Budget-Friendly Thrift Haul for a Beautiful Prairie Kitchen | IRONSTONE for $0.50! 

I love that you don’t edit the realism out! Social media is about perfectionism and I’m here for you dropping things and your beautiful laughter and not knowing and owning yourself!! Seriously love that about your videos! But the big pot would be awesome for laundry powder or put on your front porch with beautiful flowers!! Keep being you Kristen ❤Social media needs more of like you!

That enamel wear pan would be precious with a little Christmas tree inside it or with a plant. I wouldn't use it for food. You're looking so healthy and happy! Honestly....your thrift hauls are my absolute favorite ❤❤❤

I would place a plant in the pot. Now, I would not cook with this. Yrs ago my grandmother told me not to drink from a cracked cup! Who knows what is growing in there?

It’s so nice to see you looking so healthy and refreshed. Though you’re a natural beauty ( inside and out) so makeup, no makeup, hair up, hair down, curled or straight … you always look beautiful. I love to watch your videos because you are so authentic and I love your sense of humor. You’re a breath of fresh air!

You don’t sound dumb you sound authentic !! Love your finds !

The pan would look cute with red geranium in it for your front porch. Love your channel!!

Use the pot for a planter base or for melting wax, tea or coffee staining material. I would not use it for cooking. Your so sweet, love how real you are.❤️

The enamel soup pot is no longer food safe with all the exposed scrapes and dents. You look wonderful and glowing.

I love your humor. You are real and do not know truly how wonderful you are.

Your hair looks beautiful!!! You’re glowing!

Enamelware, you can blame it on pregnancy brain. LOL I always use clear glass salt and pepper shakers as well as clear dispensers for hand soap. That way you easily tell what's inside and when it needs to be refilled. Agree with everyone about the pot....don't use for food/cooking, but I would have picked it up too! So many other options though, stage in your home decor, in a bathroom with rolled up towels, put a Christmas tree it in, use it as a storage container....

Your whole persona is what makes your channel! I just love watching you! In this world it is so hard to find all natural and you are it in so many ways! I laugh with you, I gain knowledge from you and I love your family and your taste in everything! You are also just glowing and beautiful!! You look great in sweats and no make -up. I just adore you Kristen.

You do indeed have two cheese slicers. The second one you showed was what my mom had and we sliced all our cheese with it. Your little bowl is indeed yelloware. Your ironstone haul is great. USQMC is military, U.S. Quarter Masters Corps, WWII. I have some just like it. Shenango was a line of restaurantware.

Kristin on your burnt kitchen utensil I read to use a soft grid sand paper to get it off ,wash well with soapy water to get the dust off . Hope it works ! ❤️

Well it has been mentioned before but the big enamel pot is best used for decor only ! I have one very similar and it looks amazing with geraniums in the summer and evergreens in winter ! Love your videos !❤️

I had that blue sweater when I was in college (1978-1982). It was from LLBean. I LOVED it.

Your enamel pot brings back memories for me. My husband owned one for boiling eggs in before we were married. His mother told him it's safer than using a metal pan. I jokingly told him women marry men to get pots like that. The rest is history.

Hi Kristen, Great Haul !!! Congrats!!!!! The lemon reemer is best out of glass. You found one! I’ve been using my moms for 50 years now and love it. Place it on a kitchen towel and turn your 1/2 of orange or lemon. The little rim collects the seeds so you can spoon them out and pour out your juice. Enamelware pot is beautiful but I wouldn’t use it as a cooking vessel because it’s pitted and may have lead or other toxic matter used to coat the pot. Since you’re going Primitive I would place a beautiful potted green plant inside! If you have a sunny spot in your kitchen it would look great on a milk stool. That is a cheese slicer and I’ve been using mine for years. I just make sure my block of cheese is about the width of the blade and slice away!! The other slicer looks Vintage and may have aluminum like your lemon juicer. So be careful. Thanks for reminding us about the health links from use of aluminum contained in products!!! When I buy wooden spoons I give it a light sanding and wash them in hot water with a little vinegar or a little chlorine. Then soapy water and rinse them well. Gravy boat looks like pewter and looked like it had stainless steel on the side decor. Great for your Prim decor. Ironstone is beautiful but if any cracks or crazing on them…do not use for food servers. Great for displaying!!! The USQMC stands for the United States Quarter Masters Corp. Used in the Army I think. Love your Channel!!!! Blessings to you and Family. Barb in San Antonio, Tex

Hi Kristen. I live in a small Derbyshire village in Great Britain . I love your videos. Could you please, please make a video, showing how you make your lovely casserole. It sounds adorable. Please keep doing what you do. You have a wonderful family, great values and a beautiful house. Sending lots of love ❤

You definitely are a gift for us common folks! From what I understand, older pieces with crazing and/or cracks should be rendered unsafe for food... as the possibility of them harboring bacteria is high.

I think that enamelware pot wants to be a planter also. Agree on no for actually cooking in it!

Hi! That first slicer is definately a good old Norwegian cheese slicer. I don't think you'll find a single Norwegian home that hasn't got at least one or two of them... ;-) We actually call them a 'cheese planer', (ostehøvel) and it slices medium soft to hard cheeses in thin slices, to put on your bread. Just like a wood planer would cut thin slices of wood from a piece of wood. If it's a little bit dull, out of old age, you could try to sharpen it with a piece of sanding paper over a popsicle-stick or something else that fits into the gap. You only need to sharpen the top blade, which cuts the cheese when you press the cheese slicer down on the cheese and pull it towards you. Good luck!

Thats a beautiful slotted spoon. I love vintage serving pieces, you can never have enough of those. Get some fork style ones too!

The metal on the gravy boat is armetale which is an aluminum based alloy metal. It is recycled and food safe.

I didn’t read all the comments, sorry if I’m repeating someone. The cheese cutter that looks like it has a piece of wire on it is used for softer cheeses. You might be able to adjust the size of it by tightening that screw on there.. The other one is also a cheese cutter, and used for a harder cheese. I have both of them and they work great.

New to your channel and I am hooked🤣 I have many enamel things and was wondering the same question. Thank you to all in the comments for ideas on how to use them. Keep being who you are that’s what makes your channel fun and real! Looking forward to watching old and new videos!

Love that ironstone ❤❤

Pregnancy is looking fantastic on you!!! I love your videos especially when you just leave everything as it is!! You always bring joy to my day!! You made some great hauls in your thrifting!! I'm from the middle of Nebraska and yes, we eat Velveeta!!!!!

That white pot I would use in my garden with beautiful flowers

That was fun! I used to have that sweater weave awhile back only in green...love it. My good friend (who now lives in Florida) used to work at a St Vincent De Paul's in Southern California here. She used to put together the most professional looking outfits from the store for her job with the DA's Office. LOL...Josh and his wooden spoon escapades!

I collect enamelware, I use some of mine and display some. I would not use the pot because the surface has been compromised with the big chips in the bottom. If it were all intact I would totally use it. But, there are a million things you can still do with it. Drill a hole in the bottom and use for a plant on your porch, put it in your bathroom with rolled up wash cloths in it., in your laundry room and store rags, or bottles in it, fill it with clothespins, as a small trash can in a bathroom. Lots of uses! The ironstone, if the surface is not compromised you can totally use it. If it has lots of stains and cracks in it (like the very first bowl you showed) that means that moisture can get in those cracks and it's probably not safe to put things in it that could seep into those cracks, but you could still serve like tortilla chips or dry food in. I used to live in Illinois, and we went to Ozark Mo all the time, one of my favorite places to antique!! We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast there that area is beautiful in the fall. Great video!

Kristen, I am originally a midwesterner, and I use Velveeta too. That second cheese slicer is like my Mom’s and it works wonderfully on Velveeta. I love how you are authentic, please don’t ever change or be embarrassed. It’s so refreshing!

You are adorable...don't ever put yourself down. Sending love.

I wouldn’t use the pot for cooking, but I have used them for storing garbage bags, cleaning supplies, plants, linens etc… it’s a great find. I love your aesthetic. You look gorgeous btw.

I have a emamel pot under my butcher block with several table cloths rolled up and stored in it. I have another one holding all my gardening tools on my patio. You will find the perfect spot for it.

Awesome find on the ironstone. The glass juicer is so cute. As for the enamel pot, I have never seen one with the markings on the inside. So very cool. I would use it to store extra toilet paper in the bathroom. Or, to collect cleaning products. Just a thought. Enjoyed today's video.

Use the pot as a planter!! I love it

Agree, use it on your front porch with a beautiful bowl of flowers in the spring/summer. Then put a little Christmas tree in it for the winter.

If you aren’t sure on that enamel ware pan, drill some holes in the bottom and use it to plant flowers in! I have one I loved and I use it as a planter for flowers!

You are so “real”. Don’t ever change! I so look forward to your videos. 🇨🇦

Kristen you just make my heart smile. You have a beautiful way about yourself that is so real and genuine. You’re just you! That’s what I love about your videos. ❤

I love your unique home. The light switches remind me of my granny's house 🥺I miss her!

Oh my gosh, a southern friend of mine taught me to make a hamburger casserole which sounds just like yours except instead of tater tot’s we use mash potatoes and we put shredded cheese on top! Don’t worry, I’m not better than you, we use the pre shredded cheese with all the sawdust or whatever the non caking stuff is 😜🤣

Love ❤️ the planters jar! I have all my dry ingredients in jars including the atlas jars and an old milk glass jar with a green lid and every time I open my cabinets it makes me smile 😊. Great haul! New subscriber here glad I found your channel! Have an old enamel pan that I used to plant flowers in by my mailbox- looks awesome there. You can even spray paint it for outside.

The white enamel pot is what we use when we are sick (throwing up). Everyone evidently gets the stomach bug and it is easy to clean up with little ones.

JOY… from start to finish,… PURE JOY! You know I have to mention Josh & that flipper! (I laughed out loud here!) ~Appreciated each piece that you purchased & was especially happy for you when you presented the new ‘juicer’/ squeezer made out of glass! ~Love everything about it! ~Eager to see what you decide to do with these pieces! ~Grateful for who you are! ✨💖✨🙏🏼

First of all, you look stunning! You are definitely glowing! I love the enamel ware pot, but definitely wouldn't cook in it, however it would make a great planter or to hold packaged snacks and such. Great finds!

I have had that cheese slicer (Taiwan) for decades. Prob bought it new! 😂 My mom had the glass orange juicer. Wish I had it now. Love you, Kristen!

That small yellow bowl is indeed yelloware. That small size used to be very collectible. I was collecting them about 20 years ago. I started collecting those because i didn't have room for the big ones. Some of those were going for $150 & more. I never paid that but some people were!

The enamelware pot would make an awesome clean8ng bucket! I’m on the hunt for something like that. 😍

About the cheese slicers - if you fold a little bit of parchment papper and put i through the hole on the first slicer, so there is paper on both sides, it slices much easier. On the second one, you adjust the thickness of the slice with the screw in the middle 😏

You look so pretty today!😊 The salt & pepper shakers are a classic, my grandmom and my mom had a set and so do I! Good standard shakers, good size. So those may be vintage if they came from an older home/couple. Love the pot, cute for decor, especially Christmas! Stack old books in it, rolling pins, plants. Seal the detergent.. things could fall in! I find my first piece of iron stone digging thru an old shed, a really large platter by Meakin!! I'm definitely using it for decor only. Real steal on your iron stone! Had A blast watching you today, you always bring a smile to my face.. you're just precious😊

What a fun video Kristen! The gravy boat and tray looks like Flutes and Pearls pattern and that would be pewter. Love the enamelware pot and would use as a planter. Not sure about ironstone, but it is pretty. Great finds. Have a blessed weekend 😊

The enameled pot I would use for a plant. I have a whole set on my porch like that and it looks adorable

I love you’re videos. Sometimes I feel like you’re too hard on yourself. You are smart and very talented! Thanks for another great watch.

I would use the enamel wear pan as decor for my home. Maybe a plant or use to hold all your rolling pins or whatever.

Hey Kristen you are almost at 60 K subscribers , yeah 🥰❤️

I agree with the plant idea in enamel pan, drill holes in bottom and use it on your porch. It would be gorgeous. You are so talented and I love that you are so real on your videos!!! God bless you and your family .

Hi Kristen! Cheese slicer work best for hard cheese. It’ not really made to cut into soft ones… Love your videos ♥

Use the big pot for a plant out on your porch. The iron stone is beautiful! Great finds

Love the lil yellow are bowl. Love, love LOVE the ironstone you found. Also if you don’t want the staining on iron stone, sook in hydrogen peroxide for three days and set in the sunlight, repeat if necessary. I may not whiten it totally but it sure will brighten it.

Antique pewter can contain lead, so if it is your intention to use the gravy boat for food, I would recommend getting a lead test kit. Also, if it does have lead in it, it can discolor to a blackish patina. I would not use the enamel pot for cooking due to the internal damage, but would use it strictly for decor. I like both pieces.

Yes it’s a cheese slicer. Had one growing up. Ours worked well

USQMC - I believe that this was produced during WW2 for the United States Marine Corps You’re looking absolutely radiant Kristen! Sending best wishes from my small town in England xxxxxxxx

Your pregnancy glow looks great on you. Truly beautiful ❤️

Good job Kristen I admire how you push thru in your desire & effort to stay in touch & relate to your followers don’t give up just keep on keeping on ! Quitters never win & winners never quit ! Every day is different & not all of them are the majority great none the less we press on

Those ironstone pieces are charming. I think the bigger bowl would look beautiful with some moss and mini daffodil bulbs for Easter ❤. I think it is great that you are so open to asking questions about pieces because how else would a person learn? A few years ago it was easier to find information about antique and vintage pieces on the internet but now the algorithms just direct you to where to purchase things.

I have a glass citrus squeezer! 🍋💛

I love how real you are. God convicted me about trying to hide my mess in my videos. I love that you don't just sugar coat things. Unfortunately my mess is a lot of clutter with a toddler, but still.

I'm glad you are feeling better. Your hair looks fantastic . Yes, use pot for a planter . No food. ❤

I have that enamel pot mine had the lid, I put a towel at the bottom and put my rolling pins in it, I have the lid propped up behind the rolling pins as a back drop, I get great compliments all the time on it😊

You are such a sweet and beautiful woman and I just love how real you are with the channel ❤️ . Had to laugh a few times when you were talking about how the stuff was just laying around waiting for you to film😂

I think you are so hilarious and real! I love this quality in your videos. I laugh out loud with you. You seem like such a fun person. I hope your videos remain “real” for as long as you do them!😊

I love all the vintage pottery.

You could use that for powdered laundry detergent if you get a round wood disk to sit on top! Then you could attach a white knob on it and it would look SO amazing in your laundry area!! Maybe you can find a round cutting board while thrifting!! Seriously, if it were mine I would absolutely do that!!

WILTON GRAVY BOAT,LOOKS LIKE PEWTER, the soup pot unless it has holes is still ok to cook in, when it starts to rust thru , plant a geranium in it, lol

Just love you and love your channel!

Love your vibe 😊

Shenango is restaurantware! Really great, heavy-duty stuff.

I’ve been adding some pewter to my decor lately,it looks great with some greenery in it or succulents! I have the same juicer but I only use it for decoration

I loved tater tot casserole! My dads family made it all the time. I haven’t thought about it in so long!

Please try frozen peas and beans as the tin veggies can leach aluminum as well. Or at least buy them in glass jars. But frozen have bean black and flash frozen as taste closets to fresh 😊

I actually found u by your thrifting videos! The hauls videos in particular lol absolutely love seeing what ppl pick up! ❤

HAPPY Sunday Kristen, family, and fur baby. STTB

Love all your stuff! I love thrifting and recently uploaded a thrift haul with a lot of antique/vintage stuff. Love this content, you’re so sweet and I love how you’re so joyful. A breathe of fresh air

I like your realness. You have a really sweet spirit. And your hair looks amazing!!

Really love your videos, and I hope you feel better soon!

I love your new ironstone pieces! I collect, too!🤍

How funny that you mention the green bean casserole! I haven't made it in years. My MIL used to make it for my husband and his sister when they were little. I didn't realize it was an actual thing! I thought it was something she had just thrown together. 😂I'm in northeast Nebraska.

We love green bean casserole. YUMMY

Such nice Ironstone pieces you found!😮 You look beautiful today! Tfs❤

Girl, stop being so dang hard on yourself. Relax. You got this. ☺️ Your videos and hauls are awesome. Have fun with them; don’t feel pressure. You got a lot of good items. Thanks for sharing with us. You look so beautiful! ❤ I am from NE too and yes tater tot casserole is good. I actually haven’t had it in awhile. Sounds good! 👌🏼

You are so down to earth! I love watching your videos!!

WOW!!! What an amazing score on the ironstone!!

Soup looks so yummy. I have a basic muffin recipe that I’ve been using for a while. You freeze the muffins without baking them and then pull as many as you need from freezer and bake 350 for 30 mins and they are fresh each time. I usually make a huge batch at once. I make some apple cinnamon, blueberry, chocolate chip and banana nut. We really love them all. ❤

don’t know that i’d use the pan to cook food in . however i have two like it . i use one to make homemade soap in and one to plant flowers in .

Hi yesss it is a cheers sliser and yes it is not always easy to slice ☺️

The one with q on the bottom is army ironstone, I found some this week as well. The seller told me so.

No judgement from me, Kristen! 😂. I do understand where you are coming from about having a specific place for what you buy, though! Love your sweater! And that little bowl…oh, my! Cindi (from WV). ❤

I love them, slotted spoons like that. I have a few of them some antiques some kind of modern I use them like if I have to pull out the olives out of the water in about I can do just whatever that you need to separate liquid from.