L. McAllan good to know and thanks for that info. All of the ones in this vid with the exception of one pair that my little one grabbed were sent to Ghana for a shoe drive.
Hi, I just subscribed. My sister has been talking about you for a couple of weeks now. You have really inspired her and me as well. We have been diving for almost two weeks now. At first I was a bit scared and I wasn't all that enthusiastic about going through a dumpster however, we found that everything that other divers where saying was completely true! On one of our first trips to Michael's we found a Cricut machine, brand new in the box. The box was slightly wet only because it has rained that day. I could not believe it! I was hooked after that. I paid almost $300 for my Cricut machine on flexpay at HSN but my sister got hers for free. Lol. We've tried many stores and have come up empty but always manage to hit the jackpot with Michael's. We've found a couple of things at Big Lots and quite a few things at Five Below but I would say 90% of what we have found came from Michael's. I'm a papercrafter and jewelry maker and my sister likes baking and decorating so we get so excited when we find items that are brand new in the package. I plan to start selling my jewelry and papercrafts so I am looking forward to using some of the items I've liberated from the trash. We've also found many things that we want to donate and some we will probably sell. Thank you for the knowledge and the inspiration!
Have you ever heard of Operation Christmas Child? You make a shoebox for a child that is sent to countries all over the world. So many of the items you found would be perfect to add to shoeboxes.
I have heard of it before via my comment section. Items like the ones in this video would be perfect for that. This is why I decided to share with the hope of getting others to start peeking, especially if it is legal to do so in their area. Thanks Michelle for the info.
I just found your videos and I love them! I can't believe the stuff Michaels gets rid of. I don't know why Michaels don't just donate these things to schools or camps. Especially since art is the first thing they cut
Ok, figured it out now!!! Such great FREE finds!!! I hate they just throw this stuff away...especially food 🥘. Love that you call It Rescuing!! These items definitely need to be rescued!!
Can we just talk about why it is legal and normal for stores to throw away perfectly good merchandise? I also dumpster dive and people also say "well donate it" or "you're not supposed to do that" but why is it ok to throw away new items? Rant over...
the same WHY is asked by me on WHY is it illegal in some areas to remove the new stuff. That's what stupid. You do know that a RANT is speaking or shouting or commenting at length in a wild, impassioned way right? I do think that it should be illegal to toss out new shoes when so many are going barefoot. I do think it should be illegal to mass produce this stuff in countries where child labor is being used to produce it ONLY to throw it away. The dumpsters in this counties are full with food but the food banks aren't. Yeah illegal is a passionate way to describe what should be done to these greedy companies. We mandate the hell out of everything else so why not this?
+FRUGALNISTA there should be laws for what your getting at yea but stuff like this like craft stuff... why make it illegal to throw away new stuff like crafting tools and such when it is perfectly legal to just kill a baby?? (Abortion) you think it's ok to throw away a baby basically, a life, but not some new things that they have too much of? I don't mean to come across mean or anything, I understand your point I just think it would be stupid for this to be illegal but ok to abort babies even if they can't take care of them... put the baby up for adoption instead (if you hadn't noticed I'm comparing, donate the supplies not throw away but still it shouldnt be illegal to throw them away if it's legal to basically throw a life away..)
+Katie Marie well with that rationale I don't think you are being mean at all I just think that if you are basing ALL America's ills on something as serious as abortion you are really RANTING in the comment section about a video concerning greedy retailers polluting this planet. My heart bleeds for ALL lives including the countless of children who weren't aborted but who go to bed hungry when food is getting tossed in the trash. You mention crafts as though it's less of a necessity but what about the pollution aspect? Last I check God ain't making more land so why not make it illegal or make these retailers more responsible. I can't pollute but they can? Ok again I think you are kinda sorta missing our ORIGINAL point (not being mean).
The flip flops make me angry as well! I just can't believe they were going to be waste!! I am so glad that you rescued all of them so that deserving feet are going to have some good quality shoes on their feet! I know you'll be making a lot of people happy!
The best time for me has been right after the store opens in the morning. Most of the time the warehouse staff throws away items like these in the morning before the stores open.
While watching this video I just kept thinking that all the things you've found is just amazing. I know about grocery stores throwing out food but I had no idea that other stores did this. I'm so glad you came and saved all of this great stuff.
wow i just ask my michael manager around the corner from by house,and he's ok. to start the grab bags how lucky am i.thank you for sharing your video very informative
Ohhhhh my gosh! I was just at Michaels today! Had I even thought about it....you KNOW where I would have headed! Even though this vid is a couple years old...definitely fun to watch! Thanks for sharing!! Hugs! Linda😀
I can't believe they just threw this stuff out. How waistful. I'm glad you found this before it ended up being burried in the dump. I wish stores would be more charitable to local communities because all of this is stuff that is useful they could donate to a local school or kids homeless shelter. Why don't they do this???
+FRUGALNISTA I ran into your channel recently by chance. After watching one of your videos I had to subscribe. It makes me happy to know there are people out there like you finding and rescuing all of these free and useful items. It breaks my heart that a lot of stuff is not rescued and ends up in the dump when there is nothing wrong with the items and knowing there are so many people out there that can use this. It's just so waistful. Your channel has inspired me to try and find some free items myself of course in a safe and legal way. I will definatly do some research before go on my little free items mission just to make sure I'm not getting myself in trouble that's the last thing I want to do. If I do find free items I will find organizations I could donate to. Thanks for the inspiration and I am looking forward to your future post's.
Actually I was reading an article, i know you cant believe everything you read off the internet.. But it was of stores like gamestop and some other ones where they arent allowed to give the stuff away they have to toss it.. It's sad but it happens I just hope if someone really needs something like a pair of flip flops then they can go and find it in the trash, which is terrible but i mean they are tossing good items..
debmart59 I am like a big kid when I get stuff like this. It's been a minute since I have been out and yes it's like opening presents. Thanks for watching Deb!
+Abby Holzworth apple sends back any defective products to special apple location where they refurbish it, or use it for parts, or fix it. Source: I was an apple customer and when id take in my phones for repairs, they'd take it and hand me a new one, multiple times they explained they ship it back out to refurb.
+Kelsie Hayes also, any phones you'd find elsewhere would all be under the table stuff. This means apple stuff that was thrown out by people not a company, much of it is sold online though
Wow, Wow, Wow, you had me at 'free'! I hung onto every word and second, ha, ha. I know I'm late to the party... Being disabled I can't get out, but watching you made me feel like I was there. I subscribed to to channel right away! You have beautiful soul. I also loved the convo you had with Jen's life. I'll check her check next. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a Blessed life!!
@@FRUGALNISTA I think that is a shame of what they throw away, however go for you, but you think the could at least hand to bags to you, I know a lot of stores do this, & knowing all the orphanages etc. That could use certain items. Just shaking my head, they could even use as tax purposes, still all & all good for younger person as yourself who is able, if I was younger I would be right there with you :) yes for sure...
The things that these kind of places throw out is crazy. I have seen youtube videos where people find working computers, game consoles (xbox 360, ps3, wii, etc.), phones and a lot more. Our country wouldnt be in the mess it is in if these things were donated to a goodwill/salvation army. And food items to food pantries or churches. Nice vid. A new subscriber is here. What are the best places to go find stuff at besides staples.
Its very sad that the people who work at stores think to through away good shoes and sun protection (visors) i dont think its right i think they should have no choice but to donate it
My Michael's never has grab bags. The manager tried to tell me they have very low prices right after holidays, but none of my friends or I have seen them.
Lisa Huther that sounds fishy to me. Maybe the manager or an employee are getting them. Who knows! We all know that they have things like this, who are they kidding.
first time watching,all can say is wow!I want to go shopping with you,I like free,can't believe that stuff was still bagged.Good fun,thanks for sharing.God bless!
Martha L Esparraguera Martha, not all Michaels offer the grab bags. Typically they clear out seasonal items by offering them. I have also heard that some Michaels "penny out" merchandise, to get rid of it. They usually put the $2 grab bags close to the register when trying to get rid of past seasons items.
Wowww I'm watching this completely dumbfounded, I can't believe how much amazing stuff gets thrown away!! I'm doubtful we have it to the same extent here in Ireland because I imagine your stores are a lot bigger but I wish I could stumble upon all those awesome freebies!! Definitely going to subscribe :) xx
You found some great things. I love craft stores for personal and schhool usr for my classroom. We recently did a project in class for military families. Those bags would have come in handy. I love your channel.
I agree. I tried to get something and they refused to sell it to me because it rang up a penny. I told I Them it would be used for a class I was teaching. Still did not sway their decision. I want to decorate my classroom bulletin board you got any ideas to offer?
please consider doing shoe boxes for Samaritans purse operation Christmas child .. its filling boxes for needy kids they love sunglasses, hats, shoe/ flip flops, balls, cards, small toys, soap/wash cloth, school supplies, clothes & stuffed toys .. you can find them online.. ps the kids dont normally have much so they enjoy the small stuff..
+Terissa Taylor Girl one of my biggest fears is "finding" something that use to be "alive"...omygoodness that thing really made me jump (smile). Appreciate you watching!
+FRUGALNISTA yes you have won a new subscriber and I'm looking at your ultra hail part one as we speak!! But yes lord I'm very very scared of frog!!!! Great job look me up on Facebook or Twitter if you have questions about makeup or nerdy things you find and may have questions keep being GREAT!!
Yaima Martinez First things first...WELCOME to my channel I appreciate you watching. I've been doing it a little over a year now and you wouldn't believe the stuff I find brand new, unused still in the original package. Again WELCOME!
Love your videos and love dumpster diving. one yer while dumpster diving in the large dumpsters behind our mall we saw a well dressed lady got out of her Mercedes and load box after box into the dumpster. We drove up as soon as she drove off. Rather than go through the boxes there we threw them in our van and left, went home and started going through the boxes. There was one name brand purse. Inside it I found a recipt for a dry cleaner with the name of a physician in our town who was going through a very nasty divorce. And what was in the boxes? Apparently his entire wardrobe. lol Very expensive clothes. He is a tiny man so those clothes including 4 hand made suits that would have fit no one except him or some strangely built child.So I did the right thing and took them to his office on Monday. He offered a small reward but I'm a nurse and felt odd about it, besides he was very cheap nd his offer was pathetic. There was also a brand new set of Conair electric rollers which I kept. Never know what you will find. lol
+kris pereira Ohmygoodness we need to start a dumpster diving chronicle...the strangest thing that I found was a dumpster FULL of...I'm almost to embarrassed to say but DILDOS (ok my inner child still cant say that word without me snickering) I was like what the freak?!...of course I didn't touch them (I promise) but imagine a dumpster FULL to the brim with those things. Appreciate your story and thanks for watching.
kris pereira great story. He sounds like a weird little man.. I believe he probably made his poor wife miserable and I'm almost certain that he deserved to have his midget suits get dumped.. LoL.. but you did a good job.
I luv theses bags, I recently purchased one after Xmas and got several foil ball, tree trim. The kind you place in between the branches. Such a good deal.
Hi sweetie I am really enjoyed watching this video on TH-cam channel and all your free stuff are so gorgeous and very nice and enjoy your day and God bless
wow i just stumbled upon your site wow that is just cray cray can not believe how much we spend as parents when kids are little and they just throw out all this stuff .. but you know i was pretty good at being frugal and finding stuff ! but i am glad you found a lot of stuff if your around children ... it was meant for you to find ..the jewelry part upsets me how much they charge and then when it doesn't sell it just goes out !! its hard enough to try to have a hobby that you can barely afford to do ugh!! thanks so much for sharing your the best !! as i am watching the video your reminding me so much as myself lol . I will be subscribing and watching 2 thumbs up lady :)
Wow new subby here love that 🍉 sign so cute can't believe they throw stuff that still good. U can make pen top with the flowers uggh love everything else got wish my Michael had grab bags
Hi!!! My name is Cerise & I just subbed to your ch. This is only the 2nd video of yours I watched & I am just amazed by what Michaels throws away!!! First off, I watched your Christmas decorations video & it was just beautiful. All of your decorations looked soo expensive & I thought that you were a very rich family. Then I find out they were either free or from the dollar tree. They really do look very very expensive!!! You have a whole lot of stuff that you could sell at garage sales. I love all of the flip flops that you got!!!! I'm looking forward to your videos.
MsCerise007 Thanks so much for watching I do appreciate it and for you to take time and subscribe...WELCOME to my channel. The flip flops were the worst to find and they were donated. Again I am so glad you watched and welcome.
Good stuff! I would definitely use the foliage and flowers on my dad and mom’s grave. They have a flower pot between their headstones - well it’s one headstone with the pot in the middle. I’m always trying to find decent silk arrangements that aren’t sky high in price!
labuha2000 The BEST part...I bagged it all back up and most of these things are going to my sister-in-law's school. I am so glad I found someone who could use most of this stuff. Thanks so much for watching!
What great finds! I found a huge box of those flip flops at about this time last year (also Michaels). My friend's mom took them all back to Vietnam with her on her fall trip to give to people in the village where she comes from. When you said that there are some countries where kids would be glad to have those flip flops to wear to school it reminded me that we did send them back to the village and the people there were very happy to have them. What a shame that they were headed to a landfill when they could be used to help people :(
ckeefe431 Totally agree... I have sent donations to other countries also via a graduate school studies that my friend was in. It has been a few years and she has long finished up the master's program but I have a call into her to see if she still has a connection with someone who still makes the trip to West Africa. They were so appreciative of the items I sent before and really think they could use these flip flops. Thanks for watching hope all is well with you!
whoa you scored good and yes that little silver hook is a crochet hook for doily making with size 10 crochet threads and just because your kids are growing up does not mean they still can't find a use for all that crafty stuff lol mine are all adults now and they still like to have craft time with me and I do have a grandkids and great nieces and nephews so when they come to visit I have some crafts for them to do have fun with it all
Don't know if you will ever see this but, I am so happy you saved all of that. It infuriates me that they are throwing out perfectly good flip flops when there are people in shelters who could really use them. People seem to forget that a simple pair of flip flops would make a huge difference to someone. Way to go Frugalnista !
Diana Durbin Diane the flip flops were sent to a shoe drive in Ghana, thank God. Watching this years later I’m almost embarrassed that the my first thought was a spa party. First world problems huh?...only in America. Appreciate you watching!
Girl, you are the queen! I am infatuated with the backdoor shopping vids. I still havent had the gumption to do it myself...but Im working on it! You inspire me!!! XOXO!
Oh BTW..on those pens. We had some with some odd patterns and my daughter used washi tape and duct tape to cover them. They turned out adorable! We washi tape everything in this house. ;-)
slottygirl70 Girl I haven't been going to take a peek at this store on purpose because I have so much stuff already. After the holidays I am going to do a deep "get rid of campaign" of most of my free finds. It is starting to take over the house (smile). Thanks for watching!
Wow Frugalnista! You are probably the coolest person on TH-cam! I think it is so awesome that you put to use all the things that these stores just throw out! But I am surprised that Michael's didn't donate all of that stuff to Goodwill or something, or even give the flip flops to a children's home? But oh well! At least there are people out there like you who rescue it :]
AG Dolly The flip flops were especially disturbing for me to find. Thank the Lord that the flip flops are being put to good use. A very good friend of mine sorority is sponsoring a shoe/flip flop drive so I donated all but one pair that my youngest daughter wanted. Thanks for watching!
I can't believe they throw out all those flip flops when there are people in this world who don't have shoes. Where is their conscience? Companies only care about money. I'm glad you took those so they can be used instead of sitting in a landfill.
+Yasmin Grasse YEP and those were used by folks who don't have shoes to wear otherwise. I keep hearing the cost of doing business but something about tossing shoes when some don't have shoes just isn't right.
Girl we could be best friends! Great find!! I totally agree about this stuff going into the trash! What a shame when there are so many kids or people that would appreciate so much those flip flops & other things. Just to throw it away seems almost selfish. They could donate that stuff to a church or something. I'm so glad you saved this from such a wasteful end!! Bravo girl!!!
I'm glad I found you. You have a positive attitude about everything you find. Your voice is not squeaky high like some who think they are still little girls. Thanks. You did your best to keep it short, and yet we saw everything in those bags. Thanks again.
OMG! you are too funny.😄 I can see you trying to hurry and pick up all those bags. Lol. How I wish I could have been there with you. This is the first time I see your videos and I have already hit that suscribe. God bless you. And I love your comment about Jesus and him not been on the cross anymore, I caught myself saying Amen out loud. We have a lot in common my grandaughters call me "Tata fix it". Please keep them coming!
Maria Alvarez First things FIRST...WELCOME to my channel and isn't it good to know the Lord. Girl I know that I'm of video somewhere picking up those bags as fast as I can...and YES I could have used your help (smile). Thanks again Maria for subbing and watching!
New subscriber . Great video. I can't believe that companies throw away things like that. If they couldn't sale it, they could at least give it to the homeless or needy. Thank you for saving those items. You go girl.
I'm with you on being irritated that they just discarded all of that stuff. They could donate to schools, daycares, senior centers ... the list goes on. Horrible that people go without artistic enrichment and big stores just toss it all out. I'm glad you rescued it all!
just found a pack of 5 brand new canvases never open factory sealed in the trash, only one had a hole the other 4 are PERFECT we are going to use them in my daughter's dorm room by painting them with some FREE gold paint that I found. Appreciate you watching.
Wow! This was such an amazing find! You can make so many people happy with the stuff you don't use! It's sad that in my country 'dumpster shopping' isn't easy. Every dumpster I've come across was locked or behind a fence, but you could just see there was useable stuff in there. I've even talked to an employee from a local 'dollar store' and she told me that they trow soooo much stuff away that's still perfectly good. The more I think about it the angrier it makes me :c
An awful long way So sad that so much is thrown away when so many folks go without. There is NO reason that anyone can tell me that all of those flip-flops should not have been donated to some non-profit organization. It is enough to make you anger when I see stores throwing away blankets and walk pass the homeless in the cold. GRRR! I do appreciate you watching!
Wow!! I am going 2 a back store Michael's and c what I can find! Unbelievable!! I love your reactions on your new finds and your comments!! Keep it up!! So many sandals!! OMG!!! And visors!! Do make a video about your fall movie evenings!! So intriguing!!!
I'm a mom of 4 teenagers and I am absolutely going to try to find some stores hehe. I already dumpster dive with pride! I have found so much amazing furniture that I've refinished. loving your channel!
Hi! I've gone and waited out of view. Like sitting in a parking lot and a couple hours later I go to do my haul searching and I never find anything like what you're finding. When I did find some hats at 5 below they always seem to cut a chunk off the material so like nobody can have it I think that's so rude do you suggest anything because I haven't really found anything like you have
I'm disabled, and my husband and I went d-ding. And our stores are compacting everything! I was so heartbroken! Because if I would have found anything I know people that could use it so badly. Not letting it goto waste! I'm so happy you save what you can! Love you gf! oxoxo Lollyg 😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💜♥️💜
Deborah Esque I know right?! Thinking about how many trips I have made to this store to BUY stickers, crafts and stuff for the girls and their classroom. When all I had to do was go to the back of the store and get it for free. Thanks Deb!
His And Her Money First things first...WELCOME to my channel, so glad that you subbed. Yes it's down right shameful that they don't BUT since they don't I've been finding tons of items that I can make good use of. Again welcome and thanks so much for watching!
Kat Abbey At Micheals 9 time out of 10 the items are in clear plastic bags sometimes you might find them in boxes. Then the bags/boxes are put in the dumpster. Thanks for watching!
Rise-up Society uses flip flops in Kenya for victims of the chigoe flee in their feet after they treat them.
L. McAllan good to know and thanks for that info. All of the ones in this vid with the exception of one pair that my little one grabbed were sent to Ghana for a shoe drive.
L. McAllan I follow Rise Up Society as well!
Such a wonderful work they do!
Their should be like a free section of all the things they don't want instead of throwing them out...
Lydia Zhang
Yeah but they would see how much everyone wants them and they will start charging everyone for them
Hi, I just subscribed. My sister has been talking about you for a couple of weeks now. You have really inspired her and me as well. We have been diving for almost two weeks now. At first I was a bit scared and I wasn't all that enthusiastic about going through a dumpster however, we found that everything that other divers where saying was completely true! On one of our first trips to Michael's we found a Cricut machine, brand new in the box. The box was slightly wet only because it has rained that day. I could not believe it! I was hooked after that. I paid almost $300 for my Cricut machine on flexpay at HSN but my sister got hers for free. Lol. We've tried many stores and have come up empty but always manage to hit the jackpot with Michael's. We've found a couple of things at Big Lots and quite a few things at Five Below but I would say 90% of what we have found came from Michael's. I'm a papercrafter and jewelry maker and my sister likes baking and decorating so we get so excited when we find items that are brand new in the package. I plan to start selling my jewelry and papercrafts so I am looking forward to using some of the items I've liberated from the trash. We've also found many things that we want to donate and some we will probably sell. Thank you for the knowledge and the inspiration!
Have you ever heard of Operation Christmas Child? You make a shoebox for a child that is sent to countries all over the world. So many of the items you found would be perfect to add to shoeboxes.
Michelle Clark we are doing that in Mississippi. The children would enjoy her hauls.
I have heard of it before via my comment section. Items like the ones in this video would be perfect for that. This is why I decided to share with the hope of getting others to start peeking, especially if it is legal to do so in their area. Thanks Michelle for the info.
Mississippi in the house, born and raised Mississippi girl, appreciate you watching!
I was trying to be supportive but ur rude. Peace!
Just started watching.I subscribed and can't wait to see more! So glad to hear it does not go to waste!
Appreciate you watching and subbing Karen, WELCOME!!!!
I just found your videos and I love them! I can't believe the stuff Michaels gets rid of. I don't know why Michaels don't just donate these things to schools or camps. Especially since art is the first thing they cut
Olivia our JoAnn Fabric donates to the Boys and Girls club. Michael's should do the same.
I worked there long ago. They wouldn’t let us donate the stuff. We trashed so many of those lemax ceramic houses. We had to break them.
Olivia I know they should donate.
Ok, figured it out now!!! Such great FREE finds!!! I hate they just throw this stuff away...especially food 🥘. Love that you call It Rescuing!! These items definitely need to be rescued!!
Hehehehe so happy you understand and "get" it...the "D" word just sounds so icky and yucky.
New subbie! I love these hauls. I still haven't seen any of these bags at my Michael's 😭 omg I'm obsessed with the watermelon welcome sign. 😍😍
Thanks for watching Melissa!
I'm so happy with you doing this can't believe it gets binned desusting. Love it.
Thanks Tammy!
Can we just talk about why it is legal and normal for stores to throw away perfectly good merchandise? I also dumpster dive and people also say "well donate it" or "you're not supposed to do that" but why is it ok to throw away new items? Rant over...
agree and agree again!
Why would it be illegal to throw away new stuff? Yea it's stupid but shouldn't be against the law...
the same WHY is asked by me on WHY is it illegal in some areas to remove the new stuff. That's what stupid. You do know that a RANT is speaking or shouting or commenting at length in a wild, impassioned way right? I do think that it should be illegal to toss out new shoes when so many are going barefoot. I do think it should be illegal to mass produce this stuff in countries where child labor is being used to produce it ONLY to throw it away. The dumpsters in this counties are full with food but the food banks aren't. Yeah illegal is a passionate way to describe what should be done to these greedy companies. We mandate the hell out of everything else so why not this?
+FRUGALNISTA there should be laws for what your getting at yea but stuff like this like craft stuff... why make it illegal to throw away new stuff like crafting tools and such when it is perfectly legal to just kill a baby?? (Abortion) you think it's ok to throw away a baby basically, a life, but not some new things that they have too much of? I don't mean to come across mean or anything, I understand your point I just think it would be stupid for this to be illegal but ok to abort babies even if they can't take care of them... put the baby up for adoption instead (if you hadn't noticed I'm comparing, donate the supplies not throw away but still it shouldnt be illegal to throw them away if it's legal to basically throw a life away..)
+Katie Marie well with that rationale I don't think you are being mean at all I just think that if you are basing ALL America's ills on something as serious as abortion you are really RANTING in the comment section about a video concerning greedy retailers polluting this planet. My heart bleeds for ALL lives including the countless of children who weren't aborted but who go to bed hungry when food is getting tossed in the trash. You mention crafts as though it's less of a necessity but what about the pollution aspect? Last I check God ain't making more land so why not make it illegal or make these retailers more responsible. I can't pollute but they can? Ok again I think you are kinda sorta missing our ORIGINAL point (not being mean).
The flip flops make me angry as well! I just can't believe they were going to be waste!! I am so glad that you rescued all of them so that deserving feet are going to have some good quality shoes on their feet! I know you'll be making a lot of people happy!
I just can't believe all this stuff has been thrown away!!!!! Thank you so much for "being the change" :-) , by the way you have a new subbie...
This is amazing! So glad I found your channel!
+Cindi Suarez Glad you found me too Cindi!
Wooow, that is crzy! I might have to climb in a dumpster! Lol
Nichole Bruno Funny thing all of this stuff was in arms reach (smile)...no climbing in for me...I'm afraid I'll get stuck! Thanks for watching!
That is amazing! What time of day do u typically do this?
The best time for me has been right after the store opens in the morning. Most of the time the warehouse staff throws away items like these in the morning before the stores open.
Good to know! I live by a shopping plaza, I might have to take a look real soon😊
While watching this video I just kept thinking that all the things you've found is just amazing. I know about grocery stores throwing out food but I had no idea that other stores did this. I'm so glad you came and saved all of this great stuff.
Food is the worst because so many go without it...appreciate you watching JenJen!
FRUGALr
Wow so many awesome and cute things.
They are crazy for throwing stuff out that are Soooo nice.
Way to go girl. 😊
Appreciate you watching Felicia!
I love how your so quick! Your the best I have seen so far! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Linda!!!
I wish I had grab bags at my Michael's
Me too!!
me three at my Michael's they probably do
+The Girl in the Mask me 4
+gmomma Godfrey and me......I'm in the Uk.....we don't have anything lol x
wow i just ask my michael manager around the corner from by house,and he's ok. to start the grab bags how lucky am i.thank you for sharing your video very informative
You go girl that was amazing.
Ohhhhh my gosh! I was just at Michaels today! Had I even thought about it....you KNOW where I would have headed! Even though this vid is a couple years old...definitely fun to watch! Thanks for sharing!! Hugs! Linda😀
+faythchik777 Hugging back Linda and thanks for watching!
I have got to say you are my frugal hero. I never knew that Michaels threw away so much. You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amber Kuhfahl Hey Amber and I didn't either until I took a peek (smile)...thanks so much for watching!
Alot of this would be cute to decorate wreaths or packages!
I can't believe they just threw this stuff out. How waistful. I'm glad you found this before it ended up being burried in the dump. I wish stores would be more charitable to local communities because all of this is stuff that is useful they could donate to a local school or kids homeless shelter. Why don't they do this???
+linkntinks Just found a ton of stuff that shouldn't be trashed. This store is notorious for doing this especially after the holidays.
+FRUGALNISTA I ran into your channel recently by chance. After watching one of your videos I had to subscribe. It makes me happy to know there are people out there like you finding and rescuing all of these free and useful items. It breaks my heart that a lot of stuff is not rescued and ends up in the dump when there is nothing wrong with the items and knowing there are so many people out there that can use this. It's just so waistful. Your channel has inspired me to try and find some free items myself of course in a safe and legal way. I will definatly do some research before go on my little free items mission just to make sure I'm not getting myself in trouble that's the last thing I want to do. If I do find free items I will find organizations I could donate to. Thanks for the inspiration and I am looking forward to your future post's.
Actually I was reading an article, i know you cant believe everything you read off the internet.. But it was of stores like gamestop and some other ones where they arent allowed to give the stuff away they have to toss it.. It's sad but it happens I just hope if someone really needs something like a pair of flip flops then they can go and find it in the trash, which is terrible but i mean they are tossing good items..
Youcan make candy cane ornaments
GREAT FINDS. Really nice Stuff. I know you have so much fun when you get home. Thumbs up!
debmart59 I am like a big kid when I get stuff like this. It's been a minute since I have been out and yes it's like opening presents. Thanks for watching Deb!
love the haul the crosses are wow have fun with the ideas you have for useing your finds thanks for sharing
Lynda Tidman Thanks Lynda...and thank for watching!
I wonder if Apple throws out stuff
OMG THAT WOULD BE SO AWESOME AND COOL
ikr I would go to the back of the store and take everything
Nah lol if they threw away cords they would be cut, def. not phones lol or cases
+Abby Holzworth apple sends back any defective products to special apple location where they refurbish it, or use it for parts, or fix it. Source: I was an apple customer and when id take in my phones for repairs, they'd take it and hand me a new one, multiple times they explained they ship it back out to refurb.
+Kelsie Hayes also, any phones you'd find elsewhere would all be under the table stuff. This means apple stuff that was thrown out by people not a company, much of it is sold online though
I am glad your rescued these items. It is astounding how wasteful some stores are.
+Kathryn LS TFW!
Wow, Wow, Wow, you had me at 'free'! I hung onto every word and second, ha, ha. I know I'm late to the party... Being disabled I can't get out, but watching you made me feel like I was there. I subscribed to to channel right away! You have beautiful soul. I also loved the convo you had with Jen's life. I'll check her check next. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a Blessed life!!
So happy that you watched!
WoW the best haul Free. Oh my goodness who would have known, you go girl :) can't beat that!
Thanks Floss!
@@FRUGALNISTA I think that is a shame of what they throw away, however go for you, but you think the could at least hand to bags to you, I know a lot of stores do this, & knowing all the orphanages etc. That could use certain items. Just shaking my head, they could even use as tax purposes, still all & all good for younger person as yourself who is able, if I was younger I would be right there with you :) yes for sure...
The things that these kind of places throw out is crazy. I have seen youtube videos where people find working computers, game consoles (xbox 360, ps3, wii, etc.), phones and a lot more. Our country wouldnt be in the mess it is in if these things were donated to a goodwill/salvation army. And food items to food pantries or churches. Nice vid. A new subscriber is here. What are the best places to go find stuff at besides staples.
Its very sad that the people who work at stores think to through away good shoes and sun protection (visors) i dont think its right i think they should have no choice but to donate it
Wow you did really good! Love the flipflops! :)
TFW!
You go, you’re power and confidence is really great !!
Thanks so much for watching!
My Michael's never has grab bags. The manager tried to tell me they have very low prices right after holidays, but none of my friends or I have seen them.
Lisa Huther that sounds fishy to me. Maybe the manager or an employee are getting them. Who knows! We all know that they have things like this, who are they kidding.
I don't know why Michaels thinks that is garbage but it's soooo awesome that you found it so I loved this video :) :) :) :)
first time watching,all can say is wow!I want to go shopping with you,I like free,can't believe that stuff was still bagged.Good fun,thanks for sharing.God bless!
Deborah Wilkinson Come on Deborah🤗be warned it's VERY addicting and so much FUN!
I really can't believe these things where for free!!!!! 😱
+Helena Do me either (smile)
Hi how do you find those 2 dollar bags from Michaels do they have in the stores? great haul love your personality God Bless :)
Martha L Esparraguera Martha, not all Michaels offer the grab bags. Typically they clear out seasonal items by offering them. I have also heard that some Michaels "penny out" merchandise, to get rid of it. They usually put the $2 grab bags close to the register when trying to get rid of past seasons items.
Martha L Rodripp
Wowww I'm watching this completely dumbfounded, I can't believe how much amazing stuff gets thrown away!! I'm doubtful we have it to the same extent here in Ireland because I imagine your stores are a lot bigger but I wish I could stumble upon all those awesome freebies!! Definitely going to subscribe :) xx
ParkParks93 WELCOME to my channel...I appreciate you subscribing so much!
You found some great things. I love craft stores for personal and schhool usr for my classroom. We recently did a project in class for military families. Those bags would have come in handy. I love your channel.
J Patterson Thank you for watching...I often wonder why they just want donate the items to reputable charitable organization.
I agree. I tried to get something and they refused to sell it to me because it rang up a penny. I told I
Them it would be used for a class I was teaching. Still did not sway their decision. I want to decorate my classroom bulletin board you got any ideas to offer?
I like your style I agree with you
Jennifer Kelly Thanks Jennifer and thanks for watching!
please consider doing shoe boxes for Samaritans purse operation Christmas child .. its filling boxes for needy kids
they love sunglasses, hats, shoe/ flip flops, balls, cards, small toys, soap/wash cloth, school supplies, clothes & stuffed toys .. you can find them online.. ps the kids dont normally have much so they enjoy the small stuff..
Another person suggested them to me also, appreciate you watching!
"But the Frugalnista picked it up for FREE!!" lol Congrats on your haul! A lot of good stuff :)
NitrosOwner Thanks for watching!
Great find (laugh out loud) love the scary frog😂👍🏾☺️
+Terissa Taylor Girl one of my biggest fears is "finding" something that use to be "alive"...omygoodness that thing really made me jump (smile). Appreciate you watching!
+FRUGALNISTA yes you have won a new subscriber and I'm looking at your ultra hail part one as we speak!! But yes lord I'm very very scared of frog!!!! Great job look me up on Facebook or Twitter if you have questions about makeup or nerdy things you find and may have questions keep being GREAT!!
omg i am so trying to do this at places like tj maxx and marshalls, i guarantee you they throw away loads of clothes
+Alina Golovina You are so right Alina!
Anything you don't want or don't know how to use, you can giveaway or sell. Just an idea 😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💜♥️💜
Appreciate you watching!
That's insane!! Wow, first video and I had to subscribe, although I don't think i'll be able to do it, but it's very interesting to watch
Yaima Martinez First things first...WELCOME to my channel I appreciate you watching. I've been doing it a little over a year now and you wouldn't believe the stuff I find brand new, unused still in the original package. Again WELCOME!
Girllll!!!!!! Dumpster diving is the best such great finds! Get it girl!
YASSSSSS!
Love your videos and love dumpster diving. one yer while dumpster diving in the large dumpsters behind our mall we saw a well dressed lady got out of her Mercedes and load box after box into the dumpster. We drove up as soon as she drove off. Rather than go through the boxes there we threw them in our van and left, went home and started going through the boxes. There was one name brand purse. Inside it I found a recipt for a dry cleaner with the name of a physician in our town who was going through a very nasty divorce. And what was in the boxes? Apparently his entire wardrobe. lol Very expensive clothes. He is a tiny man so those clothes including 4 hand made suits that would have fit no one except him or some strangely built child.So I did the right thing and took them to his office on Monday. He offered a small reward but I'm a nurse and felt odd about it, besides he was very cheap nd his offer was pathetic. There was also a brand new set of Conair electric rollers which I kept. Never know what you will find. lol
+kris pereira Ohmygoodness we need to start a dumpster diving chronicle...the strangest thing that I found was a dumpster FULL of...I'm almost to embarrassed to say but DILDOS (ok my inner child still cant say that word without me snickering) I was like what the freak?!...of course I didn't touch them (I promise) but imagine a dumpster FULL to the brim with those things. Appreciate your story and thanks for watching.
kris pereira great story. He sounds like a weird little man.. I believe he probably made his poor wife miserable and I'm almost certain that he deserved to have his midget suits get dumped.. LoL.. but you did a good job.
THank You for giving me the idea of dumpster diving at Michael's -- I never thought of it !! Love your channel :0)
Terri Wilson So happy you are going to try this and I hope you find TONS!
Lots of good finds. The rose-gold jewelry stuff is perfect.
TheLadyTWells Thanks for watching!
I like how you are so thankful for what u have 💗🤞🏽
Awww appreciate you watching!
Glad you are saving this from filling the landfills. Thanks for sharing I will check out my local stores.
DixieGirl9876 I appreciate you so much for watching and understanding.
Love your style girl! I totally subscribed!
WELCOME to my Channel DEE! Appreciate you so much!
I luv theses bags, I recently purchased one after Xmas and got several foil ball, tree trim. The kind you place in between the branches. Such a good deal.
Thanks for watching MEL!
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW I'm overwhelmed and in my mind I would be screaming but I am very new to this Dumpster Diving.
Missy Thomas I've been doing it a little over a year now and I still say WOW at the things I find in the trash. I appreciate you watching!
Hi sweetie I am really enjoyed watching this video on TH-cam channel and all your free stuff are so gorgeous and very nice and enjoy your day and God bless
You hit the mother load! What a deal and it was free!! Big hugs xoxo
Desire unDeaD thanks so much for watching and sending a big FREE hug back!
wow i just stumbled upon your site wow that is just cray cray can not believe how much we spend as parents when kids are little and they just throw out all this stuff .. but you know i was pretty good at being frugal and finding stuff ! but i am glad you found a lot of stuff if your around children ... it was meant for you to find ..the jewelry part upsets me how much they charge and then when it doesn't sell it just goes out !! its hard enough to try to have a hobby that you can barely afford to do ugh!! thanks so much for sharing your the best !! as i am watching the video your reminding me so much as myself lol . I will be subscribing and watching 2 thumbs up lady :)
meanbean98 Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate it!.
Wow new subby here love that 🍉 sign so cute can't believe they throw stuff that still good. U can make pen top with the flowers uggh love everything else got wish my Michael had grab bags
Appreciate you watching so MUCH!
Hi!!! My name is Cerise & I just subbed to your ch. This is only the 2nd video of yours I watched & I am just amazed by what Michaels throws away!!! First off, I watched your Christmas decorations video & it was just beautiful. All of your decorations looked soo expensive & I thought that you were a very rich family. Then I find out they were either free or from the dollar tree. They really do look very very expensive!!! You have a whole lot of stuff that you could sell at garage sales. I love all of the flip flops that you got!!!! I'm looking forward to your videos.
MsCerise007 Thanks so much for watching I do appreciate it and for you to take time and subscribe...WELCOME to my channel. The flip flops were the worst to find and they were donated. Again I am so glad you watched and welcome.
Hi, new subbie and love that you rescue stuff. Unbelievable how much is disposed of when it doesn't sell.
+seren dipity yes it is
Good stuff! I would definitely use the foliage and flowers on my dad and mom’s grave. They have a flower pot between their headstones - well it’s one headstone with the pot in the middle. I’m always trying to find decent silk arrangements that aren’t sky high in price!
Dee How sweet are your to keep your parents graves looking beautiful. Appreciate you watching so much!!!
FRUGALNISTA sweet of you to say! I try!
That was cool. I bet it took you hours to organize afterwards. Lol. Thank you for charing!!!
labuha2000 The BEST part...I bagged it all back up and most of these things are going to my sister-in-law's school. I am so glad I found someone who could use most of this stuff. Thanks so much for watching!
What great finds! I found a huge box of those flip flops at about this time last year (also Michaels). My friend's mom took them all back to Vietnam with her on her fall trip to give to people in the village where she comes from. When you said that there are some countries where kids would be glad to have those flip flops to wear to school it reminded me that we did send them back to the village and the people there were very happy to have them. What a shame that they were headed to a landfill when they could be used to help people :(
ckeefe431 Totally agree... I have sent donations to other countries also via a graduate school studies that my friend was in. It has been a few years and she has long finished up the master's program but I have a call into her to see if she still has a connection with someone who still makes the trip to West Africa. They were so appreciative of the items I sent before and really think they could use these flip flops. Thanks for watching hope all is well with you!
whoa you scored good and yes that little silver hook is a crochet hook for doily making with size 10 crochet threads and just because your kids are growing up does not mean they still can't find a use for all that crafty stuff lol mine are all adults now and they still like to have craft time with me and I do have a grandkids and great nieces and nephews so when they come to visit I have some crafts for them to do have fun with it all
Will do Nicole, thanks for watching!
Don't know if you will ever see this but, I am so happy you saved all of that. It infuriates me that they are throwing out perfectly good flip flops when there are people in shelters who could really use them. People seem to forget that a simple pair of flip flops would make a huge difference to someone. Way to go Frugalnista !
Diana Durbin Diane the flip flops were sent to a shoe drive in Ghana, thank God. Watching this years later I’m almost embarrassed that the my first thought was a spa party. First world problems huh?...only in America. Appreciate you watching!
OMG I am so doing this! Thank you! You gained a subscriber!
+Rio Click YES!!!! Let me know if you find some stuff!
Will do! I heard my area is not that great to dive in, but I will try! Hopefully works out for me!
Girl, you are the queen! I am infatuated with the backdoor shopping vids. I still havent had the gumption to do it myself...but Im working on it! You inspire me!!! XOXO!
Oh BTW..on those pens. We had some with some odd patterns and my daughter used washi tape and duct tape to cover them. They turned out adorable! We washi tape everything in this house. ;-)
slottygirl70 Girl I haven't been going to take a peek at this store on purpose because I have so much stuff already. After the holidays I am going to do a deep "get rid of campaign" of most of my free finds. It is starting to take over the house (smile). Thanks for watching!
FRUGALNISTA if you find many dragonfly's let me know k? slight collector, thank you, adam "dragonfly" k from south dakota
Wow Frugalnista! You are probably the coolest person on TH-cam! I think it is so awesome that you put to use all the things that these stores just throw out! But I am surprised that Michael's didn't donate all of that stuff to Goodwill or something, or even give the flip flops to a children's home? But oh well! At least there are people out there like you who rescue it :]
AG Dolly The flip flops were especially disturbing for me to find. Thank the Lord that the flip flops are being put to good use. A very good friend of mine sorority is sponsoring a shoe/flip flop drive so I donated all but one pair that my youngest daughter wanted. Thanks for watching!
such a great smart idea. I'm a major saving nut and love your channel!
ClaydelaDre DFranklin Thank you and thanks for watching!
I can't believe they throw out all those flip flops when there are people in this world who don't have shoes. Where is their conscience? Companies only care about money. I'm glad you took those so they can be used instead of sitting in a landfill.
+Yasmin Grasse YEP and those were used by folks who don't have shoes to wear otherwise. I keep hearing the cost of doing business but something about tossing shoes when some don't have shoes just isn't right.
Pool party?! So,cool!😊👍💕💖🐩🌞
Hey Debby, its that time of year again when the only thing you want to do is jump into someone's pool!
Girl we could be best friends! Great find!! I totally agree about this stuff going into the trash! What a shame when there are so many kids or people that would appreciate so much those flip flops & other things. Just to throw it away seems almost selfish. They could donate that stuff to a church or something. I'm so glad you saved this from such a wasteful end!! Bravo girl!!!
Good stuff. It's hard to believe all that went in the garbage!! What a huge waste! I'm glad you were able to save it.
Thank you for watching Phoebe!
Awesome!!! I would be shaking in my boots. Lol.
not sure why I'm so confident when I roll up guess I like getting free stuff too much (smile). TFW!
I need your confidence, lol.
Its amazing that you are preventing such terrible wastefulness! Good luck to you!
Appreciate you watching so much!
I'm glad I found you. You have a positive attitude about everything you find. Your voice is not squeaky high like some who think they are still little girls. Thanks. You did your best to keep it short, and yet we saw everything in those bags. Thanks again.
Appreciate you watching!
This is unbelievable. Thank you for showing. I can't believe this. wow.
TFW Angela!
OMG! you are too funny.😄 I can see you trying to hurry and pick up all those bags. Lol. How I wish I could have been there with you. This is the first time I see your videos and I have already hit that suscribe. God bless you. And I love your comment about Jesus and him not been on the cross anymore, I caught myself saying Amen out loud. We have a lot in common my grandaughters call me "Tata fix it". Please keep them coming!
Maria Alvarez First things FIRST...WELCOME to my channel and isn't it good to know the Lord. Girl I know that I'm of video somewhere picking up those bags as fast as I can...and YES I could have used your help (smile). Thanks again Maria for subbing and watching!
You are amazing I can't believe shops would do this its amazing what you can find in the bags
Just found a TON of fall flowers a few day ago, thanks for watching.
New subscriber . Great video. I can't believe that companies throw away things like that. If they couldn't sale it, they could at least give it to the homeless or needy. Thank you for saving those items. You go girl.
First things FIRST...WELCOME to my channel, appreciate you subbing so much!
just subscribed great find sad how they throw so much useful stuff love your idea of finding free stuff
Welcome to my channel I appreciate you subbing!
Wow! Thanks for sharing your haul!!!
sexyellex Thanks for watching!
OMG i could watch a MILLION OF THESE please make more if you find more ;P
Emma Huffman So happy that you like watching I love sharing with you guys. Thanks!
I'm with you on being irritated that they just discarded all of that stuff. They could donate to schools, daycares, senior centers ... the list goes on. Horrible that people go without artistic enrichment and big stores just toss it all out. I'm glad you rescued it all!
just found a pack of 5 brand new canvases never open factory sealed in the trash, only one had a hole the other 4 are PERFECT we are going to use them in my daughter's dorm room by painting them with some FREE gold paint that I found. Appreciate you watching.
Daaang how did u get so lucky?!?!! thats just too awesome!!
Girl I just look, so much is being tossed into our waste stream...it's INSANE!
ok well I know what my new hobby is ;)
Wow! This was such an amazing find! You can make so many people happy with the stuff you don't use! It's sad that in my country 'dumpster shopping' isn't easy. Every dumpster I've come across was locked or behind a fence, but you could just see there was useable stuff in there. I've even talked to an employee from a local 'dollar store' and she told me that they trow soooo much stuff away that's still perfectly good. The more I think about it the angrier it makes me :c
An awful long way So sad that so much is thrown away when so many folks go without. There is NO reason that anyone can tell me that all of those flip-flops should not have been donated to some non-profit organization. It is enough to make you anger when I see stores throwing away blankets and walk pass the homeless in the cold. GRRR! I do appreciate you watching!
Boy, sure wish we had a Michaels here where I live. I love Michaels.
One of my favs for sure Barbara! TFW.
really enjoyed your video. your voice is very soothing. can’t believe all that was tossed in the dumpster!
Thank you and Happy Spring to you!
"But the Frugalnista picked it up for free!" lol I would've said the same thing. Great finds btw
messalla kin Thanks Messalla I appreciate you so much for watching!
Wow!! I am going 2 a back store Michael's and c what I can find! Unbelievable!!
I love your reactions on your new finds and your comments!! Keep it up!!
So many sandals!! OMG!!! And visors!! Do make a video about your fall movie evenings!! So intriguing!!!
+Tricia Contreras I haven't because it's so dark out but I'm going to try the very next one...TFW!
I'm a mom of 4 teenagers and I am absolutely going to try to find some stores hehe. I already dumpster dive with pride! I have found so much amazing furniture that I've refinished. loving your channel!
+Christy Hutchinson Yes to that Christy I don't understand why everyone isn't peeking in and finding all this amazing stuff!
Hi! I've gone and waited out of view. Like sitting in a parking lot and a couple hours later I go to do my haul searching and I never find anything like what you're finding. When I did find some hats at 5 below they always seem to cut a chunk off the material so like nobody can have it I think that's so rude do you suggest anything because I haven't really found anything like you have
Poppy Lee overzealous store manager...wait it out retail employees come and go. Or change stores.TFW!
I'm disabled, and my husband and I went d-ding. And our stores are compacting everything! I was so heartbroken! Because if I would have found anything I know people that could use it so badly. Not letting it goto waste! I'm so happy you save what you can! Love you gf! oxoxo Lollyg 😀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💜♥️💜
Awesome video, cool finds, I subbed
shaun4225 thanks so much for subbing I really appreciate it!
I am soooo jealous! I love that store!
***** Aww I love Michaels also...Thanks for watching Tamela!
Great Finds !! Fun Stuff !! (smile) No shame in your game !! Wow !!
Deborah Esque I know right?! Thinking about how many trips I have made to this store to BUY stickers, crafts and stuff for the girls and their classroom. When all I had to do was go to the back of the store and get it for free. Thanks Deb!
Wow...this is awesome! I can't believe they throw things like this away. I thought most stores donate them. New subbie! Thanks for sharing. -Tai
His And Her Money First things first...WELCOME to my channel, so glad that you subbed. Yes it's down right shameful that they don't BUT since they don't I've been finding tons of items that I can make good use of. Again welcome and thanks so much for watching!
So you just go to the back of the store and the stuff are there? Are they like in trash bags or a dumpster or anything?
Kat Abbey At Micheals 9 time out of 10 the items are in clear plastic bags sometimes you might find them in boxes. Then the bags/boxes are put in the dumpster. Thanks for watching!