Counting Down with Frosty The Snowman & Friends

Some of my Favorite Holiday Memories were when CBS would broadcast their holiday cartoon specials.  I grewup in a time where kid's shows were only on a couple of hours on Saturday mornings and during the holidays.  It made it so much more exciting to have to wait to see these classics.  They still make me feel like a kid again every time I watch them.  I hope you enjoy:)

Bob Barker & The Price Is Right 40th Birthday Bash Snub

Found in EstrangedEphemera at http://ow.ly/dtwDj

While The Price Is Right celebrates its 40th Birthday, Drew Carry will be the live host and Bob Barker will be featured as vintage video clips instead.  Why?  Possibly because of his strong and active views on animal rights.  After leaving the show, Barker has reported that they have offered trips to places where animal cruelity has been acceptable and part of the package deal.  A trip to Canada's Calgary Stampede, where horse are killed in the conditions of the stampeded, and others have stirred Barker to call everyone in CBS that he could to stop the use of trips to these places. 

From IvyLaneDesigns at http://ow.ly/dtwvH

 Unfortunately it seems that we, as a society, have become very good at turning a blind eye to issues that may not be convenient for us at the time.  Rather take that trip at the expense of the horse because it is "an Experience of a life time" and ignor the harsh reality that living creatures die simply for entertainment purposes. 

I have to say that I personally found "Please remember to Spay and Neuter your pets" at the end of every show annoying but it did get the message accross because I still remember it.  I respect the man for standing up for what was and is right and how much he has done for animal rights.  I can't imagine how hurtful it was to dedicate so much time to CBS to simply have them "snub" you like they did. 

Sorry Bob but just know that many of us that grew up with you saying "come on down" don't even watch the show now that you are no longer the host.

A little nostalgic today, so here's to the good old Price Is Right:

From FriendPrice at http://ow.ly/dtwlk



From BoardGameRecycler at http://ow.ly/dtwfo

From CoastalClothingCo at http://ow.ly/dtw9r

From ApplesVintageFinds at http://ow.ly/dtw5O

From ReclaimLA at http://ow.ly/dtvWf



From ReneCourt at http://ow.ly/dtvPb

Taking A Walk Down Memory Lane

I was scrolling through my Facebook home page when I came across a few posts that brought back memories for me.  I love Reminisce Magazine and they will post often wonderful things from days gone by.  Retro Milwaukee Share The Memories is another great Facebook page filled with nostalgic images.

I remember a time when prizes in the cereal boxes and Cracker Jacks were really something to get excited about.  They were mostly plastic, which many adults at that time would complain about but they were still better than the lame paper cards and things the companies use as premiums now.  Although, when my kids were growing up they had the Beanie Babies in many of the Big G cereals and they were very cute.

These wonderful vintage box records (from my generation) were found in Etsy Shop FolkLura at http://ow.ly/csdCH

These great Cracker Jack premiums were found in Etsy Shop NeyNeysTreasures at http://ow.ly/csenV

I also remember a time when beer and cigarette commercials had cartoon characters.  I never thought much about it growing up until they were gone.  While they may have not been appropriate, I thought they were great at the time because it was one of the only cartoon available.  We didn't have cable or even that many channels to choose from, just ABC, CBS, and NBC; maybe PBS if we could suck it into our giant counsel TV with some rabbit ears.
When I was growing up our kids shows were so much more entertaining.  I think that it was because we had to wait for them making the shows a treat not an every day thing; I loved the Jetsons, New Zoo Revue, and Captain Kangaroo.


It is fun to reminisce about a time when things were a little more simple; that is not to say I would want to ever go backwards, but it is always good to check the review mirror every once in a while.

Who doesn't love the California Raisins?  Found these in Etsy Shop, Aquarius247 at http://ow.ly/cse0d

'When I was 5, even the Hamms Comercial made for a good cartoon' by ButterflyInTheAttic

Miss that bear's dance

Hamms Beer Sign,Vintage Sig... ZekesAntiqueSi... $115.00	Hamms Beer Bear Brown Paper ... albrechtsantiq... $6.00	Hamm's Beer - "The ... PrimePickins $9.00	Vintage HAMM'S BEER BEAR... CuriousFawnVin... $42.00
Hamm's Beer Beer Can Ope... BmoreUnique $11.00	VNTG Hamm's Beer Bottle ILiveModern $135.00	1960s Hamm's Beer Dancin... Littleboxesvin... $2.50	Pair of Pub pins BlackLuckVinta... $4.00
Hamm's 1973 Beer Stein, ... independencevi... $12.00	Vintage Hamm's bottle ca... LongfellowCo $3.00	1950's Hamm's Beer B... Streetreasure $300.00	Vintage Hamm's Beer Coas... nellsvintageho... $10.00
Hamm's Beer For Presiden... BmoreUnique $20.00	Pour me a cold one - VINTAGE... TheMagickAttic $15.00	Vintage Bottle Openers - Lot... JenniferSonjaA... $12.00	Hamm's Beer Sign BmoreUnique $30.00

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Monday Meet and Greet the Members of the Pacific Postcards Team - Retro Vintage Bazaar

This is a blog posting that introduces a different shop member of the Pacific Postcards Team (PPT) each week.  The PPT is a great group of people that either have a shop full of postcards (old and new) or incorporates the beautiful vintage images into their artwork and handmade items.  We also have several members that simply love postcards and ephemera. 

Today’s featured member is Andrea Vogal owner of shop RetroVintageBazaar.  Her wonderful shop is filled to the brim with lovely vintage items including over 200 postcards and greeting cards ranging in age from the early 1900’s to later vintage.  She also has a large collection of photographs, Stereoviews, books, records, household, and so much more! 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75863394/antique-postcard-moveable-fan-themed

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75754993/antique-postcard-greetings-used-embossed

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75756825/antique-birthday-postcard-greetings-used

 From Andrea’s Profile:
“Lover of all things unique. I enjoy going to flea markets, thrift shops, and yard sales. There is nothing like finding something at the bottom of an ugly pile of junk..cleaning it up and finding a wonderful treasure!

Taking old abused, misunderstood, neglected items and turning them into something new and wonderful..

I grew up around antiques and collectibles. Even as a child I loved old things. Over the years I have collected some amazing things. Many of which have come to me by way of friend and family.

These days, Hubby and I spend our extra time together going to auctions, flea markets, yard sales, and we love picking through boxes to find a treasure in the rough.

I hope that you find something interesting that speaks to you and make it yours. “
~Andea Vogal
Follow her at:
http://twitter.com/RetroVtgBazaar
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RetroVintageBazaar
http://retrovintagebazaar.blogspot.com
Here are some more of RetroVintageBazaar:

'Meet the Pacific Postcards Team Member ~ Andrea Vogal ~ RetroVintageBazaar' by postcardsintheattic

Vintage Bears on a Coffee Br... RetroVintageBa... $2.00	Vintage Unused Rocky Mountai... RetroVintageBa... $8.00	Vintage Easter Post Card Ear... RetroVintageBa... $4.00	Vintage Birthday Post Card E... RetroVintageBa... $3.00
Vintage Unused Tree On Court... RetroVintageBa... $3.00	Vintage Used 1947 Nite View ... RetroVintageBa... $5.00	Vintage Unused Overseas High... RetroVintageBa... $5.00	Vintage Unused Overseas High... RetroVintageBa... $5.00
Vintage Stand Up Valentine ... RetroVintageBa... $8.00	Large Vintage Movable Stand... RetroVintageBa... $10.00	Cute Movable Valentine Card ... RetroVintageBa... $8.00	Vintage Handmade Valentine C... RetroVintageBa... $5.00
Vintage Unused Florida Silho... RetroVintageBa... $5.00	Vintage Used Mexico Post Car... RetroVintageBa... $3.00	Vintage Unused Arbor Vitae T... RetroVintageBa... $2.00	Vintage Unused Florida Fruit... RetroVintageBa... $3.00

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ButterflyInTheAttic Weekly Information and Reminders:

If you are interested on becoming a member of the Pacific Postcards Team please go to this link http://www.etsy.com/teams/9158/pacific-postcards-team?ref=pr_teams and click "Apply."

We have just started offering 2 different memberships: one will be for general membership, for those who love postcards and collecting postcards and the other will be for shops with at least 25% of their

items listed are postcards.

The only difference in the memberships is that the latter will be included in shop interviews, BNRs and postcard related activities. We also plan on having activities for the general memberships. Hope to see you there soon.

A little reminder about two great giveaways: One of my own that is hosted by Christie Cottage at http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/2012/06/win-it-wednesday-giveaway-ending-62012.html

This is what you could win for entering:

And the other giveaway I am hosting for The Museum Shop and can be entered at http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com/2012/06/featured-artist-giveaway-on-this-fun.html for this wonderful piece of art:

I BELONG TO TEAM VENUS AND OUR GROUP IS GETTING A FRONT PAGE FEATURE ON TOPHATTER'S HOME PAGE!

JUNE 23 SATURDAY

9am PST / 12 EST

RSVP FOR US AND GET ENTERED TO WIN $10- $50 GIFT CARD PACKAGES FROM OUR TEAM SHOPS!  You will need to make sure to look in the right hand corner for your RSVP number and give that to them to confirm that you replied.  When you let them know that you RSVP please also let them know that you seen it on this blog and/or are responding to my invite.

... http://tophatter.com/auctions/3562
TO ENTER THE DRAWING:
*COMMENT ON THE TEAM VENUS FB PAGE (http://www.facebook.com/teamvenusfanpage)
*OR CONVO ON VENUS ON ETSY (http://www.etsy.com/people/VenusTeamCurator)
*OR EMAIL (venusflytrap44@msn.com)

PRIZES LISTED HERE:
http://www.etsy.com/teams/9932/team-venus/discuss/10439428/

Tophatter is an Online Auction House that has the sophistication of any Auction House you could physically attend.  They have a head auctioneer named Sir Wendell.  You have an Avatar so that you can virtually join in the bidding and selling process and can attend auctions just as if you were really standing there.  They have a catalog of their upcoming auctions that you can view ahead of time.  So essentially you will have almost the same experience as going to an actual Auction House.  What a fun way to get into the piece of the action!