What do I mean by the phrase “Hippity-Hopping?” Well, this phrase is used in the lyrics to the all-time favorite Easter song “Here Comes Peter Cottontail.”  This song was recorded in 1950 by, Mr. Gene Autry-also known as the “singing cowboy” in Western movies during the … [Read more...]

As Forrest Gump would say, “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Photo 1-Bunch of Vintage Fancy Heart-Shaped Chocolate Candy Boxes One of the most traditional Valentine’s Day gifts for over a century, has been a box of … [Read more...]

The Christmas tree holds such importance to so many people, especially to me. As a young child living in New England, my father sold fir trees in our front yard for some extra Christmas cash. We used to tunnel our way through the snow they had been placed in. It was so much … [Read more...]

Yes, you heard right! Cracker Box Inc. ornament kits from the 1970s, can sell for over $300. A few years ago, they were actually selling for over $500, so values have come down a bit. Why so much for a simple beaded Christmas tree ornament? Well, many of these "named" … [Read more...]