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Friday, April 23, 2010

Earth Day




I started picking up Pyrex at my local G-dub because I'm trying to cut down on using plastics in my home. "Back in the day" we had glass containers in our refrigerator and yes I'm sure some things got broken but all in all it worked out fine.But who would have guessed that there is the Pyrex sub-culture out there! I had no idea that it was collectible and highly sought after. Ladies, just go to the G-dub, there is plenty to go around! (Just make sure that you elbow those people that stand in front of the bins coming out! I swear it is like World Wrestling Federation some days.) When did junk get so popular? When I picked these up, there was this nice lady in the front that saw me looking at the Pyrex, so she just kept handing them back to me. I got a ton more that day, but the second batch was in the dishwasher, and I haven't taken photos yet.

8 comments:

  1. My mom has a set like those. She got them as a wedding present like 35 years ago. I love them, now. Growing up I thought they were old and tacky. Now I hope I get them someday.

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  2. Just a tip, I have read that putting older pyrex in the dishwasher isn't good for it. Just thought I'd share.

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  3. Thanks! I have heard the same thing, BUT I plan on using it instead of displaying it. There is the Ewwwww factor as well. I have to clean everything first!!

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  4. lol..I would put it in the dishwasher too! I just thought I'd give you the info just in case!!

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  5. I didn't know there was a subculture until I started buying it at garage sales too LOL

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  6. New follower here and I love your blog. The title and header is adorable...great idea! =) ~Liz

    P.S. Great finds!

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  7. Dee I like the glass and pyrex too because you can cook in it in the oven and then just put the lid on it and put it in the fridge. Did that just last night with tamale pie. AND...the glass can also heat up in the microwave.

    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  8. LOVE the orange/red/yellow pyrex with birds kissing. .we had that set growing up . . and seeing it made me think of mom!!! (think I'll go give her a call now. . ) :)

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