While my family screams at the TV screen during the Superbowl, and I pile brats, dips and all things football foodish onto our plates, I thought now would be a great time to let you know that you also have the chance to take a complete break from washing dishes for awhile by winning these great Hefty Basics paper plates.
Typically, I use glass plates. Even though I do not consider myself a “green” blogger by any means, there’s something that feels great about saving money, reusing, and not filling our landfills unnecessarily, but with our schedule and hosting so many teen boys, sometimes days necessitate disposable table wear. So when I heard about Hefty’s new line of basic biodegradable tablewear, I was thrilled.
This line of paper plates are biodegradable in-home composting and free of inks, dyes or coatings. Hefty® Basics™ paper plates are stronger than everyday plates at a value price, and provide a great choice for people interested in an environmental option. I keep a continuous compost pile running, and it’s wonderful to know I can just throw these right in with the rest of the veggie peels.
Also, In the spirit of environmentalism, Hefty® Basics™ has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation™ on a quest to plant 10,000 trees, one for every ten new “Like”s on Facebook and they’d greatly appreciate your support by spreading the word!
I’m giving two Balancing Beauty and Bedlam readers a Hefty Basics Kit that includes two packs of Basics disposable plates, five coupons for free product, and a note printed on seed paper with soy ink that can be planted to grow wildflowers!
For me, the idea of not having to wash dishes and put them away for a few evenings is even better. 🙂
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Entries for this giveaway will close on Wed, Feb. 9 @ 11:59pm EST. The winning entry will be selected via random.org. The winner will be contacted directly and must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected.
I always have parties so we love paper plates around here!
We will probably do both! My daughter and I have our birthday coming up on March 5 so we will have a party for that AND our dishwasher has been broken for months, so any break is a welcome one.
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Definately take a break from dishes since I live in the stone age and do not own a dishwasher …. LOL 🙂
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I would take a break. With 8 people in the family we run the dishwasher every day. It would love a break! 🙂
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i love paper plates, and these sound awesome.. never heard of this brand before now.. anything to take a break from washing dishes 🙂
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We usually only use paper products for birthday parties – even last nights superbowl party was mainly with glass plates and glasses.
I would use these plates to take a break from dishes- probably over the weekend.
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We’ve been talking about needing to have people over more often, so I would host a party!
Thanks so much for the generous offer – I subscribe to you via Google Reader. Thanks for all of the great tips ans inspiration. I, too, use my real plates most of the time. But there are times when I want to use paper and it would be really great to not feel guilty about it. Yeah Hefty!!!
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I’d be taking a break from dishes – definitely!
I would love to host a get together…perhaps a pot luck dinner and use the Hefty Basics!!
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Any excuse to not have to do dishes is great in my book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Will definitely take a break! With a family of 11 and lots of extras most of the time, this would be GREAT!
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What a great idea. I don’t use disposables often but when I do I hate the idea of them filling the landfill.
Love your blog! I would also love these plates, as they would make me feel less guilt about using disposables.
I would take a break from dishes.
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We love to entertain…NICE paper plates are always welcome…
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Have a party! We love to have game night parties!
I take a break from dishes on Wednesday nights so we can make it out the door on time for church.
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Probably would take a break from dishes as I like to use the “fancy china” for parties. 😉
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Maybe both! 🙂
I will def. take a break from dishes….as my dishwasher broke a couple months ago, washing dishes by hand for a family of 4 has taken a toll on my hands! Paper Plates would be great for us!!
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I would love to take a break from dishes!! Two toddlers and a new baby on the way soon!
I’d love to do both 🙂 Company and no dishes. almostcrazycouponladyatgmaildotcom
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These are nice would love to win these,i’m always having company over to eat goodies
I would do both! I love to entertain and it would be great to not have dishes to do!
Definitely taking a break from dishes!
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I will totally take a break from doing dishes! I love nights like that!
WOO to the HOO! I would most definitely take a break from the dishes to use these Hefty Basics. This is a great giveaway. 🙂
I would love to win these! We are planning my son’s 4th birthday and the less dishes I have to wash the better!
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I’d use them for a party!
taking a break from dishes might be nice 🙂
I also use glass plates most of the time but there are times where paper plates are a lifesaver! New baby, hosting, when daddy works late…:)
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I will take a break from doing dishs…& Host a party!
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I will take a break from everday dishes if I win this prize
With 5 kids, it’s always nice to have a break from dishes. I’m also a fb friend!
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I will be having a St Patrick’s party and these would be great! Easy clean up 🙂
I would certainly take a break from dishes. I also think these would work well at out family cabin. Thank you for the chance to win.
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I would take a break from the dishes!
I would either use these to host a party or to take on picnics or camping. I love both options and would happily use these biodegradable plates!
We love to use these for pizza night! No dishwashing for me then.
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I subscribe to your email and a friend on FaceBook. We have 8 people who live in our home! We use paper plate / bowls all the time around here! It saves on cleaning dishes all day long! Thank you!
I would sooooo use these for a girls’ movie night party at my house!!!
Great to use anytime! Less clean-up work!
We are in the process buying a house, so I would be using these so I could pack my other dishes!!
Maybe a small party and a break from plates – so both.
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I would take a break from washing dishes. My family is always on the go so it would be a wonderful break.
Oh wow, where to start, I have both of my girls birthday parties in April, a First Communion the first week of May and my sons graduation. With so much going on I could definitely use some help with the dishes.
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Take a break from dishes. Can’t wait! Thank you.
We would use them for parties and for us on occasion.
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I would love to take a break from dishes!
I would use them for snacks and quick meals.
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I am a full time student (night) and I have a husband and 2 young kids!! I would love to take a break from dishes for a few days!!!
I would take a much needed break from the dishes
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I’d love to take a break from dishes! 😉
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I would use the plates to host a party and/or use them for our Saturday and Sunday picnics during the Spring season.
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I would do both! Use it for our small group one night and dinner the next! Thanks!
I’ll definitely be hosting a party where I will use these.
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I think a break from the dishes would be great…of course, spring will be here soon and so we’ll be breaking out the grill again, so maybe a welcome Spring party?!
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I’d probably use them to take a break from dishes now and then 🙂
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We didn’t have a party, but will have in the future. So, these would definitely come in handy!
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I would use them a party.
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I would take a break from doing dishes.
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A break for my husband. I’m having surgery next week and he gets to be Mr. Mom until I’m back on my feet. He is going to need disposable plates. Pray for him.
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I would do both! Take a break from dishes and have friends over for a pizza party!
I love being going green. Would enjoy using these fabulous plates at my next family get together 🙂
Can’t wait to have a party!
I think I would save them for our next family get together!
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Dinner party- without clean up!!
I would love to take a break from washing dishes and the fact that these are bio-degradable just makes it even better on my conscious.
My kids (who are my dishwashers) would love me to bits if I won these. They would certainly take a break from dishes – and we could compost them. Even better!
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We’ll take a break from dishes with some of them, and have some friends and their kids over for a casual dinner and a family movie with some of them.
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I would love compostable paper plates. My new compost bin would love them too!
These would be great for the next time we have friends over!
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I would definitely take a break from dishes and use these paper plates!
I would take a break from doing dishes!
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save myself a night of doing dishes
I would use them to take a break from washing dishes.
Host a party for sure!!
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I would take a break from washing dishes. I recently found biodegradable trash bag liners for my kitchen trash and love them. Hate the idea of all that plastic going to the landfill. Currently use the cheapo plates with plastic holders. Feel a little better by not using coated or colored plates.
I will take a break from dishes:)
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I would soo take a break from dishes!
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We use both but there is something about not having to wash dishes (we don’t have a dishwasher) when we have company. Pretty cool! Thank you, Jennifer
With four teenagers, all boys, I would be taking a break from dishes!!!!
Party, for sure!
I love the thought of not having to wash dishes!!! =)
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I’d love a break from doing dishes!
For a party for sure… And even on the weekends, could use a break then too!
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A party sounds fun … but then I would have to clean house … I think I’ll go for a break from dishes! 😉
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Skipping the dishes – catering a shower and wedding in a few weeks and these would make clean-up easier on the homefront.
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I will definitely take a break from dishes!!
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Wow! Love these plates and love getting stuff I use for free!!!
I would definitely take a break from dishes. I have no dishwasher (except my own hands) and I’d love to be able to take a break from them. Thanks for offering this giveaway.
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Both! 🙂 Tho’ usually paper products are reserved for Sunday nights or other “casual” suppers.
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Take a break from dishes! It amazes me how many dishes I wash and it’s just me and my husband!
I would use them when we have company over. So nice for clean up!
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Dishes! Ugh! They are there every night!
I would love to have these the next time the kids have friends over!
I would definitely take a break from dishes with these plates!!
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I host 10-20 college students every week after church, and feed them lunch. I’d love to not have to do the dishes, but I hate to think of filling up landfills so I never opt for paper plates.
I will take a Wed night break from dishes in order to get to church on time!!!
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I’d probably use them when I host a party
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I would totally take a break from the dishes! Then I would chuck them all in our compost bin. Thanks for the giveaway!
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With another baby on the way, I would love to take a break from doing dishes.
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Yes, I hosting a skate party for my daughters birthday.
take a break from washing dishes and just relax after a long day at the office. This will be a nice time saver and I LOVE that it is “green”. thank you
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I am due with my third child in a few weeks, so I’ll probably opt for the break from dishes. Thanks for the giveaway!
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We have families (often several at a time) over for dinner often. I’d use these for that.
Both…some days it’s nice to have less cleanup after a meal, but we also like to have lots of get-to-toghethers with our big family!
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I will probably save them for our next party.
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I will take a break from doing dishes!
I would use them for a party…I have several birthdays and family get-togethers coming up. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I would probably save them for a party.
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I would use them to not have to do dishes for a few nights. Thanks for having this giveaway.
with 2 toddlers and another baby on the way, this momma would take a break! If I had guests, I would use them as well, tho the everyday break sounds awesome!
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Life is busy, as you well know! Our main dinnerware is pottery . . . I’m not a green fanatic, but I do cringe when the trash can is full of plastic. I’m looking forward to trying green disposable dishes and taking a night off from cleaning!
One of our goals this year is to invite families from our church over one night a month minimum, these would be great to have for those get togethers. Thanks for the chance.
We would use these on our 2 week camping trip in June!
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I’ll take a break from dishes if I should be lucky enough to win. Thanks for the chance.
This would be a break from dishes for me.
I would probably use them when I have company.
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I would really like to give my dishwasher a break. House is too small for parties.Recieving emails, following and tweeted on Twitter and Liked and shared on good ole Facebook.
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If I like them I will save them to use when friends come over so they can see how great they are
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Defnitely take a break from washing!
Take a break from doing dishes!!
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Would love some of these paper plates, sounds like a great idea.
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I’d use them for a party!
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I think I’ll host a party 🙂
My hubbie and I actually host a small group of college students every week and we could sure use these for our snacks we serve! Thanks for the giveaway, I love your site!
I would use them on any given Sunday night when we host about 30 for dinner. I will certainly have to see if they make bowls, as I need sturdy paper bowls for when I serve soup.
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I would totally give a party and use these! Anything to save me time and helps the earth is wonderful!!
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I’d love to host a party and use these:)
i will use these for one of our “big” parties – it’s just not possible to use the real deal when you have 40+ people over.
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I use paper plates all the time for parties. Makes clean up go so much faster and easily.
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I’ll probably use the plates to take a break from dishes 🙂
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Definitely take a break from dishes, although a party might also happen.
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I have 4 children and my husband is working at night so it is just me for dinner clean up, homework, etc. It would be nice to use these as a break from dishes some evening! Especially with all this Wisconsin snow:( It would be great to curl up with the kids and watch a movie instead!
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I would take a break from dishes when we have friends over… more time to sit and visit!
I’ve got two huge parties coming up and these would be great to have:)
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I would host a casual party. Nice to have easy clean up.
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I will host a euchre party with my friends!
I will take a break from doing dishes or save them for summer BBQ’s.
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I have 3 kids, so I would gladly take a break from dishes! 🙂
I would for sure take a break of dishes!
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I subscribe to your email. Would love a break from “real” plates 🙂
Take a break from dishes. Most times in the AM I am rushing out the door with breakfast in hand and my dishes wind up in a pile in the car. This would be perfect!
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I would host a party. We are big on get-togethers around our house, especially with the teens.
Definately both! Having a party is much more enjoyable when you can take a break from doing the dishes too.
We host our Bible study group once a month, and these would be perfect for a crowd! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love a break! We always have so many extra people around and through our house — this offer would be great!
I would definitely take a break from doing dishes 😛
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My husband and kids would love these, as they are in charge of kitchen clean-up!
i would definitely take a break from the dishes!!
We have a potluck every couple of weeks or so when the guys game with their friends and there is NO room where they meet for washing up dishes. I guess that of the available options that would break down to ‘hosting a party’ though that’s not how I usually think of it.
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I’m expecting a baby soon, so I would use these to take a break from washing dishes!
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I would definitely use these in place of actual plates.
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We love to use paper plates to “take a break” from washing dishes!
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I would just use them with my family for dinner one night.
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totally taking a break from dishes!! I moved in August to a larger home, but I lost my dishwasher… I MISS IT!!!
then I might throw a party!! 🙂
Party! We host potlucks and other meals regularly, so these would be great.
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Absolutely I’ll take a break from dishes and host a party w/ these plates. My dry winter hands will appreciate the break, too!
Yes, these would suit me fine for a party! I try to use (& WASH) plastic plates for parties, but there I am washing again….at least my children can use the re-used plates. (only fresh ones for guests – in case you worry)
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I’m taking a break from dishes!!!!!
Break from the dishes! My most dreaded chore! 🙂
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Every once in awhile I smile inside when I feel like I can pull out disposable plates and use them for dinner. It means that clean up is as easy as throwing the plates in the trash can and maybe I don’t have to get the dishwasher emptied before dinner so that the dinner plates are not left on the counter when dinner is over waiting on me to get the dishwasher emptied. A little slice of happiness. 🙂
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Normally if I find a good deal on paper plates (esp. if compostable), I buy them and sit them aside for parties–but we are so busy right now, that not having to do dishes would be a wonderful and welcome break, if I’m blessed enough to win this–I’ll be taking a break from dishes!
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I would probably save them for a party!
I’m ready for a warm sunny day and a PICNIC – Need plates!!!
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We’ll host a party.
We’d use these for a party
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We are all coming down with colds, so I would probably use these to take a break from doing dishes.
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I will take a break from dishes!!!! I am a fan on facebook!!!
I would definitely take a break. Two of my boys have birthdays coming up, so we will be having some parties coming up.
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I take a couple of nights off from dish duty with this giveaway!
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These are new to me. Would love to give them a try.
I will definitely be taking a break from dishes!
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I’d definitely take a break from dishes!
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I would take a break from dishes! 🙂
I would TOTALLY take a break from dishes as i have 4 kids and a husband and a job and a house and a mess ;)!!
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We host life group at our house every week and all of these paper plates would be very handy. I don’t like to buy and throw away things as soon as I use them so presently we wash our plates, I coould have break if I win this!!
I am starting to stock up for our big family reunion/Easter get together weekend at my house. Less fuss in preparing and cleaning = MORE fun with my family.
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I love to use disposable plates for parties so there’s less cleanup time. These would let me feel less guilty!
Definitely would host a party. 🙂
I will take a break 🙂
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I would love to use these for entertaining!
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I would take a break from dishes!
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I would definitely take a break from the dishes!
We would either use them for a party or for our Friday night Family Pizza nights! 🙂
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We’re putting our home up for sale, so I will save them for dinners to reduce clean-up. We need to prepare for the quick get-a-way.
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Wow, these would be great! We have college students over a the time so the dishes can pile up! Would be great to feed all those eager mouths off paper and save a couple loads in the dishwasher!
I use paper plates alot around here to avoid the dishes!
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I will Host a party~ a graduation party to be exact
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I do the dishes everyday and would LOVE a break (we are dishwasher deficient).
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I will use these to take a break from dishes on one of our busy nights! I also rarely use paper plates- but it is a nice treat!
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I would use them for both…not having to wash dishes would be great!
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I have a college and high school graduation party to host for two of my sons in May. We have several relatives coming to town to help us celebrate and we will definetely be using some paper products.
I would use them for an upcoming birthday party!
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These will be perfect for wii night!!!
I’ll probably use most of them for a party!
Definitely take a break from the dishes for awhile!
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I woud definitely have a party.
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