How Do I TRAVEL and Thrift So Much? My Travel Hack for Goodwill BINS Shopping

[@trinasthings]

We all had those ceramic trees growing up. Fond memories. ❤

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Aren't they cool? I still have mine!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@carrieparker9589]

We have missed you too! It was great to see you in Tennessee today!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Tennessee was great! Did you find anything good?? Thanks so much for watching!!

[@pincushiondoll]

wow the Christmas tree

[@ARuralSquirrel]

🤩Right!?

[@frizzysfinds]

We went there a couple hours before we had to be at the airport, last trip to Denver to kill a few hours. Ended up filling up a suitcase and had to add an additional checked bag. 😂

[@ARuralSquirrel]

LOL! That’s the way to do it!! 💖 Thanks so much for watching!!

[@tracyzoon5805]

I used to have about 30 of those trees because they reminded me on my Grandma as that was the only Christmas tree she had up each year. Then I downsized my collection by donating it and a few years later the tree craze took off.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Oh my gosh!! Tracy! That’s crazy!! 🎄

[@TriggeredAndy]

I’m so psyched for you

[@ARuralSquirrel]

LOL! 🤪Thank you!!!

[@augustavaughan6506]

So happy to see your videos again. You make my day with your uplifting attitude.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

You’re so sweet!! Thanks so much!! Really appreciate you watching !!

[@FossilForwardFinds]

It was great seeing your happy face again! Nice picks!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Thanks BGP8633! 🥰I’ve missed being here with you!! Thanks for coming by and staying for a bit!!

[@novaheroes7133]

clue of the black keys.....vintage Nancy Drew!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Such a good series! Right?!

[@BargainsByBecky]

Wow, very cool. I love that shirt you bought for yourself!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Thank!! Love Queen!! 🎶

[@dianamcmahon8704]

YAY!! Welcome Back for a visit😘🤗

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Yay! Thank you! I’ll be back often! Still have family here! (Lucky for me!)

[@PodunkPicker]

I have never found a vintage ceramic Christmas Tree. Very Cool!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

I’ve found a few at the bins before but finding them in parts like this, at completely different parts of the day, was a first for me!!

[@leahthorpe9379]

😊

[@ARuralSquirrel]

💖🐿️

[@dmariewalker6880]

Many years ago I was taking ceramic classes and I made a white one for my mother, when she passed, my brothers had an estate sale and IDK but some one got it. I really wanted it bc I’d made it.😢

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Ohhh nooo!! How cool that you made one!! Makes you appreciate them so much more too, huh?

[@saraharms83]

Just when we thought you couldn’t be a more amazing thrifter….you do this! Wow! And how wonderful that you are always looking for your Grandma’s signature on those trees. ❤🎄

[@ARuralSquirrel]

I just love you Sara!! 💖

[@saraharms83]

@@ARuralSquirrel Right back atcha, Sis!

[@Lovelytreasure18]

Glad I can see you back again.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Thank you!! Appreciate you hanging in there with me!!

[@timrobbins1876]

Forgot to add that I was on the Illinois side. Pretty close to Alton Illinois

[@ARuralSquirrel]

That’s so cool!! You’re not far!!

[@dianeherring1431]

I found the tree at a thrift store several years ago and I have been looking for a base. Hopefully, l’ll come across one. Great finds.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Here’s hoping you do!! 🎄🐿️

[@PodunkPicker]

You are very brave trusting the Airlines not to break your package.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

LOL! Or confident in my packing!! 😂😂

[@judy-thriftingkcstyle]

Great video Kristin

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Juuuuuudyyyyyy!💖Thanks girl!!

[@judy-thriftingkcstyle]

@@ARuralSquirrel you are just so much fun

[@Kathleenthefernwayflipper]

Great video! And gotta love that Companion Pass!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Hurray for free flying!! 🥳 Thank for watching Kathleen

[@Kathleenthefernwayflipper]

@@ARuralSquirrel we took a lot of trips with our including Hawaii!

[@doreenfrench7795]

Missed you too!! Thanks for a great video!! Lots of fun and laughs!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

DOREEN!! Thank you friend!

[@jenaton5767]

Shout out Southwest Airlines safely shipping this precious tree….which I’m sure made someone’s December! Kristen you should send a video snippet to southwest maybe they would bless you with some miles. Thanks for the video they are the best

[@ARuralSquirrel]

LOL! You might be right!! @southwest, if you’re watching, I’m looking for sponsorship!! 😂😂😂😂

[@jochildress5003]

I just love your energy! I’m originally from Southern Illinois, though I’ve lived in California now for twice as long as I lived in Illinois. And I used to visit Denver when my daughter lived there. So I feel connected to you in many ways, not the least of which is thrifting and reselling! You make this old woman happy. And now I’m wondering whether your grandma’s place is where my mom used to do her ceramics!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Oh my gosh!! So much in common!! I’m sure we’d be fast friends if we were close by!! Really appreciate your comment!!! Thanks so much!

[@WowThingsThrift]

Awesome✌️

[@ARuralSquirrel]

LOL! Thanks! Love your photo icon!!

[@maggiecousineau1877]

I hope you picked up the camels and manger?

[@ARuralSquirrel]

I gave them to a lady that was there at the bins that day admiring them. She was gonna dig more for Mary. We both thought that they were super cool!

[@bartermania]

The cast irons can be worth it for tree stands… nice recc. ✌️☘️

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Oooh!! Yeah!! Good idea Travis!! 🐿️☘️

[@vickiehanan5686]

Good to see ya Kristin ! You must be right across the river in Illinois if your closet airport is St Louis . Happy New Year !!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

So close!! I’m in STL all the time!!

[@angelsvintagetreasures]

I don't know about the other folks here, but YES, I missed you. Nice to have you back on YT. BTW how much did they charge you for the box? When my dad died in 2017, I brought home a big box of stuff home on the train. They offer 2 free bags up to 50 lbs! Most of the items I brought home were keepers, too.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Same as the train then! With Southwest, we get 2 free checked bags up to 50lbs and a carry-on, so I use them all!! 😅 Sorry about your dad!! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@SweetCreekThrift]

What are your grandmas initials? We have a tree we found at a Goodwill maybe 6 years ago in Oregon and its on my table right now. Lol I never realized they have bases to them.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

I’m always looking for her initials “OWL”. Love those vintage trees!! Thanks for watching!

[@timrobbins1876]

I just saw that you landed at the St Louis Airport I'm from that area. Where did you move to?. I'm originally from Southern Illinois just across the river from St louis.

[@PodunkPicker]

Very organized the Denver Goodwill Bins is? I am hoping to go to a bins in Grand Rapids, Michigan this weekend.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

These Denver bins aren’t what I would call ‘organized’ but rather maybe ‘separated’!! LOL! By their nature, most bins are organized chaos!! 😂😂😂

[@skyleigh6564]

Philly Paul sent me

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by for a bit! Had such a fun time thrifting with that guy! Drop again anytime!

[@jenamcgraw6737]

Great Video! I am flying to Florida from VA in a few weeks. I am planning on thrifting while there and thought I might take 2 zip up Ikea bags with me. Since you were able to check a box, I think I must be able to check those right? I wasn't sure.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

That’s a great idea too! If not, a box always works! You can probably get one from the hotel if you don’t find one whole thrifting.

[@lilliekat4U]

So glad you are back!!! Where in the Midwest did you move? Close to Omaha? So happy you got the ceramic tree and was able to sell it. I have quite the collection of ceramic trees, but only found 1 very small one in 2023. The GW are selling them on-line and they go for big bucks.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

I love these trees too! Close to St Louis now, on the IL side Thanks so much for watching!!

[@cherielittle7815]

I live in Jefferson City mo

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Jeff City!! Yeah!! You guys had a pretty good JoAnn Fabrics! LOL!! (I lived in Columbia for a bit)

[@martibohlmeyer2866]

What did you have to pay to check the box at the airport? I'm flying American Airlines to WA in 2 weeks and had to pay $20 extra to choose my seat per flight and another $60 to check a bag. I'm going for 5 months so I had more than a carry on. Skyway robbery! Lol!

[@JusticeAJustice]

On Southwest you get two bags free! So it was free as she said she flew SW!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

I fly Southwest and, as long as each checked item is under 50lbs, it’s free for 2 items. We like their bag policy, and with Mr Squirrel flying so much for work, it’s the best option for us.

[@kimberlywilson7281]

So what are the initials you look for on the trees? I will look too!

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Oh my gosh! Thank you! Her initials were “OWL”. Let me know if you find one!! 🥰🐿️

[@kimberlywilson7281]

@@ARuralSquirrel I sure will! I’m in the St Louis, MO area so will probably be in some of the same areas as you.

[@dee4049]

I wonder a lot about how are you filming yourself in the videos you post.

[@ARuralSquirrel]

LOL! Paul disclosed all of my secrets! 😂😂😂 Did you see his video? He gives away even more of my secrets on his video! 😂🤪😂 Thanks so much for watching!!

[@wendysandvig7486]

How did you get such great parking? 😂

[@ARuralSquirrel]

LOL!! Right?! Believe me, this was a fluke!! 😂😂

[@bangkokshout]

Two quick questions: 1) What are your grandma's initials, in case we find a tree with them? 2) Are there carts at the Denver bins? Thanks1

[@ARuralSquirrel]

Great questions! 1) Grandma’s initials were “OWL” 2) Denver does have carts BUT (last time I was there) you could only get a cart if you left your ID at the the register. Thanks so much for watching!

[@bangkokshout]

@@ARuralSquirrel Thanks!

[@dbqgal8172]

So what did you end up selling it for?

[@ARuralSquirrel]

$50!!