Why is everyone recommending Corelle? Is there something I don't know about?
People have covered most everything, my favorite things to buy were a duvet cover that I liked, artwork (cheap ikea stuff) that was my taste, toolkit, and plants.
Inexpensive, almost unbreakable, light, does not take up much space. It's great for everyday use. I bought nicer dishes several years ago, and donated my Corelle. We've managed to break most of those "fancy dishes" (they weren't cheap!), and they take up a lot of room in the cupboard (even though I have a rack to separate the plate sizes and bowls) because they don't stack as "small". ETA: I miss the Corelle.
Post by humpforfree on May 19, 2016 11:25:36 GMT -5
Corelle dishes, set of silverware (I have Oneida from jcp with a coupon that is really nice), glasses & mugs from ikea, pots & pans set (probably Kohl's with 30% coupon), towels (love my set from Kohl's that is quick drying and bleachable), sheets (have awesome threshold ones from target), duvet & cover, shower curtain, hooks, etc from ikea, mixing bowls, knives, crockpot & coffee pot from Wherever is cheapest (probably Kohl's with coupon & Ebates). I think those are my main things & ikea for other little bits & pieces.
Post by imojoebunny on May 19, 2016 11:57:26 GMT -5
I bought Starfrit The Rock cookware with bakelite handles dish set recently. I really like it. It was less expensive in store, around $80. The pots are heavy, good quality, cook great, and are easy to clean. I have the 8 piece set, and it is plenty for pretty much all task.
When my friend divorced after 20 years, he walked away with nothing. He used lawn furniture to furnish his apartment. He keeps the two chairs from his apartment on his front lawn to remind him, now that he has been happily remarried for many years. Wishing your friend a happier life.
Why is everyone recommending Corelle? Is there something I don't know about?
Corelle in general is great because it doesn't break easily and the pieces are lightweight. Specifically, I am obsessed with their large serving bowls (i think they are the 2qt size, but they might just be 1qt) which I use not only for serving, but also for eating big bowls of soup and big salad. I'm obsessed with them.
and they don't get too hot in the microwave like ceramic does. My ceramic would always get so hot and the food never did Corelle for life.
When I moved out and started over on my own the first things I bought were:
- Set of Corelle, including mugs. This was so exciting to me because I picked a really pretty cherry blossom set, something my exBF would never have allowed in thr house because it was so girly. - Simple set of silverware - Sets of juice glasses, tall glasses, wine glasses, and martini glasses - Coffeemaker, toaster - Salt & pepper shakers, sugar dispenser - Basic cooking utensils (flipper, spatula, whisk, tongs, etc.) - Basic bakeware (bowls, measuring cup/spoons, hand mixer, cookie sheets, cake pans - A nice set of bath towels/hand towels - New sheets, pillows and comforter
When I left, I just took whatever I could fit in my car, so I didn't bother with all that stuff because it was easily replaceable. By the time I bought it all, though, it really did add up.
I feel like I need to start an UO thread to express my dislike for Corelle dishes. I am not a fan--they are so weirdly light and thin that they don't feel or look like "real" plates to me.
Why is everyone recommending Corelle? Is there something I don't know about?
People have covered most everything, my favorite things to buy were a duvet cover that I liked, artwork (cheap ikea stuff) that was my taste, toolkit, and plants.
It is cheap. My kids have dropped it on hardwood floors and they didn't break. I have no problem with them in the dishwasher and microwave. They last forever. I have the winter white and you can buy replacements at Target and Walmart for cheap. They also are thin and take up less cabinet space which is really important in an apartment.
The only bad thing is if they do break they shatter into a million pieces.
I feel like I need to start an UO thread to express my dislike for Corelle dishes. I am not a fan--they are so weirdly light and thin that they don't feel or look like "real" plates to me.
I'm not a fan either. But for me it's because my mom loves them so to me, they are old lady dishes
Not weird. H mentioned the other day that two great things came out of our wedding day: our marriage and our dyson vacuum. I seriously think there would be negotiations over who gets the dyson in a divorce proceeding.
Not weird. H mentioned the other day that two great things came out of our wedding day: our marriage and our dyson vacuum. I seriously think there would be negotiations over who gets the dyson in a divorce proceeding.
I really want one. But our vacuum was free from my MIL who got a new one. It works fine m, it just weighs a ton.
I feel like I need to start an UO thread to express my dislike for Corelle dishes. I am not a fan--they are so weirdly light and thin that they don't feel or look like "real" plates to me.
I'm not a fan either. But for me it's because my mom loves them so to me, they are old lady dishes
I think this is part of my issue, too. Except in my case my grandma had them--my 66 yo mom thinks they are old lady dishes
I know they make plain white and more current patterns now, but they still have an odd feel to me.
Ninja Blender ( I love mine and if I didn't take it with me I would need a new one), toaster, crockpot, a nice pitcher, good cooking utensils, pyrex measuring cup, wok, stockpot, down alternative blanket, comfy pillows.
When we moved I was on my own for about 6 weeks before our stuff got there so I bought a bunch of basics at Wal-Mart. Honestly, most of it has held up very nicely.
I feel like I need to start an UO thread to express my dislike for Corelle dishes. I am not a fan--they are so weirdly light and thin that they don't feel or look like "real" plates to me.