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Post by Really Red on May 20, 2016 1:34:03 GMT
Like most people, I hate the sales parties. I thought I was past all that, but in the past month I've been invited to three!! It's really easy for me to say no to just about everyone, but the person having the Tupperware party is a mother of a special needs child and she is just magnificent.
I can't go to her party (and I wouldn't if I could), but I am willing to buy something up to $20 (including all the add-on crap). I did a look on the internet of popular Tupperware, but I have everything I need.
Any suggestions?
I know we can't make these parties illegal, but I might be willing to vote for the person who tries!
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Post by Lexica on May 20, 2016 1:39:06 GMT
To support a mother of a child with special needs, yeah, I'd be going and buying something. I haven't looked at Tupperware in a million years, and truthfully, I didn't know they were still around. I hate putting food into plastic and use glass if there is an option. I would rather save and reuse that old spaghetti sauce jar than have nice, neat, and stacking plastic. Do they have anything other than plastic these days?? I would be okay with anything not plastic.
And I don't care how they want to package it, my Tupperware turned yucky after enough years. It had a greasy feeling too. Trashed it all.
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Post by twistedscissors on May 20, 2016 1:46:14 GMT
They have some spices/seasoning packets that are reasonable
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Post by Really Red on May 20, 2016 1:47:53 GMT
To support a mother of a child with special needs, yeah, I'd be going and buying something. I haven't looked at Tupperware in a million years, and truthfully, I didn't know they were still around. I hate putting food into plastic and use glass if there is an option. I would rather save and reuse that old spaghetti sauce jar than have nice, neat, and stacking plastic. Do they have anything other than plastic these days?? I would be okay with anything not plastic. And I don't care how they want to package it, my Tupperware turned yucky after enough years. It had a greasy feeling too. Trashed it all. Me, too. I have a few plastic containers, but mostly I use Pyrex. The stuff I saw on Amazon was pricey. I don't know that I can find something for $20. I'd love to just GIVE her the $20 but she'd never take it.
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Post by elaine on May 20, 2016 1:49:37 GMT
How about measuring spoons and/or cups? I can always use an extra set. Or one of their knives (they are nice).
If you ever have to pack lunches for the kids, I love the sandwich keepers.
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Post by Why on May 20, 2016 2:12:27 GMT
WoW!!!! Tupperware has sure gotten expensive I don't mind plastic and I have old (1970's) Tupperware that still looks and works fine but those prices are the pits. I did see a soup mug that I wish I had owned when I was packing a lunch for my DH. He had access to a microwave and that would have gotten a lot of use for soups and leftovers.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on May 20, 2016 2:31:31 GMT
Do you camp at all? Or anything resembling camping? Or spend a lot of time on the beach? Many people in my family use these tumblers to hold their drinks when we're on vacation, which involves a beach and campfire. If I were buying, I might also snag a set of snack cups and a color coordinating water bottle because I am trying to take more healthy snacks to work and drink more water. I think those would get me excited... although my recollection is that tupperware lids were always a bitch to close.
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Post by lindas on May 20, 2016 2:37:07 GMT
I had to laugh when I looked at the list because they still sell the jello ring mold I bought over 40 yrs ago. Found that thing packed away in the basement recently and immediately tossed it on the give away pile.
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Post by CarolT on May 20, 2016 2:44:18 GMT
I think many people like that cheese grater/measuring thingy.
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Post by alissa103 on May 20, 2016 3:06:58 GMT
I was going to suggest lunchbox containers too. I love their little salad dressing sized containers and they don't leak. I've even packed liquid medicine in them (non-prescription for DS) when I didn't want to take an entire bottle for just one dose on an overnight.
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Post by alissa103 on May 20, 2016 3:15:24 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 3:27:03 GMT
I had to laugh when I looked at the list because they still sell the jello ring mold I bought over 40 yrs ago. Found that thing packed away in the basement recently and immediately tossed it on the give away pile. I have one too! Although I think mine is about 20 years old and I don't think it's ever been used! I also saw that they still sell the sorting toy that my children had when they were toddlers.
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Post by elaine on May 20, 2016 3:32:33 GMT
I had to laugh when I looked at the list because they still sell the jello ring mold I bought over 40 yrs ago. Found that thing packed away in the basement recently and immediately tossed it on the give away pile. I have one too! Although I think mine is about 20 years old and I don't think it's ever been used! I also saw that they still sell the sorting toy that my children had when they were toddlers. One of my boys was obsessed with that sorting toy. We definitely got our money out of it.
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Post by tenacious on May 20, 2016 3:56:27 GMT
I have a small Tupperware strainer that I love. It is just the right size for a pint of strawberries, or some steamed vegetables. It is really easy to clean, too.
I would buy another one of those in a heartbeat.
Erin
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 6:05:52 GMT
Buy the sorting toy, It is a good gift.
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Post by tamaraann on May 20, 2016 6:23:27 GMT
I like their rubber spatulas. Also like their colanders and Thatsa Bowls, but they are probably more spendy.
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Post by lucyg on May 20, 2016 6:42:20 GMT
And here I sit, can't find a Tupperware lady to save my life! I use their big Modular Mates to store flour, sugar, stuff like that. Keeps the damned bugs out. Every few years the lids start wearing out and I need to replace a few. Yeah, I know they're guaranteed, but I can't remember for two minutes not to toss out the wrecked ones. I don't use Tupperware for food I'm going to reheat, but I do have a number of pieces I've collected over the years that I like. tenacious , I bet I have that same small strainer ... love it for berries and grapes. Son's GF is supposedly finding me a Tupperware lady. Let's hope. I can always find something I like.
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Post by bbkeef on May 20, 2016 13:01:23 GMT
I am a big fan of the modular mates too. My cupboards are so organized and my tortilla chips last for 6 months without going stale!
If you can get your hands on the monthly specials catalog, I'm sure you'd find something in there for a reasonable price. Otherwise I'd go with the spices like OP suggested.
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Post by anxiousmom on May 20, 2016 13:21:48 GMT
I am sure it is more than $20, but I have one of the cake holder things that sits around taking up space-right up until I need it and it is the handiest thing to ever grace my kitchen. I use it for cake, but because it has a flat top, I can flip over the cover and use it for a mixing bowl for things like party mix or stuffing for the holidays.
I think mine is about 25 years old, but my mom still has her original one from the 70's.
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Post by liya on May 20, 2016 13:47:08 GMT
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Post by mandasue on May 20, 2016 14:56:09 GMT
As a Tupperware consultant- TW is expensive and s/h is $4.50 so if you have $20 to spend does that include s/h or no?
Right now there is a Soup Mug set (you get 2 for $11) Fix&mix bowl for $19 Measuring cups are $15 Tupperminis (set of 6) great for small/tiny amounts of the go $15 Quick shake container (love this one) $16
If you were willing to spend a little more I'd get the microwave cereal bowls 4 for $25
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Post by Bitchy Rich on May 20, 2016 15:12:47 GMT
I have a small Tupperware strainer that I love. It is just the right size for a pint of strawberries, or some steamed vegetables. It is really easy to clean, too. I would buy another one of those in a heartbeat. Erin Please tell me it's Ol' Yellow. My mom, my SIL, and I all have the same one.
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Post by tenacious on May 20, 2016 15:41:34 GMT
Yes!!!! That is it! My old college roommate moved out and left me that strainer years ago. She probably got it from her mom. Everytime I pull it out (daily) I feel a little guilty that she unknowingly bequeathed me such a treasure! :-D
Erin
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Post by mimima on May 20, 2016 16:07:18 GMT
I love the vegetable peeler
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Post by chendra on May 20, 2016 17:06:46 GMT
I like those too. I take one pretty much every day in my lunch to work for things like salad dressing, salsa, nuts, etc.
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Post by LeaP on May 20, 2016 17:13:09 GMT
We have the popsicle kit. Very simple and durable.
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Post by janeinbama on May 20, 2016 17:48:21 GMT
I both sizes of the Ole Yeller colanders and they are my go to. I found them at estate sales. Love that stuff and collect my broken pieces then find a Tupperware sales person every couple of years for replacements and then some new stuff. Two of my DDs love the vintage 70's colors and use it daily.
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Post by ilikepink on May 20, 2016 18:04:33 GMT
I have tons of Tupperware - used to sell it, and have inherited pieces from my mom and MIL as well. I use it every day. The top on my Quick Shake just broke and I went on line ( lucyg) and found a local dealer. Since they changed the design, I was sent a brand new one for just the shipping. I don't remember how much they are, but the microwavable Crystal line has small containers (used to be called Rock N Serve) that are great for taking leftovers to work, and they may be within your budget.
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Post by seaexplore on May 20, 2016 18:12:06 GMT
I have one too! Although I think mine is about 20 years old and I don't think it's ever been used! I also saw that they still sell the sorting toy that my children had when they were toddlers. One of my boys was obsessed with that sorting toy. We definitely got our money out of it. I was going to suggest the sorting ball too! My mom still has ours from 40 years ago! Know anyone having a baby or with a young kid?
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