recent thrifted finds (records, cds, vhs, and dvds)

I am a physical media kind of person. Though many of my friends think I am strange for preferring a CD or cassette to a Spotify account, there is something to be said for owning music. Streaming feels so disposable to me. It is there one day and gone the next! Though there are certainly advantages to streaming, it is nice to own things, too. One of the many reasons that I love thrift stores is that I can find all sorts of treasures for much lower prices. A little while back, my husband took me to one of my favourite stores, which sells used CDs, records, DVDs, and more. This is unfortunately not a place that I visit often (because a ton of stuff always seems to come home with me) but it is a wonderful treat every now and then. Ready to take a look at this thrifted media haul? There is a little bit of everything. Here are all of the wonderful items that I found...

Records, Records, and More Records. My record collection continues to expand. I love listening to music and use our record player almost daily. There is something so special about choosing an album and lowering the needle. This time around, I found some soundtracks, including Grease, My Fair Lady, and Mary Poppins. There was also a Sonny and Cher record that I didn't have, a Dolly Parton record, and a greatest hits from Frankie Avalon. I've listened to them all at this point and they are excellent additions. I especially loved the Frankie Avalon record and have listened to that one the most so far. What a voice! 

CDs from Musical Favourites. There are always lots of CDs to look through and this time, three in particular caught my eye. (Well, to be honest, more than three caught my eye, but I had to start making some decisions, because my arms were very full.) The first was a Greatest Hits from LeAnne Rimes, the second was from Eddie Fisher, and the third was from my favourite singer, John Denver. Though I have the Seasons of the Heart album downloaded, physical media is always my preference, so it was nice to come across this CD and add it to my collection. I have really loved listening to these albums.

Richard Simmons VHS Tapes. I have really been missing Richard Simmons these last few months. Life seems a little less colourful without his daily social media posts and chats on Monday nights. Despite the loss, his work has continued to inspire me and his workout videos are a part of my regular routine. I was thrilled to find four VHS tapes from Richard Simmons at the thrift store: Sweatin to the Oldies 2, Sweatin to the Oldies 3, Stretchin to the Classics, and Broadway Sweat. Though I have the two Sweatin to the Oldies workouts on DVD, it was nice to add them to my VHS collection. I have especially loved the Stretchin to the Classics video. It is so relaxing and really helps me on tough mental health days. This video is definitely a highlight.

Lots and Lots of DVDs. I love movies and television shows and enjoy making the most of my DVD collection. So, it was a thrill to find some new additions. I found the first season of Murphy Brown for just a few dollars, a bunch of Christmas movies and specials, and another Amber Heard movie for my growing collection. Something I really enjoyed was the Santa Claus Parade DVD. It included a documentary on the Toronto Santa Claus Parade and it was both fascinating and nostalgic. Watching the parade was always a family tradition in our house, so it was nice to relive some of those special memories. It was also exciting to find a complete version of the Classic Christmas Tales specials that have been so meaningful to me over the years. This version had all of the animated specials as well as a CD of games featuring some of the characters. Confession: I popped that CD into my computer, played all the games, and felt like a kid again. Definitely another highlight of this thrifted haul.

There you have it...a recent thrifted media haul. All of these items have been wonderful to use and enjoy so far. Music, movies, and even workout videos add lots of joy to my life. And I am all about being more joyful these days. 

Do you enjoy thrift store shopping? What do you think of this thrifted media haul?