The last place any Superbowl party host wants to be on game day is stuck in the kitchen wondering about the latest score. Since we host annual Superbowl parties with upwards of 60 guests I have, in the past, found myself stuck in the kitchen doing just that.
But no more!
Now I serve up a...
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Looking for a little at-home family time? Try luring everyone in for an evening with a movie and make-your-own pizza night. All it takes is a quick stop at the store for a few pizza essentials and a swing by a Redbox to have family night in the bag. Here are a few ideas...
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Serving up summertime fun is easier than ever with this season’s hottest outdoor entertaining gear. From party plates with built-in cupholders to insulated carryalls, we’ve gathered a great selection of outdoor dining tools that make patio serving, poolside dining and picnicking a snap.
Party plates designed with socializing in mind top this season’s list of outdoor entertaining...
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If you’re shopping around for plastic tableware, you’ve no doubt seen that plastic glasses and dishes come in a vast array of styles, types and even qualities these days. Since each promises a different set of features and benefits, choosing the right plastic tableware may seem a daunting task. But don’t despair! Here are...
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Have you ever been to a party with great food on a beautifully arranged buffet table all served up by an unruffled host? If you’re like me, you’ve probably left a few of these parties wondering just how they pulled it off.
The host who throws perfect parties time after time may seem a magician,...
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If you have a Mom who loves to cook, collect recipes and try new dishes, then a customizable recipe binder or recipe box might be a perfect Mother’s Day gift – and they’re really easy to make.
See how simple it is to put together a custom recipe binder in the video below. We’ve used materials from our...
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I admit I’m not likely to be the greenest gal in the crowd, but I try to do my part. So I’m always thrilled to find products that make “doing my part” easy — and countertop composters do just that.
These compact, trashcan-style containers are made to sit on the kitchen countertop so you can easily collect food scraps during meal prep. But...
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In the age of endless imports filling store shelves, it may surprise (even shock?) you to know that yes, there are still a few things being made right here in the good ‘ol USA.
That even includes plastic dishes, glasses and other tableware items. Nice ones, too!
Since we specialize in great-quality plastics for kitchen and home,...
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If you’re like me, the last place you want to be on game day is in the kitchen yelling into the family room to get the latest score. But I’ve found myself there in the past – especially since hosting Superbowl is a bit of a tradition in our home.
For example, last year we had more than 60...
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Recipe binders are a great way to organize all of those clipped recipes from magazines, recipe printouts and cards all in one convenient go-to cookbook. Customized recipe binders with a few family favorites tucked inside are also wonderful gifts for brides, new moms, kids starting out, or friends and family.
Here’s a look at how easy it is to put together your own custom...
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