Friday, March 13, 2026

Things I Didn't Buy From the Thrift Store: A Photo Essay

 Educational materials for a certain demographic:


Frankly, I'm shocked to see that this is the 8th edition, which means there were seven editions before this one!


A gag gift that I probably could benefit from:



Fancy dressed monkey:



A lot of personality in one homemade plushie:


What does it all mean? So many details!


My kids knew what this was, but I don't:



None of us knew what this was:



Vintage missionary plaque:


I remember stuff like this hanging on my cousins' walls.

Dog dress:


Not to be confused with a dress for dogs.


Creepy clown plate:


A Norman Rockwell painting that never should have been. The kid's eyes a pleading for help. 


A framed photo of a dog family:


A single mom who works to jobs. 


A Wishbone book:


What's the story, Wishbone?


A waddle of penguins:


Yes, I had to google that.


A terra cotta Bob Ross bust:


It's actually a Chia pet!


A multi-colored cow outfit:


Imagine you own an ice cream shop, and I stand outside wearing this and trying to convince people to buy your ice cream.


Cowboy ducks:


One for me and one for you. 


This amazing doll:


I think she's wearing my aunt Clara's wig.


Harry Styles shoes:


A Shein special. 

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As a bonus, here is what Daisy didn't buy from the thrift store:


Shame on her! This was a winner! She did have a point, though, when she said she didn’t like the flamingo’s neck placement. 

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