A few years ago I created an idea that I now use at many birthday parties or lunches and dinners with families. I went to The Dollar Tree and bought little plastic baskets that are meant to hold school supplies. I wash them and put a napkin in them and then use them instead of plates at parties. They are great because you can pack them in advance as needed and they hold a sandwich or hot dog, fruit, and chips or goldfish.
The first time I used them I served pb&js, goldfish, and raisins. Yesterday I served hot dogs and chips for simplicity. We had over 50 guests, so it was easy to serve those things quickly. Try it... you'll like it!
Love it! Both my kiddos have bdays coming up. Great idea.
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Great idea ~ I'm passing this along to my SIL who is about to enter birthday season as she says.
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Jo
That is practical and fun! Maybe I will even remember it!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! Thanks for sharing your tip!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this tip. What a great idea! Easy for a bbq too. I think I will make a trip to the dollar store....Hope the party was fun. Can't wait to read all about it :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! I'll definitely keep it in mind!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! I have to admit, I would have not thought of that on my own! Love that they can be pre-packed and stacked, genius! Hope the triplets pool party was a huge success, and that you had glorious weather! xox
ReplyDeleteThat is a really great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip mama! I will for sure have to try this! Hope your having a great day! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat idea...thanks! Looking forward to seeing pics of the party!
ReplyDeleteI just love your tips, and having them a day earlier is the cherry on top!
ReplyDeletei do love those baskets!! I will never forget the first time I enjoyed such a treat! You made your homemade pimento cheese sandwich and a bag of lays potato chips and some grapes I thought I had died and gone to heaven!
ReplyDeleteI will never forget how special it was! So wonderful!
That is brilliant! I bet you can get bigger ones for adult size lunches too! You are such a smarty pants.... ;)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant...just BRILLIANT! I love tips like this!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Hope the triplets had a blast and Mama Henley is not too exhausted!
[I did notice a bottle with a cork in it in the background.....I would be all over that!!!!!!}
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What a great idea! I LOVE the $ store.
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