This Was In The Bag?! A Rummage Sale Surprise

A big rummage sale, a surprise find at the bottom of a bag that I bought for a little more than 25 cents. Love finding vintage smalls!
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[@darlalitteral5151]

HR PuffnStuff was one of my SATURDAY morning staples. Now I'll spend the rest of the day with the theme song running through my head.

[@barbmcintyre1792]

Yes I sing the song too!

[@elizabethscruggs1622]

Me too.

[@edie4321]

Wasn't it Witchypoo who had the song, "Oranges Poranges". I remember the show well too. Much Love

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

Civil War diaries? Have you thought about volunteering to work the rummage sale? That way you get first dibs. Plus you would make a passel of new friends with a potential for house clean outs etc. Wowzers. I can truly see that marketing to children really, really worked.

[@mindya5603]

That sale is at an extremely large church....not sure if they do the same as others in the area...only church members are allowed to work them.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

I absolutely LOVE how excited that you got when you found the ring in the bag. The expression on your face is wonderful !! When I was helping 2 friends of mine clean out a bunch of abandoned Flea Market Shops and they wanted to pay me, but I didn't want money I just wanted a few things at the end of each day. I showed them "my little hoard", they were amazed at the things that I wanted. Just little pieces of JUNK as they called it that they would have throw in the trash. But that little stuff (like your ring) is what makes me happy!!

[@PaperandMoose]

That's why, though sometimes I feel overwhelmed, I remind myself that while people collect/sell similar things, we each have our own things that we find that we consider treasures while others would have no interest at all.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

@@PaperandMoose It took us 2 months, working 7 days a week to get those shops cleaned out. They both keep telling me to take something that was worth something. Those little treasures most likely had no monetary value, but all the trinkets ( as they called them) made me happy! I still have most all of them. I know that you understand!!

[@rosiesattic29]

I LOVE those crochet Bunnies.😍😍😍

[@CaptLiberator]

You are so polite. Nice to hear someone with manners.

[@findjulie]

I’m overwhelmed…let me go see Jesus. Lol 😝 love it! What an amazing amount of stuff!

[@PaperandMoose]

😁

[@leslienarveson1176]

Remember the tune, "H.R. Pufnstuff, Who's your friend when things get rough? H.R. Pufnstuff. Can't do a little cause he can't do enough." ? Great find

[@Karl53844]

"Knick knack paddy whack" I haven't heard that in years😁

[@samanthab1923]

Give a dog a bone! Thought the same 😆

[@nascarmommam5915]

Right? Me either. The flood of memories. ❤️~ Texas

[@blank_stare_productions]

Renee's hairstyle in this video is super cute💯😊 oh ya and i was overwhelmed just watching you.

[@julesiou12]

You always get lucky with your goodie bags. I really love the little pack of cards. The graphics are so cute. Great hat! HR Puff n Stuff, Jack Wild was my first crush lol. As for the kissing Mr and Mrs Santa so damn cute! Bunny is gorgeous. All in all you had a great day for sure x

[@lauradoxtater1301]

Just when I thought nothing could top the Dennison’s, then the ring! Glad you found something that brightened your day 🌞

[@cherylmellblom9736]

I know last December that you were getting ready to leave the corporate world and couldn’t show us how you decorate for Christmas, but I hope this December you will give us a tour. As always, a good video. :)

[@puppy2haley]

Little kissing Santa’s were a dime a dozen when I was a kid growing up in 50’s. Yes, pull string & with a good battery, back in the day, they worked by lighting nose. Thax for bringing back some precious memories!! ❤️👍 Great finds!! 🤗

[@aprilfool8329]

It is hard to imagine that one organization can collect that much stuff every year for a rummage sale so it is easy to see how shopping there could be overwhelming. Even though you didn't buy a lot you got some great things and I love watching your reaction when you see something in the bag of goodies that you were not expecting. I hope you went back for a second look so there will be another fun video to follow. Thanks for sharing!

[@samanthab1923]

I used to go to a sale in NJ that was twice a year. One of the old guys who helped out used to say that every sale. How can people still have so much to donate every 6 months! Lol

[@alanbirkner1958]

I found a hideous hand crocheted scarf that I unwound. I used the yarn for another project. Tina

[@debishaw9355]

I love the little plastic nativity scenes. Lots of vintage goodies in the bag you bought.

[@anabenice4623]

I enjoy just just listening to your reaction to the items you found. Brings joy to my soul

[@stephenritz5581]

As to the rabbit, "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light." I think it's great that you give the things you buy - and those you don't - human characteristics. The sad crocheted rabbits, for example. My antique clocks, trunks, lamps, instruments, photos, elephants, etc. sit around and talk at night. Swapping stories. Calling each other out. Every time I bring something new in, it's anxious for a few days but eventually becomes a part of the group. If only I could hear the tales they are telling. Because, in addition to relating fascinating history, I'm sure they're not above exaggerating for effect - and I'm sure they wouldn't let facts get in the way of a good yarn. So, educational and entertaining. After all, "Stories only happen to them who can tell them."

[@PaperandMoose]

Reminds me very much of the story of the Velveteen Rabbit...

[@lisagrafton2529]

It'd make a great story, to base it on an antique or thrift store and the items talk to one another There's always that one item that is a little damaged and never gets adopted, until the end of the story, when someone like Renee comes in and sees the beauty in the flaws!

[@stephenritz5581]

@@lisagrafton2529 ha ha also sounds like the story of how I came to be married. A sorry stuffed animal saved during a trash bag reveal. In fact (and I am not making this up), when we’d been married several years I asked my wife what her initial impression of me was. She said, “A stumpy gorilla.” Twenty-nine years later and I’m still here though. Under the tatters and grime I’m a quality piece. If I do say so myself :).

[@deborahfogel3689]

You are the funnest treasure hunter I know! I think you could find something to make you happy just walking across the yard. ❤️💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌞🎶🎶🎶🏞️🏞️🐈🐦✌️👶

[@PaperandMoose]

That could be true :0)

[@jenny2282]

That hat is so awesome. As soon as I saw it I was like GET IT!!!!!!!!✌️✌️✌️✌️❣️❣️❣️🍄🍄🍄🍄

[@FoundThingsandFamilyLegacies]

You bring me so much joy! Your thrilling enjoyment on your finds overflows!!

[@SuperWildone88]

You are the queen of little things .

[@kentuckylady7344]

I think you are the dearest person. You are so kind and I love your expressions when you find something you absolutely love. Blessings to you and please keep you tubing.

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you Rebecca! I will keep making videos as long as people keep watching!

[@dmayack1]

It’s the little treasures we find. The ones that stir our emotions and bring excitement. That is the one of the reason I love your channel.

[@chrisabq1702]

What a "Bag O Fun" for a quarter!! 😊

[@rachelhey1901]

I remember getting small plastic animals from the 25 cent bubble gum machines.

[@catherinethompson2525]

HR Puf n Stuf i loved that show!! Great days when growing up was fun and yes the real show not on Dvd

[@jennieadamsMM]

Just FYI… Betty Crocker cookbooks, the big red and white ones, with a three ring binder, is a treasure for many junk journal creators. 🤗💕🦋

[@catherinethompson2525]

I just got rid of one Good to know 😌 I also resell

[@beckyplayer8835]

I have one from when I got married in 1970.

[@jennieadamsMM]

@@catherinethompson2525 it’s fun to share knowledge!

[@lisagrafton2529]

The hat is most likely an Amish young boys hat. I love how excited you get over the little things. They used to put such great premiums in cereal and cracker jacks! Not anymore!

[@PaperandMoose]

I don't think kids get excited about cereal toys anymore...

[@lisadouglas8828]

H R Puff n Stuff...He's your friend when things get Ruff!

[@helenbailey8419]

Oh its gorgeous,the straw hat.Looks lovely on you.

[@marysanders7780]

Great rummage sale! It was astonishing how much of everything there was!

[@shirleylangschied9176]

Bear pictures that you put piece of paper over in your color over it and it draws

[@juliethomas982]

Am I the only one to love Renee's excitement when she shares her hauls? Renee, you are like a kid at Christmas. I LOVE IT! Thanks for making me smile everytime

[@PastLifePickins]

I'm so happy you got that bunny! So cute!

[@trishallain6503]

Those little plastic toys were the types of toys my kids got to pick from the pediatrician. H.R. Puffenstuff was in my time. Lol Witchy Poo was always trying to steal the magic flute. Lol

[@sharon7580]

You make me laugh as well as smile through your treasures!

[@Cazzclark]

I’m pretty sure those plastic shapes are for children to draw round, like a stencil. Not sure where or When those ones are from, but I had similar stencils in the 80’s (not those shapes thou). Love those cards! 😍

[@cathifamjourney469]

Renée, one of the reasons I enjoy watching you is your excitement over the things you love. Your attitude towards all things vintage is catching!! Some day soon, maybe when you don't have enough content for a video, I would love to see some of your collections. Dennison, dixie, religious icons etc. I think it would make a great video!! BTW, was that Taco Stacks saying he had been waiting for you? lol Anyways thanks for sharing your adventures with us!!

[@willynthepoorboys2]

The wonderful memories of Saturday morning cartoons that came back to me when you pulled out that H.R. Pufnstuf ring ! Thankyou for the video.

[@PaperandMoose]

HR Pufnstuf was great! I had the VHS tapes of the show and loved watching it as a kid!

[@amyweaver7413]

So cute that you loved H.R. Puffinstuff. I used to love that show too but I watched it back in the day, not on vhs. 😉😊

[@sand3882]

Me, too.

[@mikki3961]

Of course you should go back! I loved HR Puffinstuff, I still watch it here on KZbin.

[@Kathryn4268]

I was looking at your face when you were getting all excited about HR puffin stuff and I was like how does she even know about that because I am 53 and that was when I was very little, it’s so cool that you have them on VHS most people your age have absolutely no idea that that show even existed and I absolutely adored it when I was a little girl. Nothing like it ever again.

[@bonesbigfoot2654]

That looked like a fun rummage sale to go to!

[@kitkatmonroe3871]

I shared a screen shot of the card Tomboy Tillie to share with cousins. Their mom was Tillie. They said that back in the day my Aunt Tillie was asked to play baseball on a team like in League of their own but my grandpa wouldn't let her go. How wonderful it was to find my families history. Good job!

[@deborahfogel3689]

I'm so happy you have that ring. Your happiness made me happy. I love it when you get so excited over the little things. It makes me happy to watch you.

[@pennydaytreasures8173]

Awe what fun little treasures

[@teresahepplewhite9828]

I love the Buster Keaton hat.

[@susieqs.3568]

Grabbed a bowl of cereal watching H.R. PuffnStuff, Saturday mornings were great!!

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi Renee. I love it when your face lights upafter finding some cool things at a rummage sale. Oh, Renee, thank you for making my week. You have a kind heart. God Bless you my friend. Stay safe. Maria. 💁🖐️💁🖐️💁🖐️💁🖐️💁🖐️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎅🤶❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💜💜💜💜💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💗💗💗

[@teresadreamer8554]

Love h&r puffen stuff. Love all you got nice stuff.☺👍💜

[@fairyGrandmother]

Wow I haven't been to a rummage sale in so many years! Thanks for taking me along! Hugs!

[@casinokat1]

Wow. What a huge sale!!

[@catherinereynolds9644]

Wonderful to shop along with you!

[@cherryblossom7848]

Hi love your videos. Re the open mouthed green man @ 19:20 was a little puzzle for kids. The mouth contained a shiny ball bearing the trick was to remove the ball bearing using a thumb & index finger…can’t be done because of natural oily skin! You have to rub your fingers vigorously on your sleeve or skirt etc to remove all traces and then it’s easy to lift it from his mouth. I had one of these as a child, I’m now 70 yrs in UK. Think I was about 6 or 7 took me ages to work it out, guess my parents were happy that it kept me busy for a while 😉😀.

[@yoursecondhandrosesebay7851]

Wow wee what a sale I would got nuts buying

[@ruthbrowns8400]

I’m 57 and remembered that program when I was younger great days

[@Excelsior_Real_Deal_Picker]

😆, love your video’s, love your excitement and your enthusiasm. I buy green uranium/ Vaseline glass items, so when I see you pass over, I’m like why didn’t you buy it, 😆. Always keep a small flashlight type black light with me, if it glows it is going home with me, some of the pieces go for good 💰. I also buy vintage Christmas, just recently picked up a 6’ aluminum Christmas tree, for $5, in the box. I feel for you going to some of these sales, I to suffer from anxiety’s, especially claustrophobia, I hate being in crowded places. Well keep up the videos, again we really enjoy them.

[@Kathryn4268]

That pink elephant is really cute

[@maureenmunro2826]

Love it when you get excited!

[@alanbirkner1958]

I spent many years helping set up our synagogue's rummage sales. Some people donated really nice things. We also threw out some junk. It was a good money maker. Have fun.Tina

[@PaperandMoose]

It takes a lot of work to sort, price, & set up!

[@carolynsimone8647]

Thanks for letting me tag along...loved the small nativity scene...can't find them anywhere...🥰🥰

[@lesliebrayton8016]

What a rummage sale! If you are wearing a jacket and sweater I am fixing to head that way! 🤓

[@lauravillalobos2242]

Yes me too because it was 107 yesterday here in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.

[@paularice4501]

I think the little plastic pieces like the strongman you lay them on a flat surface, cover with paper, then use the side of a crayon to color over them and the raised areas will show up. Hope that makes sense! Great finds in your quarter bag!

[@janethagen536]

That's what I was thinking Paula. Or, using a pencil would work too, I think.

[@jedaholmberg3211]

Loved the fun

[@larryboysen5911]

Wow...a lot of stuff! The more I see of all your adventures...I'm tempted to leave this dead thrifting area I'm dealing with...visited two stores over the weekend...nothing! Estate sales are not up to par yet either. You, Taco, and Dee are my virtual thrifting partners...thanks to you all! I'm doing more "thrifting on ebay these days...have found some neat items to add to my collections! The hat looks cute on you! Your snow globe is a vintage one...I have a globe featuring Rudolph, with his red nose, a 1953 gift. Nice finds for you! True, I do love the smaller things...some of my frog figurines are mini sized and are really cute!

[@PaperandMoose]

Your snow globe sounds so cute! I am fortunate to have decent rummage sales and estate sales, because without them, regular thrifting would be bad. I have to get back out to the Goodwill bins at some point too!

[@larryboysen5911]

@@PaperandMoose I have a book on snow globes, their history and "current" ca 2000 value. I don't collect them...do I really need another collection???? The old classic glass globes with Bakelite bases have been replaced by the cheap plastic stuff from the "big C"!

[@loyjones7553]

As I sit here in 90 degree weather (Alabama), I'm jealous that you need to wear a sweater!

[@deadhorse1391]

I’m a thinking this video was filmed earlier in the year. I’m not that far from there (125 miles ) and you can better believe I’m not wearing a sweater today! 😃

[@merrileegault4703]

@Loy Jones I thought the same thing, wishing it was cool enough to need a sweater! Record heat waves here in California. 112° last week!

[@DumpsterDivingMoe]

Same!

[@PaperandMoose]

This was filmed a few days ago when we had some chilly weather in the morning... it's now 95 degrees here, so that sweater is long gone! Haha

[@loyjones7553]

@@PaperandMoose Still...a few days ago. Jealous! LOL!

[@mikes393]

John Adams is part of the Marx Presidents set. The early figures came unpainted the later ones were painted. The painted figures were made in Hong Kong and most bare plastic figures were US made. If I’m not mistaken, they made them from the mid 1950s until some time in the 1970s. They were sold as a set and individually. The last President to be added was LBJ. Cool finds! I watched HR Pufnstuf as reruns in the early 80s. I still love that show! 0 seconds ago

[@sineadsimpson3248]

Happy to see your excitement for all your buys… loved the toys section…. Well done

[@jennieadamsMM]

OH HAPPY FACE❣️ Just started watching. Can’t wait for your surprise🤗💕🦋

[@VladDImpala]

The H.R. Pufnstuf ring was an early 1970s premium given away in boxes of Kellogg's Fruit loops & Sugar Pops. I have the Seymour ring, it was mixed in with box of vintage plastic charms and other small toys I inherited from a relative. In the same box, there was also a Banana Splits Fleegle plastic hand puppet and a metal Huckleberry Hound fan club ring.

[@tinamccuiston1122]

I LOVED HR Puffin Stuff!

[@valrackley4568]

I think the flat alien and man are stencils but I am not 100% sure, love your channel Val England UK

[@normajeancaballero7959]

I remember HR PuffnStuff and the Bugaloos. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@tinamccuiston1122]

That's what I was thinking too " overwhelming" for sure!

[@jackandpiper]

My first ever nightmare that I vividly remember, was after watching HR Puf nStuf….I was 4, and it scared the bleep out of me!😂😂

[@claudiacook9130]

😏

[@PaperandMoose]

Haha, I'm sure there are others out there that felt the same!

[@roseannasteen6738]

How fun! That rabbit I love him even with his booboo. HR Puffinstuff boy brings back memories. You did well sometimes the smallest treasures are the best.

[@verettejones9510]

Hello Renee. Oh my goodness. H R Puffin Stuff that was the best next to Scooby Doo. And Witchy Poo was funny. Those are great and The Banana Splits . Thanks for sharing and bringing back wonderful memories. And I’m with you on people getting to close it freaks me out more so now . I heard that there calling it COVID sin drum. Lol. As if we haven’t been through enough. Take care. 🫖☕️🫖☕️🕵🏼‍♀️🕵🏼‍♀️🕵🏼‍♀️🥰🥰💯💯💯

[@sharonb537]

I had flashbacks to Boy George when you put the hat on..

[@ceejay8981]

I was at that sale. I also saw the damaged nun. She was really cute! I got there about 11 because I was at a huge rummage sale in Jersey. I did find a few nice things though

[@yoursecondhandrosesebay7851]

Hi Love your excitement Nothing better than finding a great score

[@huntsmanpixie2951]

Hurray! A happy Renee! My grandmother and I used to walk along the avenue and hint for treasure- bottle caps, pretty rocks..a wayward barrette. My favorite part was dreaming their stories- where did ‘it’ come from? Who made it? Who held it last? The joy is in the value that we recognize and infuse- memory is strongest. So good to see you happy Renee! ☀️🌸 🐉 🎶 H.R. Pufnstuf~ Can't do a little 'cause he can't do enough🎶 😊

[@doreenbailey6130]

Immediately Carrie Underwood popped into my head ... Jesus take the wheel 🤣 I understand the OVERWHELMED....

[@daemein]

I'm not an expert on men's vintage hats, but I believe that's a boater. They were common summer hats for men around the turn of the century. (Think of Bert in his picnic clothes in Mary Poppins.) The one you have is pretty small, it may be for a youth. I think it depends on quality, and the size may not help you, but in my area, even damaged ones sell much higher than I'd expect (like $40 and UP!) Great finds! Thanks for sharing them!

[@patriciapines587]

I loved HR Puffinstuff too! Jack Wilde was the human character, and he also The Artful Dodger in the 1968 movie all Oliver Twist

[@PaperandMoose]

I remember watching that Oliver Twist rendition in elementary school!

[@helenbailey8419]

HR Puffinstuff was shown in New Zealand..And can sing the theme song...great tv.Did you have the Buggaloo's?Benita Bizarre.I liked The Banana Splits too.So much fun.

[@pickinforalivin]

wow great scores!!!

[@karygatto66]

LOL...whenever you say Dennison, I think Chili!

[@geofft3214]

Great bag of treasure. Lots of these are cereal premiums. tool shaped bird is a Toolie bird.

[@sharonmckinnon8160]

Hair looks good today!

[@genevievemurray7743]

The flat shapes are for kindergarten tracing to help train fine motor skills. I remember them from my educational in kindy in 1961.

[@darleenstill7011]

Rene, I just rewatched this from a year ago and boy your hair grew fast!

[@HollywoodHaunter]

That sale looked like so much fun! I'm sorry there wasn't more vintage holiday decor for you to rummage through. Glad the mystery bag turned out to have a few hidden gems. I love when your face lights up with joy. Oh the little things like plastic rings that make the trip worth it.

[@sarahanderson8371]

Love your excitement! I am so glad you got a hidden treasure. You are so lucky. I do have the Halloween pumpkin from Avon. I love the yellow and white whistle. I would love to purchase it! I hang them on my Xmas tree.

[@DonVDBorgh]

Never heard of H R Puff & Stuff? But growing up in rural Ontario, we only got 3 channels, most of the time, 2 lots of the time, 1 almost always & 4 occasionally. Dad sometimes listened to the hockey game on one, without the picture coming in. The hat reminds me a bit of Anne of Green Gables, but she had a different ribbon. Well, glad you found some treasure! 👍💍👍

[@PaperandMoose]

You must look up H.R. PufnStuf.... be prepared to be amazed! Haha

[@DonVDBorgh]

@@PaperandMoose I did, didn't watch, but looked a bit like Mr. Dress-up meats Fragel Rock! (Do you know Mr Dress-up?)

[@DonVDBorgh]

@@PaperandMoose Ijust watched a couple shorts from them. I think a younger me would have got along fine watching that. Cool!

[@dianekallsen3527]

Hi I love your site. Today I had a pleated piece of material and you thought it had to do some thing with a bra believe that’s what she said. It’s a cumber bun. With something that we were at the waist to put our top and our skirt together. Not terribly important just thought you’d like to know. Men use them for Tuxes. Thanks so much for what you do. I try never to miss your videos.

[@lynnfinney2611]

Hi Renee , The hat reminds me of the boats in Venice 😀, Woo its a shame I'm in England I'd Love a rummage at that sale , it looks so big , tell me is it only on for the one Day ? Take Care Renee xx

[@WarblerRidge]

I don’t like dealing with the crowds and anxiety of opening time at a sale. So now, instead of being one of the people rushing in at the start and competing for the first finds, I show up later, when there are no crowds and the prices are often reduced. Lots of time to leisurely look at everything and hunt out the treasures others left behind.

[@lucyhavrilla8949]

I love to watch you get excited, I get happy for you! Good video

[@jilldavidson2204]

The little green guy might be a Nabisco one?? There are so many Nabisco 'spoon sitters' and 'plate hangers' as well as rings etc for sale on line, I would be buying every mixed bag of characters just in case. And so much social history attached to them. A wee piece of white air dried clay would fix the chip on the rabbit with nothing else needed to paint or glue. You just clean the surface and apply the clay. Lovely stuff you found but a shame you didn't find what you set out for. Enjoy your summer days, we have had the first snow for the winter here in southern New Zealand.

[@PaperandMoose]

Hello to New Zealand! I'll have to check out all the cereal premiums online, I might be able to identify some of the little ones I picked up!

[@oliesplace3174]

So many of the little toys you pulled out of the bag I played with as a child. Some came out of cereal boxes....fond memories 😃

[@ellenguernsey2833]

Plastic bags full of little things. Can't beat 'em.