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Post by freecharlie on Nov 20, 2019 1:26:49 GMT
My mom brought up this idea and to tell you the truth, it sounds awesome. Less clean up for us.
What would you think of paper plates for Thanksgiving?
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Post by Horse scrap on Nov 20, 2019 1:29:06 GMT
That’s what we use! In fact, paper goods are my specialty!!! We get the heavy duty ones. My mom and aunts decided after grandma died, that they wanted to be part of the gathering, rather than doing dishes afterward. Works out great!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2019 1:29:35 GMT
As long as they are the thicker paper plates that can hold the weight of all the food, I wouldn't have a problem with it.  |
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Post by katlady on Nov 20, 2019 1:32:02 GMT
I have no problems with paper plates for Thanksgiving!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Nov 20, 2019 1:34:50 GMT
We always use the good china. Because...when else would we? !LOL We do use paper for leftovers, and other meals during the wk though.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 20, 2019 1:37:12 GMT
I don't mind paper plates for dessert, but really hate eating hot food off one, so don't use them at home. And I don't mind doing the dishes.
There are so many pretty options out there, if your family is on board with the idea, go for it.
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Post by roundtwo on Nov 20, 2019 1:40:03 GMT
I've used the fancier hard plastic plates that can be put in the recycle bin for big gatherings and they work great.
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Post by myshelly on Nov 20, 2019 1:40:22 GMT
Nope.
It’s a holiday. It should be special. Use the good china.
Paper plates are tacky.
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Post by ajsweetpea on Nov 20, 2019 1:40:39 GMT
It wouldn't bother me at all! I feel very positively towards anything that results in less clean up! I'd rather have the extra time with loved ones than be in the kitchen dealing with dishes.
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Post by julieb on Nov 20, 2019 1:41:47 GMT
China. It's a special day, so nice dinner plates are a must in my book.
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Post by huskermom98 on Nov 20, 2019 1:43:58 GMT
My stepmom buys the ones that are more plastic than paper--those work great for our family meals. I wouldn't be opposed to paper plates for a holiday meal, but they would have to be pretty sturdy.
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Post by hennybutton on Nov 20, 2019 1:47:31 GMT
We usually have 45 to 55 people for Thanksgiving. I've never used anything other than paper plates for the holiday.
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Post by chendra on Nov 20, 2019 1:47:55 GMT
I support you! We host 35+ people at our house for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's the busiest time of year at my workplace, so I generally work late the night before, get up early and start cooking, hope I don't get called in to work, then go right back to the grind next morning. No way I'm going to spend what little time I have left after people leave to wash all of that china. Nope, we use Chinet and it hasn't stopped anyone from attending.
Aesthetically, I would never choose paper plates nor would I choose to have 35+ guests, but alas. Priorities.
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Post by mncmom on Nov 20, 2019 1:47:58 GMT
I just hate to use single use paper products anytime. They are convenient, but so bad for the environment. I'd use real dishes.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Nov 20, 2019 1:48:07 GMT
What would you think of paper plates for Thanksgiving? Oh, hell no. Not at my house. |
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Post by peasquared on Nov 20, 2019 1:51:30 GMT
Do what ever works best for you. I wish I could sometimes. I hate washing dishes when i could be relaxing with my family.
We are a very casual family. I don’t think anyone would care.
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Post by scrapsotime on Nov 20, 2019 1:51:52 GMT
Ain't nobody got enough china for our families when they all get together.
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Post by amom23 on Nov 20, 2019 1:57:08 GMT
We did last year and everyone agreed it was great! So great in fact we did it again for Christmas. Oh and we had a buffet line vs. formal sit down. Oh the horror LOL! There are so many fun and festive designs out in the retail world these days so obviously not everyone thinks it's tacky.  |
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Post by styxgirl on Nov 20, 2019 1:59:25 GMT
We use the divided tray style ones. I don't like my food to touch. I also hate doing dishes! LOL
If you are good with it then DO it! We also drink out of orange solo cups with our names sharpied on them! LOL
I do other things fancy … My girls arrange flowers into centerpieces for the tables and we have taper candles. That all goes great with paper plates! LOL
Enjoy your holiday!
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Post by teacherlisa on Nov 20, 2019 2:00:52 GMT
My group is small, so that frames my decision I suppose. I would not use them. I also do not use them on a regular basis for environmental reasons. But...I do not think any less of anyone else who wants to use them. Whatever you and your family decides is right for you-go for it!
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Post by seaexplore on Nov 20, 2019 2:01:12 GMT
Paper plates and disposable or compost able silverware. Real cups maybe, otherwise, red solo all the way!
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Post by compeateropeator on Nov 20, 2019 2:03:36 GMT
I say yes if the guest count is anything over 8-12. We are 25 - 35+ so it is a YES in our gathering. For our family using the good china isn't what is special about Thanksgiving...it is being with family (and /or friends). I say do what works for your family and I certainly wouldn't call it tacky as some do.
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Post by psoccer on Nov 20, 2019 2:07:04 GMT
We use paper plates for Thanksgiving because I don't have Fall china. I do use the sterling silver and crystal. I have Christmas China and my good dishes are not Fall looking at all. One day, I will get one more set of dishes, I really like Johnson Bros and am constantly scouring Goodwill for something that I might like.
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Post by Merge on Nov 20, 2019 2:07:17 GMT
My mom's 1972 wedding china was in then-stylish shades of orange, brown and gold and the pattern looks a bit like turkey feathers. It became our family's Thanksgiving china at some point during my growing up years and she had different china for Christmas and Easter.
I inherited it when she passed away and I use it every year at Thanksgiving. Can't bear to give it away or stop using it. So no paper plates for us.
But I'm not categorically opposed to paper if you don't have some sentimental plates you want to use. Especially if you have a large crowd. Get the heavy chinet ones and go for it.
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Post by nightnurse on Nov 20, 2019 2:09:00 GMT
Anyone who votes no, volunteers to do the dishes! I do feel bad about the waste and environmental impact, but not as bad as I feel about standing over hot soapy water scrubbing dishes.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Nov 20, 2019 2:11:13 GMT
I have no issues with it. I’d get the more sturdy ones though so it holds food better.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2019 2:11:56 GMT
We have used paper plates for as long as I can remember (grandma and then mom). We wipe them down and put them in the recycling bin!
I do remember Christmas Eve being on my grandma's fine china but then she eventually moved to paper plates.
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 20, 2019 2:12:29 GMT
It's a must in our family. Four siblings, 18 grandkids, and NOW great grandkids.
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Post by tentoes on Nov 20, 2019 2:13:26 GMT
We're having about 30 people, so love the idea of paper plates. We don't have enough china even if we used all my china and my daughter's china. The important part for me is that we will all be together--It is going to be a great time together.
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Post by MaryMary on Nov 20, 2019 2:16:21 GMT
I host every year and I just can’t do it. It’s so wasteful and it just feels wrong. Cook all day to eat your food off garbage? Nah... not for me. Special occasions are when you break out the nice plates.
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