Eclectic Dumpster Diving Haul - We LOVE the Handmade Afghan Blanket!

Hey y’all and welcome back! We are glad we got to go out and do some dumpster diving before the storms start this weekend. We found a great assortment of items today with our favorites being the large pink animal cage and of course the life-sized crochet blanket!! That is just too cool. Dumpster diving is so fun because you truly never know what you will find!
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you next time! Thank you for watching :)
As always, thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful day! Happy diving and movin' on!
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[@breafkast]

Hey y'all! We couldn’t believe the surprise of unfolding that crochet blanket and discovering it was so much more than we imagined! What a wonderful reminder of the fun that dumpster diving is - you just truly never know what you will find! Happy Friday, happy diving, and we’re movin’ on!

[@bluepurple1971]

I have seen those blankets at the thrift stores.. and I have meet women who makes them.. my oldest aunt too.

[@adventurebythemile]

The women of the old west is from late 80’s-90’s I believe Time Life put them out.

[@tammybride1453]

The deer are supposed to come apart for storing just so you know next time

[@rebeccaweigel725]

i love youre videos i was wondering why you have no kids?

[@datagrl]

That blanket is a fantastic crocheted piece. The x’s foe eyes, though. Doesn’t that mean something I’d dead? Love you guys, thanks for diving!

[@kellypermuy4375]

Go back and grab that metal headboard for a pretty yard trellis!!!

[@kathleenmccoy]

Thank you so much for the microphones. It's the first time I didn't have to turn on the closed captions to see what you were saying most of the time.

[@breafkast]

Wonderful!! 🎉 we’re excited to have them and are glad it’s better for you!

[@kandianderson1091]

Someone crocheted blanket with all kinds of love I'm so glad you're keeping her

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

I'm a crocheter, I would've retrieved that Afghan as well,washed it and placed on my rocking chair

[@leannetomlinson7711]

People love the old metal bed heads for their gardens, and pay lots for them ❤

[@leannetomlinson7711]

The microphones are awesome!!! Now we can hear Alex and your conversations crystal clear 😊

[@dottienealis9032]

32:30 Beautiful blanket lady and beautiful Bones kitty!! Two great things in this video. The new mics make it seem like we're closer to what you two are doing.👍 Always enjoyable. Love you guys. God bless.🥰✝️❤️

[@tadnauseum]

The lack of doppler effect in the new audio set up is more striking than I thought it would be. None of your voices ever move away from "us" the camera.

[@rebeccayoung2560]

It’s nice to hear Alex better!

[@suejohnson3972]

IKR? Some of the things Alex says is hilarious!!☺️

[@msmuffet1]

Those ferret cages are EXPENSIVE.

[@lynettecrowe8123]

With the broken tote you just keep it in the back of your truck for your finds

[@cathyharville7226]

That blanket person is so creative! I love it!

[@desireejames1538]

CORELLE DISHES I LOVE THEM SO LIGHTWEIGHT I HAVE THEM

[@JM-de2oc]

I like the mics. You both are so clear.

[@michelelecrone5089]

I'm so glad you have a partner to go along with you now! I love any free curb and dumpster "shopping"! Thank you to people that put free curb alerts on Facebook marketplace! Recycling at it finest. Good luck in the yuck.

[@yukokaystevenson4438]

The blanket is truly a treasure. I love it! ❤️

[@pegs1659]

My daughter had a ferret cage that looked just like that pink one. RIP Charlie and Lyra💙 I love the blanket person! She is beautiful. Someone worked hard on that. You guys got some great things.

[@LJ-or3ig]

Awww RIP sweet ferrets ❤.

[@teresaweaver1012]

I bet the My Pad was one of those that insurance companies provided to patients receiving home health . The care givers used them to clock in and out and get their schedules and notifications. Now care givers just use their phones. They told us patients to keep the boxes when they gave them to us, but they've never told us what to do with them now. After several fruitless inquiries, I've concluded that it costs more to take them back than they're worth. I was told by one insurance person "Just toss it". ✌

[@thecatsmeowfromny]

You're right! I'm a caregiver and we clock in & out using the clients home phone or our phones. Been doing it for 10 years now!

[@teresaweaver1012]

@@thecatsmeowfromny Thank you for your service. A good care giver is an unsung hero IMO.

[@cindysabin8612]

I can't get over what you all find simply amazing. 😻😼🐈🌻🌸🌷🌹

[@alainegregory6860]

The thing with missing bulb is a Scentsy wax melter

[@yevetterich1921]

THE BLACK IRON BED HEAD AND SOOT BOARD WAS WORTH A LOT OF MONEY, MY GREAT GRANDMA HAD BEDS LIKE THAT ..THEY ARE VERY HARD TO FIND.

[@faeriesmak]

That was a new, reproduction one. Probably really low quality.

[@pennyorlop7557]

Bones is a highlight of the video ❤❤❤ 🐈

[@lisa-fc2ww]

Love the blanket person. You just never know what is out there for you to find.❤

[@pamd6532]

The pink flower holder is vintage. It's ca;;ed a nursery planter. It was often a gift for new moms. The maide in Japan plate probably is too

[@njanderson4342]

Metal beds make excellent garden gates or trellises.

[@snorlonikins1]

See what bones thinks of the cage. It could be his garden gazebo! LOL

[@crystalsomekat7172]

Oh man, I realized I hadn't seen your videos in a while, I went searching but couldn't remember the exact channel. YT unsubscribed me! I searched dumpster diving and found you guys 😁 resubscribed ❤ I love watching your finds, Can't wait till school let's out again!

[@janicestewart8291]

Thank you for sharing your diving. My heart skipped a beat when I saw some things like the christmas ornaments that belonged to someones Momma... Thanks for showing "Bones" too. He's a sweetheart. ❤

[@bluepurple1971]

The cage can be good for the kitty too. Or for birds. They're at least $500... Is best to take the bags of goodies home and check out later some of the makeup might be fully sealed.. and nail polish too.

[@suzyboyleanderson6945]

I found a Christmas tree bag and took it and absolutely love it

[@meshehulk.ks3]

If you are really into that "leather bound" book,and if you feel it's worth it, as long as it's still damp, you can flatten the pages back out by putting wax paper in between each page and then wrap the book itself with a good amount of the same wax paper and put some kind of heavy weight on top of it and leave it till its dry.

[@faeriesmak]

It’s not worth it and it is not leather bound. They are pretty common Time Life books. That one is from the Old West series.

[@dianadean5994]

Love the the Blanket Lady and that book is awesome. The cage was nice to find. Y’all did good. 🥰

[@alainegregory6860]

Love blanket

[@anitayee9084]

Happy Friday ❤ and Hello Kelly. Alex. Bones ❤ and We love your video and Microphone. ❤ and Awesome score. Have a Amazing Weekend. Move on.

[@sheilacirioni4676]

Give bones a hug for me.🤗

[@cecilleander77]

Good morning Fr. Philippines 🐕🐈‍⬛🐈

[@darlenetruong1055]

The lady blanket is unique. Nice job getting the stuff from the dumpsters.

[@mariwillalwaysgivethanks]

Hello Everyone! One of the not so nice things of DD is the stinky stuff, but well worth the chance of finding treasure. 🎁 You should have taken that "diaper" thingy bag ... sometimes people put their valuables in there, like jewelry or coins.

[@wandanichols1187]

Love the cage

[@lindagillies4939]

That book is part of a whole set from Time Life, not really old.

[@faeriesmak]

Not leather bound either…plastic bound is more like it.

[@martymar7741]

That Western book looks like a Time-Life collection they had in the 1980's

[@DallaslovesKane]

I owned that same book when I was younger donated it to my public library .you will find it interesting 😀

[@Pdibbles1254]

The Blankie is so awesome great find you guys Rock.😊

[@colettemack3690]

The blanket was so much fun

[@cynthiapalmer4972]

I'm so glad your back! I'm home bound but I would have loved to have done this. Thank you for this makes my day

[@bluepurple1971]

Suggestion on the Easter eggs. Use some 6 dry beans inside of them. And roll them for your kitty.. he will love it.. suggestion the sun will dry the bath mats if you place them on the floor..

[@loislynncameron9608]

Sometimes I see small kittens in those cages like the pink one at the shelter, but I believe they are for ferrets and sugar gliders and other small animals.

[@lorettaacton9374]

Those leather bound women of the old West sold quite expensive when the came out multiple

[@evamilligan9398]

Love the mics.

[@roselinlila4336]

That blanket is so cute..always enjoy your posts❤ Bones is so adorable

[@user-ek3gk5zl7k]

Wow you really found a lots of good stuff and happy watching again from Baguio city Philippines

[@nancymccormick-jw6834]

I just love your videos 😀

[@LGAussie]

I love the crocheted smiling girl. U should have kept the wet book open. Dries without mold that way.

[@kaygibson4418]

Hey Bones❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you kids be safe and great finds😊

[@anthropomorphicpeanut6160]

I don't know what animal the cage is for but I can confirm it's not for birds

[@donnalaster5411]

The large, multi-level pet cages like that work great for chinchillas and ferrets!!!

[@coffee19837]

Very cool finds that you and Alex had found. Hope you all have a great bless weekend 😊 I enjoy watching your videos you both do such a wonderful job . God bless you both and Bones

[@kristiphillips7783]

That would be a great ferret cage!! I had mine for 7 years! I loved him so much. He was only caged when I wasn’t home. He slept at my feet under the sheets every night. He napped in a bottom dresser drawer I set up. He was corner paper trained in my kitchen or just went into his cage to go. Great dive you two!! Fun as always!!

[@Coffeecup.0110]

Hi Bones ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mikedearinger9390]

I like the western book in leather trim. Those old squeakers toys can be valuable. Have a great weekend.

[@patriciareed6618]

Great finding 😊

[@danamama6766]

Oh my gosh so so love that blanket person. The work that went into that wow!! To be thrown out is so saaaaad. Thank heavens you saved her. Hi Bones luv you. hugs

[@user-eq8jg8pf4h]

Super score

[@LGAussie]

The fisher price item and giraffe may be worth a decent amount on eBay.

[@BobbieD]

Great Garage Sale finds😊

[@Anastasia7691.]

I’m so glad you got mics. You have conversations and laugh and I could never hear what was said. Plus when you set up your tripod I couldn’t hear what you were finding. 👍

[@brendapark5418]

Love that knit lady. With the wax warmer you could even use a heat safety plate to warm wax, or even turn it into a planter?

[@alanbirkner1958]

I find canvases in dumpsters and make collages. People go to art classes and just toss stuff. I make paper flowers, beads, boxes, and holiday decorations, too. Tina, Al's wife

[@susanking3842]

Always so good to see you both your joy is ours to,good finds😊

[@Coffeecup.0110]

I love a good afghan ❤❤❤😊

[@janloewen3404]

Awesome knitted lady. Definitely a keeper

[@susanwelch2237]

Love the Elvis plate!

[@joyceward28]

Hi Kelly Alex and Bones y'all got some great stuff today!!take care and stay safe Blessings your friend Joyce from California HUGS ❤️ 🫂 🤗 💖

[@wtogspedersen860]

I freakin love the pink ceramic flower holder. That afghan is pretty fun and crazy.

[@maureenrose4550]

That is extremely beautiful, I used to crochet but since I broke my finber I appreciate every piece of crochet done by humble hands, good find

[@susancousins8766]

That is the cutest blanket I’ve ever seen! Reminds me of raggedy Ann. Nice cage, I believe it’s for parakeets to breed them. Someone probably used it for a bird of some sort. Great work have a fantastic weekend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

[@sharondunsmore9768]

Awesome Score ✌️ From Scotland

[@dliles773]

Love the knitted lady

[@ajwrites57]

Fun day.

[@farihasiddiqui]

That is a nice blanket

[@sheilacirioni4676]

Love the blanket person,it needs washing,on delicates. Nice old ornaments. Good Job!!👍💞🌴🦜🌺🐞🤗🌸

[@lisasunde9608]

❤❤❤❤Awesome dive! I love your videos, you're so fun! Thanks for saving cool items from the landfill!

[@user-md3xf4rr9m]

Love watching you guys…..

[@edwardmahony8160]

Fun finds today

[@lolaottinger3038]

Y’all are all fancy now with those microphones!😊

[@LGAussie]

Christmas items always sell on eBay. The deer lights sell huge! U should have grabbed them, even if the lights don’t work. Ppl add new lights anyway.

[@user-be7kv1sg1m]

Good looking Bones steals the show!

[@funwithdollsandmore2426]

That baby shark toy was trown out probably because it’s recalled but stores still sell it

[@ruthbazley3468]

The blanket person is epic!

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Granny square patches ❤ shaped as a person 😊

[@sherifields6957]

The blanket person ❤

[@Suebe1962]

When you pulled the shark out and said it's a baby shark…..that song popped into my head. 😂 Thanks for showing us all your neat finds! That blanket was a real surprise!! What a cool discovery!! Hi Bones!!!

[@DebWalb]

I loved this video..the crocheted blanket is amazing..that took some time and creativity..awesome..love you both..love bones❤❤

[@judithl-akathesausageinspe9388]

I love crochet Cate ❤❤❤

[@user-zb9yn9je8v]

What up guys you all are cool

[@anitagroves2731]

Have a nice weekend. 😊 ❤

[@chriscoleman6956]

My Christmas tree is from the trash and it is beautiful and some of the ornaments too.

[@susandavis6841]

I found a wooden treehouse in 1:12 scale today. I have been cleaning it up and making some repairs on it today to prepare it for resale. It is over three feet tall and has lots of pieces including wood furniture. I also picked up clay flower pots that I gave to my next door neighbors.

[@sunaugvttony7746]

The whire with brown trim plates are vintage corelle woodland I believe people collect it

[@petawarrenschannel8035]

I love watching you two dive together I checked out the bins in New Zealand today I found a paperweight with a jellyfish inside it behind the bins I left the bags of clothes for others who might need it