somebody in the family had a stool like yours,but I cant remember who It was!! We had a formica table and chairs!! Thank you Granny Pat for the walk down memory lane!! Enjoy your beef stew and cornbread!! I think I will have that tomorrow! Its going to be cold !!Good night and hope we see you sooner than later!!🤗❤️

[@HELENGodLoves]

Wonderful Gran Pat 🎉 Adore the hairstyle!! I recall that we had a local store in our small town. Trying to compete they offered collecting stamps for prices. Not exactly same as your story but I enjoyed your sharing so that memories of mine came up. I recall being in line once for my Mama... getting milk or bread... Just got my driver's license so any opportunity I could get LoL Lady in front of me had half the grocery store AND DIDN'T WANT HER STAMPS. 👀 I asked her if I could have em and she said sure. Mom was so shocked when I came home with the milk and a fistful of stamps! LoL Be well and send Wanda and rest of family care and prayers 🎉🎉🎉

[@karenhurd9792]

I remember S & H stamps and the Top Value stamps too! We also got Eagle stamps from stores too. Those were nice because you redeemed them at The May Co. Which was a big department store. You really brought back some fun memories. And, everyone had a step stool back in the day. Ours was yellow marble looking vinyl & chrome. These are the little things we love to remember. Thanks Pat!

[@CrystalSypolt-pi2tb]

I loved collecting the S & H Green stamps. My grandma gave me hers. I loved going to the redemption center which was on third floor of Jones Department Store. The last thing I remember getting was a very loudly decorated (what we called psychedelic) jewelry box in the early 1970s. It was time for me to move up from my little ballerina jewelry box. There were also Plaid stamps here in WV, but I never knew much about them. Take good care.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Memories✔️. You are so right about buttermilk, corn bread and iron skillets. My mom loved collecting S&H green stamps and I did also as an adult. I have my ration stamp book from 1940. There are a few stamps left in it. Thanks for memory lane. Keep warm.

[@Roadrunner4447]

Yes we are staying inside and warm Granny Pat hope you continue to be safe and blessed

[@PittsburghMike]

Hi Granny Pat!! I remember my Grandmother collecting S&H Greenstamps from our local A&P… I used to tag along with her and she would let me grind the Eight O Clock coffee beans! Your stories bring back such wonderful memories… I do recall a stamp box on her wall… wish I had it now. Stay warm and safe in this weather we’re having… and may I say that I quite like that pretty white sweater on you! God Bless!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Nothing smelled better than Eight o’clock coffee.

[@edieparastatides9403]

When I was a young wife we had no money to spend for anything extra. I remember when I was expecting our first baby, I was so proud of myself because I purchased a lamp for our baby’s nursery. It had a poodle and balloons. Without the S & H green stamps our baby would never have had a cute little nursery. We exchanged our stamps for many things like a wall clock, a coffee maker and many other things.

[@nancywhipple480]

What a great way back story Granny Pat! How we treasured S&H and Gold Bond stamps. Weis markets in PA. Is where mom grocery shopped.we would wet a sponge put in a saucer and lay the sheets on the wet sponge put in the book. I got so many wonderful things at the Green Stamp store. Would walk around and excited like a kid in a candy store. Great Vlog! Stay safe you be careful 🤗

[@debby891]

You look beautiful with that pretty sweater❤. I remember S&H green stamps and still have some full books too! I’ve never seen those tin stamp holders and love them! Thanks for sharing. Continued prayers for Wanda♥️🙏♥️

[@francegilbert6364]

Oh❤ Granny Pat! You took me way back when my mama collected S& H green stamps! We kids helped lick them for her. It was so fun. ( I’m 70) Oh how I miss my mama and the ‘ good old days’ .❤ Thank you so much.😊

[@francegilbert6364]

Love your glasses. You are a cool, looking Grandma. ❤

[@francegilbert6364]

I live in Arizona, originally from California. Don’t miss it a bit. I’m quite happy where the Good Lord planted me!😊🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@buffalocheckchicks7837]

So good to see you Granny Pat! By the way you really look pretty tonight! Keep safe & warm! Love you!❤❤❤

[@patriciamccollum109]

Hi Granny Pat, I enjoyed this video about the S & H Green stamps and Top Value stamps. I remember those, too. My mother saved them when I was young. And, for a short while after I got married, I saved them, as well. One item that I got for my baby , I still have. It was a little wooden bucket shaped rocking chair for a child.. it took forever to fill a book of stamps, but it was fun and rewarding to go to the redemption store and choose an item. Thanks for the memories! I never saw the stamp collector boxes. Those were interesting. Take care.

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Think what it was like when a friend would give you their few stamps. You couldn’t wait to fill another book.

[@MitchGrooms]

I always wondered if folks ever got Cancer from licking all of those stamps, I remember these stamps, Great memories. Thanks for this, Hugs From Atlanta..

[@buffalocheckchicks7837]

We had S & H and Blue Chip stamps!❤

[@goombakisses7398]

I used to sit at my granny’s dining table and help her put the stamps in the book. Got my kiddie sewing machine that way! Oh I miss the good old days.

[@davidheia8244]

None of the stores my mother shopped at did S&H Green Stamps or Top Value Stamps. Instead my mother collected the Betty Crocker coupons from the boxes and redeemed them for silverware and other things. She "bought" my Oneida silverware with the coupons she collected!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Coupons and box tops were often saved, i bought silverware for my daughter from magazine coupons.

[@loiscampbell3510]

You look especially lovely tonight, Pat. Yes, I was one of millions of ladies who saved Green Stamps. I lived in the Chicago area. You could even collect them from gas stations. I don't remember seeing Gold Value stamps at all. In my MOM'S day, it was dishes or dish towels in boxes of soap. Lastly, I still have my mom's ration book from WWII. Love me some crispy corn sticks!!

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Your mom’s ration book is definitely a keepsake. It has its own historical value.

[@KatieSmileyHoffman]

I think the drawer was kept. At the cashiers Cash register.

[@sheliasexton963]

I'm 64 and I remember licking the SH green stamps and putting them in the book for my mamaw love from Kentucky ❤️

[@Yzabeaux1]

I forgot to mention that Momma & I got our Stamps at the Piggly Wiggly grocery stores.😁

[@barbaramatthews7900]

Hello my dear friend what great memories you brought back my mother would save the stamps put em in the book always such fun and excitement trying and hoping to get anough stamps in your book to get a gift

[@barbaramatthews7900]

Hello my dear friend what great memories you brought back my momma was save the stamps but yhem in the book it was such fun and excitement filling up the books and getting thing with em

[@patriciatwalsh4479]

My mom & I both collected them. Thank you it was a great memory loved going to pick out new gift at redemption center. I have powdered butter milk. I don’t drink it but bake with it. You look very pretty this evening. Was a great story.😊❤

[@macepolk5281]

My Mom & my older Sisters collected S&H Green Stamps and I remember Gold Bond stamps also. I collected green stamps as a newlywed in 1977. I bought me a Hamilton Beach Blender in Harvest Gold. Simple life at its best!!! Nice memories

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Fantastic! I can imagine your actions when you got that blender!

[@sandyhayre188]

I remember S & H green stamps well.

[@SRumble810]

We collected Blue Chip stamps and S & H. I remember going to the redemption store. We bought a new hamper and a toilet cleaner! My grandmother had my sister and myself lick the stamps, so she let us pick out something. It felt very special. Thanks for the reminder😁

[@janicehunter8606]

Oh, I forgot to tell you that I really like your hair, you look beautiful!

[@marthaguthrie4956]

Maybe the yellow stamp container box was used in the store to have the stamps handy to pass out. The divided sections remind me of a cash register drawer, and that is what makes me think it might have been used in the same way. I collected S & H Green stamps and still have some around here somewhere, I used them to get things for my children when they were infants. I also have have some of the WWII ration stamps my family had. You have inspired me. I'm an author, and am 83 years old. I've been thinking of starting a KZbin channel - if I can figure out how. I love your stories, and your wonderful voice. .

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

My gr’daughter set up my utube channel. Find someone who can do it for you. It is a lot of enjoyment.

[@unclebbmunson1084]

Pat, I"m glad you're off the median. In your warm home! Here in ny we had Grand Union supermarket chain. I'll be 65 on the 23rd. Grand union had triple SSS blue stamps. My grandma collected them. My mom had no patience for stamps. The redemption store nearby was a big deal. I was a kid. Don't remember much. Around 1971. I was 12. We would help nanny put them in the book. The mdse went by how many books. She got little things for her apt. I have some stuff I picked up at house sales or ebay. My friend at work said it was unrealistic. To think you were getting all this stuff. I dont really now. I know the a&p had I believe green stamps. Same with coupons. They werent big back then.

[@mumof3325]

Hello Granny Pat when I was a child it was green shield stamps in England . It purchased bedding toasters and I think a coffee percolator yes licking the stamps yuck but the collection day great excitement 😊xx

[@barbaramatthews7900]

Oh my goodness I remember them step stools I absolutely love yours

[@Hatbox948]

I grew up in Texas, and we had S&H green stamps. I also remember getting towels or wash cloths out of powdered laundry detergent or some other product.

[@laura4dsunshine]

I wouldn't be surprised if your Top Value Stamps are worth money as Collector's Items! It's so interesting to see all this old stuff!

[@garybrunet6346]

We had Gold Star stamps and Pinky stamps. When you redeemed them for merchandise, you had to pay the taxes. I live in Quebec, Canada! Thank you, as always, I enjoyed spending time with you!❤️🇨🇦🙏

[@justwondering3048]

Hey there miss Pat do you remember the box of detergent that you would get an inside of those boxes would be a smaller box with the kitchen in them😊❤

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

Rinso Blue soap powder.

[@sallypalmer9805]

We only had green stamps here in Southern Vermont were I We lived as a child they were no redemption centers we had to by from the book. I remember my mom getting currier and Ives dishes out of soap boxes. Really enjoying memory

[@chitchatwithgrannypat7900]

I bought Courier & Ives at the A & P.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

I remember green stamps. My mother never got anything with them that I can remember. Those were the good old days!

[@brendalamson2493]

I collected orange, green, blue chip stamps. Dad got them when buying gas. I'd stick them in the books. And shop for house hold goods. Thank you for sharing.